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shortly after training leave the City for better paying jobs.
Mayor Smith stated that the Council has some comparative figures from twelve cities, including
Corpus Christi, and that when the matter has been resolved by the Council it will be governed as previously
announced, that is by finding what is being paid by other cities to determine how much,to raise them.
Mayor Smith announced to the press that all meetings of the Council would be open to the press
if they would guarantee their presence.
Mr. George Aboud appeared and supported the raises in the Fire and Police Departments on the
basis that policemen and firemen deserve_a higher salary for the jobs they do. He presented a survey made by
himself while on a trip recently, comparing Corpus Christi to other cities of comparable size.
Mr. Gordon Forsythe appeared and asked the Council what happens to any surplus funds which may
be had at the end of a budget year.
It was pointed out to Mr. Forsythe that any surplus funds are returned to the various funds,
thereby cleaning the slate for the next budget year.
Mr. Ed Williams, attorney, appeared and stated that he felt the Council could cut the Traffic
Engineering Budget by $50,000, that'he felt the people of Corpus Christi were not getting the benefit they should
from the Traffic Engineering Department, that he objected to the salary the Traffic Engineer was making in compari-
son to what the Police Chief made, and stated that by making the cut in the Traffic Engineering Budget, the City
could more readily increase the salaries of the policemen and firemen. Mr. Williams gave a report on fatalities
occuring in Corpus Christi during the last four years due to traffic accidents and emphasized the fact that instead
of lowering the deaths they have been on the increase.
It was pointed out to Mr. Williams that the City did try to hire a Traffic Engineer for less
money and was unable to do so and that by creating this department a number of uniformed policemen were able to
return to duty on the Police force. It was further pointed out that the City has also grown, thereby introducing
more drivers to the City, and of course more accidents.
Mayor Smith presented a summary comparison of the budget figures for the Departments of Urban
Renewal, Store, Garage and Debt Service.
Mr. Joe Roscoe appeared and asked if the totals of the entire budget indicate the overall dollars
it took to operate the City for that year the budget was voted or created, that some operations bring in profits
and did they reflect what will be needed over and above -the budget.
Mayor Smith answered that of the $12,000,000 the City has taken in, the actual figure is
$12,460,730, that $12,000,000 includes property taxes of $4,705,000 and the balance of the income is from every
other source, such as utility incomes, royalties from leases at Lake Mathis, etc.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
W. J. Roberts
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
'July 24, 1957
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend J. Barcus Moore, of St. Luke's Methodist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the absence of Commissioner Bigler be
excused.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the Regular meeting of
July 17, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
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Bids were opened and read on the Construction of Gas Regulator Stations, to be constructed at
Mesquite and Laguna, Doddridge and Staples Streets, from the following:
J. W. Bermingham Construction Co.
Price Construction Company
C. L. Castor Construction Co.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours,
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on Fuel Requirements for a three month period on Regular Gasoline,
Premium Gasoline, Kerosene and Diesel Fuel, from the following:
Ada Oil Co.
Arkansas Fuel & Oil Corp.
Gulf Oil Corp.
Humble Oil Corp.
Texas Star
The Texas Co.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours,
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith stated that on behalf of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, he was
happy to present Chief R. T. Runyan with an Outstanding Achievement Award, resulting from rating of 91% in police
traffic supervision in inventory of National Safety Council for 1956. It was pointed out that Corpus Christi was
the only city in Texas to receive this award in the population range of 100,000 to 200,000.
Mayor Smith also called attention to the fine job Police Sgt. L. E. Melton has done working with
our children and added that this work was considered in the Achievement Award.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the recommendation that bids on the
Brawner Parkway & Carroll Lane Property be rejected and that Purchasing Agent be authorized to negotiate for the
sale of this property at a price more favorable to the City and report results of these negotiations by September
10, 1957, be approved.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the following appropriations be made for
Engineering Supervision for the balance of the 1956-57 Engineering Construction Program: Project 1-53-3.2, Alameda
Street - ($1,000.00); 1-53-11, Kostoryz Street - ($3,000.00); 1-53-15.1, Morgan Street - $8,000.00; 1-54-23,
Various Streets - ($3,000.00); 8-54-9, West Side Sewer Lines - $3,800.00; 3-53-1.9, Proctor-Brawner-Prescott -
($4,000.00); 3-53-2.3, Gollihar #7 - $876.16; 3-56-13, Salt Flats - $1,000.00; 3 -56 -15.1, -•Oso Lake - ($3,019.51);
and 3-56-15.2, Oso Lake- $343.35: Net Total Appropriation - $0.00.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that $1,933.00 be appropriated from the 209
Street Traffic Control System Bond Improvement Fund for the installation of a new Traffic Signal at Highway No. 9
and McBride Lane, as recommended by the City Manager.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the recommendation of:the Director of Public
Works, to issue Change Order No. 12 to Slovak Brothers, in the construction of Storm Sewers, Gollihar Storm Sewer
Project Units 5 & 6, for a change from 5' x 5', Concrete Box to 66" and 72" Concrete Pipe for 1,333', be approved.
City Manager McClure read a letter received from the Home Builders Association of Corpus Christi
in connection with the Plumbing -'and Electrical Ordinances and the increase in fees, in which they opposed any
increase in fees unless it was absolutely necessary, their feeling being it was not justified.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the letter be received and taken under
advisement along with the recommendations made by the plumbers and electricians.
ORDINANCE NO. 4814
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JAMES MICIC BRIGHT, ARCHITECT, OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND PREPARATION OF DETAILED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ACOUSTICAL BETTERMENT OF THE MEMORIAL COLI-
SEUM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF EIGHT (8%) PER
CENT OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION, BUT IN NO EVENT TO EXCEED A FEE OF $2,400.00,
PAYABLE AS SET FORTH IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$2,400.00 OUT OF THE NO. 102 CURRENT FUND OF THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET, FOR
SUCH SERVICES;. AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote;
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4815
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF REPAIRING AND PAINTING A PORTION OF ONE
250,000 GALLON WATER TOWER, LOCATED AT MESTINA AND SAM RANKIN STREETS, PER-
FORMED BY THE TEXARKANA TANK AND BRIDGE COMPANY, UNDER THEIR AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY DATED JANUARY 10, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0, 4714; APPRO-
PRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING.THE SUM OF $4,030.00 OUT OF FUND NO. 316 WATER
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS OF SAID AGREEMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James.
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4816
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
THE SUM OF $1,933.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SIGNAL LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION
OF MCBRIDE LANE AND LEOPARD STREET (HIGHWAY 9); PROVIDING THAT SUCH INSTALLA-
TION SHALL BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4817
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $74.00 FROM NO. 250, SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER COST OF PROPERTY SURVEY FOR WEST
SIDE SEWER PLANT, TOTAL COSTS OF WHICH WAS $374.00, THEREBY EXCEEDING THE
AMOUNT OF $300.00 ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4787; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to
come forward and be heard.
Mr. Neal Dancer, attorney, appeared representing his clients, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth.Dunlap, and
stated that he objected to raising the salaries of policemen and firemen until something is done about the illeghl
arrest and violation of civil rights of the citizens.
Mr. Jack Pedigo, attorney, appeared and stated that he did not feel the whole police department
should be punished for the mistakes of a few and that the matter referred to by Mr. Dancer was unrelated to the
deserved raise in salaries of the department and should be handled separately.
Mayor Smith told Mr. Dancer that the matter would be investigated and -appropriate action taken.
Mr. Ray Hayes, Business Manager of the Electrical Contractors Union, appeared and presented a
survey made of 16 Texas -cities, including Corpus Christi, on the population and the number of electrical
inspectors employed by each city, which'he hoped would be helpful to the Council in their budget determination.
Mayor Smith stated that the Budget was not ready to be adopted and that today's public hearing
would be the last prior to the adoption of the budget next Wednesday.
Mrs. Banner, wife of Sgt. Banner of the Police Department, appeared and asked the Council if they
were going to announce the pay raises for the policemen and firemen.
the study.
It was explained to Mrs. Banner that more information was needed before the Council could complete
Mr. Clyde Faulk, Electrical Contractor, appeared and spoke on behalf of the electrical inspectors,
stating that he did not feel the need of inspectors should be weighed against the amount of income derived from
their services. He stated that the license fees of electrical and plumbing contractors could be doubled, or even
quadrupled, without any questions. They are presently $50.00 and have been for the last twenty years.
contractors.
Mr. Horace Richards, appeared and suggested that the City require licenses for air-conditioning
Mr. Jesse Baker, with the Home Builders Association, appeared and spoke in favor of doing
everything possible to keep inspectors on the staff.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the Budget Hearing be closed:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO 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 2:00 o'clock
P. M. on the 30th day of July, 1957, for the purpose of a Public Hearing on amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, on
several zoning cases, and such other matters as may properly come before the Council.
DATED this the 30th day of July, 1957.
Js/ Farrell D. Smith
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
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CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregulari-
ties 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.
/s/ W. J. ROBERTS
W. J. ROBERTS
/ s / B. E. B IGLER
B. E. BIGLER
js/ MANUEL P. MALDONADO
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/s/ RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
City Manager
/s/ CHARLIE J. AILLS
CHARLIE J. AILLS
/ s / ARTHUR R. JAMES
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ ODELL INGLE
ODELL INGLE
/s/ VERNON HARVILLE
VERNON HARVILLE
Asst. City Attorney
/s/ T. RAY KRING
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
July 30, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Ass't City Attorney Vernon Harville
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the special meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those incattendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special meeting was to have a Public Hearing on a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, and on several zoning cases, and such other matters as may properly come before
the Council.
Mayor Smith read the application of Mr. J. R. Cantu for a change in zoning from "A-3" Third Apart-
ment District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on Block 1, Steele and Laughlin Addition, being located on the
south side of Mary Street between South Alameda and 10th Streets, and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning
Commission for approval in part, such approval covering those properties in which the owners are in agreement
with the applicant and which properties will logically lend themselves to district zoning, namely Lots 1, 2, and 3,
Block 1, Steele and Laughlin Addition.
Bill Woods, attorney representing::the applicant, gave the background of the application, stated that
Mr. Cantu planned to put in a garage or a warehouse operation, that everyone in the block was in agreement except
for one person living in New York whom they had not been able to contact, and that although his client would be
satisfied with "B-3" Secondary Business District zoning, the request had been made for "L-I".Light Industry
District zoning for uniformity with the surrounding area.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
taken under advisement.
Mayor Smith read the application of Mr. Gordon Peavy and Others for a change in zoning from "A-2"
Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1, 2A, 2B, 18B,19 and 20, Block 703,
Bay Terrace No. 2, being located on the north side of the 900 block of,Ayers Street between 6th and 7th Streets,
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and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval in consideration of the property owners'
agreement which had been submitted, subject to the elimination of the out -buildings and also subject to the
provision of parking area as shown on "Plan All attached to the aforementioned agreement, final passage of any
ordinance to be withheld pending satisfactory completion of the improvements as shown on said "Plan All.
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Marshall Boykin, attorney representing the applicants, stated that there were no private deed
restrictions involved, presented a colored sketch showing the zoning of the surrounding area and reviewed the usages
of the surrounding area. He further stated that businesses are on all of the larger thoroughfares leading into Six -
Points except on this particular street, .and that the application had been precipitated by the City's action against
the use of residential property for business purposes in the Six -Points area, and that the property in question was
not suitable for residences.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the.application
taken under advisement.
Mayor Smith next read the application of The Del Starr Realty Company for a change in zoning from
11B-1" One -Family Dwelling District to 11B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 8, 9, and 10, Schanen Estates Unit 1,
being generally that property fronting 1360', plus or minus, along the southeast side of Weber Road extending
southwesterly from Del Starr Drive extending to a depth of 679' and containing 18,5 acres, more or less.
Tom Pogue, attorney for the applicant, reviewed the application and the plans of the developers
at the time this entire subdivision was annexed to the City by contract to develope as a complete development of a
high -type residential and shopping center with a 4 to 1 parking ratio; that Lots 8 and 9 were being considered as
possible fire station site and Church site adjacent, although there were no definite commitments at present; and
that there was no shopping area in the immediate convenient vicinity.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be granted for "B-3" zoning on Lot 10 only of the application, subject to a 4 to 1 parking ratio.
Mayor Smith read the application of Mr. Ray E. Peterson for a change in zoning from "R-1" Single -
Family Dwelling District, "A-4" Tourist Court District, and "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-3" Secondary
Business District on property described by metes and bounds, and being that property on the east side of Airline
Road, between Lexington Boulevard and McArdle Road, containing 13.7 acres, more or less, and the recommendation of
the Zoning and Planning Commission for approval subject to the following conditions:
That the plat be approved subject tq:
1. Indicating the recorded Wilkey Subdivision across Airline Road.
2. The filing of a separate easement dedication on the adjoining tract
as indicated on the plat. _
3. Approved plans and specifications for a minimum 40 feet of paving
along Crescent Drive as well as necessary plans for utility extensions.
and in addition that no driveways or entrances be permitted off McArdle Road except at service road as indicated on
plat dated July 12, 1957; also, that the total building area shall not exceed 138,000 sq. ft. as shown on the
architect' plan dated June 10, 1957, and that it be so noted in the owners' certificate on the final plat; and that
final signatures on the plat be withheld pending final action of the City Council on the related zoning application.
It was noted further that since all of the requirements on the plat have not been complied with,
the writing of the ordinance should be withheld pending compliance with these conditions.
Ed Shaw, of the Zoning & Planning Department, gave the background of the application and located
the property on the map.
Mr. Ray E. Peterson introduced his brother, Mr. E. C. Peterson, one of the developers of the
proposed Gulfgate Shopping Center, Mr. Joe Hans, architect, and Mr. William W. McClendon, engineer. The architect's
drawing and the plans for the shopping center were presented and explained, and Mr. Peterson pointed out that there
is no shopping center located within 2.2 miles of this proposed development; that it would be a convenience for the
area residents, most of whose shopping time is necessarily limited; that the planned sidewalks, crosswalks, and
parking area would also contribute to the safety of the school children; that it will increase property values and
help other builders in the area; and that it will employ several hundred people during the construction Stages, and
will make employment for 500 people when completed; that the developers' expenditures are estimated at one million
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dollars, and a like amount invested by the prospective tenants, all of whom are successfully operating merchants in
other shopping centers. Mr. Peterson presented a petition of approximately 400 names of people living in the area,
which he stated had been presented to him requesting him to develope a shopping center in the area; and a letter
signed by 7 members of the Board of Trustees of the Sundeen Independent School District stating that they had no
objection to the business zoning requested and that they felt a well planned Shopping Center would be an appre-
ciated convenience for the many home owners in this area. He next presented a letter listing 24 merchants with
whom leases have been negotiated and the number of square feet for each totalling approximately 105,000 sq. ft.,
in addition to the space allowed for 8 additional businesses, and stating that also included in the plans is a
Post Office substation, a pay station for all public utilities, and a Medical Clinic with accomodations for 5
doctors and 2 dentists. Mr. Peterson introduced the representatives of each of the merchants who have negotiated
for leases in the proposed development who were present in support of the application.
Mr. McClendon stated that all of the things mentioned in the recommendation of,the Zoning &
Planning Commission have now been accomplished.
In reply to the matter of the width of the McArdle Street right-of-way, Mr. Peterson stated that
he would be willing to provide the Council with a letter stating that should the City need another 10 or 20 feet
for widening McArdle Street, he would give it to the City without any cost out of the 25 -foot buffer strip which
is provided for in his engineering plans.
Mr: Peterson requested approval of his application today if possible, and stated that construction
would begin as soon as final architectural plans and engineering plans were completed within the next 3 or 4
months, but that he would guarantee construction to begin within 9 months.
Mayor Smith asked if there was anyone in the audience opposed to the application.
Mrs. Sam.J. Stevens, Jr., 4909 Lenora Drive, stated that she represented citizens of Sundeen
School District who were opposed to the business zoning as a traffic hazard for their elementary age school
children due to the very narrow street with no sidewalks, 4nd presented a petition opposing the granting of the
application which she stated contained 250 signatures that had been obtained this morning -and for which she stated
she could get 10 times that many signatures.
Mr. Steve Mokry and Mr. Ernest Starry, both members of the Sundeen School Board, spoke in favor of
the application both from a financial standpoint and a great asset to the community, and felt that there would be
less danger to the school children since a shopping center would tend to slow down the traffic, not speed it up.
Mr. Horace Broadway, a businessman in the area, stated that he felt the proposed shopping center
would be an asset and stated that since the opening of Parkdale Plaza his business had doubled in volume, and that
he also had children going to those schools and was not worried about their safety.
application.
Mr. Bill Howard, Mr. Earl Cantwell, and Mr. David O'Neal all spoke very much in favor of the
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
taken under advisement.
There followed a brief recess.
The meeting reconvened, and Mayor Smith announced the next matter was the application of Mr. George
Jones, Mr. Robert Flato, Mr. Forbes Davisson, Mr. Albert Struller and others for a change of zoning from "R-1"
Single -Family Dwelling District and "A-1" First Apartment House District to the proposed "M-1" Motel District on
the areas bounded by the Bay, the center line of Airline Road extended, Airline Road, the north line of Seaside
Memorial Cemetery, Robert Drive, Ocean Drive and line 80' west of and parallel to the west line of Lot 1, Clark
Pease Bayfront Lots.
In conjunction with the foregoing application was the application to amend Ordinance 2266, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, to eliminate Article VIII, Section 4, and -to substitute a new
Article VIII to provide for a "M-1" Motel District and for Regulations as to Use, Height, Yard and Area, Lot
Coverage, Floor Space, and Parking for such "M-1" Motel District.
Ed Shaw, of the Zoning & Planning Department, explained that since the original application,
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Robert Flato had withdrawn his property from the application; that the amendment to the text of the Ordinance was
approved by the Zoning & Planning Commission, the area involved was not enlarged at all on either end since the
Commission had not. -approved the 80 feet on the one end and since the presently zoned 11R-1" Single -Family Dwelling
District part of the application had been withdrawn by the owner, Mr. Robert Flato.
Mr. Shaw explained the essential differences in the proposed amendments as a Special Motel
District creating a new district "A-1" for this particular section. He stated that the present requirement is
3,000 sq. ft. per unit, the new requirement is 2400 sq. ft., 2nd story is 1600 sq. ft., and anything above that is
1200 sq. ft. per unit; the lot coverage is 25% of lot area, floor space is 225 sq. ft.of floor space for each
rental unit; provides off-street parking; and includes accessory uses, such as restaurants and anything that goes
along with a high -type motel operation. He'explained that with regard'to height regulations for structures there
was a degraduating scale from Ocean Drive.
Mr. Bob Sorrel, attorney representing George Jones, stated that the need for the amendment and
the application for the re -zoning had become apparent due to his client's applying for a building permit to build
a modern type of motor hotel which included a dining room and other small variances from the permissable uses
under the present zoning for that area. At the Board of Adjustment hearing in this matter, it was suggested to
the Board of Adjustment that the Zoning & Planning Commission was interested in making a study of this entire
district within the "A-1" area, and Mr. Jones was willing to await the outcome of this study. He further stated
that the proposed amendment was the result of the combined efforts of the Zoning & Planning Commission, the Zoning
& Planning Staff, a Sub -Committee of the Zoning & Planning Commission headed by Mr. Don Cox, together with a
Committee selected from the interested property owners, and that Mr. Flato had withdrawn his 11R-1" property from
the application due to the opposition to extending the area, but that Mr. Davisson's property was partly in the
"A-1" area and 80' in the "R-1" area which was why he wanted to extend the new zoning to include all of his
property.
There followed a discussion as to the legality of the Council's hearing of an application for a
change of zoning for which there is no ordinance covering it on the record.
Mayor Smith ruled that the application of Mr. George Jones et al was out of order, and the hearing
would be held solely on the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance.
Mayor Smith then read and explained the proposed changes in the zoning ordinance as recommended
by the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mr. Robert Flato spoke in favor of the amendment from the standpoint of.a resident in the area
as well as a businessman on the basis that it would upgrade the area and prevent any commercialization of the area.
Mrs. Arthur Durham, 4021 Ocean Drive, president of the Ocean Drive Home Owners' Association read
a petition protesting a change of zoning in any manner which would enlarge the area on Ocean Drive within which
present zoning allows the construction and operation of motels, hotels and tourist courts or in any manner which
would permit any use of such area not presently allowed under zoning ordinances of the City, and read each of the
70 signatures on the petition.
There were approximately 30 persons present in the audience in opposition to the proposed amend-
ment, of whom Mr. Milton Krams, owner of the Dixie Shore Motel on Ocean Drive; Mrs. Marjorie Kirmse, owner of the
Sea Ranch on Ocean Drive; Mr. Ted Scibienski, 4747 Ocean Drive; Mr. Allan Marsden; Mr. Hayden Head, 5601 Ocean
Drive; and Mr. J. M. Wilson, 3845 Ocean Drive all spoke against the amendment.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing -be closed, and the application
to amend the zoning ordinance be denied.
ORDINANCE NO. 4818
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3469, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 13TH DAY OF MAY, 1953,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO'.BE CHARGED FOR SEWER SERVICE
INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS AND PROVIDING THAT NO FREE
SERVICE SHALL BE ALLOWED; PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR PAYMENTS ON
ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY ACCOUNTS WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SERVICE WILL BE RESUMED; RE-
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS
AMENDED, AND IN PARTICULAR AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4681, PASSED AND APPROVED
ON THE 28TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1956, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS
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TO AMEND THE SCHEDULE OF RATES BASED ON WATER CONSUMPTION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 31, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler Ass't City Attorney Glenn Parker
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
be approved.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Myron Willard, of South Shore Christian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 24th
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Pebble Quicklime in bulk from the following:
Barada & Page, Inc.
Austin White Lime
Kaffie Lbr. & Bulk Barites, Inc.
U. S.- Gypsum Co. ,
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on Blueprint Service from the following:
Nixon Blueprint Co.
L. L. Ridgway Co., Inc.
C. C. Photo Print Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on four 3 to 4 cu. yd. Dump Bodies with 7" hydraulic hoist, complete and
installed on 3 City owned trucks from the following:
Commercial Body Co.
South Texas Equipment Co.
Truckers Equipment Co.
C. C. Truck Supply Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by -the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matters were 2 Pending Items of zoning, the first being the
application of Mr. J. R. Cantu which would be deferred.
Next was the Pending Item of the application of Mr. Ray E. Peterson for a change of zoning from
"R-1" Single -Family Dwelling District, "A-4" Tourist Court District, and "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to
"B-3" Secondary Business on property described by metes and bounds, and being that property on the east side of
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Airline Road, between Lexington Boulevard and McArdle Road containing 13,7 acres, more or less.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts that the application be granted subject to the agreement
set out in a letter to the City Council, as follows:
"July 31, 1957
} "Nonorable Mayor and Members of the City Council:
"In reference to zoning of our property at McArdle and Airline, we will be glad to meet any requirements that your
traffic engineer might recommend to make a safe traffic pattern for the school children in that vicinity.
"We will deed to the City what ever amount of land you might recommend for the widening of McArdle Road. Also as
you know, there is a bar ditch along our side of McArdle Road that is.a hazard to the children getting out of cars)
when coming to and from school. We will be glad to put in a culvert along our side of the 600 feet and fill
with the required fill. We will also construct a sidewalk along this side.
"Sinderely,
/s/ RAY E. PETERSON
"Ray E. Peterson"
It was pointed out that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval had
been made subject to the following conditions:
That the plat be approved subject to:.
1. Indicating the recorded Wilkey Subdivision across Airline Road.
2. The filing of a separate easement dedication on the adjoining tract as
indicated on the plat.
3. Approved plans and specifications for a minimum 40 -feet of paving along
Crescent Drive as well as necessary plans for utility extensions.
and in addition that no driveways or entrances be permitted off McArdle Road except at service road as indicated
on plat dated July 12, 1957; also, that the total building area shall not exceed 138,000 sq. ft. as shown on the
architect's plan dated June 20, 1957, and that it be so noted in the owners' certificate on the final plat; and
that final signatures on the plat be withheld pending final action of the City Council,on the related zoning
application.
Commissioner Bigler amended his motion, Commissioner Roberts agreeing to the amendment, and
Commissioner Aills seconding it, that the application be granted subject to the agreement set out in the foregoing
letter to the City Council, and also subject to.the conditions contained in the foregoing recommendation of the
Zoning & Planning Commissions and the filing of a final plat.which is acceptable to the City.
The foregoing motion was passed unanimously.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports..
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on a five months' supply of various Street Construction Materials.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid on Fuel Requirements for
a 3 months' period be made on the basis of the low bids, as follows:
To Texas Star Oil Co., Inc., for regular gasoline at .16875 per gal.; to Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp.,
for premium gasoline, at .216 per gal.; to Ada Oil Co., for Diesel Fuel at .10767 per gal, and for kerosene, at
.1188 per gal. (See Bid Tabulation #36 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of contract for Gas Regulator Sta-
tions (Mesquite and Doddridge) be deferred.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the recommendation re payment to Reagan &
McCaughan for engineering services in connection with the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant, and the request for
authority to appropriate $16,920.00 from No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Improvement Fund for this payment be deferred.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on various quantities and sizes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Zoning & Planning Department be requested
to study the fees relating to Public Hearings on zoning matters and to recommend a more realistic fee in light
of current cost of such hearings.
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City Manager McClure presented a request of Robert E. Purl, attorney representing Texas Services,
Inc., that the ordinance granting a franchise to Texas Services, Inc.for operating a driverless automobile business
in the City of Corpus Christi, be placed on first reading at this meeting of the Council.
It was noted that the application had been made some time ago, but consideration had been delayed
at the request of Mr. Purl, and that a letter had been received on Friday, July 26th, requesting that the first
reading of the ordinance be placed on this week's agenda. The question of the need or public necessity for a
fourth operation of this kind in the City, the matter of available space at the Airport, and the fact that the
Council has not had an opportunity to acquaint themselves with any of the pertinent facts relating to the
situation were all briefly discussed.
Mr. Purl asked to be heard and stated that he had a letter from the bank regarding the financial
responsibility of Mr. Corbusier, the president of Texas Services,. Inc., that his client felt there was sufficient
space at the present airport terminal for his operation, but more important that there would be no question of sp
available at the new Airport terminal and his client was looking to the future and desired to be in operation by
the time the new Airport was opened. He further stated that representatives of the company had come from some
distance to be present at today's Council meeting, and requested that the ordinance be read for the first time at
this meeting.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James that the application be accepted, and be placed on first
reading at this meeting.
On vote, Commissioners Bigler, James and Aills voted "Aye", and Commissioners Maldonado, Ingle
and Roberts voted "Nay". Mayor.Smith voted "Aye", and the motion passed.
Mayor Smith announced the reading of the ordinances would be deferred for the moment, and next
invited anyone in'the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters not scheduled on the agenda
to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Fred Harris, 1601 Woodlawn, appeared with several other residents of the Addition, requesting
that Daley, Woodlawn and Claire Drive be paved to give the residents in the Woodlawn Addition relief from the
tremendous dust on their lawns and in their houses caused by the traffic on these streets and the lack of sewage
service to the area. He stated that in 1954 when the Addition had come into the City, the County had been about to
black -top the streets, and that they had been told by the City they would have paving by the end of 1954. He
further stated that in 1955 there had been a tax valuation raise on their properties in view of the fact that they
were supposed to get improvements, and that they had been assured that the money was available for paving and
sewage, but that apparently it was not.
Mayor Smith explained that a good part of the bond money voted for improvements in the annexed
areas has been expended, that a bond sale is scheduled in the Budget to be adopted today for additional funds for
those areas, that there were certain items relating to drainage on these particular streets, and that the matter
would be referred to the various City departments to provide the Council with the necessary information to try to
do what was right for these people, and that Mr. Harris would be informed of the factual reports by the City Staff.
Mayor Smith further explained the program of voluntary assessment by all the property owners.on a
percentage basis per front foot in matters of street improvements, and further explained that the City will put in
street paving if the property owners put in the curb and gutters.
In answer to the residents' suggestion that the streets be immediately oiled to help keep down the
dust, it was explained that experience has proven that this type of treatment only tends to make the situation
worse because of the added problem of the oil mixed with the dust..
Mrs. L. L. Bennett, 1617 Woodlawn Drive, dramatically sprinkled dust from an oatmeal box she had
gathered from her front lawn over the Council table and requested that the Council eat some of it as they do
every day, take it home and spread it over their drapes and rugs and in their wives hair so they would know what
it was like to livetin Woodlawn Addition. After partially cleaning the dust off the table at the request of Mayor
ashambed
Smith, she stated that although she was/..:;; of her outburst, she felt she had at least made her point and would now
leave.
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Mr. A. H. Hurst stated that he represented some clients in that Addition, and that black -top was
not the answer out there becuase of the bar ditches, and that there was the problem of proper drainage for the
12k -acre subdivision, and further emphasized the dust condition in the area.
Mr. Hurst further stated that he was opposed to the recent increase in the sewer rates because
he figures it was equal to 3G additional on taxes applied on sewage instead of on real estate.
Mayor Smith announced that there would be no tax rate increase this year for the City of Corpus
Christi, and stated that he felt it was a tribute to the men of the Council and the Staff of the City working
with them, to accomplish this result.
Mayor Smith then explained in detail the final budget figures, the increases and decreases by
departments from the proposed budget figures, and fully explained the salary increases to the Police and Firemen,
comparing the pay plan with those of the 12.1argest cities in Texas and pointing out that,the pay plan now makes
Corpus Christi's Public Safety Department the third highest paid in the State. He announced that the final
evaluation figure on which the Council had set the tax levy had been $319,307,445:
Mayor Smith announced the receipt of a letter from Judge Franklin Smith resigning his post as
Corporation Court Judge effective August 15, 1957, and stating his reasons for resigning as a desire to further
his private practice and to further his legal experience in other fields of law. Mayor Smith expressed the
Council's appreciation to Judge Smith for a job extremely well done and their regrets for his decision to resign,
and further stated that the Council had no replacement in mind whatsoever at this time.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be granted -vacation leave
for Thursday, August 1st and Friday, August 2nd, and that T. Ray Kring be appointed Acting City Manager during
his absence.
Mrs. W. Armstrong Price, president of League of Women Voters, called the Council's attention -to
the Charter provision relating to the calling of bond elections, and urged that the Council try to study the
matter of the entire Welfare concept with the idea in mind that the City of Houston has left that responsibility
solely with the County.
Mayor Smith explained that the wording of the Charter "Council shall have the power to" does note
give Council "the duty to", and further stated as the, costs of welfare go higher, and as the inequity of our
citizens enforced participation become more apparent, the Council must give extremely serious study to the
matter of a bond issue in connection with a proposed addition to Memorial Hospital, which they have not had the
time to do yet being so engrossed'.in the budget. He pointed out that the City requires only 20 days to call a
bond election, whereas the County requires more time, and further that since if we have to pay the full amount of
our share in the proposed bond issue in this connection it will call for a 6p tax increase in our City taxes, the
people of the City should be given an opportunity to vote on it.
ORDINANCE NO. 4819
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A UTILITY EASEMENT ON AND ACROSS LOT 25, BLOCK 38,
LINDALE PARK SUBDIVISION, IN LIEU OF A DEDICATED EASEMENT ON AND ALONG THE
WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 27, OF SAID BLOCK 38, RELINQUISHING ALL CLAIM OF THE
CITY TO SAID DEDICATED EASEMENT IF, AS AND WHEN THE UTILITY LINES OF THE CITY
LOCATED THEREIN HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW EASEMENT AND INSTALLED THEREIN TO
THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4820
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1957, AND
ENDING JULY 31, 1958, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER AS AMENDED FOR THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye -
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote;
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4821
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1957 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER
UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye _
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4822
APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
AUGUST 1, 1957, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1958; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Mpnuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4823
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4213, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 11TH DAY OF MAY, 1955,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF THE.REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; FIXING THE TERM AND ENUMERATING THE DUTIES OF SUCH
OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS,
DEATHS, AND FETAL DEATHS WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
AND SPECIFICALLY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3476 AS AMENDED; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION" BY AMENDING SECTION 9 OF SAID ORDINANCE
SO AS TO PROVIDE A FEE OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) FOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH, DEATH,
OR FETAL DEATH CERTIFICATE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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IIThe Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. -E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
'Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4824
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3724, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1954,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION,
REPAIR, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF BUILDING AND STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN APPURTENANCES
THERETO, AND CHANGES OF OCCUPANCY THEREOF; ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING
CODE (1954 REVISION) WITH CERTAIN CHANGES THEREIN AND ADDITIONS THERETO; PROVIDING
FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE
BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING $200.00; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION BY NOTICE; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH", AS AMENDED,
BY ADDING A NEW SUB -SECTION (d) TO SECTION 107.4 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT CHURCHES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SHALL HENCEFORTH
MAKE PAYMENT OF ONLY FIFTY PER CENT (50%) OF PRESCRIBED PERMIT FEES, AND BY
AMENDING SUB -SECTION 112.1 (a) OF SECTION 112 - APPEALS OF -SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO
PROVIDE A FEE OF $15.00 FOR APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B . ' E . Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J: Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle.
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4825
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4004, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 22ND DAY OF DECEMBER,
1954, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING 'MILK' AND CERTAIN 'MILK PRODUCTS',
'MILK PRODUCER','PASTEURIZATION', ETC.; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF ADULTERATED
AND MISBRANDED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS; REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF MILK
AND MILK PRODUCTS; REGULATING THE INSPECTION OF DAIRY FARMS AND MILK PASTEURI-
ZING PLANTS AND PROVIDING FOR FEES TO BE PAID FOR SUCH INSPECTIONS BY MILK
PASTEURIZING PLANTS OR RETAIL RAW MILK DISTRIBUTING DAIRIES; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXAMINATION, GRADING, LABELING, PASTEURIZATION, REGRADING, DISTRIBUTION AND
SALE OF MILK, AND MILK PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLISHING OF MILK BRANDS,
THE CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE DAIRIES AND MILK PLANTS; EXPRESSLY REPEALING IN
THEIR ENTIRETY AN ORDINANCE NO. 1491 DATED SEPTEMBER 1,'1942, RECORDED IN
VOLUME 13, PAGE 129 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, ORDINANCES NO.
2671 DATED DECEMBER 27, 1949, RECORDED IN VOLUME 18, PAGE 88 OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND ORDINANCE NO. 3219 DATED MARCH 11, 1952, RECORDED
IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 14 OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF
THIS ORDINANCE, AND FIXING OF PENALTIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" AS
AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION 12 LICENSE FEES, OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO
INCREASE LICENSE FEES OF DISTRIBUTORS AND PRODUCERS - DISTRIBUTORS OF GRADE
"A" PASTEURIZED MILK, PRODUCERS, DEALERS, AND DISPENSERS OF GRADE "A" MILK,
AND PAYMENT OF FEES TO CITY TAX COLLECTOR; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4826
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 822, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1938, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ' AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING THE SALE OF MEAT WITHIN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PROVIDING FOR
LICENSES FOR BUTCHER SHOPS AND MEAT MARKETS AND PRESCRIBING LICENSE FEES
THEREFOR, PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION OF ALL MEAT TO BE SOLD IN SAID CITY, AND
PRESCRIBING INSPECTION FEES FOR MEAT OFFERED FOR SALE IN SAID CITY, OUTSIDE
OF REGULARLY LICENSED MEAT MARKETS OR BUTCHER SHOPS, PROVIDING PENALTIES,
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PARTICULARLY AN ORDINANCE ON THE SAME SUBJECT PASSED AND APPROVED DECEMBER
1, 1913, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", BY AMENDING SECTION 1, OF SAID ORDI-
NANCE SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEE FOR RETAIL MEAT DEALERS; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4827
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1954, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1(a) AND SECTION 1(b) TO
PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE SALARY SCHEDULE AND GRADE TABLE FOR FIREFIGHTING AND
POLICE SERIES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP; AMENDING SECTION 1(e) SO AS TO
INCLUDE SALARY GRADE OF FIRE CHIEF AND POLICE CHIEF UNDER THE NEW FIRE AND
POLICE SALARY SCHEDULE AND GRADE TABLE; AMENDING SECTION 4(a) AND 4(b) SO AS
TO PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR PART-TIME FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4828
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1954,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES
AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 OF
ARTICLE XX, PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, JOB CLASS TITLE AND GRADE TABLE SO AS TO
PROVIDE NEW CLASS GRADES FOR FIREFIGHTING SERIES AND POLICE SERIES AND TO
INCREASE THE CLASS GRADE OF THE HUMANE SERIES EMPLOYEES OF THIS GROUP, CON-
TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
-Aye
Charlie.J;.Aills.
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W.J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO TEXAS SERVICES, INC. A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS :
OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF "DRIVER-
LESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI;.PROVIDING, WITH CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS, FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS IF SUCH PERCENTAGE
EXCEEDS $100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS AND FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY
BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER
WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID
FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPT-
ANCE TO BE DELIVERED BY THE GRANTEE TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time, and did not pass -to its second reading, by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Nay
W. J. Roberts
Nay
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Nay
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Nay
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of July 3, 1957, to July 31, 1957, inclusive, and having been previously
approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Philip L. Wahlberg, of St. Mark's United Lutheran Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the absence of Commissioner Maldonado be
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of July 30
and the regular meeting of July 31 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
The bid of Billy Pugh, the only bid received on Lease of the L -Head Pier, was opened and read.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on a 2 -year lease of 60 acres of Farm Land in South Guth Park from the
following:
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Joe H. Baker
Adolph Marek
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the following appointments to committees:
City Solicitations Commission:
Mr. Pat Limerick, Limerick Food Stores, to fill the unexpired term of Dr. S. Evans Brown who has
moved his residence from the City; term expires July 10, 1959;
Mr. R. E. Webdell, Port Printing Co., re -appointed; 3 -year term expiring July 10, 1960;
Mr. John Burke, Allied Specialty Co., 3 -year term expiring July 10, 1960;
Mrs. Annie Cox Shaw, General Insurance, 3 -year term expiring July 10, 1960.
Civil Defense Council!
Mr. Ed Schroeder, Chairman of the local Red Cross Disaster and Relief Committee, to replace Mr.
Sherman Strong who is now Chairman of Red Cross.
(Mayor Smith read a letter from Col. Earl C. Dunn, Chairman of Civil Defense Council, requesting
confirmation of this appointment in line with the Civil Defense Council's policy that whoever occupies the posit
of chairman of the Red Cross Disaster Committee should serve as the Red Cross representative on the Civil Defense
Council.)
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for 11 months' supply starting
September 1, 1957, of Quick Lime Pbbble be made on the basis of the low bid meeting the specifications to U. S.
Gypsum Company at the unit price of $16.90 per ton. (See Bid Tabulation #37 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for Blueprint Service for a
6 months' period be made to Nixon Blueprint Service for an approximate total of $3,084.88, which amount will vary
more or less, according to the City's needs. (See Bid Tabulation #38 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for the purchase of four 3-4
cu. yd. -Dump Bodies be made to Truckers Equipment Company for a total of $3,128.00. (See Bid Tabulation 439 in
File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on various quantities and sizes of Full Circle Clamps.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on 5,500 lineal feet of Neoprene Gasket Material in various lengths.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Plans and Specifications for Gollihar
Storm Sewer Laterals, which consist of Alameda, Weber, Kostoryz and Marie (originally designated as McArdle)
Laterals, be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received August 28, 1957.
The award of bid for the construction of 2 Gas Regulator Stations, one at Mesquite and Laguna, and
the other at Doddridge and Staples, was deferred.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that payment in the amount of $16,920.00 less 10%
to be withheld pending the checking of the plans by the Engineering Department, be made to Reagan & McCaughan for
engineering services in connection with the Westside. Sewage Treatment Plant, and that the $16,920.00 be appropriat-
ed from No. 250 Sanitary Sewer Bond Improvement Fund to cover this payment.
City Manager McClure read a resolution of the La Retama Library Board as follows:
"Resolved, That we the Library Board pursue the idea of establishing Parkdale Plaza Branch, investi-
gating every possibility for gifts of capital outlay and gifts for support, and ask the City Council to approve
our action."
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that if space and all costs incidental to a branch
library including furnishing of books and personnel costs, will be furnished by the Parkdale Plaza Shopping Center
for a period of not less than 10 years, then the Council will approve the establishing of a Branch Library at
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Parkdale Plaza, but that anything less than these conditions, the Council cannot at this time approve..
Mayor Smith explained that the offer of the Parkdale Plaza merchants had been for period of 5
years only, and that the City was to pay for the finishing of construction, such as flooring, plate glass and
air-conditioning, which offer the Council had had to decline. He further stated that the offer contained in the
foregoing motion was one which the Council would be willing to approve for any shopping center. Presently the
Council deems it advisable to develope a strong central operation due to our present limited financial resources
rather than attempting to expand the present operation.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council has met with Mr. Donald Bonham, who as a representative of
the Chamber of Commerce has inquired into the possibilities for air-conditioning the Exposition Hall, and that on
behalf of a large group of persons of the City, Mr. Bonham has made an offer to the City to purchase the necessary
air-conditioning equipment not to exceed $38,000 which would air-condition the Exposition Hall for a peak load of
2,000 persons and reduce the.temperature on a dry-bulb reading 170 F., with a relative humidity inside of 50%; that
for a period of five years there would be absolutely no cost to the City whatsoever for..repairs or service or
maintenance of any of the air-conditioning equipment; and the City to pay for the utilities consumed only. Mayor
Smith further explained that the City would make a contract similar to the one in which Mr. H. E. Butt gave the
Butt Pool.to the City, that out of the gross receipts the money goes back to the group for a period of five years,
but only to the extent that this air-conditioning facility will increase revenues in the Exposition Hall over and
above what it has earned in this past year, which is the highest earnings period on this building.
Mayor Smith explained the differences between.the two installations which are under consideration,
both of which guarantee to do the same cooling job for the same number of persons.
Mayor Smith stated that he had given the foregoing details in order to inform the public of the
Council's thinking on the matter so that if the Council is contemplating action contrary to the citizens wishes,
the citizens can let their views be known.
Mayor Smith announced that in order to safeguard the interests of the surrounding residents with
respect to the dust which is blowing in and around their homes in the immediate vicinity, the Council had ordered
the temporary closing of Gollihar Road to vehicular traffic by barricades for a distance of 2640 feet from Weber
Road to Parkdale. He further stated that the City has installed in Gollihar Road the storm sewers which will permit
the paving of the road; that the City has an agreement signed by J. Wyatt Keltner for Nueces Investment Corporation,
Harry Weisman, president, that they will pave Gollihar Road for a width of 60 feet from back of curb to back of
curb for 1320 feet, which is one-halfthe distance to Weber Road; and that in the meantime, the City is water -
tamping the fill around the storm sewer.so that any necessary compaction will be accomplished to that the Nueces
Investment Corporation can proceed with its paving. He further announced that it may be necessary for the City to
levy an assessment program for the paving of the remaining half of the paving to be done. He stated that the City
had received an offer a while back from the Parkdale Plaza Company to provide the materials for a typical County
installation, uncurbed and unguttered street, if the City would supply the labor, but that the City considered it
much better to have a curbed and guttered, 60 -foot wide road, rather than a 20 -foot wide County road section.
ORDINANCE NO. 4829
APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $16,920.00 FROM NO. 250, SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND, FOR PAYMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES NOW DUE REAGAN AND MC CAUGHAN AND IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THEIR CONTRACT ON THE WESTSIDE"SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, PROJECT 8-54-8;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur_R._James
.
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4830
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE IST DAY OF APRIL, 1954,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX, PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES
AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 SO
AS TO ADD TO THE ASSESSING AND COLLECTING SERIES, IN LIEU OF THE POSITION OF
DEPUTY ASSESSOR, TWO POSITIONS TO BE KNOWN AS DEPUTY ASSESSOR I AND DEPUTY
ASSESSOR II RESPECTIVELY, DEPUTY ASSESSOR I TO BE OF THE GRADE OF 21 AND DEPUTY
ASSESSOR II TO BE OF GRADE 24; AND BY ADDING TO THE LABOR AND TRADES SUPERVISION
SERIES A NEW POSITION HAVING THE TITLE OF "TRAFFIC ENGINEERING MAINTENANCE
FOREMAN" IN A CLASS GRADE 19; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY:
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:.
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts.
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4831
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BE DUE AND WHEN TAXES SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT; PRO-
VIDING THE METHOD FIXING PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES; PROVIDING
THAT THE LIEN FOR TAXES SHALL INCLUDE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF SUIT; PRO-
VIDING DUTIES OF ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OF TAXES IN REGARD TO DELINQUENT TAXES;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle •
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4832
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2204, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 30TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1947,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING ELECTRIC WIRING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR SAFEGUARDING PERSONS AND PROPERTY AND PROMOT-
ING THE WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
AND PRESCRIBING HIS DUTIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRI-
CAL EQUIPMENT AND FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY THEREWITH; MAKING IT
UNLAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE 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 AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 1-6, EXEMPTING ONLY THE CITY FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF PAYING PERMIT FEES, AND AMENDING SECTION 505, SUB -SECTION (d) BY
INCREASING THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE OF ELECTRICIANS, AND FURTHER BY AMENDING
SECTION 6-3 (f) PERMIT FEES REQUIRED, BY INCREASING THE FEES ON THE INSTALLATION
OF ELECTRICAL FIXTURES, MOTORS, SERVICES, APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, SIGNS, GENERAL
REPAIR, MINIMUM FEE, REINSPECTION FEE, INVESTIGATION FEE, AND BY FURTHER AMENDING
SAID ORDINANCE BY THE ADDITION OF PARAGRAPH (g) TO SECTION 6-3 PROVIDING THAT
CHURCHES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO
PAY ONLY FIFTY PER CENT (50%) OF THE ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES REQUIRED;•CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4833
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 2494, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF MARCH,
1949, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS AND THE
INSPECTION AND SALE OF THE MEAT INTENDED FOR HUMAN FOOD IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR MEAT INSPECTION; FOR THE ADOPTION OF RULES
AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE INSPECTION OF MEAT AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES
OF THE MEAT INSPECTORS; PROVIDING FOR THE PREVENTION.OF.MISBRANDING AND
ADULTERATION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTION FEES TO
COVER THE EXPENSE OF INSPECTION; PROVIDING FOR PRELIMINARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL
TREATMENT OF SEWAGE FROM ABATTOIRS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND CON-
TAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED, BY
AMENDING SECTION 6(a) OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO INCREASE THE INSPECTION
FEES CHARGED TO PERSONS, FIRMS, OR CORPORATIONS OPERATING SLAUGHTER HOUSES
OR CARRYING ON A MEAT SLAUGHTER, PACKING OR PROCESSING BUSINESS; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4834
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
.Absent
Aye
Aye ,
Aye
PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED AS GREEN FEES FOR USE OF THE OSO MUNICIPAL
GOLF COURSE AND PROVIDING THAT NO FREE USE OF SUCH FACILITIES SHALL BE ALLOWED;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
,Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
_Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4835
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2578, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1949,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND
MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAFE-
GUARDING THE HEALTH OF PERSONS, THE SAFETY OF PROPERTY AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF
THE PUBLIC; CREATING THE SUPERVISORY BOARD OF PLUMBERS, DESIGNATING THE MEMBERS
THEREOF, AND PRESCRIBING THEIR POWERS, DUTIES AND TERMS OF OFFICE; ESTABLISHING THE
OFFICE OF CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR AND PRESCRIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES THEREOF;
PROVIDING THE REQUIRING OF A MASTER PLUMBER'S SURETY BOND; PROVIDING THE REQUIRING
OF PERMITS FOR CERTAIN KINDS OF PLUMBING, DRAINAGE, AND GAS FITTING AND THE INSPEC-
TION 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 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 THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE REPEALING
OF ORDINANCES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 105 OF
SAID ORDINANCE TO EXEMPT ONLY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FROM THE PAYMENT OF PERMIT
FEES, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 604 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO INCREASE PERMIT FEES
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER, GAS, SANITARY SEWER, AND STORM SEWER INSTALLATIONS,
AND BY FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 604 OF SAID ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO SUB -SECTIONS
(e), (f), (g), (h) AND (i) SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATION FEES, RE -INSPECTION
FEES, OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS INSPECTION ADDITIONAL TO REGULAR FEES, MINIMUM FEE, AND .
THAT CHURCHES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO
THE PAYMENT OF ONLY FIFTY PER CENT (50%) OF THE PRESCRIBED PERMIT FEES; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mr. Dudley Foy, attorney, presented -a petition of approximately 500 signatures of residents in the
area, requesting the hard -surfacing of that portion of Gollihar Road which lies between Weber Road and Parkdale
Village, and stating that the present condition of the portion of Gollihar Road causes them great inconvenience
and discomfort as the area is dusty when dry and muddy when wet, and adversely affects them in the use of their
properties as well as causing great inconvenience in travel.
Mr. Foy asked if the road was to remain barricaded until such time the paving was accomplished, in
the event that it was not done until the development of the subdivision, and stated.he was interested in stopping
the dust and seeing the road paved.
Mr. Harry Weisman stated that he believed the Council was laboring under a false impression. He
questioned the validity of the agreement to which Mayor Smith had referred earlier on the grounds that Mr. Keltner
was not a member of the Nueces Investment Corporation, but a member of the engineering firm employed by the
Corporation, and further stated that to the best of his knowledge, the Corporation had done all the paving it had
agreed to do, and more, and it had already been accepted by the City.
In the discussion which followed, Mr. McClendon stated that it was pretty standard procedure for the
engineers to be authorized to sign the necessary commitments on the plat in regard to street, building setbacks,
etc., and that streets were usually built as subdivisions were_'developed. Mr. Weisman stated that he would check
into the files and if the files showed the Corporation to be committed to. the paving referred to, although the
Corporation has since been dissolved, any obligation of the Corporation would be fulfilled.
Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, stated that the sprinkling would be done once and that when
dried the hope was that it will crust over thus cutting down on the blowing of dust with the help of vegetation.
Three residents of the area expressed their thanks to the Council both for the barricades and for the
sprinkling, and stated that they appreciated the relief this would give the homeowners in the area.
Mr. Sam Napier, Texaco Service Station, stated that he did not want to see such an important artery
for traffic permanently closed, but that he was interested in stopping the dust and seeing the road paved.
Mr. J. W. Edder, president of Corpus Christi Golf Association, appeared with Mr. Ransleben,
secretary -treasurer of the Association, Mr. A1Gonsalez, president of Pan -Am Golf Association and Mr. R. S. "Cookie"
Garza, secretary -treasurer, in support of the raise in greens fees at the Oso Golf Course, but felt the added
revenue should be applied to the budget for the municipal golf course.
Mayor Smith explained that the City is very proud of its municipal golf course as one of the finest
golf courses in South Texas and has every intention of keeping it so, but that in municipal government any worth-
while operation of this kind must be self-supporting, which was the reason for the increase in greens fees which
has been reflected in the budget for this operation.
ORDINANCE NO. 4836
PROVIDING FOR THE REVERSION OF ALL FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4718, TO THE
RESPECTIVE FUNDS FROM WHICH APPROPRIATIONS WERE MADE AS TO ALL UNEXPENDED PORTIONS
OF SAID APPROPRIATIONS AS OF JULY 31, 1957, AND APPROPRIATING AND RE -APPROPRIATING
$8,000.00 FROM STREET FUND NO. 220, $3,800.00 FROM SANITARY SEWER FUND NO. 250 AND
$22219.51 FROM STORM SEWER FUND NO. 295 FOR THE ITEMS OF REIMBURSEMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4837
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN EXGHANGE DEED WITH ROY SMITH AND ENNIS S. JOSLIN CONCERNING
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
There followed a lengthy discussion of the width of the right-of-way along the length of McArdle
Road and the zoning encompassed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 14, 1957
2:00 p. m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Charlie J. Aills City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend John T. DeForest, of St..Thomas Episcopal Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the absence of Commissioner Maldonado and
Commissioner James be excused.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of August
7th be approved.
ing:
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities of Street Construction Materials from the follow-
Gulf States Asphalt Co.
Heldenfels Bros.
Humble Oil & Refinery
Servtex Materials
Uvalde Rock Asphalt
Whites Uvalde Mines
Wolfe Trucking
Billy Moore Trucking
M. P. Wright, Jr.
Dobie & Wallesen
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on various lengths and sizes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe from the
following:
Coast Concrete Pipe, Inc.
Texcrete Co.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 28th on 90 Fire Hydrants.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid on the L -Head Pier Lease be
made to Billy G. Pugh for a 5 -year period, beginning September 1, 1957, with a monthly rental of $225. (See Bid
Tabulation #40 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on Lease of 60 acres of Farm
Land in South Guth Park be made to Adolph A. Marek for a 2 -year period, beginning September 1, 1957, in accordance
with his bid of 1/4 gross yield on cotton, and 3/4 of the ginning charges; 1/3 of the value of all feed planted;
and a cash bonus of $120.60 per year. (See Bid Tabulation #41 in File).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City accept the proposal of Mr. H. E.
Butt as an outright gift to the City to construct in Butt Park a concrete slab of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. for
skating purposes, to be lighted for night skating by C. P. & L., the City to pay only for the electricity consumed,
the City to prepare the plans and specifications and award the contract for construction of the slab; and that.the
City decline at this time the offer of an interest-free loan to finance the construction of a wading pool adjacent
to the swimming pool, since it is too late in the season to be of use for this summer and due to relating problems
of supervision, etc.
The Council requested that the Park & Recreation Department investigate the possibilities of a
multi-purpose slab for such uses as tennis, badminton, volley ball,s ffle board, etc., in addition to the skating.
Mayor Smith directed that the minutes reflect the City's appreciation for this nice gift for the
Park.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the following amounts be appropriated for
Engineering Services in connection with various Funds and Construction Projects:
No. 202 - City of Corpus Christi Waterworks System
Construction Fund $ 2,000.00
No. 220 - Street Bond Improvement Fund $ 76,294.00
No. 295 - Storm Sewer Bond Improvement Fund $ 31,000.00
No. 250 - Sanitary Sewer System Bond Fund $ 41,000.00
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the.Tax Error and Correction List and
Supplemental Tax Roll for July, 1957, be approved.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that reimbursement in the amount of $1,664.00 be
made to Hopper Development Corporation under the terms of the Platting Ordinance in connection with the Sewer Line
Extensions in Hopper Addition #1, and that such payment be released at such time as the City receives the payment
from Hopper Development Corporation in the amount of $356.91 owing the City for street openings.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 28, 1957, on 59 motor vehicles for various City departments approved in 1957-58
budget.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that $11,997.20 be appropriated from the Street
Traffic Control Improvement Bond Fund No. 209 for the installation of traffic signals at several new locations, the
modernization and construction of thru lanes and installation of school crossing signal flashers for school
crossings as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, and that consideration be given to installing of actuated type
lights.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of September 17, 1957, during a
Special Council meeting at 2:00 p. m., be set for a public hearing on 5 zoning cases.
Mayor Smith announced the reading of the ordinances would be deferred until later in .the meeting -to
accommodate the people in the audience who had come on other matters.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience to come forward and be heard in connection with the
proposal of Mr. Donald Bonham, as head of a group of citizens to air-condition the Exposition Hall.
No one appeared.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate
a contract with Mr. Donald Bonham, Mr. Bob Flato, Mr. Herbert Morrison, as trustees for the group offering to
install the air-conditioning in the Exposition Hall, on the following basis: that the installation of the air-
conditioning be paid for out of the increase in revenues from rental or concessions' income allotted to the
Exposition Hall using the immediate past fiscal year as the yardstick year on the basis of pro -rating of rentals
and concessions' income between the Coliseum and the Exposition Hall in order to determine.the allotted portion
to the Exposition Hall; that such moneys, minus that which the City pays out for the cost of the utilities of
air-conditioning, be escrowed and paid toward the payment of this air-conditioning job; that as soon as it is paid
out the title shall pass to the City, but that in the event it has not been paid out within a 5 -year period, that
the complete facilities will be paid for by Mr. Bonham's group -to the extent of the difference between what has
been paid in by the City and the full amount of the contract price, which is not to exceed $38,000, and then the
City will have title to it; that in no event is the City to pay any money or to be.obligated in any way other than
to permit its installation; the number of units to be mutually agreed upon by Mr. Bonham's group and the City; the
cost of repairs, maintenance, replacement of parts and anything to do with its operation to the performance
standard of lowering and maintaining for ;,000 people an inside temperature of 170F lower dry-bulb reading than on
the outside and with the relative humidity factor of 50% plus or minus a 47. tolerance, will be borne by the
contractor installing the equipment for a period of 5 years; and that there shall be no cost to: the City during
this 5 -year period other than electrical power and water consumed.
In accordance with the requirement of the City Charter that the Mayor nominates the Judge of
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the Corporation Court, and the Council elects by majority vote, Mayor Smith nominated for Judge of the Corporation
Court Mr. William Prewett, attorney, who has served as relief judge during the absence of Franklin Smith, to serve
the unexpired term of Franklin Smith who has resigned effective August 15, 1957.
The Council voted unanimously that Mr. William Prewett, attorney, be appointed Judge of the
Corporation Court, effective August 16, 1957, to serve the unexpired term of Franklin Smith, resigned.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the pay rate for the Judge of the Corpora-
tion Court be fixed at this time at $600.00 per month.
Mayor Smith commented that Mr. Prewett will serve for at least 60 days, and meanwhile, the Council
and Mr. Prewett will discuss permanent plans.
Mayor Smith stated that the proposal of the City -County Memorial Hospital Board for the building
of a 250 -bed expansion at a cost of approximately $5,300,OOJnecessitating the calling of a bond election was a
matter of such magnitude and had created so much controversy both pro and con, that the Council felt it would
benefit by a public hearing on the matter. He explained that the Board which handles the federal funds of the
Hill -Burton Act will meet on September 8th and that the proposals and applications for funds must be on hand at
that time if the Board is to consider them in the next year's allocation of funds.
Mayor Smith explained that the Board of Trustees of the Memorial Hospital asked the City and the -
County to call an election of 5.3 million dollars of bonds, and read from a communication received which asked
that the City not gamble on losing federal help in construction of the proposed new wing to Memorial Hospital,
costing $5,300,000 by passing only half the required amount since the Board believes there is a good chance that
we would be allotted the funds but not unless our application can show that we have the full amount. The letter
stated that the Board of Trustees has 4,370 names on the petition asking that a bond election be called; that
many millions have been spent to meet local needs and attract industry, but that industry will not be attracted
without proper hospitalization for their employees; and that the birth rate together with the number of families
moving into Nueces County monthly indicates that the Memorial Hospital will very shortly be in a very critical
condition.
Mayor Smith stated that everyone seems to be in agreement that the City is experiencing an acute
shortage of hospital beds, but that how to provide them, the number to be provided, and who should pay for them
seems to be the controversy. He went on to explain that at present, out of the City's tax collection of 1.46 per
hundred, 6o,' is now being devoted to the Memorial Hospital - 5� to operational budget and 1(,% to debt service on the
original bonds, which have been paid down to one-quarter of a million dollars, exclusive of interest; and that
the County is similarly paying in an equal dollar amount, which means about 12F per hundred in taxes going to the
Memorial Hospital; and that the new bond issue for the additional wing would mean about 13(,% additional between the
City and the County in tax money for the Hospital. He pointed out that the City already has a five -million dollar
airport and a four -million dollar sewage project for which the City alone stands the cost.
Mayor Smith questioned the proposed layout in connection with the 2 sets -of stairs and the 2
elevators, and asked if the plans could not cover more beds per floor and thus reduce the total cost per bed, on
the basis that the total amount of square feet equal only about 1/12th of the total bed space.
Mayor Smith further pointed out the fact that Spohn Hospital has plans for an additional 125 beds,
and the Driscoll Children's Hospital plans for 40 additional beds for'pediatric cases, and that there was the
question in the Council's mind as to the wisdom of the City and County asking for Hill -Burton funds and thus
jeopardizing or completely knocking out the possibility of these two hospitals getting any of this aide. .He
emphasized that the matter could not be lightly considered without proper study because of the magnitude of the
issue dollar -wise, in spite of the September 8th deadline, and in spite of the complete confidence the Council has
in the ability of the Board of Trustees.
Mr. R. L..Garrett, President of the Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital, spoke in favor of the
proposed addition and bond election, and introduced several members of the Board who were also present in support
of their request, Mrs. Armstrong Price, president of the League of Women Voters, Dr. Franklin Yeager of the State
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Chief of Staff of Memorial Hospital, Dr. Jim Riley, Chairman of the Building Committee, Mrs. Katton, president of
the Women's Association of the Memorial Hospital, and Mr. Bob Bogler and Mr. Smyth of Smyth & Smyth Architects,
Dudley Gowland, auditor for the Hospital. Mr. Garrett pointed out that 75% of the patients live within the City
limits, and that he thought that the plans could be worked out more in accordance with the Council's thinking in
respect to the number of beds.
Mayor Smith pointed out that if 75% of the patients treated in the Hospital live in the City,
they also pay the County taxes, and he questioned the fairness of those 75% paying 5 times as much as the man
outside the City limits.
Mr. Garrett reminded the Council that 4 years ago the Hospital had been $300,000 in debt and had
had to come to City Manager McClure because no one would even sell them any more groceries, but that today they do
not owe anyone, and have $10,000 in the bank, which he felt proved the Board had good management in watching the
taxpayers money, and the fact that the Hospital was so short of beds proved that they were taking good care of the
sick and indigent. He stated that the Board felt that this was the most opportune time for them to build an
addition.
Mrs. Armstrong Price, speaking for the League of.Women Voters, stated that as a group the League
was recommending that the matter be put to a vote of the citizens, and that in the event that it was to be voted
on, the League planned a complete coverage of the pros and cons of the question for the enlightenment of the
voting public, but that as a matter of League policy they may not endorse the bond issue itself.
Dr. Yeager explained how the Hill -Burton funds are allocated. He stated that in September the
full funds are allocated for the year, and the big requests come in and are handled at that time. He stated that
the State of Texas is allotted from four to six million dollars annually, and that you can hardly take 1/3 and
give it to one..area«as the rest of the State would suffer. He explained that if the Hospital applies for funds
with one-half of the money, it would be entitled to a one -sum grant; that with 2k million dollars voted, the most
that could be granted would be 1.5 million dollars and that he doesn't believe there has been a grant that large
made at one time. However, he explained that if the Hospital applies with the full amount of bonds voted, they
would be eligible for the dollar:.for dollar grant on the entire project, 50% participation, on a split -term
project which is set up over a 2 -year period, so that one million dollars could be allocated out of the 1958 Hill -
Burton funds and $1,500,000 out of the 1959 funds, but that in order to qualify for this split -term allocation,
the Hospital would have to be able to show that they are able to complete the project on their own should the
1959 funds not be available. He pointed out that there is always the possibility that when the 1959 Hill -Burton
funds are allocated, that an A -priority area can come in and get whatever funds are available, but that if the
Hospital does get the 1959 funds, there is no need to sell $2,500,000 worth of the bonds which have been voted,
or at the discretion of the Council those bonds could be left for construction ten or fifteen years from now.
Dr. Yeager answered the Council's question as to the effect an application would have on the
application of Spohn Hospital for funds by stating that it would probably knock them out, since all things being
equal, when there is a City -County Hospital and a denominational hospital involved, the vote is in favor of the
City -County Hospital on the reasoning that a denominational hospital can draw on funds from its own people, and
can have fund drives which a City -County cannot do.
Dr. Yeager stated that Dr. Furman has made inquiry about obtaining federal funds for an addition
to Driscoll Foundation Hospital for the expansion of orthopedic and rehabilitation purposes which comes under
part "G" of the Hill -Burton funds, and although no formal application has been received in Austin, there would be
no trouble with that being available. He stated that this application would not eliminate the need for beds at
Memorial Hospital, but that its granting would help relieve the situation at Memorial, since both Memorial and
Spohn would have to provide some pediatric caress Driscoll is chiefly bone work and work with children with
cerebral palsy and polio. He further stated that he didn't know what the other hospitals would do for pediatric
care if it wasn't for Driscoll Hospital.
In answer to a question from the Council, it was explained that cutting out 100 beds from the
estimate would reduce the estimate less than $1,000.00 since it is the services such as Operating Room, Delivery
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Room, Laboratory, X-ray Etc., which run up the cost. It was further pointed out that according to a State survey,
418 additional beds were needed to meet the current needs of the Corpus Christi area, that the number of beds was
of prime consideration in the granting of Hill -Burton funds, and that since this area has 61% of needed hospital
beds, it would give us a low B or high C priority, that an A priority is something.below 40% or 45%.
Dr. Jim Riley read the following letter signed by 70 doctors who attended a called meeting of the
Nueces County Medical Society to discuss the matter:
"We, the undersigned, all physicians and members of the Nueces County Medical Society are of the
opinion that the present hospital facility shortage in Corpus Christi, if not relieved by the completion of the
proposed building programs of both Spohn and Memorial Hospitals, will become critical in the next two or three
years and result in poor medical.care for a large number of people in this area.
"We further believe that the approval of the bond issue, as proposed by the board of directors of
Memorial Hospital'is absolutely necessary if we are to avoid a critical shortage of hospital facilities, and safe-
guard the health of the community.
"We strongly urge that you submit this issue to the qualified voters of the community, giving them
the opportunity to accept or reject the proposition that will assure them that the hospital facilities to take
care of them if needed, will be available.
"We further are in agreement with a statement -attributed to the mayor in the Caller -Times Saturday
August 10, 1957, to the effect that the cost of hospital facilities should be paid for by a single, county -wide
taxing agency. We would be happy to support the mayor and council if you see fit to propose the formation of a
hospital district at the next election."
Dr. Riley stated that although the Society was not telling the Council to create a hospital dist
and was not recommending it, that 75% to 80% of the.members of the Medical Society are in favor of a hospital
district and will support the Council in it. He further pointed out that out of every $1.00 in taxes collected by
the County, 42F goes to the State, but that out of money collected by a hospital district, 100% of the monies
collected are retained by the district for hospital facilities.
Mr. Ellroy King stated that there was no doubt about the need for more hospital beds and fairly
soon as evidenced by several hospital surveys, and that the County Judge has said he will consider participation
in the cost of sharing the charity load only on a 50-50 basis. He stated that he favored submitting the proposi-
tion to the voters on the basis that they take the responsibility.
Mr. Dudley Gowland, Memorial Hospital auditor, stated that the percentage of charity care will
get higher, that others that use the Memorial Hospital now are paying part of the charity load. He quoted figures
over the past 4 years to show the increase in the charity load, and stated that in 1957 there was 100% increase
over the 1956 load.
Dr. Paul Goodman spoke in opposition to any enlargement of Memorial Hospital on the basis that
City -County taxes should be used only for completely charitable hospitals. He stated that no one questions the
need for more hospital beds in the area, but suggested privately owned, denominational or industrial hospitals as
the answer to the problem. He further pointed out that a City -County application for Hill -Burton funds, even
under a split -term grant, would mean that neither Spohn nor Driscoll will be able to obtain any of,these funds to
carry out their expansion programs.
Mr..Ben McDonald, a local corporation attorney, spoke in opposition to the enlargement of Memorial
Hospital, and suggested it would be wiser to build a hospital in another area of the City. He further suggested
that a Committee be appointed with representatives from the Board of Trustees of Memorial Hospital, the Chamber of
Commerce, the Medical Society and tax advisors to study the entire problem and to make recommendations for the
solution of the matter of need for more hospital beds in the area.
Mr. McDonald, on behalf of his client Mrs. Audrey Chauvin, requested an earlier date than
September 17th for the public hearing of her application for a change in zoning to permit the operation of a day
nursery.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of September 4, 1957, during the
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regular meeting at 2:00 p. m., be set for a public hearing on.the foregoing zoning application.
Dr. Schuster, on the Staff of both Spohn and Memorial Hospitals, spoke in favor of the enlarge-
ment of Memorial Hospital and in favor of calling an election on the issuance of bonds in the full amount of the
estimate. He.spoke also in favor of centralizing the medical units on the basis of better care for the patients,
and stated that such centralization would make no difference in case of catastrophe or atomic.attack.
Mayor Smith stated that he disagreed completely on this point, since at the White House Conference
of Mayors which he had attended, they had been very thoroughly briefed in this particular matter of having
hospital facilities at least a half -mile apart on the basis of dollar -efficiency during peacetime and greater
safety for citizens in event of catastrophe.
Dr. Fitzgerald, on the Staff of both Memorial and Spohn Hospitals, spoke in favor of the expansion
of both hospitals, but felt it should not be done with tax money. He further stated that at the Medical Society
meeting referred to earlier, there was quite a bit of opposition..to the letter presented by Dr. Riley, but that
some of the doctors had left before the voting, and many of the doctors had not attended the meeting.
Mayor Smith indicated that the.Council would need some time to consider the proposal, since
whenever a governmental agency submits a bond issue, there is always the implication that the governmental agency
endorses it and subscribes to it.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 100.32 ACRES OF CITY
LAND WITH WILLIE HROCH FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30,
1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4838
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH C. R. LEHMAN, LEASING
CERTAIN LAND AT CUDDIHY FIELD TO BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4839
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE TO MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY OF A TRACT OF -LAND
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI 30 FEET BY 100 FEET LYING IMMEDIATELY WEST OF
THE WEST LINE OF SHORELINE BOULEVARD AND EAST OF LOTS 7 AND 8, WATER BLOCK 6,
BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVEY-
ANCE TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY OF 10 FEET
OFF THE EAST SIDE OF LOTS 5 AND 6, WATER BLOCK 6, FOR THE WIDENING OF WATER
STREET, AND A STRIP 20 FEET BY 100 FEET, LOCATED EAST OF SAID LOTS 5 AND 6,
FOR AN ALLEY, AND SETTING FORTH THE COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO
THE COST OF SETTING BACK THE IMPROVEMENTS UPON,: AND THE USE OF, SAID 10 -
FOOT STRIP FOR THE WIDENING OF WATER STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF THE NECESSARY DEED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye .
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R..James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
11 The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell.Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4840
APPROPRIATING THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS TO BE PAID TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO
REIMBURSE SAID FUND FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES ESTIMATED TO BE PROVIDED BY
THE ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH VARIOUS PROJECTS
OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DURING THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 1957,
THROUGH JULY 31, 1958; $2,000.00 OUT OF NO. 202 WATERWORKS SYSTEM CONSTRUC-
TION FUND; $76,294.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; $41,000.00
OUT OF NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND FUND; $31,000.00 OUT OF NO. 295
STORM SEWER SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; PROVIDING THAT SAID REIMBURSEMENT
SHALL BE COMPUTED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH ON THE BASIS OF ENGINEERING LABOR
COSTS; PROVIDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE ON JULY 31, 1958, SHALL REVERT
TO THE PARENT FUNDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts,
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Absent
Aye
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 21, 1957
2:00 p. m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith'
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Odell Ingle
excused.
following:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Leo Flores, of Latin American Church of the
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Nazarene.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the absence of Commissioner James be
Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14th was deferred:
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Full Circle Clamps I
Alamo Iron Works
Crane Company
The Rohan Company
SAMSCO
Viking Supply
.rom the
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48
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hours as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 5,500 lin. ft. of Neoprene Gasket Material from the following:
Brance-Krachy Co.
C. C. Gasket & Packing Co.
Houston Oil Field Materials
SAMSCO
Mbtion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter was a pending item before the Council of an application
for the Closing of Welborn and Francis Streets and the Abandonment of a Utility Easement for which public heating .
was held on April 11, 1956.
Mayor Smith reviewed the background of the application and the appraisal of the property
involved which has been supplied by the applicant. There followed•a lengthy discussion on the relative values of
the square footage of the lands to be exchanged.
Harry Hoag, engineer for the applicant, called the Council's attention to Section B of Ordinance
No. 4168 which relates to alleys and service drives in the platting of lands.
at his appraisal.
Mr. W. M. Cooper, Member of the Real Estate Appraisal Committee, explained how he had arrived
Mr. Morris Liedeker, owner of the property, requested that since the matter was taking up so
much of the Council's time, that the application be taken under advisement, meanwhile another plan would be worked
out and submitted in connection with the alley and the new street to be provided.
study.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application be tabled for further
Mayor Smith nominated Mr. J. W. Cooper as substitute Judge of the Corporation Court during the
60 -day period Judge Prewett has agreed to serve, the pay rate to be the same as that now in effect for substitute
judge.
Motion by Roberts,, seconded by Aills and passed that Mr. J. W. Cooper's appointment as substi-
tute Judge of Corporation Court be confirmed.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
The setting of a date for public hearing of an application for the closing of a portion of an
alley in Water Block 5, Beach Portion, was deferred.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received September 11th on one 30" Gasoline Powered Floor Scrubbing Machine.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on September 4th for the leasing of approximately 74 acres involved in 2 tracts of land
south of Cuddihy Field for 2 years beginning October 1, 1957.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the bids for the construction of Gas
Regulator Stations, one at Mesquite & Laguna and one at Doddridge & Staples received on July 24th, be rejected,
and further action on the matter be deferred at this time.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the construction of the Broadway Sewage
Treatment Plant modification by Burnett Construction Co. be accepted, and final payment in the amount of $4,180.00
be made at this time.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on August 28th on 10 items of tabulating equipment for use with IBM equipment.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid on 9,300 feet of
Reinforced Concrete Pipe ranging in sizes from 12" to 24" be made to Texcrete Company for a total of $11,306.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #42 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid on various Street
Construction Materials be made as follows:
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OA -175 Asphalt at $.0878 per gal., and RC -2 Oil Asphalt at $.0999 per gal. to Humble Oil &
Refining Co.; Hot Mix -Cold Laid Type "DD" at $4.62 per ton, and Hot Mix -Cold Laid Type "CC" at $4.52 per ton to
Servtex Materials; Rock Asphalt, Type "CCC" at $4.62 per ton to White's Uvalde Mines; Precoated Aggregate, Grade
2B at $3.96 per ton to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co.; Flexible Base (Shell) S25.2 (Hopper) at $.90 per cu. yd., and
Flexible Base (Shell) S25.2 (City Storage) at $1.35 per cu. yd. to Heldenfels; and Flexible Base (Caliche) S24 at
$1.95 per cu. yd. to Wolfe Trucking Co. (See Bid Tabulation #43 in File).
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 100.32 ACRES OF CITY LAND WITH WILLIE
HROCH FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEM-
BER 29, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following
fote:
Farrell.D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ADOLPH A. MAREK, COVERING 55 ACRES
OF LAND SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SOUTH GUTH PARK ON THE WATERS OF THE
OSO BAY, ABOUT 8 MILES SOUTH 250 EAST FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR FARMING AND
AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID LEASE
AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 19579 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 1,
1959.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell I.ngle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4841
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
THE SUM OF $11,997.20 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF ISLAND IN PLACE FOR THRU TRAFFIC LANE AT DODDRIDGE STREET AND OCEAN
DRIVE, THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SAVAGE LANE AND LEOPARD STREET,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT AYERS AND 15TH STREET, THE INSTALLA-
TION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DODDRIDGE STREET AND SANTA FE STREET, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ISLAND IN PLACE FOR THRU
LANE FOR NORTH BOUND TRAFFIC ON S. STAPLES STREET AT KOSTORYZ ROAD, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF ISLAND IN PLACE FOR
THRU LANE FOR SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC ON STAPLES STREET AT MINNESOTA STREET,'AND FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF EIGHT SCHOOL CROSSING FLASHING SIGNALS FOR FOUR SCHOOL
CROSSINGS OR SCHOOL ZONES; PROVIDING THAT INSTALLATION SHALL BE DONE WITH CIW
FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts.
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4842
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF MODIFICATION OF THE BROADWAY SEWAGE TREAT-
MENT PLANT, PROJECT 8-53-2, PERFORMED BY BURNETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER
THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 26, 1955, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4094; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ESTIMATE NO. 20 AND FINAL, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1957, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $4,180.00 FROM CONSTRUCTION FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 297
SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie.J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4843
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO ENTER.INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT N. BARNES OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, WHEREBY SAID ROBERT N. BARNES AGREES TO FURNISH CERTAIN PER-
SONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF A $2,040,000
ISSUE OF PREVIOUSLY VOTED BONDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO'EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY PUGH,
LEASING TO SAID BILLY PUGH THE SAME 12,378 SQUARE FEET OF THE MUNICIPAL WHARF
AREA ADJOINING THE SEAWALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT IN ALL THINGS
THEREIN CONTINUED IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, EXCEPT THE CONSIDERATION TO BE
PAID FOR SAID EXTENSION OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT.SHALL BE A MONTHLY RENTAL OF
$225.00,.PAYABLE EACH MONTH IN ADVANCE, AND THE SAID EXTENSION PERIOD SHALL
BE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957.,
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4844
FIXING THE SALARY OF THE JUDGE OF THE CORPORATION COURT AT $600.00 PER MONTH
AND PROVIDING THAT THE JUDGE OF THE CORPORATION COURT SHALL BE ENTITLED TO
ALL THE SICK LEAVE BENEFITS AND VACATION TIME PROVISIONS OF ALL OTHER
EMPLOYEES AS PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3656; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts.
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4845
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING COVERING LEASES
AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS: ROGER L. GAULT, D/B/A GAULT AVIATION,
FOR ALL OF HANGAR 651; GULF COAST AVIATION, INC., FOR THE WEST HALF OF HANGAR
652 AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF HANGAR 653; CLAUDE W. GLASSON, D/B/A GLASSON
FLYING SERVICE, FOR THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF HANGAR 652; J. T. IRWIN, D/B/A
IRWIN DUSTING COMPANY, FOR THE NORTHEAST.QUARTER OF HANGAR 652; LUBY AVIATION,
INC., JOHN S. LUBY, PRESIDENT, FOR THE EAST HALF AND THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
HANGAR 653, A SCHEDULE SETTING FORTH THE NAME OF THE SUB -LESSEE, PROPERTY
SUB -LEASED, TERM OF SAID SUB -LEASE, FEE AND PURPOSE, BEING ATTACHED HEREr 0
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, TOGETHER WITH A FORM OF THE AGREEMENT USED FOR SUCH
SUB -LEASES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
In connection with the third and final reading of the following ordinance relating to the
adopting of the official Zoning District map of the City, there was a lengthy discussion as to Lot 6, Block 3,
Bellaire Addition, as shown on said map, and the maps adopted in 1943 and 1948 were compared with the presently
proposed map, and the zoning ordinance checked for interpretation of the procedure when there is a zoning district
line shown on the map as not encompassing the full amount of a one -ownership lot.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the proposed ordinance be amended before
its third and final reading as follows:
"The area zoned as "B-3" District on the northwest corner of the intersection of Annapolis and
South Staples Streets is intended to include within said "B-3" District all of Lot 6, Block 3, Bellaire Addition
to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas."
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 4846
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, 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, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BY AMENDING
ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2266, ADOPTING .OFFICIAL ZONING
DISTRICT MAPS OF THE CITY, MAKING SUCH MAPS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE, ESTABLISH-
ING ADDITIONAL RULES FOR INTERPRETATION, DESIGNATING RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CUSTODY OF SAID MAPS AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO AND IMPOSING THE DUTY OF
RECORDING OF SUBSEQUENT CITY COUNCIL AMENDMENTS THERETO, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS
AND REPEALING ALL PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ZONING MAPS AND ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ZONING MAPS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third and final time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4847
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DONALD BONHAM, ROBERT FLATO AND
HERBERT MORRISON, AS TRUSTEES, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP-
MENT IN THE CITY EXPOSITION HALL BUILDING ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD, TO BE WITH-
OUT COST TO THE CITY BUT UNDER CERTAIN TERMS REIMBURSABLE TO THE SAID TRUSTEES
OUT OF INCREASES IN EARNINGS FROM THE MSE OF SAID HALL, A COPY OF WHICH AGREE-
MENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye -
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and to be heard.
Mrs. Sam Stokes, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Clean -Up Committee, presented a Resolution
designating the Hibiscus as the official Corpus Christi Flower, and the Retama as the official Corpus Christi Tree,
and requested that the Resolution be adopted by the Council.
The Council suggested that the president of the Council of Garden Clubs of Corpus Christi be
contacted and asked to present a joint resolution so that the Council could feel assured that the flower and
tree designated would be the choice of the greatest number of interested citizens of Corpus Christi.
Mrs. Harriet Staves, executive director of the Council of Girl Scouts, asked the Council when the
Girl Scouts were going to get the lease on the property for their Camp site at Lake Mathis.
Mayor Smith stated that this was the first time he had been able to speak to her outside of the
newspapers, and that he would like to correct some erroneous impressions. He stated that the City was not giving
the Girl Scouts the runaround as was stated, that the City had had to have engineering.surveys made determining
the amounts of land that would be inundated by the operation of the Dam at different levels; that they were
limited by City Charter to the leasing of public lands, therefore they are not trying to trade 99 -year leases for
30 -year leases as she claimed since the leases to the State Park Department and to the Boy Scouts were primarily
for land in lieu of land that would be inundated; and further that the Council was responsible to all the taxpaying
citizens for the over-all operation of the property at Lake Mathis and that so far the State had not agreed to
develop the property within any certain period of time, which would jeopardize the City's chance of any financial
help from San Patricio County and the City of Mathis.
Mrs. Staves stated that she had come to apologize for some of the things she had said but decided
she would go home when the Mayor requested that he be permitted to finish what he had to say regarding the.matter.
She departed in obvious anger.
There..being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 28, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend C. I. Kelly, of Central Park Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance..
Approval of the minutes of the regular meetings of August 14th and August 21st was deferred.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Gollihar Storm Sewer Laterals, comprising Alameda, Weber, Kostoryz,
and Marie Lateralq, from the following:
T. H. Lee ,
Brown & Root, Inc.
Slovak Brothers, Inc.
Heldenfels Brothers
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be '.tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 60 - 311 Fire Hydrants and 30 - 4' Fire Hydrants from the following:
Iowa Valve Co.
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co.
Viking Supply Corp.
Crane Co.
Darling Valve Co.
SAMSCO
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The bid of International Business Machines, the only bid received, was opened and read on various
items of tabulating equipment for use with IBM equipment.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for. tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on various types of Automotive Equipment from .the following:
Lewis Boggus
Creveling Motor Co.
Ed Hoffman Motors
International Harvester
Gulf Chevrolet
Williamson Motor
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the public hearing on the request of -the Caller -Times to construct a
driveway, without including islands, to the mailing room in the new part of their building currently under
construction.
No one appeared representing the applicant.
City Manager McClure reviewed the background of the request and presented a sketch showing the
proposed plan of the applicant for a 120' completely asphalt driveway along Twigg Street from the property line
to the street with no islands, and a sketch of a reinforced concrete driveway of three 35' sections divided by
two islands with definite sidewalk provided which conforms to the Ordinance governing driveways. Mr. McClure also
presented an alternate plan which provides for a reinforced concrete driveway from the property line to the street,
with definite sidewalk provided, and with one island dividing the driveway into 38' and 741.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the alternate driveway plan as presented by
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the City Manager and City Staff be approved, and that any slight variation from such plan be subject to approval
of the Traffic Engineer.
Mr. Tom Pogue, attorney, asked to be heard at this time because Mr. Rex Cox, executive director
of the Texas Mobile Home Association, Dallas, Texas, who was going to speak on the same subject, had to catch a
plane out of the City. -Mr. Pogue, representing Mr. and Mrs. William Meyer, owners and operators of Meyer Trailer
Park at 3625 Up River Road, stated that his clients had been denied a permit to install some heavy wiring due to
the fact that they were operating their property as a non -conforming use and this would be in the nature of a
major remodeling. He requested that the Council re-examine the ordinances relating to Trailer Parks which do not
permit them to operate in any type of residential area, on the basis that recent improvements in mobile homes have
changed the nature of the trailer parks. He stated that mobile homes now have as much square footage as the
average apartment or small home, and that since most of them now have washing machines, dryers, TV!s, etc., there
is the demand for greater improvement in the electric wiring and services available. He asked the Council to
give the Meyers immediate relief by permitting them to make necessary improvements at their Park, and to
re-examine and consider the possibility of making the.ordinance relating to Trailer'Parks more adaptable to the
present use of mobile homes.
Mr. Rex Cox showed the Council photos of the interiors of present-day mobile homes, and stated
that most mobile homes today have the equivalent of 500 square feet of livable space, washer, dryer, TV, and
all electrical appliances, including a modern Youngstown kitchen, and a standard bathroom. He stated that because
of the greater number of people now using these mobile homes, in particular in this City, retired people and
military personnel, that there was a dire need for modern mobile parks with paved streets, curbs and sidewalks,
electric wiring and plumbing connections that will meet the Code, and situated in a residential area.
City Attorney Singer explained that the present zoning ordinance permits Trailer Parks as a
conforming use in an "A-4" District, but only by special council permit, that any Trailer Park existing and
operating before May 4, 1948, could have applied for and probably obtained a special council permit if applied for
by January 1, 1950, but that since no one had done so, all such Trailer Parks were actually operating illegally.
study.
Mrs. Meyer presented a copy of a proposed ordinance relating to the subject for the Council's
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the matter be referred to the Zoning &
Planning Commission, together with the'Building Inspection Division, for study and recommendation to the Council
in two weeks, with priority being given to the temporary relief feature for the Meyers.
Mayor Smith announced that next were two items pending before the Council, the first being the
application of J. R. Cantu for a change of zoning from "A-3" Third Apartment House District to "L -I" Light
Industrial District on Block 1, Steele and Laughlin Addition, being located on the south side of Mary Street
between South Alameda and 10th Street, on which public hearing was held on July 30, 1957.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that application be approved for a change of
zoning from "A-3" Third Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on the north 78.185 feet of
Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Steele and Laughlin Addition, since the "B-3" zoning would accomplish the purpose of
the application.
The next pending item was the application of Mr. Morris Liedeker for the closing of Welborn.
and Francis Streets for which a public hearing was held on April 11, 1956, and again taken under advisement on
August 21, 1957.
Mayor Smith briefly re -stated the application, and Mr. Liedeker said that he had nothing to add.
Mayor Smith reviewed a letter received from Mr. Harry Hoag, the engineer for Mr. Liedeker, which
pointed out the advantages to the City to be gained in this matter, the slightly different calculation using the
20C per square foot of land value, and deducting from the proposal of last week that portion of the alley running
between Blocks 3 and 4, Roosevelt Place Addition, and leaving the north to south portion of the alley'between the
newly proposed Francis Street and the existing Brannan Street, and crediting that portion of the alleys from the
total amount of square footage involved in the deduction and figuring the value as $3,104.20 for a 50-50 sharing
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of that value, with the applicant agreeing to put in the improvements in the road and the relocation of the utilitiO
and fire plugs.
Mayor Smith stated that he felt it was a matter that may or may not be in the best interest of the
public depending upon the future development of the properties in the area, but that the Council would look with
favor on the matter if the 20G per square foot was applied to that part of the land that would benefit the general
public rather than to the alleys, which would involve payment to the City of $4,929.10.
Mr. Liedeker stated that he was willingto abide by his offer to the City to pay the City the total
amount of $1,552.10 in consideration of the closing and abandoning a portion of Francis Street and all of Welborn
Street in Roosevelt Place. He requested that the Council study the matter a little longer, and if the Council did
not care to accept his offer, then he would withdraw the application. He further stated that he would appreciate
an early decision, since the Highway Department who is considering this property for a location, has stated they
would also consider other property owned by him as a possible location and he is anxious to bring the matter to a
positive conclusion.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Managers reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the City Manager be authorized to work out a
Change Order agreeable to and approved by the Corps of Engineers in regard to additional work to be done by Brown
and Root, Inc., on the Substructure and Fenders of the Lift Bridge over Tule Lake Channel, requiring approximately
4,000 tons of rock at an estimated cost of $32,000.00.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for Full Circle Clamps be
made to the following:
To Alamo Iron Works for 200 - 2" x 71" Full Circle Clamps for 2.50 O.D. (Baker) at $4.95 each;
and 75 - 6" x 25" Full Circle Clamps for 6.90 O.D. (Baker) at $29.70 each; for a total of $3,217.50;
To the Rohan Company for 30 - 3" x 121" Smith -Blair Full Circle Clamps for 3.80 at $10.01 each;
50 - 4" x 25" Smith -Blair Full Circle Clamps for 4.80 at $25.38 each; and 30 - 8" x 25" Smith -Blair Full Circle
Clamps for 9.05 at $38.51 each; for a total of $2,724.60. (See Bid Tabulation #44 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for 5,500 lineal feet, Good-
rich WS -410 Gasket Material be made to San Antonio Machine & Supply Co..for a total of $2,317.70. (See Bid
Tabulation #45 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on September 18, 1957, for 10 items of Heavy Equipment approved in the 1957-58 budget with
alternate bids on used equipment.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on the Leasing of 2 tracts of land, one comprising 174.5 acres and the other 16 acres
located in the 19.849 -acre tract, both at Cliff Maus Airport, for agricultural purposes, on an annual basis
beginning September. 1, 1957, or until such time as the Airport is abandoned, with a cancellation clause for any
portion of said property needed for.:..municipal construction purposes, the City to reserve the right to sell any of
the property at.any time with payment to the lessee for the value of the existing or growing crops on that portion
sold or used by the City, the successful bidder to be required to cut the stalks as part of the consideration of
the lease.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on the Leasing of 231 acres of farm land at Cuddihy.Field for a term of 1 -year beginning
September.l, 1957, with an alternate bid on a 2 -year basis.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the Park Improvement Program totalling
$25,965.00 as appropriated in the 1957-58 budget be approved for expenditure as follows:
Evelyn Price Park .
Mt. Vernon Park
Claremont Park
Greenwood Park
Westside Park
Kiwanis Park
. $ 5,000.00
. 4,150.00
. . . . . . 1,500.00
. 3,100.00
. 3,000.00
. 500.00
Elgin Park .. . . . . . . .
Easley Park . . . . . . . .
Hillcrest Park . . . . . .
Casa Linda . . . . . .
Meadow.Park . . . . . .
Undeveloped Park Acreage .
$ 1,600-00
1,200.00
500.00 ..
615.00
800.00
4,000.00
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Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the airfield, terminal area, and building
program as set forth in Leigh Fisher's Report, dated July 30, 1957, be approved and submitted to the Civil Aero-
nautics Administration for their approval; that as clearance is obtained from the C. A. A. for the various phases,
Reagan and McCaughan, Engineers, and Donnelly and Whittet, Architectq, be authorized to proceed with the preparation
of preliminary plans to be submitted to the City Council for approval and authorization to prepare the construction
plans for a maximum cost guarantee; and that the option for continued services contained in Mr. Fisher's contract
which was approved by the City Council on November 25, 1956, be exercised by the City and Mr. Fisher be retained
at $100 per month for a two-year period, the retainer to be --applied against the cost of any services requested by
the City at the rates prescribed in the contract.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by.Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to sign an
agreement with C. L. Castor Construction Co. to divide the Louisiana Street paving improvement into two projects
as follows:.
Project 1 shall be considered to include all of the project in the plans and specifications as bid,
save and except (a) improvements listed on the north side of Louisiana Street extending from Ocean Drive to Alameda,
and (b) improvements on the south side of Louisiana Street extending from Denver Street to Santa Fe Street; and
that Project 2 shall consist of (a) improvements from Ocean Drive to Santa Fe on the north side of Louisiana Street,
and (b) improvements -from Denver to Santa Fe on the south side of Louisiana; and that Project 2 shall be subject to
all of the terms of the contract plans and specifications as.applicable provided a work order for the commencement
of Project 2 is issued by the City within 60 days from the date of the issuance of the work order for Project 1.
ORDINANCE NO. 4848
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER 10 EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF WATER ENGINEERS OF THE
STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION.OF A STREAM FLOW STATION ON
THE NUECES RIVER NEAR TILDEN, TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957,
AT A COST OF $990.00, ONE-HALF OF WHICH IS TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI OUT OF BUDGET FUNDS APPEARING IN THE BUDGET UNDER CODE NO. 112 AS
WATER SUPPLY DIVISION OF THE WATER FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
,11 The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4849
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: (1) IN
THE AMOUNT OF $217.90 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 63 FEET ON THE
WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, BEING THE SOUTH 36 FEET OF LOT 8 AND THE
NORTH 27 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 14 OF LAWNDALE SUBDIVISION; (2) IN THE AMOUNT
OF $412.78 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 119.48 FEET ON THE EAST
SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 38 IN BLOCK 1, POPE
PLACE; (3) IN THE AMOUNT OF $236.24 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING
60 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOT 10, IN BLOCK
1, ALAMEDA PLACE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND THE OWNERS THEREOF,
HARRY J. HOPKINS, JOHN F. KASPER, JR., AND JOHN L. SULLIVAN, RESPECTIVELY,
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS, A COPY OF WHICH
RELEASES ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE APART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye • .
B. E. Bigler
Aye . . .
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye • •
Charlie J. Aills
Aye . . .
Arthur R. James
Aye - •
Odell Ingle
Aye . .
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4850
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 1,.
BLOCK.6, HOME PLACE ADDITION, OWNED BY ARNOLD GONZALES AND WIFE, VIRGINIA
GALVAN GONZALES, FOR USE IN THE PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS
AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PRO-
CEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R.'James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ADOLPH A. MAREK, COVERING 55 ACRES
OF LAND SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SOUTH GUTH PARK ON THE WATERS OF THE
OSO BAY, ABOUT 8 MILES SOUTH 250 EAST FROM THE -COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR FARMING AND
AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF -SAID LEASE
AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 1,
1959.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOPL AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY PUGH,
LEASING TO SAID BILLY PUGH THE SAME 12,378 SQUARE FEET OF THE MUNICIPAL WHARF
AREA ADJOINING THE SEAWALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT IN ALL THINGS
THEREIN CONTINUED IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, EXCEPT THE CONSIDERATION TO BE
PAID FOR SAID EXTENSION OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT SHALL BE MONTHLY RENTAL OF
$225.00,:PAYABLE EACH MONTH IN ADVANCE, AND THE SAID EXTENSION PERIOD SHALL
BE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957:
The foregoing ordinance was pead for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. -James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4851
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 17 AND
18, BLOCK 1, MAHAN ACRES, BEING LOCATED AT 4626, 4630, 4634 AND 4638 KOSTORYZ
ROAD, FROM "B-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON A 0.65 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SOUTH.ALAMEDA AND AIRLINE ROAD FRONTING 226 FEET ALONG ALAMEDA AND
169.14 FEET ALONG AIRLINE ROAD, FROM "B-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, A. L.
RANKIN TRACT SUBDIVISION, BEING THE ZONING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, A. L. RANKIN TRACT
SUBDIVISION, BEING LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF GOLLIHAR ROAD AND PRESCOTT, EXTEND-
ING EASTWARD 150 FEET ALONG GOLLIHAR ROAD AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD 125 FEET
ALONG PRESCOTT, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4852
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2494, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4833, BY AMENDING SUB-
SECTION (a) OF SECTION 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CHARGE AS A FEE FOR INSPECTION
BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4853
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH H. E. BUTT FOUNDATION FOR THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A GIFT OF THE COST, NOT EXCEEDING $5,000.00, OF CONSTRUCTION OF
AN ALL-PURPOSE RECREATION CONCRETE SLAB TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT H. E. BUTT PARK,
WITH SUCH GIFT TO BE PAID AT THE TIME OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT, A -COPY OF
WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle '
Aye
City Manager McClure read a petition which had been received of approximately 71 signatures,
requesting that the ordinance be amended to make 7 p. m. the.closing hour on Saturdays for Barber Shops.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the request be denied.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. William Shireman, attorney, appeared on behalf of Harry Bowen, owner of property at 1914
Agnes Street, and stated that his client had been denied a Certificate of Occupancy for a tenant for the cafe
located at that address on the grounds that the Fire Code requires outside doors to open out and the doors on this
20 -year old structure open in. He explained that since there is no air-conditioning, it is necessary to have a
screen door, but in order to open out, the screen door would open over the public sidewalk because the building is
built on the property line, and that opening would be in violation, but that they can't have the outside door
opening out and the screen door opening in. Mr. Shireman requested that his client be given relief in this
situation, and suggested that the ordinance be checked for procedure in similar instances.
The Council asked Mr. Shireman if he would study the ordinance and make a recommendation.
Miss Betty Power, Camp Director for the Girl Scouts, asked the Council the status of the Girl
Scout lease on the camp property at Lake Mathis.
Mayor Smith again reviewed the City's negotiations in connection with the leases at Lake Mathis,
and answered Miss Power that he thought the details would all be worked out in substantially 30 day's time.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of August 7, 1957 to August 28, 1957, inclusive,.and having been previously
approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 4, 1957
2:00 p. m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
FARRELL D. SMITH,.Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
The Invocation was given by Reverend G. S. Meyer, of Lindale Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by -Ingle, seconded by;Bigler and passed that the minutes of the regular meetings of August
14th, August 21st, and August 28th, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
There were no bids received on the leasing of 2 grazing tracts south of Cuddihy Field.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate
for a lease covering the 2 grazing tracts south of Cuddihy Field, one consisting of 9.8 acres, more or less,
and the other 63.93 acres, more or less.
Bids were opened and read on one 30" Gasoline Powered Floor Scrubbing Machine from the following:
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American Floor Machine Co.
Conoco Chemical Co.
Dixie Disinfecting Co
Finnell System, Inc.
Magnolia Power Co.
C. C. Janitor Supply Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the public hearing on the application of Audrey
Chauvin for a change of zoning from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District
on Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, Hampton Addition, being located at 823 Furman Avenue.
Mayor Smith reviewed the background of the application, and the recommendation of the Zoning &
Planning Commission that the application be denied on the basis that its granting would constitute spot zoning and
would introduce a non -compatible use into a purely residential district.
Ed Shaw, of the Zoning & Planning Department, located the property on the map, pointed out the
zoning in the surrounding area, and stated that the purpose of the application was to permit the operation of a
Day Nursery. He presented two petitions which had been received by the Zoning & Planning Commission, one with 7
signatures, stating that they did not object to the change in zoning if the property is used only as a day nursery,
and the other with 37 signatures, stating they were opposed to any change in the present zoning of the property.
No one appeared representing the applicant.
Mr. William Shireman, attorney, represented the 8 persons who were present opposing the application,
and stated that they would even like to have the property re -zoned to "R-1" since it is primarily a residential
street, and that Mrs. W. R. Isbell, 819 Furman, would like the record to show that she was opposed.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
denied on the basis that no need had been shown.
Mayor Smith announced that next was a pending item concerning the application for the closing of
Welborn & Francis Streets, -for which a public hearing was held on April 11, 1956. Mayor Smith reviewed the
original offer of the applicant which offered payment to the City of $804.60 based on the real estate appraisal
of Mr. W. M. Cooper of the Real Estate Appraisal Committee, which involved a 50-50 sharing of the 20o,% per square
foot real estate value of the property. He re -stated the final offer of the applicant and his representative,.
Mr. Hoag, that the owner.will make payment of $1552.10 to the City, with Francis Street to be dedicated by the
owner, and that the owner will pave, curb, gutter and sidewalk each side of Francis Street from Port Avenue to
tie into the existing pavement of Port Avenue and back to his property, a distance of approximately 300 feet;
that the owner and applicant will also pay all costs of relocating all and every utility owned by the City or any
other public utility agency in this alley affected, and also that this would be done within a period of time not
to exceed 18 months, and that in the meantime an amount of cash would be deposited with the City to guarantee the
performance of this obligation to be refunded upon the completion of these improvements. If this was not done
within the period of time allowed, then the City will have the authority to use this money to make these improve-
ments itself on behalf of the land owner. The setback line would be increased from the previous 38 foot line to
a new setback line of 68 feet on that portion known as Block 4, which is approximately 450 feet along Port Avenue.
Harry Hoag, engineer for the applicant, stated that he is preparing the plans and specifications
for all of the work involved and will submit them to the Director of Public Works for approval, and the contract
will be made and the work started within the next 2 months.
immediately.
Mr. Morris Liedeker, the owner and applicant, stated that he was going to develop the property
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the final proposal of the applicant be accepted
and the application be granted for the closing of Welborn andFrancis Streets, the dedication and improvements of
a new Francis Street to allign with Port Avenue by the applicant, the alley to be re -designated as a private
service drive, and payment to the City of $1552.10 with the conditions as.stated by Mayor Smith above.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for 60 - 3k' Bury Fire Hydrants
for a total of $7,773.60, and 30 - 4' Bury Fire Hydrants for a total of $3,921.90 be made to San Antonio Machine
& Supply Co. for a grand total of $11,695.50. (See Bid Tabulation #46 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid for 10 items of Tabulating
Equipment for use with IBM Equipment be made to International Business Machines Corp. for a grand total of
$16,548.33. (See Bid Tabulation X47 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid for 58 items of Automotive
Equipment be made for a grand total of $109,947.16 as follows:
To Lewis Boggus Motors for 27 vehicles for a total of $57,310.84;
To Ed Hoffman Motors for 12 vehicles for a total of $17,554.40;
To International Harvester Co. for 10 vehicles for a•total of $22,201.12;
To Williamson Motors for 9 vehicles for a total of $12,880.80.
(See Bid Tabulation #48 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of contract for construction of the
Gollihar Storm Sewer Laterals on Alameda, Weber, Kostoryz and Marie Streets, be made to Heldenfels Brothers at
their low bid of $202,068.75, and that an appropriation be made to cover the construction contract and contingen-
cies in the total amount of $207,900.00.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on September 18th on 6 - 4 cu. yd. Dump Bodies, complete with hoist, and 2 - 5 cu.. yd.
Dump Bodies, complete with hoist.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the application received from Mr. C. J. Lopp
for a "Driverless Automobile" franchise for Greyhound Rent-A-Car, Inc.,'be referred to the City Manager for
investigation as to available space at the Airport.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be granted.a leave of
absence with pay from Monday, September 9th, to Friday, September 13th, to attend the U. S. Conference of Mayors,
and to confer with Moody's Investors Service in New York City regarding the rating of the City's bonds; and that
City Attorney I. M. Singer be appointed Acting City Manager in his absence.
ORDINANCE NO. 4854
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE NORTH
78.185 FEET OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, OF BLOCK 1, STEELE AND LAUGHLIN ADDITION, BEING
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARY STREET BETWEEN SOUTH ALAMEDA AND 10TH STREETS,
FROM "A-3" THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P: Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4855
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF THE GOLLIHAR STORM SEWER LATERALS ON ALAMEDA, WEBER, KOSTORYZ, AND
MARIE STREETS, PROJECT 3-53-2.12, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE;
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $207,900.00 FROM NO. 295, STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVE-
MENT FUND, FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH $202,068.75 IS FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION CONTRACT AND $5,831.25 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R.jJames
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4856
CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING
UPON THE PORTION OF LOUISIANA STREET FROM THE WEST PROPERTY LINE OF OCEAN
DRIVE TO THE EAST PROPERTY LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS
TO ACCRUE TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS,
AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONTRACT THERE-
OF, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTECTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT THE
CHANGES REFLECTED HEREIN, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY ABUTTING
UPON LOUISIANA STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED
AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS
PROPOSED TO BE AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON
LOUISIANA STREET, AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE
COST OF IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREET, WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND
LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID LOUISIANA STREET AND THE REAL AND
TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTI-
FICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF
PAYMENT AND PROVIDING'THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS*
AND CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. M<ldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle I
Aye
The matter of the leases for property for camping sites at Lake Mathis to the State Park Board,
the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and the Campfire Girls was again discussed at great length. The lease to the
Girl Scouts was discussed with particular reference to the metes and bounds description of the 41 acres being
leased, and the problems involved regarding an access road to the leased property and the possibility of an addi-
tional area between the 94' elevation contour line and the water's edge. Mayor Smith felt that he did not want to
proceed with the actual lease to the Girl Scouts until there was written assurance provided from the State Park
Board that they would provide an access road to the Girl Scout camp site through the property now under lease to
the State Park Board, and until the matter of the additional area to the water's edge was definite. The rest of
the Council felt that because of the time element involved in the construction of the.Girl Scouts' camping site in
order for them to be able to use it next summer, the lease should be authorized without further delay, with the
understanding that the Girl Scouts negotiate with the State Park Board regarding an access road. It was further
concluded by the Council that the matter of the lease to the Campfire Girls should also be authorized at this time,
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since there was no problem involved there, and that the leases to the Boy Scouts and the State Park Board be
deferred until the details involved with those lands could be worked out more definitely.
ORDINANCE NO. 4857
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE THE FOLLOWING THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED NEAR LAKE MATHIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED BY
ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS APPROVING THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEASES HELD
APRIL 2, 1957: (1) WITH THE CORPUS CHRISTI GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC., OF
APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF LAND; AND (2) WITH THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS, INC., OF
APPROXIMATELY 21.8 ACRES OF LAND; EACH OF SAID LEASES TO BE SUBORDINATE TO
THE USE OF THE CITY OF THE SAID WATER RESERVOIR SITE AS A PART OF THE WATER
WORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY OF THE FORM
OF SUCH LEASES BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Abstained
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
The matter of a contract for the guarantee of payment for the installation and equipment of the
Air-conditioning of the Exposition Hall between the City and the Chamber of Commerce as guarantor was discussed.
Mr. Singer reminded the Council of the Charter provision which prohibits any member of the Council from being
pecuniarily interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract let by the City. and that since each of the
Council and the Mayor is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, which in turn might assess its membership to make
up any deficit in the guaranty of costs to Richards & Roth for such Air-conditioning, Mr. Singer stated that he
believed a contract or agreement with the Chamber of Commerce acting as guarantor would be null and void.
The Council decided that while they appreciated the gesture of the Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce in offering to join in the Air-conditioning of the Exposition Hall as a civic project, they would have
to decline the offer and proceed as authorized at the regular Council meeting on August 14th, in which the City
Manager was authorized to negotiate a contract with Mr. Donald Bonham, Mr. Bob Flato, and Mr. Herbert Morrison,
as trustees, for the group of citizens offering to install such Air-conditioning.
Mr. William A. Stuke and Mrs. Fred Hoepfner, who .had just arrived at the meeting, stated that they
wished to inquire as to the status of the Girl Scout lease.
the meeting.
Commissioner Bigler answered that the ordinance authorizing the lease had been passed earlier in
Mayor Smith pointed out the -exact area involved on the map and explained it would be necessary for
them to negotiate with the State Park Board regarding an access road.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James-
Odell
ames_Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 11, 1957-
2:00
9572:00 p. m.
Acting City Manager I. M. Singer
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Gerald McAllister of the Church of the Incarnation.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
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Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the absence of Mayor Smith be excused. II,
Motion. by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 4th be approved.
The presentation of the Texas Safety Award was deferred temporarily to give all the interested
parties an opportunity to arrive at the meeting.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 174.5 acres of land at Cliff Maus Airport for
farming purposes, for a 1 -year term, from the following:
Joe McNair
H. D. Smith
Bernard Zarosky
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48
hours as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 16 tillable acres of land in the 19.849 acre tract
at Cliff Maus Airport, for a 1 -year term, from the following:
Bernard Zarosky
J. S. Johnson
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 231 acres of farm land at Cuddihy Field, for a 1 -year
term, and for a 2 -year term from the following:
Adolph A. Marek
Bernard Zarosky
The House of Charles ( C. R. Lehman )
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as.required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Captain W. L. Baskett,of the City of Corpus Christi Police Department, who is also Regional
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Director of the Traffic Safety Association, introduced Mr. A. J. Bay, Regional Vice -President of the Texas Safety
Association.
Mr. Bay, on behalf of the Texas Safety Association, presented to Mayor Pro -tem Roberts a
Certificate of Achievement in Traffic Safety for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and also to Dr. R. L. Williams,
Superintendent of Schools, a Certificate of Achievement for Driver Education in the School System.
Both Certificates were received with appropriate remarks of appreciation, and Mayor Pro -tem
Roberts added that this showed a fine spirit of cooperation between the City's Police Department and the Public
School System, Mr. Chatter Allen, Captain Baskett and Superintendent Williams, and that he felt it was a fine
way to start our young people in being good citizens of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for one 30" Gasoline Powered
Supply Co.
Floor Scrubbing Machine be made to C..C.Janitor/for a net total amount of $2,272.05.* (See Bid Tabulation #49 in
File). *Subject to the furnishing of a performance bond insuring satisfactory performance of machine.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received September 25th on one Three -Wheel -.Motorcycle "Standard", equipped with sport
windshield and radio application kit, and also on one light -weight type motorcycle.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received September 25th on 17,000' of 6" Class 150 Cast Iron and/or Class 200 Asbestos Cement
Pipe, and one 48" x 12" Cast Iron Tapping Sleeve.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List & Suppleme
Roll for August, 1957, be approved.
Motion by Ingle' seconded by Maldonado and passed that the date of September 25th, during the
regular meeting at 2:00 p. m., be set.for a public hearing on the application of the South Central Optimist Club
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for a Special Council Permit for one day performances of the Clyde Beatty Circus to be held on October 21, 1957,
on 12.41 acre triangular tract out of Lot 7, Section A, Paisley Division of the Hoffman Tract, north of and adjacen
to Parkdale Plaza Shopping Center, fronting 815 feet along the southwest side of South Staples Street.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the public utility easements in Block "A",
Parkdale Shopping Center be accepted.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Aills and passed that the Tax Roll for the year 1957 be approved for
a total of $321,228,736.00, which at the rate already fixed by the Council will return to the City in Taxes for
the year 1957, $4,689,946.97 for a total of 51,247 items of property.
ORDINANCE NO. 4858
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THE PORTION OF MORGAN STREET
FROM THE CENTER LINE OF OCEAN DRIVE TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF NINETEENTH
STREET, PRESCOTT STREET FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULE-
VARD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET WEST OF THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF
BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, AND NINETEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY, LINE OF
MORGAN STREET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NIAGARA STREET BE IM-
PROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRING THE CITY SECRE-
TARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF
THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4859
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT
OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PORTION OF MORGAN
STREET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF OCEAN DRIVE TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NINE-
TEENTH STREET, PRESCOTT STREET FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULE-
VARD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET WEST OF THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF
BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, AND NINETEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN
STREET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NIAGARA STREET, AND THE STATEMENTS
OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF
ABUTTING PROPERTY OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE
PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST
SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF. AND THE PORTION
THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST; TEXAS; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY
OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE
OWNERS THEREOF, FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING
A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P. M., ON THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 1957, IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL IN CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL•OTHERS
INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND
PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY 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,
TEXAS, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO.THE CONTENTS OF
THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT
IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNER-
SHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS' NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DES-
CRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS 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:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4860
ACCEPTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN BLOCK "A", PARKDALE SHOPPING CENTER, BY
A UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4861
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
_. Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
CLOSING A PORTION OF FRANCIS STREET AND WELBORN STREET IN ROOSEVELT PLACE ADDI-
TION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,
TO CONVEY BY QUITCLAIM DEED THE CLOSED PORTION OF SAID STREETS TO THE ABUTTING
PROPERTY OWNER, MESQUITE STREET CORPORATION, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AUTHORIZING
THE ABANDONMENT OF CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4862
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,400.00 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING FOR THE SERVICES OF LEIGH FISHER AND ASSOCIATES FOR A
PERIOD OF TWO YEARS AT $100.00 PER MONTH, PAYMENT BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1957 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF LEIGH FISHER'S CONTRACT DATED NOVEMBER 21, 1956;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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RESOLUTION NO. 4863
AMENDING PARAGRAPH 3 OF SECTION 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 3750, PASSED AND APPROVED
THE 7TH DAY OF MAY, 1954, RECORDED IN VOLUME 22, PAGE 294, SO AS TO DIRECT
THAT THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS SHALL INCLUDE THE COST OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
CALCULATED AT A UNIFORM RATE OF SIX AND ONE-HALF (6k%) PER CENT OF THE CONTRACT
PRICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W.. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4864
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 132 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT ALL FINES AND FORFEITURES SHALL BE PAID TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR DEPOSIT
IN THE CITY TREASURY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. -
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel,P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO -4865
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR LEASING OF THE BASCULE BRIDGE FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1957, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1958; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4866
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE CORPUS CHRISTI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT IN THE EXPOSITION HALL AS A GIFT TO THE CITY
AND WITHOUT ANY RESPONSIBILITY ON THE PART OF THE CITY FOR MAINTENANCE AND
UPKEEP FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION EXCEPT THE
PAYMENT OF THE SEATS AND REVENUES FROM THE USE OF SAID BUILDING OVER AND ABOVE
ANNUAL REVENUE OF $12,000.00, ALL AS SET FORTH IN THE OFFER OF GIFT AND CONTRACT
FOR INSTALLATION; A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENTS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D..Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the.following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mr. Harvey Branscomb, attorney, introduced Mr. Jack Ryan, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
who presented to the Council the contract between the Chamber of Commerce and Richards & Roth for the air-condition
ing of the Exposition Hall which would supersede the contract with.the individuals previously authorized by the
City Council.
At the request of Mayor Pro -tem Roberts, Acting City Manager Singer explained the provisions of
the contract for the air-conditioning of the Exposition Hall.
Mr. John Lyle and Mr. Robert H. Purl, attorneys, appeared representing the Texas Services, Inc.
Mr. Lyle stated that they had filed an amended request for a franchise to operate a "Driverless Automobile"
business in the City, and explained that the amendment principally.consisted of an allotment of space at the
airport "When and if such space becomes available" since the lack of space,at the airport and terminal was the
main reason for the franchise being turned down previously. He stated that the request also agrees that his client
will pay $100.00 per month firm, or 5% of the gross receipts whichever is the greater. He stated that they planned
to operate no less than 20 -nor more than 40 new cars and that the cars would never be more than 2 years old. He
further stated that the constantly growing interest in "driverless,cars" was proof of the public necessity for his
client's operation, and that they anticipated that their's would be a Hurtz franchise.
' Motion by Commissioner Bigler that the matter be taken.under advisement pending a report from the
Airport Manager as to the possibility of a shed being provided for the "driverless units" outside the terminal
building.
Commissioner Aills felt that since Mr. Lyle assured the Council that his client would not attempt
to use private parking space at the Airport, nor would they attempt to solicit passengers for business on the
airport property, that the franchise application should be accepted for a first reading.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the ordinance concerning the granting of a
"Driverless Automobile" franchise to Texas Services, Inc. should be read for the first time at this meeting.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO TEXAS SERVICES, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE
BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERATION OF
"DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI: PROVIDING, WITH CERTAIN EXCLUSIONS, FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS IF SUCH PERCENTAGE EXCEEDS
$100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS AND FOR THE PAYMENTS OF ANY
FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS: AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID
BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND
THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED
BY THE GRANTEE TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was -adjourned.
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SPECIAL -COUNCIL MEETING
September 17, 1957
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT•
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
B. E. Bigler City Manager Russell E. McClure
Manuel P. Maldonado Asst City Attorney Glenn Parker
Charlie J. Aills City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Arthur R. James
.Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the.roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the Special Council meeting was for public hearings on
4 zoning applications.
The first was the application of Sam Perkins for a change of zoning from "R-2" Two Family
Dwelling District to "A-2". Second Apartment House District on Lots 8 and 9, Carroll Lane Park Unit No. 2, being
located on the north side of Maple Street at South Staples.
Mayor Smith reviewed the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval in
part, subject to an approved plat indicated that the building area shall be no more than one-fourth the area of the
lots and a minimum set -back line of 25 feet established on Staples Street, and noted that the plat referred to has
been filed.
surrounding area.
R. W. Burr, Senior Planner, located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning of the
Faires Wade, attorney, and Architect Turner appeared on behalf of the applicant, and displayed
a sketch of the proposed building which is to be constructed on the property which is estimated to cost $50,000.00.
The applicant stated that there were no deed restrictions as they have been removed.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the applica-
tion be granted as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission, and subject further to the Court Order removing
the deed restrictions being furnished by the applicant. (Document furnished prior to adjourning the meeting.)
Next was the application of Lee H. Scott for a change of zoning from "A-3" Third Apartment House
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 1, Block 5, Morris & Mitchell Addition, being located on
northwest corner of the intersection of Morris and Brownlee.
Mayor Smith reviewed the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval as a
logical extension of the existing non -conforming use to the south.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map, and pointed out the zoning for the surrounding area.
No one appeared either for or against the application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be cloased, and the applica-
tion be granted in accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Next was the application of Mrs. Mae Jarrett for a change of zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment
House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 18A of the L. F. Price Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2,
18, 19, and 20 of Block 703 of the Revised Subdivision of Block Numbers 603, 703, and 803A, Bay Terrace No. 2,
being that property at 1634 Seventh Street.
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Mayor Smith reviewed the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject
to a definite, ;binding commitment being provided by the applicants as a group, -that the parking as indicated by
the sketch plan submitted would be immediately provided and that ultimate development would be according to sub -
witted plans.
Marshall Boykin, attorney, appeared representing the applicant and owner.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the.hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
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Mr. Burr filed with the Council for record an Agreement by and between Gordon Peavy et al.
It was announced that the application of George J. Merriman for a change of zoning from "R-1"
Single Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a portion of the northwest k of Lot 1 of
the Byron Willis Subdivision, being located along the south side of Delphine Street and running 480 feet east and
having an average depth of 95 -feet, plus or minus, had been withdrawn by letter dated August 29, 1957, signed by
William W. McClendon, on behalf of hia.client.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 18, 1957
2:00 p.m._
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Asst City Attorney Glenn Parker
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
The Invocation was given by Dr. Allen 0. Webb of the Second Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 11th be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on six 3-4 cu. yd., and two 3-5 cu. yd. Dump Bodies from the following:
Commercial Body Corp.
South Texas Equipment Co.
Truckers Equipment Co.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 10 items of Heavy Equipment from the following:
C. C. Implement Co.
Girard Machine & Supply Co.
Ingram Equipment Co.
So. Texas Equipment Co.
Thurmond Rental Sales
Flippen Tractor Core
Jess McNeel Machinery Corp.
Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co.
Dulaney Service Co.
Anderson Machinery Co.
Spencer Equipment Co.
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Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced there were no appointments to committees to announce at this time.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the bid for the land lease of 231 acres at
Cuddihy Field for farming purposes be awarded to the current sub -lessee, C. R. Lehman on the basis of his meeting
the high bid of $3.25 per acre per year, for a term of one year beginning September 1, 1957, and ending September 1,
1958, and that the new lease is not to contain any option for renewal, and is to be conditioned on the lessee's
farming of all of the land with weeds and johnson grass taken out. (See Bid Tabulation #50 in File.)
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the bid for the land lease of 16 tillable
acres of land at Cliff Maus Airport, corner of Horne Road & Rabbit Run Road, for farming purposes be awarded to the
current lessee, J. S. Johnson, on the basis of his high bid of $3.00 per acre per year, for a term of one year
beginning September 1, 1957, and ending September 1, 1958, or until such time the Airport is abandoned or is
otherwise needed by the City, and that the new lease is not to contain any option for fenewal. (See Bid Tabulation
#51 in File).
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Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the bid for the land lease of 174.5 acres of
land at Cliff Maus Airport for farming purposes be awarded to the current lessee, Joe McNair on the basis of his
meeting the high bid of $7.00 per acre per year, for a term of one year beginning September 1, 1957, and ending
September 1, 1958, or until such time the Airport is abandoned or is otherwise needed by the City, and that the
new lease is not to contain any option for renewal. (See Bid Tabulation #52 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the entire block of City -owned property of Lots
1 to 12 out of Lot 2, Section B, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, located at Brawner Parkway and Carroll
Lane School, be sold to the First Church of the Nazarene for $20,000.00, without utilities being installed by the
City, and that their check for $1,000.00 will serve as a Performance Bond and partial payment for the property,
payment to be made in full at the time of sale to be closed within 30 days from date of award, and all closing cos
to be paid by the purchaser.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the Council action of 8/21/57 awarding the bid
on a 6 months' supply of Flexible Base (Caliche) to Wolfe Trucking Company be rescinded on the basis of his request
that he be relieved of his obligations in view of his not owning his own pits and his being unable to locate a :
source of supply or to produce laboratory tests on the caliche; and that the bid be awarded to the next lowest
bidder, Dobie and Wollesen for 12,000 cu. yds, at $1.95 per cu. yd. for stockpile deliveries and $2.10 for jobside
deliveries. (See Bid Tabulation #53 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on 7,200' of 1" Type K Soft Copper Tubing in 60 -ft. coils.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on 40 tons of Commercial Fertilizer.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on 2,276 sq. yds. Asphalt Paving.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the date of October 9, during the regular
meeting at 2:00 o!clock p. m., be set for a public hearing on the application of Morris Liedeker for a change of
zoning on property in Roosevelt Place Addition.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of September 25th, during the regular
meeting at 2:00 o'clock p.m., be set for a public hearing on the application for the closing of a portion of Niagar
Street between 19th Street and Morgan Street.
THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 4867
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 100.32 -ACRES OF CITY LAND WITH WILLIE
HROCH FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30, 1957, AND�ENDING SEPTEM-
BER 29, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W..J. Roberts
dye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
- Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4868
CREATING A JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD
OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;:INVESTING SUCH
JOINT BOARD WITH THE POWERS SUCH BOARDS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE UNDER THE PRO-
VISIONS OF CHAPTER 391 OF THE ACTS OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 50TH LEGISLATURE,
1947; REAFFIRMING APPOINTMENTS BY CITY OF MEMBERS AND EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS OF SAID
JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD; AND DECLARING AN 'EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4869
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY
ADDING TO SECTION 46 A SUB -SECTION TO BE KNOWN AS SUB -SECTION (3), TO BE
ENTITLED SECTION 46 (3) FLASHING YELLOW WITH SPEED LIMITATION INDICATOR;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4870
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRING-.
TON & CORTELYOU, ENGINEERS, AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN
SAID ENGINEERS AND THE CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING.SERVICES IN PROVIDING
COST ESTIMATES AND PRELIMINARY LAY -OUT FOR A TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE AND TWO-LEVEL
CROSSING ON HIGHWAY 9 ACROSS THE NEW SAVAGE LANE AREA RAILROAD CONNECTION, AT
A COST OF $800.00 TO THE CITY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $800.00 OUT OF NO. 220
STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith !
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4871
AMENDING SECTION IV, SUB -SECTION F I (c),III, OF ORDINANCE NO. 4168, ADOPTED
ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 1955, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 23, PAGES 624
ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF THE CITY ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROMULGATING'RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PLATT-
ING OF LAND INTO SUB -DIVISIONS IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND WITHIN A
DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) MILES OF THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, AND REQUIRING PLATS TO CONFORM TO SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER
TO PROCURE THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, DEFINING TERMS; FORBIDDING TRANSFERS OF LAND WITHOUT COMPLY-
ING WITH THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1032 AND ORDINANCE
NO. 1157 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF
ANY OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PARTIAL VALIDITY OF SAID ORDI-
NANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID ORDINANCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED, SO AS TO SPECIFICALLY LIMIT THE CITY'S
OBLIGATION FOR PAYMENT OF ANY PORTION OF THE CURB, GUTTER AND PAVING COSTS OF
STREETS THAT BOUND PARK AREAS TO ONLY THOSE PARK AREAS DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC
SINCE MARCH 23RD, 1955, THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 4168, EXCLUSIVE OF
DEDICATIONS IN PERFORMANCE OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS;.PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith .
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P.•Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4872
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Al stained
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $10,497.33 OUT OF GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
NO. 200 FOR PROJECT 9-53-29, BAYMOOR AREA, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF GAS
MAINS IN THAT AREA; AUTHORIZING SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Mayor Smith announced that he wished to review and reveal the facts relating to the practices and
procedures of Corporation Court regarding traffic tickets in with the Council's promise to the citizens.
He stated.that due to the dispute going on between Mr. J. W. Cooper and the City relating to
parking tickets, Mr. Cooper has agreed that he cannot possibl� sit as Judge of Corporation Court, and has resigned
his appointment as substitute Judge of Corporation Court in the absence of Judge Prewett, although he has never
actually served in this capacity. Mayor Smith stated further that Mr. Cooper had stated that he would pay all 59
parking tickets charged against him and his automobile or whoever used his automobile, since Mr. Cooper has admitte
that the tickets were issued under a valid, binding and effective law, and that substance of the law should govern
rather than a technicality.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the repignation of Mr. J. W. Cooper as substitut
Judge of Corporation Court be accepted.
Mayor Smith announced a 4 -point policy program with a view to insuring the proper enforcement of
parking time limits recognizing that the availability of curb space .for parking is essential to the community.
1. Discontinue all exempt privileges, including those for official cars on official business;
2. Provide an opportunity for the payment of all accumulated tickets without additional penalty
8:00 a.m. to
by September 30, 1957, for which the Corporation Court Clerk's office will be kept open from/8:00 p. m. Monday thru
Saturday until this date;
3. Effective October 1, 1957, clean up all remaining tickets by issuing warrants for immediate
arrest with all penalties added, to obtain a release;
4. For persistent violators, provide for vehicles found in violation to be towed in with payment
to be required for all previous violations.
Mayor Smith reviewed in detail the Corporation Court Clerk's records -of all parking tickets issued
during the past 12 months and their disposition.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith announced that he wished to review and reveal the facts relating to the practices and
procedures of Corporation Court regarding traffic tickets in with the Council's promise to the citizens.
He stated.that due to the dispute going on between Mr. J. W. Cooper and the City relating to
parking tickets, Mr. Cooper has agreed that he cannot possibl� sit as Judge of Corporation Court, and has resigned
his appointment as substitute Judge of Corporation Court in the absence of Judge Prewett, although he has never
actually served in this capacity. Mayor Smith stated further that Mr. Cooper had stated that he would pay all 59
parking tickets charged against him and his automobile or whoever used his automobile, since Mr. Cooper has admitte
that the tickets were issued under a valid, binding and effective law, and that substance of the law should govern
rather than a technicality.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the repignation of Mr. J. W. Cooper as substitut
Judge of Corporation Court be accepted.
Mayor Smith announced a 4 -point policy program with a view to insuring the proper enforcement of
parking time limits recognizing that the availability of curb space .for parking is essential to the community.
1. Discontinue all exempt privileges, including those for official cars on official business;
2. Provide an opportunity for the payment of all accumulated tickets without additional penalty
8:00 a.m. to
by September 30, 1957, for which the Corporation Court Clerk's office will be kept open from/8:00 p. m. Monday thru
Saturday until this date;
3. Effective October 1, 1957, clean up all remaining tickets by issuing warrants for immediate
arrest with all penalties added, to obtain a release;
4. For persistent violators, provide for vehicles found in violation to be towed in with payment
to be required for all previous violations.
Mayor Smith reviewed in detail the Corporation Court Clerk's records -of all parking tickets issued
during the past 12 months and their disposition.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 25, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order..
The Invocation was given by Reverend J. T. Barbee, of Grace Temple Baptist Church.
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City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of
September 17, and the regular meeting of September 18, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
The bid of Harley Davidson Sales Co., the only bid received on one 3 -wheel motorcycle "Standard",
equipped with sport windshield and radio application kit, and one light -weight type motorcycle, was opened and read.
Bids were opened and read on 17,000 lin. ft. of 6" Cast.Iron and/or Cement Asbestos Pipe, and one
48" x 12" Tapping Sleeve from the following:
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.
U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
Viking Supply Corp.
Lone Star Steel Co.
SAMSCO
Johns -Manville
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the bids received be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the public hearing on the application of the
South Central Optimist Club for a Special Council Permit to hold one -day performances of the Clyde Beatty Circus
on October 21 on a tract of land north,of.and adjacent to Parkdale Plaza Shopping Center.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval with the usual
stipulations as to health, fire, police, public works, and general requirement of sufficient bond to insure the
removal of all debris from the location at the conclusion of its operation, with the further requirements that all
circus structures, tents, etc., be set back at least 150 feet from Staples Street and that there be no curb parking
along either side of Staples Street the length of this property in so far as it is determined by the Police Depart -
went to be practical and feasible.
W. F..Semmolrogge, an officer of the South Central Optimist Club, represented -the applicants, and
in answer to a question from the Council as to public liability and property.damage, stated that the Club is
carrying $500,000 for public liability and $10,000 for property damage which covers all interested persons, the
Circus,;.the Optimist Club and Parkdale Plaza Co.
cation.
Dr. R. V. Maziarz, the closest resident to the property, stated that he was in favor of the appli-
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the application be granted subject to the
provisions stipulated in the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission, as follows:
A. Health -
Applicant must comply with
1. An easily accessible adequate safe supply of water.
2. Conveniently located toilet facilities.
3. Food establishments connected with the Circus selling food to the
public should comply with the same regulations required by the City
Ordinance reeulatine this tvpe of business.
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B. Fire -
1. Furnish certificate that tents have been flameproofed, also name
of flameproofing company and date.
2. Safe electrical installations and connections.
11 3. Seats properly and securely arranged.
4. Enforcement of "No Smoking" during performances.
C. 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.
D. . 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 Ordinance applicable to such
buildings or occupancies and that before the show or shows are
opened to the public, the management will obtain from the Inspection
Section of the Department of Public Works a Certificate of Occupancy
for such show.
E. General -
Applicant must comply with the City's requirement of sufficient bond
to insure the removal of all debris from the location at the conclusion
of its operation.
with the further requirements.that all circus structures, tents, etc., be set back at least 150 feet from Staples
Street and that there be no curb parking along either -side of Staples Street the length of this property in so far
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as it is determined by the Police Department to be practical and feasible.
Mayor Smith announced that next was the public hearing on the application of the City for the
closing of a portion of Niagara Street between 19th and Morgan.
City Manager McClure and City Attorney Singer reviewed the legal background concerning the prope
involved and explained the reason for the application in connection with the improving and widening of Morgan and
further explained that the action would prevent a 5 -point traffic intersection, and that it is contemplated to
later open 19th Street. It was explained that such closing would follow..the City's established procedure of the
property reverting to the abutting property owner, and that it might be well for the City to trade the vacated
Street area for property off the west side of the abutting ownership for the opening of 19th Street at a later date.
It was further pointed out that there are no utilities involved except for a gas line which the City proposes to
relocate, and that the Gas Regulator Station located on the City -owned triangular plot is being removed and relocat-
ed, and that the City has a fee title rather than an easement in the triangle.
Al Shoop, a property owner within.the 450 feet of the property, spoke in favor of the application
and of the future opening of 19th Street as shown him on the map.
Cecil Burney, attorney representing the Local Union of Carpenters and Joiners #1423, owners of
Carpenters Hall -the abutting property, stated that he felt the application was premature, and that if the applicat
was granted at this time, the Carpenters Union would be assessed for 65 additional feet of frontage for the paving
of Morgan Street. He agreed with the City Staff that the traffic congestion problem at that point needs to be
straightened out, and stated that he would continue negotiations with Mr. Roberts of the City Staff in connection
with the right-of-way situation, and would confer with Mr. Rice, the Traffic Engineer, in the matter of the access
and parking facilities for their building, but that until these matters were satisfactorily negotiated between the
Carpenters Union and the City, his clients were opposed to the closing ofLthat portion of Niagara Street. He furthe
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stated that he felt that within 10 days to two weeks his clients would be able to provide a definite proposal to
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the City with reference to the property exchange and the access and parking problems involved in such closing of
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Niagara Street and future opening of 19th Street.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed thatthe hearing be closed, and the application
taken under advisement.
Commissioner Roberts requested that the minutes reflect that the matter of -the closing of this
portion of Niagara Street will be reviewed at the -regular Council meeting on October 9, 1957.
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Mayor Smith announced that the Council accepts with regret the resignation of Mr. R. L. Garrett
from the City -County Memorial Hospital Board because he feels he cannot give sufficient time to properly perform
his duties as a member of the Board, and expressed the Council's appreciation for his many years of service on
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this Board and for his contribution to the community, and requested that the minutes so.reflect.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports. -
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the request of the La Retama Public Library
for permission to serve as headquarters for a regional library demonstration ':)y The Coastal Bend Library Associat
from July 1, 1958, through June 30, 1959, to be financed under the Library Services Act with no additional expense
to the City, be granted, and that the Librarian be cautioned about the weight limits for the 4th floor of the labra
ry building construction.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid for six 3-4 cu. yd.
and two 3-5 cu. yd. Dump Bodies, complete and installed, be made to Truckers Equipment Company for a grand total of
$6,184.00. (See Bid Tabulation #54 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for 10 -items of Heavy
Equipment be made as follows:
To Anderson Machinery for 1 Maintainer at a net price of $6,489.25;
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To Dulaney Service Co. for 1 H. D. Street Sweeper at $10,362.00, 1 Maintainer at $12,713.86, and
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1 Tractor Mounted Backhoe & Front End Loader at $8,438.62, for a net total of $31,514.48;
To Girard Machinery for 1 Truck Mounted Crane at $4,617.50;
To Flippen Tractor for 1.Tractor (4 -wheel. -type) at $1,556.60, 1 Tractor (rear mounted 3 -point
hitch) at $1,881.30, and 1 Sickle Mower at $1,881.30, for a net total of $5,319.20;
To Jess McNeal Machinery for 1 Tractor (crawler type) at $24,300.00;
To Spencer Equipment Co. for 1 Tractor Drawn Weed Cutter at $440.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #55 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the bids received on July 10, 1957 for
construction of the Savage Lane Fire Station be rejected on the basis that an analysis of the requirements indicat-
ed that the size of the station can be reduced and the construction cost cut from the low bid submitted by
Braselton Construction Co. of $90,004 for the items needed to approximately $55,000; that the preliminary plans
submitted by Architect Dexter Hamon dated August 21, 1957, be approved; land that the City Manager be authorized to
accept Mr. Hamon's proposal dated September 24, 1957, and that Mr. Hamon be authorized to prepare construction
plans for the smaller station in accordance with his proposal at an added cost of $1,840.00. (The Preliminary
Plat Plan of the Revised Plan is to be submitted to Hawley -Fire Insurance Commissioner for approval.)
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 4873
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING.THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ADOLPH A. MAREK, COVERING 55 ACRES
OF LAND SITUATED IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SOUTH GUTH PARK ON THE WATERS OF THE
OSO BAY, ABOUT 8 MILES SOUTH 250 EAST`FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR FARMING
AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND 'PROVISIONS OF SAID
LEASE AGREEMENT, SAID AGREEMENT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,'1957, AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1959.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 4874
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF..THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY PUGH,
LEASING TO SAID BILLY PUGH THE SAME 12,378 SQUARE FEET OF THE MUNICIPAL WHARF
AREA ADJOINING THE SEAWALL, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT IN ALL THINGS
THEREIN CONTINUED IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, EXCEPT THE ,LEASE AGREEMENT SHALL
BE A MONTHLY RENTAL OF $225.00, PAYABLE EACH MONTH IN ADVANCE, AND THE SAID
EXTENSION PERIOD SHALL BE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:'
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4875
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,095.00 OUT OF FUND NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS AGNES-LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD IN CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS FOR A TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 6, HOME PLACE
ADDITION, OWNED BY ARNOLD GONZALES AND WIFE, VIRGINIA GALVAN GONZALES, FOR USE
IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF LAREDO STREET, AND FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONERS' FEES AND
WITNESS FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD OF $2,000.00 TO BE TENDERED
INTO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW; DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO APPEAL FROM THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye,
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4876
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A CONTRACT WITH C. R. LEHMAN, LEASING
CERTAIN LAND AT CUDDIHY FIELD TO BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPY OF THE CONTRACT ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4838; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON'BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 174.5 ACRES OF LAND WITH
JOE MC NAIR FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957, AND END-
ING AUGUST 31, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts,
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
..-Charlie J. Aills
Aye .
~Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF SIXTEEN (16) ACRES OF LAND
WITH J. S. JOHNSON FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 19570 AND
ENDING AUGUST -31, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye'
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be.heard.
Mr. Virgil Wilkins, a property owner in the 800 block of Lewis Lynch Drive, appeared together with
6 other property owners in the block -and described the condition of that portion.of the street as being almost
impassible.
In the discussion that followed, it was brought out that the matter had come before the Council by
petition previously, and that the petitioners had been informed by Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, that
since the portion of the street involved is not a dedicated street, even' -though it is within the City Limits, the
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City cannot repair or maintain the street, but Mr. Jones pointed/that if the interested parties have the dedica-
tion made and provide the cost of the materials, the City will do the work.
It was further disclosed that considering all the details of the situation regarding both water and
access and egress to their properties, the wisest and speediest relief for these people is for them to obtain the
services of a competent lawyer to advise them in such a manner as to resolve their property problems and make it
possible for the City to legally help them. -
Miguel Falcon, 3746 Niagara Street, appeared and.stated that in connection with the City's repair-
ing of his street, he had been told he must replace his 12 feet of 8" drainage pipe with 12" pipe, and he felt
that he should not have to buy the new pipe.
It was explained to Mr. Falcon that the work was being done in response to a petition from the
residents in the neighborhood, and that it had been determined that the 12" pipe was necessary to relieve the
drainage situation in the area, and it was further pointed out to Mr. Falcon that the benefits he would receive
by the installation of the 12" pipe and the replacing of his driveway by the City would more than compensate him
for the nominal expenditure he is required to make in only providing the pipe.
Paul Vogler, Jr., District Trustee of Fraternal Order of the Eagles, read a resolution requesting
that the Council review the Solicitations Ordinance with a view toward making the certified accounting of all
fund drives a mandatory condition.
Mr. Charles Porter, attorney representing South Coast Motel, presented a proposed contract between
the Motel and the City with regards to water and sewage connections and to annexation when and if the property
becomes physically within the limitations of the ordinance governing annexation.
In the discussion which followed, City Manager McClure pointed out that it would be advisable for
the City to determine the ability of the Sheridan Lewis Sewage Treatment Plant to take care of the additional
sewage before contracting with the South Coast Motel with regard to this particular item. It was further pointed
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that under the wording of the proposed contract, nothing further was required of South Coast Motel as regards
annexing, that it would only be a matter of the passage of an ordinance by the City to accomplish this.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the proposed contract be amended to provide
only for water connection and annexation at this time, and that the matter of the sewer connection be worked out
as soon as the City Staff can check on the Sheridan Lewis Plant capacity.
ORDINANCE NO. 4877
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT TO ANNEX FIVE (5) ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 9,
MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT TO ANNEX, ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF, BETWEEN SOUTH COAST MOTEL CO., INC., AND OTHERS, AND THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler.
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of September 4, 1957, to September 25, 1957, inclusive, and having been
previously approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
layFARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 2, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro -tem W. J.'Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Asst City Attorney Glenn Parker
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert A. Pittman of the First Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the Regular meeting of
September 25, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the opening of bids.
Bids were -.opened and read on Commercial Fertilizer from the following:
Wonder -Gro Fertilizer Co.
Goldthwait0 s Texas Toro Co.
Bactex Co.
Young -Wise Seed Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded,by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 7,200 feet of 1" Copper Tubing from the following:
C. C. Hardware Co.
Alamo Iron Works
Crane Co.
N. Merfish Plumbing & Supply
Norvell-Wilder Supply
The Rohan Co.
C. E. Russell, Jr.
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SAMSCO
Dildy Supply Co.
Gulf Supply Co.
Amstan
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
cations.
The opening of bids on Street Repairs was postponed for one week due to a discrepancy in specifi-
Mayor.Pro-tem Roberts announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received at 10:00 a. m., November 13, 1957, for the sale of $2,040,000.00 of bonds.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received on One Mobile Hydraulic Hammer.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received on Fuel Requirements for the period from November 1, 1957, through January 30, 1958.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received for One 1.8* x 12" Cast Iron Tapping Sleeve.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the.award of bid for One Three Wheel Motor-
cycle, equipped with sport windshield and radio application kit, be,made to Harley-Davidson Servi-Car for a total
of $1,637.50. (See Bid Tabulation #56 in File.)
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid for 17,000 Lineal Feet
of 6" Fluid -Tate Asbestos Cement Pipe be made to San Antonio Machine & Supply Company for a total cost of $29,750.00
(See Bid Tabulation #57 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the date of October 22, 1957, during a
Special Council meeting at 2:00 o'clock p. m., be set for a public hearing on 6 zoning cases and one Special Council
Permit.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the preliminary plans for the Acoustical
Treatment of the Coliseum be approved with the alternate bid provision of increasing the footage of treatment of
the ceiling and also for wood covering for the rear wall windows, as well as metal covering.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Plans & Specifications on the Westside
Sewage Dispos2l Plant be approved and the City Manager be.authorized to advertise for bids to be received.on.
November 13, 1957, and that the plans show that the base bid deletes from the original plans one primary clarifier,
one trickling filter and one final clarifier, with accessory equipment, and that alternate bids be taken adding to
the base bid the same items.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 174.5 ACRES OF LAND WITH
JOE MCNAIR FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957, AND ENDING
AUGUST 31, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time'and passed to its third reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF SIXTEEN (16) ACRES OF
LAND WITH J. S. JOHNSON FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,
1957, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1958.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye .
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4878
DECLARING THE HIBISCUS AS THE OFFICIAL FLOWER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
AND THE RETAMA TREE AND THE CHINESE TALLOW TREE AS THE OFFICIAL TREES OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The.Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith.:
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Motion by Bigler, seconded.by James and passed that the Second reading of an Ordinance granting
a franchise to Texas Services, Inc., and the First reading of an Ordinance granting a franchise to Greyhound
Rent-A-Car Company, be deferred.
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ORDINANCE NO. .4879
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,100.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR PAYMENT
TO STANLEY R. MARKS, M. A. I., APPRAISER, AS APPRAISAL FEE OF THE A. J.
GEISTMAN, P. W. KELLY AND CECELIA KELLY TRACTS, NEEDED IN THE AIRPORT LAND
ACQUISITION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4880
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO CONVEY TO RAY LANGFORD, W. W. WELBORN, WALTER NOBLES,
J. W. SETLIFF AND DOW BLACKMON, TRUSTEES, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE
FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE ENTIRE BLOCK OF
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY OF LOTS 1 TO 12 OUT OF LOT 2, SECTION B, PAISLEY SUB-
DIVISION OF THE HOFFMAN TRACT, LOCATED AT BRAWNER PARKWAY AND CARROLL LANE
SCHOOL, BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE'A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:_
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the'following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Counci
on matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. Sam Stokes, Chairman of the Corpus Christi Clean -Up Committee, and Mrs. Florence Fresch,
appeared and inquired about the passing of the ordinance naming the official flower and tree of Corpus Christi.
Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Fresch were informed that the Council had just passed the ordinance naming
the flower and trees.
Mrs. Fresch stated that the Council of Garden Clubs did not feel it was necessary to have two
trees and desired to withdraw the Resolution presented to the Council on August 21, 1957.
Mr. Don Erwin appeared and stated that he was opposed to the hold up in the development of
Parkdale Subdivision Unit #3 by the paving of Gollihar Road. Mr. Erwin stated that he had submitted his reports
twice and so far they had not been approved.
Mr. Erwin was advised that the Council had not had an opportunity to --review the report but that
a decision will be made by next week.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts called a recess until 3:00 p.m., the scheduled time for the public hearing
on Morgan Street Paving Assessments.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith reported to the meeting and announced that the meeting would reconvene
and hold the Public Hearing on Morgan Street Assessments,
Opposition was expressed in connection with the improvements of Morgan Street by a number of
property owner.; and their agents, using as a basis for their opposition the assessment rates, contending that they
were too higz, unnecessary expense in tearing up paving and relaying, property devaluation by doing away with
parking areas, and other similar protests. (See transcript of Legal Department for details.)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the hearing was closed and the
meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. .Tames
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 9, 1951
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Asst City Attorney Glenn Parker
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Glenn Bgigman of the First Christian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 2, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Street Repairs, consisting of 2,000 square feet more of less of
asphalt pavingi from the following:
Lewis A. Fowler
T. M. Lee
Thomas L. Scott, Inc.
Mission Paving
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
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Mayor Smith announced the next item on the agenda was the public hearing on the application of
Mr. Morris Liedeker for a change in zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business
District on all of Block 4 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, Block 5, Roosevelt Place Addition.
be granted.
Mr. Harry Hoag, attorney, appeared with his client, Mr. Morris Liedeker.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be, closed and the application
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's .Reports.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for Septem-
ber, 1957, be approved.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on a quantity of Meter Boxes and Lids.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received for the repair, cleaning and painting of Four Water Towers.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid on 40 tons of Commercial
Fertilizer be made to Wonder -Gro Fertilizer Co., Inc., for a total cost of $2,310.00.. (See Bid Tabulation #58 in
File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for 7,200 feet of 1" Type K
Soft Copper Tubing be made to American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation for a'total cost of $3,137.04.
(See Bid Tabulation #59 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the date of October 29, 1957, at 2:OO o'clock
P. m., be set for a public hearing on three zoning cases.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that a contract with Mr. Wm. W. Green be authorized
to survey the 780 acre Oso Tract for a cost not to exceed $1,400.00 - work to be completed within ninety (90) days.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matter
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Don Erwin appeared in connection with the development of Parkdale Subdivision Unit #3 and
asked the Council what the status was on the paving of Gollihar Road and whether or not the Council had reached any
conclusion on the matter.
Mr. Erwin was advised to meet with Mr. R. W. Burr, Senior City Planner, in an effort to work the
matter out.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 16, 1957
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Ass't City Attorney Glenn Parker
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Dr. L. U. Spellman, of South Bluff Methodist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of October
9, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on one Mobile Hydraulic Hammer from the'following:
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H. W. Lewis Equipment Co.
Anderson Machinery Co.
Girard Machine & Supply Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The bid of San Antonio Machine & Supply Co., the only bid received, on one Cast Iron Tapping
Sleeve was opened and read.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for, 48 hours -
"as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on approximately 3 -months Fuel Requirements of Regular Gasoline, Premium
Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Kerosene from the following:
Ada Oil Co.
Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp.
Gulf Oil Corp.
Humble Oil & Refining Co.
Magnolia Petroleum Co.
Sinclair Refining Co.
The Texas Co. .
Texas Star Oil Co., Inc.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the following appointments.
Mr. 0. E. Cannon, Judge of Corporation Court, to take office on or before November 1, 1957.
Airport & Industrial Board: Re -appointing the entire Board consisting of: B. Frank Harrison,
W. S. Fitzpatrick, Paul W. Nye, W. B. Cline and Robert L. Vogler, to serve until April, 1959.
Bayfront Advisory Committee: Re -appointing the following: John P. Mitchell, Jr., Joe J. Hall,
Charles W. Holmes, C. G. Glasscock, Sr., Jack Little, Byrd Harris, Virgil Crane, Marshall Boykin, James P. Gibson,
James M. Goldston, and in addition, appointing John Deane, to serve until April, 1959.
Committee for Clean Literature: Appointing Mrs. Waite Weaver and Mrs. Harvey H. Poole, replacing
Mrs. C. P. Donnelly and Mr. Robert Wilkerson, resigned.
Fire Prevention Bureau: Appointing Mr. J. T. Dickens and Col. Nels L. Soderholm, thus increasing
the Bureau from 5 to 7 members at the request of the Chairman, to serve until April, 1959.
Memorial Hospital Board: Appointing Mr. E. E. Harrison, replacing Mr. R. L. Garrett, resigned,
as City appointee to the Board, to serve until June 1, 1959.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that all of the foregoing appointments and re-
appointments as announced by Mayor Smith be confirmed.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for Street Repairs for 2,000
sq. yds. of Asphalt Paving resulting from Water Line Rehabilitation in the Rabbit Run Area, be made to Mission
Paving Company for $3,200.00. (See Bid Tabulation #60 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that Change Order #18, involving the paving of the
other half of Nesbitt Street between Gollihar and Sunnybrook, in addition to the work covered by the contract
with Slovak Brothers, in the amount of $2,036.50 be approved.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the date of October 29, 1957, during a
special Council meeting, at 2:00 o'clock, p.m., be set for a public hearing on the request for an Appeal of the
Taxicab Inspector's decision in the granting of.20,Permits to Greyhound Rent A Car Company and 20 Permits to
Texas Services, Inc.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that City Manager McClure be granted a leave of
Absence with pay to attend the annual conference of International City Managers' Association in Washington, D. C.,
from Saturday, October 19th through Saturday, October 26th, and that City Attorney I. M. Singer be appointed Acting
City Manager during Mr. McClure's absence.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4881
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM W. GREEN FOR SURVEY OF 780
ACRES OF LAND, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE OSO TRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J: Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4882
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ.
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND
PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD -IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF
THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846
ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANG-
ING THE ZONING OF ALL OF BLOCK 4 AND LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 7, BLOCK 5,
ROOSEVELT PLACE, AS SHOWN ON THE FINAL RESUBDIVISION MAP OF A PORTION OF
ROOSEVELT PLACE, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY
BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4883
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MISSION PAVING COMPANY FOR 2,000
SQ. YDS. MORE OR LESS OF STREET REPAIRS RESULTING FROM WATER LINE REHABILI-
TATION IN THE RABBIT RUN AREA AT $1.60 PER SQ. YD.; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4884
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $490.00 FROM N0. 200 GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND,
$2,410.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, AND $5,100.00 FROM NO. 250
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BOND FUND FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF AND
ISSUANCE OF $1,915,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND $125,000.00 GAS SYSTEM
REVENUE BONDS ON NOVEMBER 13, 1957; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye_
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard.
No one appeared.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
October 22, 1957
2:00 p.m.
Acting City Manager T. Ray Kring
Asst City Attorney Glenn Parker
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
Motion by Aills, seconded by James and passed that T. Ray Kring be appointed Acting City Manager
for the purposes of this meeting, in the absence of Acting City Manager I. M. Singer.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance, and Mayor Smith arrived at the
meeting during the roll call and took over the Chair.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special Council meeting was for public hearings on 6
zoning applications and 1 Special Council Permit.
First was the application of J. P. Ratliff for a change in zoning from "R-2" Two Family Dwelling
District to "A-1" First Apartment House District on Lots 2 thru 9, Block 7, Wynwood II, being located at 1513
thru 1527 on the east side of Lazy Lane.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval on the
basis that the development would be a logical transition between the business area and the duplex district on
the opposite side of the street and with the feeling that the proposed -plans represent a logical and desirable
development.
Mayor Smith noted that the Chariman of the Zoning & Planning Commission, Mr. McCall, had dis-
qualified himself during the Commission's consideration of this application, due to a personal interest in the
application.
Bob Burr, Senior Planner, located the property on the map, and pointed out the zoning of the
surrounding area. He presented plans of what the applicant proposes to build on the property, reviewed the
background of the application, and presented several petitions received by the Commission in opposition. He
further read a letter from Mr. Ratliff -to the effect that there are 41 residences on Lazy Lane, Lea Lane and
Melbourne located within 500' of the property line; that all except 5, who did not answer when contacted, were
contacted; of the 41 residences, 25 had previously objected to the application, but of these 25, 19 withdrew their
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objection, 4 refused to withdraw, and 3 were not contacted; and that there were 2 other objectors on Green Grove
who refused to withdraw their objections.
Mr. J. P. Ratliff stated that the application was not at variance with the deed restrictions, and
reviewed the history of the development of the area including the Shopping Center. He explained the reason for
the application for "A-1" zoning in order to fill a need for well -kept, modern one -bedroom apartments for business
couples and retired couples. He presented drawings -of the proposed units and blueprints and explained that each
unit was to have air-conditioning, wall-to-wall carpeting, provisions for modern utilities, garages and carports,
and that 28 units was all that would be built on the property.
Mr. Robert Laws, 1553 Melbourne, appeared in opposition to the application, and suggested that
the plans had been changed since the objectors had been contacted and that the application should be sent back
to the Zoning & Planning Commission, He presented a petition dated Sept. 1, 1957, signed by 12 property owners
on Melbourne and Lea Lane, in opposition to the application. He further felt that the property could be developed
without hardship under the present zoning of "R-2".
The following appeared in opposition: Mr. W. R. Engelking, 1534 Lazy Lane; J. W. Massie, 1533
Lea Lane;.Mrs. L. W. Snelson, Jr., 1518 Melbourne; M. C. Tucker, 1547 Melbourne; Mrs. Frank Bickham, 1516 Melbourne
Mrs. Ben Saye, 1544 Melbourne.
Mayor Smith requested that Mr. Ratliff furnish the Council with a copy of the Deed Restrictions
and the chronical sequence of any amendments to it.
Mr. Albert E. English, 1535 Lea Lane, referred to the letter Mr. Ratliff had sent to the
Commission in which a number of objectors had changed their opinion, and stated that it was after facts of the
permitted uses under the present zoning and the plans for the requested zoning had been shown to them and explained
that they had asked to reverse their registered objection to being now in favor of the application.
Mr. Guy Alexander, 1521 Lea Lane, stated that since F.H.A: won't approve loans for the present
zoning, and since the owner is not going to give the property for a park, he is in favor of the re -zoning so as not
to have two-story dwellings erected on the property.
Mr. Sarman, who operates a business in the Suburban Shopping Center, was also in favor of the
application, as were many of his customers.
Edward H. Loymeyer, 1538 Lazy Lane, was in favor of the application.
W. C. Boren, 1520 Melbourne, was also in favor of the application.
Mr. Laws felt that anyone who owns a business in the area would of course be interested in more
people coming into the neighborhood, but seriously doubted that anyone would pay $125 per month for an apartment
in the neighborhood, and felt there was no guarantee that the proposed one -bedroom apartment wouldn't be very much
overcrowded.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
Next was the application of The Knolle Jersey Milk Products Co. for a change in zoning from "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" Primary Business District on Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 4, Booty and Allen
Addition, being those lots located at 1522, 1526 and 1530 S. Alameda Street.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission that these applications
applying to a partial change in zoning from "B-1" to "B-4" and a Special Council Permit for the operation and
expansion of Knolle Dairy be approved according to the applicant's plans and his submitted outline of the expansion
program including all minor accessory uses normally a part of such operation provided:
1. The wall at the corner of Alameda and Booty is cut back a minimum of 15' in each direction.
2. A permanent fence or planting screen a minimum of 5' in height is placed along both sides
of the Alameda Street access drive.
3. Any lighting of the parking area is so controlled and directed so as not to shine directly
into any of the surrounding residential areas.
11 4. No flashing sign shall ever be placed facing Alameda unless or until the property on the 11 1
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opposite side of the street is zoned for business purposes.
this permit:
question.
5. Development is started according to the following schedule related to the effective date of
a. First unit of screening wall from alley on Booty around to Alameda Street
access drive including fence or planting screen along both sides of Alameda
accdsg drive'-:790days.
b. Machinery building, second -story addition over Staples -Booty corner
structure (including wall from alley eastward) and truck shop - 9 months.
c. Other contemplated projects such as removing two-story frame residence,
extension of wall to north, plant expansion to north along Staples and
back to alley, covering parking area, second -story over south part of
parking area and possible future retail store on Staples unscheduled.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and indicated the occupancy and land use of the lots in
Harvey Weil, attorney, represented the applicant, and pointed out that the zoning change was
requested in order to allow the application for a Special Council Permit under Article XX of the Zoning Ordinance,
presented architect's drawings and plans showing the expansion and beautification program and the improvement
plans for the property, and stated that he felt the surrounding area would be enhanced with the completion of the
project.
No one appeared in opposition to this application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
It was suggested that Mr..Weil rephrase the wording of the condition that the machinery building,
second -story addition over Staples -Booty corner structure (including wall from alley eastward) and truck shop -
9 months so as to avoid any misunderstanding, the intention of the condition being that the machinery building is
to be started within 9 months, and the second -story addition and the truck shop constructions: are to follow in an
orderly fashion.
Next was theapplication of Emil Stefek and A. T. Gaddie for a change in zoning from "R-1" One -
Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 9, 10 and 11, Block 7, Del Mar Addition,
being located on the west side of 3rd Street, 146' south of Booty Street.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval as a logical
extension of the existing zoning, subject to the applicants' obtaining the final signature necessary under the
deed restrictions of Del Mar Subdivision effecting a release of the one -family limitations.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the land uses of the surrounding property.
Faires Wade, attorney, represented the applicants, presented the final signature referred to in
the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission, explained the condition of the property and the foundation
and utilities already installed on one of the lots by a previous owner. He presented sketches of the first and
second floor plans for the proposed construction, and stated that all the neighbors are very anxious to see the
proposed development approved.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of W. M. Neyland for a change in zoning from "A-4" Tourist Court District
to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, Block 115, Brooklyn Addition, being located
on the west side of Highway 181 between Fogg and Golden Streets and generally just west of the south approach to
the Nueces Bay Causeway.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval as a logical
11 business location from the standpoint of service to the area and the travelling public, and on -the basis that it 11
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would serve as a buffer between the highway and the anticipated ultimate industrial development to the west and
with the note that this is not considered by the Commission to be spot zoning since the property and surrounding
area are undeveloped.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map, and pointed out the zoning of the surrounding area.
Mr. Neyland stated that the request had been made for the purpose of constructing a filling
station, that Humble Oil & Refining Co. desired to purchase the property for this purpose, and presented photos
of various Humble stations to show the type of station that could be expected.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the applica-
tion be taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Morris Braslau and Frank Braslau for a change in zoning from "R-1"
One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that property being 3.28 acres of land out
of Paisley's subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, near the intersection of S. Staples Street and Everhart Road.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial on the basis
that no economic or public necessity had been demonstrated, that the Commission did not consider this area to be
"dedicated to business", and in the knowledge that the latest available economic survey for this area, which was
made by Real Estate Research Corporation in connection with the Parkdale Plaza development, examined population
movements, shopping habits, transportation patterns and new area growth, indicated that from 7 to 10 acres of
business area would serve the existing population and that the ultimate development of the area would require an
area of from approximately 25 to 30 acres, and in the further light of the existence of 11 acres of existing
commercial development and approximately 12 acres of undeveloped business -zoned property in the immediate vicinity
serving the same general community area, and with the final note that if the applicants can provide an unbiased
economic survey handled through the Zoning and Planning Commission in the same manner as that furnished the City
by the developers of Parkdale, the Commission will reconsider the application.
area.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the land usages of the surrounding
Joseph Hans, architect, represented the applicants, and presented and discussed the contents
of an Opinion Survey by Consumer and Opinion Surveys, a local research firm employed by the applicants to conduct
this study, and read the statement that the research firm stands responsible for the methods used and the accur-
acy of the results of the survey. Mr. Hans displayed an enlarged map of the area and pointed out the position of
the proposed structure, and stated that construction would begin within 6 months of the granting of the applica-
tion or the property could revert to the present zoning.
Mr. Morris Braslau stated that the property was not properly zoned since no one would want to
build a residence in the face of so much business zoning.
It was noted for the record that Mrs. Williams Liles, 1022 Carmel Parkway, had telephoned to
Mr. Burr of the Zoning & Planning Department, to register her protest regarding the applications of Braslau,
Grossman, and Guaranty Title & Trust Company, since she was unable to attend this hearing. She objected on the
basis that there is no need for these additional areas as existing shopping facilities are adequate and that
granting of these applications would bring business zoning too close to existing residences.
No one else appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the hearing be closed, and the applica-
tion be taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Simon Grossman and Edward Grossman for a change in zoning from
11-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a portion of Tract 1, Paisley Subdivisi
of the Hoffman Tract, as appears of record in Volume "A", Page 28, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, containing
7 acres of land, more or less.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial on the basis
11 that no economic or public necessity had been demonstrated, that the Commission did not consider this area to be 11 1
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"dedicated to business", that the property will lend itself to residential subdivision, and in the knowledge that
the latest available economic survey for this area, which was made by Real Estate Research Corporation in connec-
tion with the Parkdale Plaza development, examined population movements, shopping habits, transportation patterns
and new area growth, indicated that from 7 to 10 acres of business area would serve the existing population and
that the ultimate development of the area would require an area of from approximately 25 to 30 acres, and in the
further light of the existence of 11 acres of existing commercial development and approximately 12 acres of un-
developed business -zoned property in the immediate vicinity serving the same general community area, and with the
final note that if the applicants can provide an unbiased economic survey handled through the Zoning and Planning
Commission in the same manner as that furnished the City by the developers. of Parkdale, the Commission will recon-
sider the application.
It was noted for the record that Mrs. Williams Liles, 1022 Carmel Parkway had telephoned to
Mr. Burr of the Zoning & Planning Department, to register her protest regarding the applications of Braslau,
Grossman, and Guaranty Title & Trust Company, since she was unable to attend this hearing. She objected on the
basis that there is no need for these additional areas as existing shopping facilities are adequate and that
granting of these applications would bring business zoning too close to existing residences.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and presented a sketch dated 4/15/57, showing a plan
for subdivision of the,.land in question made by the Zoning & Planning Department in connection with the preliminary
plan of Pope Place #5 subdivision.
Oscar Spitz, attorney, represented the applicants, and stated that this application had been
made in April of 1954, prior to the application of Parkdale Plaza, and had been denied, and showed the Council
the Notice of Public Hearing before the Zoning & Planning Commission of that date to verify his statement. He
stated that the applicants had foreseen the need for shopping facilities in this area at that time, and that sub-
sequent development had substantiated their views, and that he felt that the fact that they were again submitting
the application and were ready to start construction and financing of the development was proof that there was a
need for it to the benefit of the public. He stated that that section of Staples Street was a logical business
area, since no one would want to build residences across the street from a large shopping center such as Parkdale.
He presented a map of the proposed use of the property, indicating a parking ratio in excess of the recommended
3 to 1 ratio, and stated that the Grossmans plan to utilize a portion of the space for their own department store,
and that the applicants were willing to abide by any reasonable completion period condition set by the Council.
Mr. Donald Bonham, Bonham's Foods, Inc., stated that he was in favor of the application on the
basis that competition was of great benefit to the public, and that business was the only use that could be made
of the property. He felt that the economics of the development and whether or not the people in the area could
support such an undertaking, was or should be of no concern of the Council's, that their concern should be governed
on whether or not it was of benefit to the people in keeping prices down, or whether or not residential property
value is hurt.
Mr. Allan Williams, 1002 Carmel Parkway, was opposed to the business zoning for the entire
Grossman property, although he and the 10 or 11 residents he was speaking for who were also present, did not
oppose business zoning for 200' back from Staples, as they considered this a logical business area,.and felt that
it would hurt the value of their residential property to face business zoning. They felt certain that the owner
of the remaining triangular tract directly across the street from their residences on Carmel Parkway would very
soon ask for business zoning as the last property on that lot not already zoned for business, there being no
market for residences next to a shopping area.
Eleven property owners on Carmel Parkway and Mirimar Street registered their opposition as
stated by Mr. Williams.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 23, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts Acting City Manager I. M. Singer
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Patrick Higgins, of Christ the King Church.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that I. M. Singer be appointed Acting City
Manager for the purposes of this meeting, in the absence of City Manager McClure.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 16th be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities of Oval Meter Boxes with Lids, Valve Box Lids
marked "Gas", Valve Box Lids marked "Water", and Long Valve Box Extensions from the following:
Alamo Iron Works
Gulf Star Foundries
SAMSCO
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The bid of Knobloch & Company of Houston was opened and read, the only bid received, on the
Repairs and Painting of 4 Water Tanks (located at John Cunningham Filter Plant in Calallen, Alameda Street,
Gollihar Road, and Morgan Street).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next item was a pending item of the application of Raul Rodriquez &
Others for a change in zoning from "A-3" Third Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
on Lots 11 thru 19 inclusive in Jasmin Addition, being located between Mary and Agnes, 502 thru 518 19th Street,
on which public hearing was held 7/9/57.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the foregoing application be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the following appointments to Boards and Committees:
Bayfront Advisory Board: Increasing the membership on this Board by two additional members:
Scott S. Skinner and Lewis Boggus.
Building Standards Commission: Re -appointing J. A. C. Baker and appointing Carroll V. Tanner and
James C. Holmes. (All terms expire 9/15/58).
City -County Welfare Board: Re -appointing Rev. J. Barcus Moore. (5 -year term).
Board of Health: Dr. William Hubler. (1 -year term).
Housing Authority: Rosa Garza and Ross Trigg. (2 -year terms).
City Sanitation Committee: Re -appointing Dr. M. Kurzner, Dr. Ray L. Morphew and Raul Sandoval,
and appointing Dr. George Schuster, III, S. K. Clarke, Rev. Thomas M. Bruton, Philip Castaneda, William B. McAdams
and W. B. Windle.
The Mayor stated that the Council wished to issue the directive to this particular Committee that
it is to meet at least once a month, or as often as the Committee determines necessary, and is to advise the
Council of all matters of general public health as regards sanitation.
Zoning & Planning Commission: James Mitchell, replacing E. E. Harrison. (2 -year term).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing appointments as announced
by Mayor Smith be confirmed.
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Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to prepare
a contract between the City and the Longhorn American Little League leasing approximately 3k acres of Botsford
Park for a period of 5 years for $1.00 per year, all other conditions to be primarily the same as those provided
for in the lease with the Oso Little League.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on November 6th on an All -Purpose Concrete Slab to be constructed in H. E. Butt Park.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on November 6th on 66 - 6" Mechanical Joint Twin Disc IBBM Gate Valves.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be: authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on November 6th on 15 Pilings to be driven at designated locations in the Yacht Basin.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for one 48" x 12" Cast Iron
Tapping Sleeve be made to San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. for a total of $1,725.68. (See Bid Tabulation #61 in
File) .
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts_ and passed that the award of bid for one Mobile Hydraulic
Hammer be made to Girard Machinery & Supply Co. for a total of $6,166.25. (See Bid Tabulation #62 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the awatd of bid on:,an estimated 3 -months
supply of Fuel Requirements be made as follows:
To Gulf Oil Corp. for regular gasoline, 44,100 gal. per month, TT deliveries, at $.16459 per gal,
and 900 gal. per month, TW deliveries, at $.1970 per gal.' for an estimated total of $7,435.72 per month;
To Magnolia Petroleum Co., for premium gasoline, 2,500 gal. per month,,at $.2049, for $512.25
per month;
To Sinclair Refining Co., for Diesel fuel, 5,000 gal. per month, at $.1075 per gal., for $537.50
per month;
To Sinclair Refining Co,, for kerosene, 4,500 gal. per month, at $.12 per gal., for $540.00 per
month. _ —
(See Bid Tabulation #63 in File).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the request of the Y.W.C.A. for permit to
extend the concrete footings of the Swimming Pool Building out beyond the property lines not more than 18" 'at the
depth indicated on the submitted sketch be granted, subject to the written approval of all utility companies.
ORDINANCE NO. 4885
ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR COUNTER SPACE AND FIXING LANDING FEE CHARGES AT CLIFF
MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 4886
CONFIRMING THE FINDINGS, DETERMINATIONS, AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED IN RESOLUTION
NO. 4417, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4445, AND RECOGNIZING THAT THE PROJECT
REFERRED TO IN SAID RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE WILL INVOLVE SLUM CLEARANCE TO A
SUBSTANTIAL DEGREE IN ORDER TO EFFECT THE RENEWAL AND REHABILITATION OF THE
PROJECT AREA; RECOGNIZING PROBABLE CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN PROJECT COST;
PROVIDING THAT THE CARRYING OUT OF THE PROJECT WILL DEPEND UPON THE APPROVAL
OF THE ELECTORATE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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Mayor Smith stated that in connection with the foregoing Resolution, in line with the Council's
policy to inform one another of any direct or indirect personal interest in..any matter coming before the Council,
that he would like the minutes to reflect that he was putting the Council on notice that his father owns some
property located in the northwest area in the Urban Renewal area, and that under the law he is duty-bound to
inform the Council of his interest and to abstain from any action whatsoever on the voting pertaining to the
Urban Renewal Project. He':further stated that he would follow this statement of direct interest with a written
letter to more accurately describe his interest.
Mayor Smith further stated that Commissioner Bigler desired to abstain from any action on the vot-
ing pertaining to the Urban Renewal Project for the same reason as he owns a piece of property within the Urban
Renewal Area.
Commissioner Aills stated that he would abstain from voting on the foregoing Resolution for the
reason that he was not sure that the Project was to the best interest of those people affected by the Project.
Mayor Smith turned over the Chair to Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts called for a vote on the foregoing Resolution.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Abstained
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Abstained
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing Resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Abstained
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Abstained
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith stated that although he was abstaining from voting on any action in connection with the
Urban Renewal program, he felt that as an elected official of the City he was duty-bound to inform himself fully
on any and all public matters, and that particularly in the case of a program of such magnitude which both directly
and indirectly affected the entire citizenry of the City, that he would also do his utmost to fully acquaint the
citizens of the City with all aspects of the program as to concept, intent and the law governing the project with
regard to both individual rights and the City's rights.
Mayor Smith explained the action and the purposes of the foregoing Resolution, and he and Mr.
Roger Pearce, Urban Renewal Administrator, -answered questions from the Press in connection with the present con-
cept and intent of the City's Urban Renewal or Slum Clearance and Redevelopment Program and the recently enacted
legislation relating to it, and discussed a Preliminary Study of the program and a Report on it by Mr. Pearce.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed, with Mayor Smith and Commissioners Bigler and
Aills abstaining, that the City Manager be authorized to submit the Preliminary Report and Project Eligibility and
Relocation Report to the Fort Worth Regional Office of the Urban Renewal Administration for approval to go into
the final planning stage.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts turned back the Chair to Mayor Smith.
City Secretary Kring read two communications which had been received, the first being signed by
the representatives of ten Plumbing and Mechanical Contracting firms, protesting the increase in Inspection Fees
for installation of mechanical air conditioning systems and components, on the basis that they felt unable to
justify the equity of increased costs to the public, particularly as City codes now existing do not govern many
of the installation methods of much of the equipment used, nor do they feel the existing codes on installations
adequate.
The second communication from J. H. Barroso, Joe's Furniture Works, 3836 Morgan Street, requesting
the opening of an alley between Balboa and Pueblo Streets for which he had received written notice on April 17,
1957, that he was given seven days to remove a fence from the rear of his property for said opening.
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Motion ley Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the foregoing communications be received and
referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. M. P. Goebel, Chairman of the Committee for Clean Literature, appeared with Mrs. Weaver, a
member of the Committee, and requested that they be allocated at least $85.00 for the printing of bookmarks to be
distributed through the school libraries, and pamphlets informing the public of what they can do to further the
work of the Clean Literature Committee.
The matter was referred to the City Attorney for an opinion as to the legality of the City's
allocating public funds for this purpose.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
,i SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
October 29, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that Doris Francis be appointed Acting City
Secretary in the absence of City Secretary T. Ray Kring.
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special Council meeting was a public hearing on 3 zoning
applications and an appeal from the Taxicab Inspector's granting of certain "Driverless Automobile" permits.
First was the application of Eddie and Girlean Mazone for a change of zoning from 1IR-1" One -
Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1 and 2, except the west 1351, Block 3,
Washington Addition, being generally that property at the southwest corner of West Point Road and Angela Street.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval as a logical
expansion of an existing business zone.
Mr. Bob Burr, Senior Planner, located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and uses
of the surrounding area.
No one appeared either for or against the application.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Mr. &. Mrs. Pablo Guzman, Alexandro L. Garcia and Generoso Vasquez
for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 13,
14 and 15, Block 1, Casa Blanca Addition, being located on the southeast corner of Compana and Rabbit Run Road.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval as a logical
expansion of an existing business zone.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and uses of the surrounding
area. He further explained that the three nearby property owners who had registered objections seemed mainly
concerned on the basis.of the possibility of beer being sold and consumed on the property.
Faires Wade, attorney, represented the applicants, and stated that there were no deed restric-
tions as to use in this particular block, and also that the property was under contract of sale to Gulf Oil if the
zoning is approved. He presented plans for the development of this specific lot in the event of approval of the
zoning change, and stated that there was no intention on the part of the owners to put anything other than the
filling station on the property, and that it has already been surveyed by McClendon Engineers for this purpose.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
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Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Jack Ryan and Guaranty Title & Trust Co. for a change of zoning from
11R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a tract of land being a 3.61 acre
tract of land out of W. E. Pope Tract, Subdivision "D" out of the resubdivision of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition
fronting 510' on Everhart Road and .434' on Alameda Street, located at the northwest corner of the aforesaid street
intersection.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject to
-proper platting including a minimum 70 -foot building line on_all propetties (except that if the corner lot is
specifically designated as a service station site it may provide a minimum 20 -foot building line), the provision
of a minimum 3 to l parking ratio on each lot, and provision for permanent circulation from the property abutting
Alameda to that portion abutting Everhart without travelling the designated streets as proposed by the applicants.
It was noted further that the final plat referred to above has been conditionally approved by the Zoning & Plannin
Commission and the few minor corrections have been made.
It was further noted that inquiry had been made as to whether the City Staff had or could foresee
any use of the adjoining City -owned tract and that the Water Division had suggested that the entire acreage be
retained for water storage.
Mr. Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the uses of the surrounding areas. He
presented a plat showing the use of the property and development plan for the whole Pope Tract, and a plat showing
more detailed plans for the area in question, He explained the Commission's reasoning in recommending approval on
the basis that the property was to be developed individually for some specific business and was not exactly a
shopping center.
Jack Ryan and Mr. L. H. Gross, President of Guaranty Title & Trust Co., both appeared in support
of this application.
Dick Landsman, owner of Town & Country Shopping Center, also appeared in favor of this applicat
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed and the application
be taken under advisement.
Next was the Appeal from the Taxicab Inspector's granting of 20 permits for "Driverless Automobi1411
to Greyhound Rent-A-Car Co., and 20 permits for "Driverless Automobiles" to Texas Services, Inc.
Mayor Smith stated that in order to have an effective request, the granting of permits for
"Driverless Automobiles" and the granting of the franchise for operating "Driverless Automobiles" must culminate
at the same time, and suggested that in order -to expedite matters that the showing of need and public convenience
for the granting of a franchise be heard also at this time, and also raised the question of whether the two
applicants should be separately heard or heard in conjunction on the basis of the assumption that the objectors
were just as much in objection to one application for franchise as to the other, and that it might save the time
of repetition.
There followed a lengthydiscussion among the attorneys representing the various interested com-
panies as to jurisdiction and the proper sequence of the granting of a franchise and the granting of the permits,
and it was finally agreed that this hearing would combine the applications for franchises and the appeal from the
granting of the permits, but that each applicant would be considered separately.
Sgt. William B. Marsalis, Taxicab Inspector of the City of Corpus Christi, was sworn in by Mayor.
Smith, and testified to the effect that he had properly conducted the public hearings as required under the
ordinance covering the granting of permits to operate "Driverless Automobiles" in the City, and that as a result
of the evidence presented to him at such hearings and from his personal investigation it was his opinion and
recommendation to the City Council that'iTexas Services, Inc., be issued 20 permits, and Greyhound Rent-A-Car, Co.
be issued 20 permits, each provided and specifically conditioned upon each concern having first obtained a "Driver
less Automobile" franchise by action of the City Council; that Mission -National Car Rentals be issued 20 additiona
permits; that Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car Inc., be issued 25 additional permits; and that Corpus Christi Transporta-
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tion Co. be issued 15 additional permits.
It was pointed out that the three present franchise holders had each filed their requests for
additional permits separately and at different times, and it was brought out in questioning of various witnesses
that the three present franchise holders had confered briefly during the hearing and agreed among themselves that
each filed request had been based on an overall need and convenience of the City, and that therefore each company
would be willing to accept less than the number each had requested to make a total of 20 to 30 additional permits
in the City.
Under questioning it was also stated that each of the present franchise holders took the posi-
tion that no need, public convenience or financial responsibility had been established by either of the applicants
for the granting of either franchise to operate a "Driverless Automobile" business in the City, nor had.there been
any need or public convenience shown at the Taxicab Inspector's hearings to justify the issuance of the 20 permits
to each of the applicants.
There followed a comparison of figures as to daily car rentals, the number of lease cars, and the
number of permits being used by the present franchise holders and their respective payments to the City.
Mr. John Lyle and Mr. Robert Purl, attorneys, represented Texas Services, Inc., Mr. W. J.
Carbusier, President.
president.
Mr. Briscoe King, attorney, represented Mr. C. J. Lopp d/b/a Greyhound Rent-A-Car Co.
Mr. George Brundrett, attorney represented Mission -National Car Rentals, Phil Ridgeway, president.
Mr. Owen D. Cox, attorney, represented Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc., R. A. -Price, Secretary.
Mr. Howard F. Sudduth, attorney, represented Corpus,Christi Transportation Co., LeRoy Crowe,
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be recessed until the regular
Council meeting of October.30, at which time there would be the first reading of the ordinance granting a franchise
for the operation of "Driverless Automobiles" to Greyhound Rent-A-Car Co. and the second reading of the ordinance
granting a franchise for the operation of""'Driverless Automobiles" to Texas Services, Inc.
Mayor Smith announced that since all interested representatives of the present franchise holders,
the applicants, and each of their attorneys were present, that he was hereby giving public notice of the recessed
public hearing on the appeal from the Taxicab Inspector's granting of permits and the applicants' requests for
franchises to operate "Driverless Automobiles" in the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 30, 1957
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend L. C. Gomez, of Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church.
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis called the roll of those in attendance..
Motion by Roberts, seconded'by James and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of
October 22nd, and the regular meeting of October 23rd, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received on November 13th on one 24" Flow Tube.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received on November 13th on 5 items.of Mowing Equipment.
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Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on Meter Boxes and Lids be
made on the basis of low bid meeting specifications as follows:
To San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. for 900 Oval Meter Boxes with Lids, for a total of $3,573.00;
To Gulf Star Foundries for 200 Valve Box Lids marked "Gas" for $186.00, 300 Valve Box Lids marked
"Water" for $279.00, and 300 Long Valve Box Extensions for $648.00, for a grand total of $1,113.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #64 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for the Repair of one
500,000 gal. Water Tank at Morgan Street be made to Knobloch & Company & Roberts Brothers (A Joint Venture) for
$5,105.45, and that the bid on the other 3 tanks be rejected as exceeding the estimates and be re -advertised at a
later date. (See Bid Tabulation #65 in File.)
ORDINANCE NO. 4887
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF,
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF 174.5 ACRES.OF LAND WITH
JOE MCNAIR FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1957, AND END-
ING AUGUST 31, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE N0. 4888
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT OF SIXTEEN (16) ACRES OF
LAND WITH J. S. JOHNSON FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,
1957, AND_ENDING AUGUST 31, 1958.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith.
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LONGHORN AMERICAN
LITTLE LEAGUE, LEASING TO THE SAID LONGHORN AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT
OF APPROXIMATELY THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND IN BOTSFORD PARK FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, A COPY OF WHICH
AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4889
APPROPRIATING FROM N0. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND THE SUM OF $1,787.15 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF HORNE ROAD AND PORT AVENUE; PROVIDING THAT
SUCH INSTALLATION SHALL BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith announced that the Council would now resume the public hearing on the Appeal from
the Taxicab Inspector's granting of 20 permits for "Driverless Automobiles" to Greyhound Rent-A-Car.Co., and 20
permits for "Driverless Automobiles" to Texas Services, Inc., which had been recessed until this meeting from the
special Council meeting of October 29, 1957, and that this hearing was to include the discussion of all interested
parties on the granting of franchises to Texas Services, Inc. and to Greyhound Rent-A-Car Co. to engage in the
business of operating "Driverless Automobile" businesses within the City of Corpus Christi.
Mr. John Lyle and Mr. Robert Purl, attorneys, represented Texas Services, Inc., Mr. W. J.
Carbusier, president.
president.
president.
Mr. Briscoe King, attorney, represented Mr. C. J. Lopp d/b/a Greyhound Rent-A-Car Co.
Mr. George Brundrett, attorney, represented Mission -National Car Rentals, Phil Ridgeway,
Mr. Owen D. Cox, attorney, represented Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc., R. A. Price, secretary.
Mr. Howard F. Sudduth, attorney, represented Corpus Christi Transportation Co.,.LeRoy Crowe,
The questioning of Sgt. Marsalis was resumed and he testified that it was his findings through
testimony given at the hearings which he held and from his personal investigation by questioning of people around
town andat the airport, that the public convenience would best be served by the granting of 100 additional permits.
During the questioning of witnesses it was brought out that the present franchise holders believ
the over-all need of additional permits for the area coverage is between 25 or 30; that the number of permits grant-
od:othe three existing franchise holders was in excess of this number; that the two new applicants had not had to
.furnish any certificate of incorporation, statement of shareholders and officers of their respective companies, nor
any financial responsibility statements which could be examined by the present franchise holders; that there was
only so much over-all "Driverless Automobile" business in the area and that the grantipg of two new franchises would
merely take away business from the three present franchise holders, and therefore would not increase the City's
revenue any. It was also brought out that automobile dealers in the City are leasing cars without permit or fran-
chise.
The attorneys for the two applicants contended that there was sufficient evidence presented of
public convenience on the basis their information of 185,000 visitors in Corpus Christi a year, 15% of whom are
without transportation, and who should be given a choice of companies with which to do business; that they have
complied with the ordinance provisions for applying for permits and a.franchise, and that the permits are a matter
of "finding" on the part of the Taxicab Inspector, and the franchises.are a matter of "decision" by the Council.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed and that the
ordinances with reference to the two applications for "Driverless Automobile" franchises be read at this meeting.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO TEXAS SERVICES, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE
IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR THE OPERA-
TION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING, WITH CERTAIN EXCLUSION$,
FOR THE PAYMENT.OF $100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS
IF SUCH PERCENTAGE EXCEEDS $100:00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS
AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES,.OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY
SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSEDi:UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CON-
DITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVIDING FOR THE FOR-
FEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A
WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED BY THE GRANTEE TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and received the following vote:
Farrell D: Smith
Abstain
W. J. Roberts
Nay
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Nay
Charlie J. Aills
Abstain
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO GREYHOUND RENT -A -CAR COMPANY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A FRANCHISE TO -
ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILE" BUSINESS FOR
THE OPERATION OF "DRIVERLESS AUTOMOBILES" ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING,WITH CERTAIN
EXCLUSIONS, FOR.THE PAYMENT OF $100.00 PER MONTH OR FIVE PER CENT OF GROSS
RECEIPTS AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES, OR OTHER
FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING
OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE OPERATED AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SAME;
PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED BY THE GRANTEE TO THE CITY
SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and received the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Abstain
W. J. Roberts
Nay
B. E. Bigler
Nay
Manuel P. Maldonado
Nay
Charlie J. Aills
Abstain
Arthur R. James
Nay
Odell Ingle
Nay
Mayor Smith directed that the City Attorney present a written opinion to the Council on the effect
of the vote just taken on the foregoing ordinances involving franchises.
It is understood that the action on the franchises, to be determined by such an opinion, will
likewise apply to the appeal regarding permits involved in these driverless car operations.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Certify that the foregoing minutes,
same being for the period of October 2, 1957, to October 30, 1957, inclusive, and having been previously approved
by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 6, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Koberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis
The Invocation was given by Reverend Grady I. Peters, of Oak Park Methodist Church.
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 15 Pilings in the Yacht Basin from the following:.
Brown & Root, Inc.
Coastal Construction Co.
The Goldston Co.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids.were opened and read on an All-purpose Concrete Slab in H. E. Butt Park from,the following:
C. L. Castor Construction Co.;,Inc:
Lewis A. Fowler
Zachry Construction Co.
Nueces Builders
Price Construction Co.
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Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for_48.,hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 66 - 6" Mechanical Joint Gate.Valves from the following:
Darling Valve Co.
Gulf Supply Co., Inc.
Iowa Valve Co.
Alamo Iron Works
The Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Inc.
C. C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
Municipal Pipe & Fabricating Co.
Norvell-Wilder Supply Co.
SAMSCO
Viking Supply Corp.
Wallace Co., Inc. .
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manage0 s Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on November 20th on 3 - 12" Carbon SteellPlug Valves.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that.the City Manager be authorized to sell, by
means of public auction to be held at the locations of the buildings on Tuesday, November 26th at 9:00 a. m. at
Laredo Street addresses and at 11:00 a. m. at Calallen, the following City -owned -houses:
A. 2319 Laredo Street, frame box type house containing 371 sq. ft. of floor
space with no plumbing facilities;
b. 2321 Laredo Street, frame box type house containing 371.sq. ft. of floor
n. space with no plumbing, and a square frame building containing 52 square
feet. located in the rear of 2321 Laredo Street, including two toilets and
one shower;
II c. Cunningham Filter Plant, wood frame house with 7 rooms and approximately
1500 of.floor space;
the Laredo Street houses to be demolished and removed from site by the successful bidder.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications for the S
Lane Fire Station be approved, subject to modifications made by the Council, and that the City Manager be authoriz
ed to advertise for bids to be -received November 27th.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City accept the Dedication of Highland
Road by Harlingen Canning Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that Section 10, Article 8, of the Civil Service
Rules and Regulations be amended to read as follows:
"Appointment or promotion in the classified service shall not be deemed complete
until'a period of six months shall have elapsed. A probationer may be dismissed
or reduced at any time within said period by the Division Head and/or the
Department Head."
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that $6,340.00 be appropriated for the purchase of
traffic signal equipment for 7 intersections on Santa Fe and Third Street, and $1,000.00 for the installation of
a safety island in the intersection at Booty and Santa Fe Street.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the plans and specifications for Acoustical
Treatment at Coliseum be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on
November 27th.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the construction of Gollihar Storm Sewer,
Units 5 & 6 be accepted, and final payment in the amount of $47,810.10 be made to Slovak Brothers.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List and Supple-
mental. Tax Roll for October, 1957, be approved.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the report of I. M. Singer, City Attorney,
relating to the Effect of the Vote of the City Council on Franchise Ordinances, be received and filed.
The report is as follows:
111. At the Council meeting on October 30, 1957, vote was taken on two separate ordi-
nances regarding, respectively, two driverless car franchises, with the following results:
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a. On the first reading of proposed franchise ordinance, two members of
the City Council abstained from voting and the five other members of the
Council'voted against passage of the ordinance.
b. On the second reading of an ordinance granting a franchise, two
members of the Council abstained from voting, two members voted against
the passage of the ordinance and three members voted in favor of the
passage of the ordinance.
"2. The City Charter, in Section 16 of Article II, provides that the Ayes and
Nays shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances or'resolutions and en-
tered upon the journal. Every ordinance or resolution,shall require on its
final passage, the affirmative vote of the majority of all of the Council. The
requirement of the affirmative vote of a majority,o£ all of the Council has
previously been interpreted to mean the requirement that at least four votes
for passage are required of a seven member council where there is no vacancy
and there are no disqualifications concerning any member of the Council to vote
upon the question. Thus, to attain passage, the affirmative vote of at least
four members of the Council is required.
"3. Said Section 16 of Article II of the City Charter also provides that no
ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on the -date it is introduced,
but same shall be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings except in
case of a public emergency. Section 3 of Article'VIII specifically required
ordinances granting franchises or leases of City property to be read at three
regular meetings of the Council. The same Section further provides "No such
ordinance shall become effective until the expiration of sixty days following
the date of its final adoption by the Council,..."
114. Since the Charter requires the recording of the votes and that the ordi-
nances be voted upon at each reading, followed by the provision relating to
franchises to the effect that the ordinance will not become effective until
sixty days following final passage, it is, in my opinion, to be interpreted
to mean that each passage requires the majority of the members of. the Council
to favor such passage, and in the event passage is not by a sufficient number
of affirmative votes the useless process of further readings would not be
required nor of any effect if such readings were had. Of Course, in the event
members of the Council have changed their opinion regarding a certain franchise
ordinance, the process of three readings of the same may be commenced anew, and
if a favorable majority vote is received on each of the three readings the
franchise will become effective after sixty days after final passage.
"Respectfully submitted,
/s/ I. M. SINGER
"I. M. Singer
"City Attorney".
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the Council action of September 11, 1957,
awarding the bid on 1 model 30G Lawler -Matic Floor Sbrubbing Machine to C. C. Janitor Supply Co. on a 30 -day trial
basis for satisfactory performance, at $2,272.05, be rescinded due to unsatisfactory performance of the machine,
and the bid be re -awarded to Finnell System for 1 Model 215G-2 Scrubbing Vacuum Machine for $2,673.00, subject to
a 30 -day trial period for satisfactory performance.
ORDINANCE N0. 4892
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTING A
MONTHLY USE PRIVILEGE OF A PUBLIC FACILITY WITH MRS. MARGARET J. BABB, A
WIDOW, LEASING TO THE SAID MRS. MARGARET J. BABB ALL OF LOT 10, BLOCK 93,
BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR
AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT
CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT IN ALL THINGS THEREIN CONTINUED IN FULL FORCE
AND EFFECT, AND THE SAID EXTENSION PERIOD SHALL BE FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR
BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, 1957; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
.Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye -
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith requested that the Legal Department study the possibility and advisability of a
clarification of the extent of time of the "use privilege" clause in the Charter with regard to leases.
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ORDINANCE N0. 4893
ACCEPTING THE TENDER OF $3,532.20 FROM GULFGATE SHOPPING CENTER, INC., IN LIEU
OF PRESENT INSTALLATION OF STORM SEWER ON MC ARDLE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF
AIRLINE ROAD AND IN LIEU OF INSTALLATION OF 480 FEET OF SIDEWALK; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Ayp,
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE LONGHORN AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, LEASING TO THE SAID LONGHORN AMERICAN LITTLE
LEAGUE A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY THREE AND ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND IN BOTSFORD PARK
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A RECREATIONAL AREA, A COPY OF
WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye.
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the receipt of bids on the construction of the
Westside Sewage Treatment Plant be deferred from November 13, 1957, to November 27, 1957, for further study on some
of the plans and specifications.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard.
John Pitchenson, attorney, representing Edgar Linkenhoger, appeared regarding the request of his
client that the City of Corpus Christi furnish water for the Rio Vista subdivision at Calallen. He stated that the
request had been refused by the City on the basis that the subdivision does not comply with the City of Corpus
Christi's zoning and platting ordinance. He stated that his client was agreeable to complying with the City's
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requirements as to size of line and to State Health Laws, but did not feel that the City of Corpus Christi had
jurisdiction over the platting of*land for more than 5 miles outside the City limits. He further stated that in
the event his client was not able to obtain water from the City of Corpus Christi, they would have no other alter-
native than to instigate legal proceedings to compel the City to furnish the subdivision with water. He requested
a report on the matter as reasonably soon as possible.
Mayor Smith explained that even with the completion of the new dam it will take a good rain to
assure us of an adequate supply of water for those the City already serves, and that as to the City's jurisdiction
outside the 5 -mile limit mentioned, that the City Council does have the right to control anything in connection
with the freedom from polution of the water, adequate size lots for sewer septic systems, and adequate size lines
for pressures to residences for regular and fire service protection. He stated that it is, however, certainly a
matter that the Council should study and see what legal and meritorious matters are involved.
Ed Williams, attorney, appeared and spoke along the same lines. He urged the Council not to pass
any proposed ordinance that would attempt to control all subdivisions within a 50 -mile radius of the City if they
desire to use water from the City system. He stated that the City Administrative Staff had seen fit not to enforce
the present platting ordinance in places in San Patricio County, and also urged the Council not to pass the
proposed anti -noise ordinance on the basis that the City Administrative Staff was attempting to regulate every
waking moment.
Mayor Smith explained that in the case of San Patricio County, there were cities there to control
their own immediate environs.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
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 3:45 o'clock
p. m., on the 4th day of November, for the purpose of accepting State Highway Commission Minute Order No. 42600,
dated September 27, 1957, and acting on several pending zoning matters, and such other matters as may properly
come before the Council.
DATED This the 4th day of November, 1957.
/s/ FARRELL D. SMITH
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service. of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregulari-
ties 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.
Isl W. J. ROBERTS
W. J. ROBERTS
Ls/ B. E. BIGLER
B. E. BIGLER
/s/ MANUEL P. MALDONADO
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/sl RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
City Manager
/s/ DORIS FRANCIS
DORIS FRANCIS
Acting City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
November 4, 1957
3:45 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Isl CHARLIE J. AILLS
CHARLIE J. AILLS
/s/ ARTHUR R. JAMES
ARTHUR R. JAMES
fs/ ODELL INGLE
ODELL INGLE
/s/ I. M. SINGER
I. M. SINGER
City Attorney
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the special meeting to order.
Acting City Secretary Doris Francis called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special Council meeting was to accept by resolution the
State Highway Commission Minute Order No. 42600, dated September 97, 1957, and to act on several pending zoning
matters, and such other matters as may properly come before the Council.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would first take action on several pending zoning matters.
The first matter was the application of Gordon Peavy and Others for a change of zoning from "A-2"
Second Apartment House District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1, 2A, 2B, 18B, 19 and 20, Block
703, Bay Terrace No. 2, being located on the north side of the 900 block of Ayers Street between 6th and 7th
Streets. (Public Hearing held 7/30/57).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the application be denied.
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Next was the application of Mae Jarrett for a change of zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment House
District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lot 18A of the L. F. Price Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 18, 19
and 20 of Block 703 of the Revised Subdivision of Block Numbers 603, 703 and 803A, Bay Terrace No. 2, being that
property at 1634 Seventh Street. (Public Hearing held 9/17/57).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the application be denied.
Next was the application of J. P. Ratliff for a change of zoning from 11R-2" Two -Family Dwelling
District to "A-1" First Apartment House District on Lots 2 through 9, Block 7, Wynwood II, being located at 1513
through 1527 on the east side of Lazy Lane. (Public Hearing held 10/22/57).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the application be denied.
Next was the application of The Knolle Jersey Milk Products Co. for a change of zoning from "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" Primary Business District on Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 4, Booty and Allen
Addition, being those lots located at 1522, 1526 and 1530 S. Alameda, and for a Special Council Permit to operate
a plant for the processing, storing, packaging, manufacturing and distribution of milk and other dairy products
and beverages on Lots 7 through 16 inclusive, Block 4, Booty and Allen Subdivision, being those lots on the north
side of Booty between S. Alameda and S. Staples. (Public Hearing held on 10/22/57).
Mayor Smith explained that the Council desires to approve the request of the applicant in keeping
with the recommendation o£ the Zoning & Planning Commission that the application be approved according to -the
applicant's plans and his subiiitted outline of the expansion program including all minor accessory uses normally
a part of such operation as set out in the Special Council Permit Report, but that the Council had made certain=
minor changes in the Special Council Permit.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application for a change of zoning
from 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4" Primary Business District on Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 4. -Booty and
Allen Addition, and the application for a Special Council Permit be granted as outlined in the Special Council
Permit Report recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission, with the following modifications:
1. Work on the screening wall around the property from alley on Booty around to the Alameda
Street access drive shall be commenced within 3 months and completed within an additional period of 3 months.
2. There shall be no signs on this wall except that the name of Knolle may appear once on each
street -face of the wall.
3. Relative to Item B of the development schedule, it is recognized that of necessity the 3 units
machinery building, second -story addition, and truck shop, will be constructed as successive steps and not
concurrently, and that the time limit specified in development schedule is applicable to the starting of the ini-
tial project, the construction of the,machinery building.
Next was the application of Emil Stefek and A. T. Gaddie•for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -
Family Dwelling District -to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 99 10 and 11, Block.7, Del Mar Addition,
being located on the west side of 3rd Street, 146' south of Booty Street. (Public Hearing held 10/22/57).
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the application be granted in accordance
with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission as a logical extension of the existing zoning.
Next was the application of W. M. Neyland for a change of zoning from "A-4" Tourist Court District
to 11B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, Block 115, Brooklyn Addition, being located on
the west side of Highway1.1181 between Fogg and Golden Streets and generally just west of the south approach to the
Nueces Bay Causeway. (Public Hearing held 10/22/57).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the application be granted in accordance
with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission as a logical business location from the standpoint of
service to the area and the travelling public, and as a buffer between the highway and the anticipated ultimate
industrial development to the west, but that the application be granted for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District
since all planned development can come within the "B-1" allowable uses.
Next was the application of Mr. &.Mrs. Pablo Guzman, Alexandro L. Garcia and Generoso Vasquez for
a change of zoning from 1IR-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 13, 14
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and 15, Block 1, Casa Blanca Addition, being located on the southeast corner of Compana and Rabbit Run Road.
(Public Hearing held 10/29/57).
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Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the application be denied.
RESOLUTION NO. 4890
ACCEPTING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MINUTE ORDER NO. 42600; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4891
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO THE TEXAS
AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD COMPANY COVERING THE EAST 90' OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
AND 60 BLOCK 64, BEACH PORTION; LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 65, BEACH PORTION;
LOTS 3 THROUGH 10, BLACK 66, BEACH PORTION; LOTS 1, 2, 11 AND 12, BLOCK 66,
BEACH PORTION; AND ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF LAND ABUTTING BLOCKS 58, 64, 65, 66
AND 69, BEACH PORTION, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
SAID PROPERTIES BEING NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF THE
RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE PROPOSED HIGH LEVEL CHANNEL CROSSING BRIDGE AND FOR USE
IN THE RELOCATION OF CERTAIN RAILROAD FACILITIES, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING SAID PROPERTY TO BE
NO LONGER NECESSARY FOR USE AS A PART OF THE SANITARY SEWER DISPOSAL PLANT
OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special Council meeting was
COUNTY OF NUECES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
NOTICE is hereby given that a special mdeting 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 10:00
o'clock a. m., on the 13th day of November, for the purpose of opening bids on the Sale of authorized Bonds in the
amount of $1,915,000 General Obligation Bonds and $125,000 Gas System Revenue Bonds; and such other business as
may properly come before the Council.
DATED this the 13th day of November, 1957.
Is/ FARRELL D. SMITH
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
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CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the
City Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irre-
gularities in such service and consent and agree that some meeting shall be at the time and place therein named
for the purpose therein stated.
/s/ W. J. ROBERTS
W. J. ROBERTS
Ls/ B. E. BIGLER
B. E. BIGLER
Is/ MANUEL P. MALDONADO
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
(s/ RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
City Manager
/s/ T. RAY KRING
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING -
November 13, 1957
10:00 a.m.
/s/ CHARLIE J. AILLS
CHARLIE J. RILLS
/s/ ARTHUR R. JAMES
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ ODELL INGLE
ODELL INGLE
/s/ I. M. SINGER
I. M. SINGER
City Attorney
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the special meeting.
Bids were opened and read on the sale of $1,915,000 City of Corpus Christi, Texas, General
Obligation Bonds from the following:
Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast; Columbian Securities Corp., Dittmar & Company; R. J. Edwards, Inc.; McClung & Knicker
bocker; Mercantil@ Trust Co.; Russ & Company; M. E. Allison & Company; First of Texas Corporation; Muir Investment
Corporation; James C. Tucker & Co.
March 1, 1959, through March 1, 1971 . . . . . . . . . . 47.
March 1, 1972, through March 1, 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90%
March 1, 1975, through March 1, 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . 47.
Gross Interest $ 987,787.50
Less Premium ' 665.00
Net Interest Cost 987,122.50
Effective Interest Rate 3.9757%
Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane; First Southwest Co.; Equitable Securities Corp.; F. S. Smithers & Co.;
J. C. Bradford & Co.; Roosevelt & Cross, Inc.; Dallas Union Securities Co.; Underwood, Neuhaus & Co.; Inc.; Centra
Investment Co. of Texas; Fridley, Hess & Frederking; Thomas & Co.; Rotan,• Mosle & Co.; Moreland, Brandenberger,
Johnston & Currie; R. A. Underwood & Co.,Inc.
March 1, 1959, through March 1, 1967 . . . . . . •. . . . . . 4k7.
March 1, 1968, through March 1, 1978 . . . . . . . . . . 47.
Gross Interest Cost . `. $ 1,001,940.63
Less Premium . . . . 402.00
Net Interest Cost . . . . . . ... 1,001,538.63
Effective Interest Rate 4.03378%
Wm. J. Mericka, Cleveland; Nongard Showers .& Murray, Chicago; Burns, Corbett & Pickard, Chicago; Moroney Beisner,
Houston; Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Inc., San Antonio; John Nuveen & Co., New York; City National Bank & Trust,
Kansas City; Barcus Kindred, Chicago; Commercial Trust Co., Kansas City
March 1, 1959, through March
1,
1963 . . .
. . 5%
March 1, 1964, through March
1,
1969 . . .
. . 47.
March 1, 1970, through March
1,
1976 . . .
. . 3.90%
March 1, 1977, through March
1,
1978 . . .
. . . . . 47.
Gross Interest Cost
.
. . . . . . $ 987,912.50
Less Premium . . . . .
. 255.00
Net Interest Cost . . ...
987,657.50
Effective Interest Rate
33.9779%
Bids were,..opened and read on the sale of $125,000 City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Gas System
Revenue Bonds, Series 1957, from the following:
Muir Investment Corp.; First of Texas Corp.
January 15, 1959, through January 15, 1962 . . . . 3k%
January 15, 1963, through January 15, 1968 . . . . . 3'k%
Gross Interest Cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25,318.72
Less Premium . . . . . . 29.50
Net Interest Cost 25,289.22
Effective Interest Rate 3.28076%
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Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane; First Southwest Corporation
January 15, 1959, through January 15, 1968 ... . . . . . . . . . 3-3/47.
90641
Gross Interest Cost $28,906.41
Less Premium 128.00
77841
Net ,Interest Cost .. 28,778.41
Effective Interest Rate 3.7333%
Rauscher, Pierce & Co., Inc.; John Nuveen & Co., New York
January 15, 1959, through,January 15, 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . 3k%
January 15, 1966, through January 15, 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40%
s $26,566.66
Gross Interest Cost
Less Premium . . . . 71.00
Net Interest Cost . . . . . . . . 26,495.66
Effective Interest Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4373%
Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast
January 15, 1959, through January 15, 1968 . . . . . . . ... . 3.40%
Gross Interest Cost ..e $26 ,20833
Less Premium . . a e 41.00
Net Interest Cost . . . . 26,167.33
Effective Interest Rate . 3.3946%
Mayor Smith declared a brief recess of the meeting to give Mr. Barnes the City's Fiscal Agent, and
Mr. Murphy, Director of Finance, an opportunity to tabulate the foregoing bids.
The meeting being again called to order by Mayor Smith, Mr. Barnes reported the results of the
tabulation and recommended that the bid on $1,915,000 City of Corpus Christi, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, be
awarded to Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast, San Antonio, & Associates, the low bidder; and the bid on $125,000 City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, Gas System Revenue Bonds, Series 1957, be awarded to Muir Investment Corp. & First of
Texas Corp., San Antbnio, the low bidder. (See Bid Tabulation #67 in File.)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
On this the 13th day of November, 1957, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
convened.in Special meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit:,
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor,
W. J. Roberts,
B. E. Bigler,
Manuel P. Maldonado, Commissioners,
Arthur R. James,
Charlie J. Aills,
Odell Ingle,
T. Ray Kring, City Secretary,
Russell E. McClure, City Manager,
I. M. Singer, City Attorney,
with the following absent: none, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was
transacted:
Mr. Roberts presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by
the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing.pertaining to said proposed
ordinance, as follows:
"Corpus Christi, Texas,
November 13th, 1957.
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.
Gentlemen:,
The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of
the proceeds of the bonds voted at elections held on November 24, 1953, and September 25, 1954, create an emergen
and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances
to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore request that the City Council pass the
proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of $1,913,000.00 General Obligation Bonds as an emergency. You will
please consider,this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council on
this subject.
Yours very truly,
/s/ FARRELL D. SMITH
/s/ Farrell D. Smith,
Mayor."
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Commissioner Ingle made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being pass
finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated
in the emergency clause of the ordinance. -The motion was -seconded by -Commissioner James. The motion was carried
by a unanimous vote by the City Council, -viz:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James,.`Aills and Ingle.
NOES: None.
The Mayor requested that•the•records•show that he voted Aye. This was done.
Commissioner Ingle made a motion -that the -ordinance -be passed -finally. . The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts. The motion was carried by -the -following vote: • • • • • •
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
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 follows.
. • • • • • • ORDINANCE NO. .4894
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 19579 BEARING
INTEREST AT THE RATES HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION OF A TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A
SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN.EMERGENCY.
(Bid awarded to Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast, San Antonio, & Associates)
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
On this the 13th day of November, 1957, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
convened in Special meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit:
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor,
W. J. Roberts,
B. E. Bigler,
Manuel P. Maldonado, Commissioners,
Arthur R. James,
Charlie J. Aills,
Odell Ingle,
T. Ray Kring, City Secretary
Russell E. McClure, City Managerf
I. M. Singer, City Attorney,
with the following absent: none, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was
transacted:
Mr. Bigler presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by
the City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed -
ordinance,as follows:
"Corpus Christi, Texas,
November 13, 1957,
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.
Gentlemen:
The public importance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of
the proceeds of the bonds voted at the election held on November 24, 1953, create an emergency and an imperative
public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be considered
and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore request that the City Council pass the proposed ordinance
authorizing the issuance of $125,000.00 Gas System Revenue Bonds as an emergency. You will please consider this
request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council on this subject.
Yours very truly,
/s/ FARRELL D. SMITH
/s/ Farrell D. Smith,
Mayor."
Commissioner Ingle made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being pass-
ed finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and
stated in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James. .The motion was
1 11 carried by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz: 11
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AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
NOES: None.
The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done.
Commissioner Ingle made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Roberts. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES:: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
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 follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 4895
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1957, IN THE
AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND ($125,000.00) DOLLARS; BEARING INTEREST
AT THE RATES HEREINAFTER PROVIDED; ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING, REPAIRING
AND EXTENDING THE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; TO BE SECURED BY AND PAYABLE FROM A PLEDGE OF
THE NET REVENUES OF THE CITY'S GAS SYSTEM; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN UPON THE REVE-
NUES SECURING SUCH BONDS SHALL BE OF EQUAL DIGNITY AND ON A PARITY WITH THE PLEDGE
SECURING $1,000,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1950; $400,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1954; $200,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,` GAS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1954-A, AND $150,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, GAS SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1955; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF THE CITY IN REFERENCE TO THE BONDS
AND THE BOND FUND FROM WHICH SAID PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS TO BE PAID; ENACTING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
(Bid awarded to Muir Investment Corp. & Firbt of Texas Corp., San Antonio)
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Special meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 13, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend W. E. Coffman, of Carroll Lane Church of Christ.
Mayor Smith arrived at the meeting and assumed the Chair.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the Special meetings of October
29 and November 4, and the Regular meetings of October 30 and November 6, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on one 24" Flow Tube from the following:
Acme Engineers
Minneapolis -Honeywell
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 5 items of Mowing Equipment from the following:
Catto & Putty
W. W. Atwood (Garden Equipment Sales)
Goldthwaite's Texas Toro Co.
Graverly Tractors, Inc.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter was a pending item involving a.zoning application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the application of Eddie & Girlean Mazone
for a change of zoning from 11R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 1
and 2, except the west 1351, Block 3, Washington Addition, be granted. (Public.Hearing held 10/29/57).
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Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on November 27th on 6,000' of Fire Hose.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on driving 15 Pilings in
the Yacht Basin be made to Brown & Root, Inc., for ten 30' Pilings with 12" Butt, and five 30' Pilings with 10"
Butt, for a total of $1,167.00, complete in place. (See Bid Tabulation #68 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid'for an All-purpose Concrete
Slab, complete in place, as specified -except omitting terrace, in H. E. Butt Park, be made to C. L. Castor Cons-
truction Co. for $5,288.00. (See Bid. Tabulation #69 in File.)
It was noted that Mr. H. E. Butt had agreed to assume the payment of the complete price of
$5,288.00, although his original.agreement in connection with this gift to the City had been for $5,000.00.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid on 66 - 6" Mechanical
Joint Gate Valves be made to Viking Supply Corporation for a total of $3,286.14, subject to a Performance Bond
being furnished to insure delivery as submitted and to meet specifications as required-. (See Bid Tabulation #70
in File.)
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the following one-way street extensions
and changes in the Down Town Area be approved, and that $1,000.00•.be appropriated to cover the cost of same:
1. Laguna Street, down to south ramp from Lipan Street and Upper Broadway, to
West Shoreline Drive - One-way East.
2. Williams Street, between West Shoreline Drive and Lower Broadway - One-way
West.
3. Lawrence Street, down the south ramp from Leopard Street and Upper Broadway,
to West Shoreline Drive - One-way East.
4. Schatzel Street, both north and south branch between Water Street and West
Shoreline Drive, between West Shoreline Drive and Lower Broadway and up the
north ramp to Leopard Street - One-way West.,
5.. Peoples Street, down the Antelope Street ramp from Upper Broadway, to West
Shoreline Drive - One-way East.
6. Lower Broadway from Williams Street to Twigg Street - One-way North.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that $28,417.00 be appropriated for 25 blocks of
street improvement as requested by abutting property owners.
ORDINANCE NO. 4897
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, .1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAPI.BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 7, 8 AND
9, BLACK 4, BOOTY AND ALLEN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, BEING THOSE
LOTS BEARING NUMBERS 1522 AND 1530 SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET, FROM "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-4" PRIMARY BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING
OF LOTS 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 AND 12, BLOCK 115, BROOKLYN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, FROM 1°A-4" TOURIST COURT DISTRICT TO !'B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye'
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4898
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF GOLLIHAR STORM SEWER, UNITS
5 AND 6, PROJECT NO. 3-53-2.2, PERFORMED BY SLOVAK BROTHERS, INC., UNDER THEIR
CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.
4729; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ESTIMATE NO. 9 AND FINAL, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED OCTOBER 31, 1957, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $47,810.10 TO BE PAID FROM CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCY FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND;.AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4899
AMENDING SECTION 10, ARTICLE VIII, OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL
SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT
APPOINTMENT OR PROMOTION IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED COMPLETE
UNTIL A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS SHALL HAVE ELAPSED, AND THAT AN EMPLOYEE ON
PROBATION MAY BE DISMISSED OR REDUCED AT ANY TIME WITHIN SAID PERIOD BY THE
DIVISION HEAD AND/OR THE DEPARTMENT HEAD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4900
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
THE SUM OF $7,340.00 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND ADD-
ITIONAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO COORDINATE FOUR TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SANTA FE
STREET BETWEEN BOOTY AND CRAIG STREETS AND THREE TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON THIRD
STREET AT THE BOOTY, MORGAN AND CRAIG STREET INTERSECTIONS FOR PROGRESSIVE
TRAFFIC MOVEMENT, AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SAFETY ISLAND IN THE INTER-
SECTION AT BOOTY AND SANTA FE STREETS; PROVIDING THAT INSTALLATION SHALL BE
DONE WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith "
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P.. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Engle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4901
ADOPTING AND PUTTING INTO EFFECT CERTAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE
OPERATION OF THE WHARVES, WAREHOUSES, TURNING BASIN AND.SHIP CHANNEL, AS
ADOPTED BY THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE HARBOR MASTER OR OTHER OFFICER DESIGNATED
BY THE NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT TO ENFORCE THE SAME; REPEALING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 22, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1926;, PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE N0. 4902
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE
PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES
AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", BY AMENDING SUB -PARAGRAPH
(a) OF SECTION 141 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2241 AS AMENDED, BY ADDING THE FOLLOW-
ING ONE-WAY STREETS: LAGUNA STREET FROM MESQUITE STREET TO WEST SHORELINE
DRIVE, EAST; WILLIAMS STREET FROM WEST SHORELINE DRIVE TO LOWER BROADWAY, WEST;
LAWRENCE STREET FROM LOWER BROADWAY TO WEST SHORELINE DRIVE, EAST; SCHATZEL
STREET FROM WEST SHORELINE DRIVE TO LOWER BROADWAY, WEST; PEOPLES STREET FROM
LOWER BROADWAY TO WEST SHORELINE DRIVE, EAST; AND LOWER BROADWAY FROM WILLIAMS
STREET TO TWIGG STREET, NORTH; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell -Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4903
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4695, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
1956, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF THE CITY HUMANE
DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS; PROVIDING
REQUIREMENTS OF VETERINARIANS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; CONTAINING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED BY
AMENDING PARAGRAPH (C) OF SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 4695 SO AS TO PROVIDE
THAT ALL LICENSE FEES PAID FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30 FOR THE YEAR IN WHICH
THEY ARE PAID SHALL BE $3.00,'ALL LICENSE FEES PAID FROM JULY 1 THROUGH SEPTEM-
BER 30 FOR THE BALANCE OF THE YEAR IN WHICH PAID.SHALL BE $2.00, AND FOR THE
BALANCE OF THE YEAR FROM AND AFTER OCTOBER 1 THE LICENSE FEE SHALL BE $1.00;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4904
CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING
UPON THE PORTION OF MORGAN STREET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF OCEAN DRIVE TO
THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NINETEENTH STREET, PRESCOTT STREET FROM THE
WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100
FEET WEST OF THE -WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD, AND NINE-
TEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN STREET TO THE NORTH-.
WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NIAGARA STREET AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE
TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE
IMPROVEMENTS OF SAID STREETS WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS,
AND INVALIDITIES OR IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONTRACT
THEREOF, OVERRULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT
THE CHANGES REFLECTED HEREIN, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY
ABUTTING UPON THE PORTION OF MORGAN STREET, PRESCOTT STREET AND NINETEENTH
STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED
IN VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED
TO BE AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON PORTIONS
OF MORGAN STREET, PRESCOTT STREET AND NINETEENTH STREET, AND LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID
STREETS, WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY
ABUTTING UPON SAID STREETS AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF,
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION
AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING THE
MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESSMENTS AND CERTIFICATES;'AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel r. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4905
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $28,417.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
TO REIMBURSE AS REQUIRED, STREET MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION COSTS,
FOR REWORKING BASE WITH NEW SURFACE TREATMENT ON VARIOUS STREETS TO THE EXTENT
OF 25 BLOCKS, DESIGNATED AS PROJECT 1-53-30 AND AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUDGET
FOR THE 1957-58 FISCAL YEAR; PROVIDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SHALL FURNISH TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT A DETAILED STATEMENT IDENTIFYING THE
SERVICES WITH THE PROJECT BEFORE PAYMENT OUT OF SAID FUND IS MADE; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith.-.
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D*Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4906
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND THE SUM OF $1,000.00 FOR IMPROVING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM IN THE
DOWN TOWN ARE4, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CHANNELIZING ONE-WAY STREET SYSTEM; AND
DEC IA R ING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance' was..passed.�by_the following Vote:`
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
.Manuel
J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Mayor Smith read a communication which had been received from Judge Cullen W. Briggs, Business &
Professional Civic Post #5398 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, requesting the opening of Houston Street to connect
with Ramsey Street to give access to the Scout Troup #174's Hut. A plat showing the portion of Houston Street
which was covered by the request was enclosed.
Mayor Smith explained that a sum of money had been voted for the acquisition of right-of-way to
make the connection from Brawner Parkway over Ramsey to Horne Road and for widening of the Ramsey Street right-of-
way for this connection, and that for this reason, the foregoing request would have to be deferred until the exact
location had been pinpointed.
Mayor Smith read a communication which had been received from W. W. McClendon, of McClendon &
Associates, engineers, requesting that he be permitted..to modify the approved plat for United Savings Center
Building at Alameda and Doddridge to allow for an additional 1500'.of building coverage which would still leave a
parking ratio of 4.3 to 1.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that a building permit be authorized, subject -to
the approval of the Zoning & Planning Commission of the new plat filed with the Commission.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Samuel Frech, 6073 Edgewater Drive, Chairman of the Oso Area Improvement League, read a
statement to the Council concerning the still present problem of the odors and conditions existing in the Cayo Del
Oso, and read a list of the Council's actions and statements in this connection up to the present time. He recom-.
mended that the Council appoint a 9 -man board composed of responsible citizens and qualified experts with sufficien
money and authority granted to them to prepare final plans for the Oso Reclamation, and that this be done with
dispatch.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 20, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler City Manager -Russell E. McClure
Manuel P. Maldonado City Attorney I. M. Singer
Charlie J. Aills City'Secretary T. Ray Kring
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
There was no Invocation due to the absence of the Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed, that the absence of Mayor Pro -tem Roberts be
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes.of both the Special meeting and
the Regular meeting of November 13th be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
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Bids were opened and read on three 12" carbon steel Plug Valves from the following:
Briggs -Weaver Machinery Co. '
C. C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
The L. B. Foster Co.
Houston Oilfield Material Co.
Norvell-Wilder Supply
SAMSCO
Wallace Co., Inc.
Alamo Iron Works
Gulf Supply Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports..
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the proposal of Allan Mote to conduct the
annual audit of the City for the current fiscal year on a quarterly basis be accepted at the same per diem rate
the City is presently paying Mr. Mote, but with a maximum of $8,000.00.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the bid on one Tractor with power takeoff
with 30" rotary type power mower be rejected on the basis of an error in the specifications as to type of mower
needed; and that the bid on one 21" Reel Type Power Mower, one 31" Rotary Type Power Mower with seat, and one
without seat, and one 76" Reel Type Gang Power Mower be awarded to Goldthwaite's Texas Toro Company for a grand
total of $2,549.54. (See Bid Tabulation #71 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received December 4 on three items, consisting of 15 pieces of Radio Equipment, half of the cost of
which is to be absorbed by F.C.D.A.
ORDINANCE NO. 4907
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BROWN AND ROOT, INCORPORATED, FW DRIVING 15
PILINGS, COMPLETE IN PLACE, FOR THE SUM OF $1,167.00, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
U
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4908
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH C. L. CASTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANYO INCORPORATED,
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ALL-PURPOSE CONCRETE SLAB, COMPLETE IN PLACE, AS SPECIFIED
EXCEPT OMITTING TERRACE, FOR THE SUM OF $5,288.00, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote;
Farrell D...Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Absent
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Artbur 2 James Aix -
Odell Ingle Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4909
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET
SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME
AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16,, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF
THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846
ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY
CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 9, 10, AND 11, BLOCK 7, DEL MAR ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING,DISTRICT TO "A-2"
SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF
THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
0dell.Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie"J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4910
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye W
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye ,
Aye
Aye v
Aye
Aye r
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF MECHANIC'S LIEN COVERING HYDRAULIC
FILL FOR BAY FRONT LOTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT OF SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION
BY THE CITY IN 1939, 1940 AND 1941, A COPY OF THE FORM OF RELEASE TOGETHER WITH
A LIST OF PROPERTIES AFFECTED IS HERETO ATTACHED AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Ingle
Aye
.Odell
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
A petition which had been received was read, signed by 69 residents of the area, requesting that
the north end of Bluntzer Street be opened to join North Port Avenue for convenience of travel and free access to
their homes.
for investigation.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by'Ingle and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manage
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Walter Lewright, attorney, appeared with representatives of Heldenfels Brothers, J. M.
Dellinger, Brown and Root, Inc., Slovak Brothers, The Goldston Company, H. B. Zachary Co. and South Texas
Construction Co., all members of the Heavy Construction Industry of the City, and read a petition to,the Council
protesting the Council's action in establishing the Building Construction wage scale as applicable to the bulk of
the construction work to be done on the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant, and requested that the Heavy Construction
wage rates be incorporated in the specifications of the plant with the exception of Section ",Q" Building Construc-
tion, and Section "P" Electrical Construction.
There followed a lengthy discussion as to similar types of construction in the immediate area;
the prevailing wage rates; the type of wage scale set up for the John Cunningham Waterworks, the Broadway Sewage
C)4-%
Treatment Plant, the 0. N. Stevens Water Filtration Plant and the Oso Sewage Treatment Plant; the wage scale of
various private construction jobs in the area; and the law governing the determination by tie Council as to what is
the prevailing wage rate of work of a similar nature in the municipality.
Mayor Smith suggested that any written evidence be submitted to the Council by next Monday morning,
that any such written material be made available in the City Secretary's office to the interested parties, and that
the Council make their final decision on the wage scale for the Westside Sewage Treatment by the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed except xor the submission
of written evidence as suggested by Mayor Smith, and that the date for the opening of the bids of the Westside
Sewage Treatment Plant be postponed for two weeks until the regular Council meeting of December 11th.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was .ad .-ourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 27, 1957
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell_E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend W. G. Sager, of Abiding Saviour Lutheran C`iurch.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 20, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the Acoustical Improvement of the Coliseum from the following:
John W. Phillips
C. C. Hinchberger Construction Co.
Price Construction Co.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be ta5led for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on construction of the Savage Lane Fire Station from the following:
J. W. Bermingham
Burnett Construction Co.
Davis Construction Co.
E. E. Harrison
C. C. Hinchberger Construction Co.
John W. Phillips
Price Construction Co.
Braselton Construction Co.
It was announced that Braselton Construction Co. had not sent in the prequalification statement,
but since this company had previously pre -qualified for bidding on this project in July, 1957, it was agreed among
the Council, and the Mayor directed that the bid of Braselton Construction Co. be opened and read. This was done.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 6,000' of rubber lined Fire Hose from the following:
Alamo Iron Works
Blaze Guard Manufacturing Co.
Goodall Rubber Corp.
General Detroit Corp.
Fyr-Fyter Co.
Norvell-Wilder Supply Co.
Southwest Equipment & Extinguisher Co.
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Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be ta5led for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Next were some pending items before the Council.
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Mayor Smith announced that after careful study and consideration of the matter of the Wage Rates
relating to the West Side Sewage Treatment Plant, the decision of the Council is that the Building Trade Rates
apply and that bids will be received on this basis. The lower rate of Heavy Construction will apply only to the
6" Water Line to the Plant, in addition to the roadways set out in the original specifications.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of Morris Braslau and
Frank Braslau for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business Distric
on that property being 3.28 acres of land out of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, near the intersection
of S. Staples Street and Everhart Road (public hearing held 10/22/57), be granted subject to the preparation and
filing of an acceptable plat showing building setback lines and building areas in relationship to parking area;
and that the application of Jack Ryan & Guaranty Title & Trust Co. for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family
Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a tract of land being a 3.61 acre tract of land out of
W. E. Pope Tract, Subdivision "D" out of the resubdivision of Port Aransas Cliffs Addition fronting 510' on Ever-
hart Road and 434' on Alameda Street, located at the northwest corner of the aforesaid street intersection (public
hearing held 10/29/57), be granted subject to modification of building setback lines on the north and on the south-
west termination of the 3.61 acres from 30' to 75' building setback side lines and on the filling stationcorner
so that in the event it is used for any other purpose, it will conform to the same setback line as the rest .of the
property.
The application of Simon Grossman and Edward Grossman for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family
Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a portion of Tract 1, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman
Tract as appears of record in Volume "N', Page 28, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, containing 7 acres of land,
more or less (public hearing held 10/22/57) was deferred for further study.
Mayor Smith stated that he and Dr. W. A. Miller of Corpus Christi University have been studying
some means of affording the University annexation to the City for mutual benefits of savings in insurance premiums
to the University and the increased library facilities,wider opportunities of zoning control on the Oso Project
and the cultural benefits to the City. He stated that the current ICL rates and utility.rates will prevail, that
the private streets will remain so, and the bridge and roadway to the front will require further agreements between
the University, City and County in order not to change the present status of County maintenance, all of these
matters to be worked out without additional cost of any substance to the City.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by James, seconded -by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on December 11th for 10,400' of Type K. Soft Copper Tubing, and for the construction of a
Concrete Multi -Purpose Slab, 68' x 521, for the Westside Park.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the bid for three 12" Carbon Steel Plug
Valves be awarded on the basis of the low bid meeting the specifications to Crane Company for a total of $1,955.10.
(See Bid Tabulation #72 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the bid of Minneapolis-Honneywell Regulator
Company in the amount of $1,870.00, for one 24" Flor Tube be rejected, and that the alternate proposal for a
different system of metering as submitted by Acme Engineers, in the amount of $700.00, be studied with a view to
performance and substantial savings to the City. (See Bid Tabulation #73 in File.)
at the time.
Mayor Smith interrupted the City Managef's Reports to hear from the only citizen in the audience
Mr. Binford Arney, attorney, 201 Bayridge, expressed his personal thanks and congratulations to
Mayor Smith for a very commendable service that the Mayor has just rendered the people of this community in gett
the Bill recently passed by the Legislature vetoed and the compromise Bill withdrawn relating to the creation of
a new, over -lapping water district. He complimented the Mayor on his quick recognition of the dangers and probl
to the L,N.R.W.S.D. if the Bill were signed,:and on his timing in getting the facts before the people and the
matter taken care of before it could become law, thereby threatening the economic welfare of the entire area.
Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Arney for his comments, and the Council continued to hear the City Manager'
Reports.
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Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that Dr. W. Armstrong Price represent the City of
Corpus Christi at the 6th International Conference on Coastal Engineering to be held at the University of Florida
in Gainsville from December 2 to 7, 1957, and provide a report of the Conference as the facts bear upon the pro-
blems of Corpus Christi, especially in connection with the North Beach Improvement Program and the Oso Reclamation
Project, at a cost to the City for Dr. Price's travel and living expenses not to exceed a total of $350.00.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Aills and passed that the date of December 4, during the regular
Council meeting at 2:00 o'clock, p.m., be set for a public hearing on the application for the closing of Hughes
Street from the East boundary of North Tancahua to the West boundary of the Bridge Right -of -Way.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the plans and specifications for a 6" Water
Line in Saratoga Road to serve the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant be approved, and the City Manager be authorized
to advertise for bids to be received on December 11th.:
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that Utility Easements existing in the areas
formerly existing as dedicated streets, including,Black, Zorra and Oso Streets between Resaca and Brewster Streets,
be abandoned.
ORDINANCE NO. 4911
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS .
1 AND 2, EXCEPT THE WEST 1351, BLOCK 3, WASHINGTON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT_TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS -
AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Aye
Arthur R. James Aye �
Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4912
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $550.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR PAYMENT TO
J. F. HENDRICKS, APPRAISER, AS APPRAISAL FEE 07 -THE LOST AF":RELOCATION OF THE WEST POINT CO-OP
LAND WHICH IS NEEDED IN THE AIRPORT LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN GIN FROM
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule.was suspended by the following voter
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R..James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4913
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS WITH RENWAR OIL CORPORATION
AND BOND OIL CORPORATION, WHICH SUBORDINATE THE MINERAL LEASES HELD BY RENWAR
OIL CORPORATION AND BOND OIL CORPORATION ON CERTAIN ACREAGE, TO THE USE OF.THE
LAND AS A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, WHICH ACREAGE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED BY THE CITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM, AND BEING
KNOWN AS THE RAND MORGAN TRACT AND THE F. B. SECHRIST TRACT, WHICH LANDS ARE
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE COPIES OF THE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENTS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye -
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle -
Aye
ORDINANCE NO.'A914
ABANDONING RESERVATION OF UTILITY.EASEMENTS IN AREAS ORIGINALLY DEDICATED FOR
STREETS BUT ABANDONED FOR STREETS AS TO PORTIONS OF BLACK STREET, ZORRA STREET
AND OSO STREET, BETWEEN RESACA AND BREWSTER STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith c
Aye
W.,J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P..Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
A petition with 40 signatures requesting installation of a street light at the end of Sabinas
Street at its intersection with Campana at the 3000 block was received, and referred to the City Manager for
investigation and recommendation.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of November 6, 1957, to November 27, 1957, inclusive, and having been previously
approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 4,-1957-
2:00
,1957•2:OO p. m.
PRESENT:
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler City'Manager Russell E. McClure
Manuel P. Maldonado City'Attorney I. M. Singer
Arthur R. James City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Odell Ingle
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend A. D. Norris, of Travis Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
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Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the absence of Mayor Farrell D. Smith and
Commissioner Charlie J. Aills be excused.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 27th be approved.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 3 items of Mobile Radio Equipment from the following:
General Electric
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc.
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Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the Council would next hold the public hearing on the closing of
Hughes Street from the East boundary of North Tancahua to the West boundary of the Bridge Right -of -Way.
City Manager McClure explained that the portion of the street to be closed was in the area to be
used in connection with the new bridge, that the request for the closing has been checked out with all City
departments and there are no City utilities involved, and that the vacation of this portion of the street is part
of the original agreement with the railroad in related exchange of land.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to address the Council on
this matter. No one appeared.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and that Hughes
Street be closed from the East boundary of North Tancahua to the West boundary of the Bridge Right -of -Way as
requested.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the final Master Plan for the Corpus Christi
Municipal Airport be approved, and that Reagan & McCaughan, engineers, be authorized to proceed with the construc-
tion plan preparation for grading, runway paving, and storm sewers, subject to the grant agreement for funds being
completed with the Civil Aeronautics Administration.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for construction of the Savage
Lane Fire Station be made to Davis Construction Co. at their low bid of $71,225.00.
ORDINANCE NO. 4915
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO
ACCEPT A PUBLIC DEDICATION OF THE STREETS, ALLEYS, SERVICE LANES, UTILITY
EASEMENTS AND OTHER PUBLIC WAYS EXISTING UPON AND WITHIN THE PUBLIC HOUSING
PROJECTS KNOWN AS LA ARMADA UNITS I, II AND III; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4916
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LONGHORN AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE, LEAS-
ING TO THE SAID LONGHORN AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY THREE AND
ONE-HALF ACRES OF LAND IN BOTSFORD PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAIN-
ING A RECREATIONAL AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED"HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third and final time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4917
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $551.58 AGAINST
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET, DES-
CRIBED AS BEING THE EAST 15 FEET OF LOT 7, AND ALL OF LOT 8, BLOCK 11, LINDALE PARK,
UNIT NO. 1, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN
BY MAP.OR PLAT THEREOF OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, RICHARD H. BARKER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was -passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4918
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A FIRE STATION ON SAVAGE LANE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEX-
AS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $75,285.00 FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION
FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH AMOUNT $71,225.00 IS THE CON-
TRACT PRICE, $3,060.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND $1,000.00 IS FOR ARCHITECT'S FEE,-
MAKING
EE;MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye .
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4919
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PRICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE ACOUSTICAL
TREATMENT OF THE COLISEUM; REAPPROPRIATING THE SUM.OF $33,800.00 FROM FUNDS EN-
CUMBERED IN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE COLISEUM, NO. 102 GENERAL FUND,
TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH INSTALLATION, OF WHICH AMOUNT -$32,187.00 IS THE CONTRACT
PRICE, AND $1,613.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY
REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P.: Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4920
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KNOBLOCH & COMPANY AND ROBERTS BROTHERS (A
JOINT VENTURE) FOR REPAIRING AND PAINTING ONE (1) 500,000 GALLON WATER TANK LOCATED
AT 1401 MORGAN STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE
AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4921
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PRO-
VIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN
FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent -
Arthur R. James
Aye -
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye -
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4922
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER TO THE COUNTY OF
NUECES AN AGREEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF THE CITY TO INSTALL, USE AND
CONTROL THE PARKING FACILITY AREAS DESIGNATED AS AREAS NUMBERED 2, 3 AND 4 ON
EXHIBIT A ATTACHED HERETO AND FORMING A PART OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
PARKING FACILITIES WITHIN THE FREEWAY RIGHI-OF-WAY, DATED , 1957,
BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye.
B. E. Bigler
Aye,
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4923
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF LEASE WITH JOSEPHINE SPARKS, LEAS-
ING TO THE CITY APPROXIMATELY 6.57 ACRES OF LAND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DES-
CRIBED IN SAID AGREEMENT OF LEASE, FOR USE BY THE CITY AS A STREET MAINTEN-
ANCE AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE CENTER, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT OF LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH IS.
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye,
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4924
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4288, ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE EX-
TENSION OF SEWER LINES, HERETOFORE ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF JULY, 1955, BY
AMENDING SECTION 7 OF SAID ORDINANCE SO AS TO ADD TO THE TAP FEES APPLICABLE
TO ANY LOT OR LAND AREA, THE PRO RATA FRONT FOOT CHARGE APPLICABLE TO ANY
SEWER EXTENSION LINE INSTALLED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CITY AFTER NOVEMBER 13,
1957, CALCULATED ON THE PRO RATA FRONT FOOT BASIS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 1,
OF ORDINANCE NO. 4288; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule,was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
City Manager McClure explained the purpose of the revolving fund of $20,000.00 in the following
ordinance was for installing the sewer lines for the Gardendale Area, and pointed -out on the map of that area,
where the sewer lines were proposed to be constructed. He explained that under the present ordinance the property
owners pay $1.50 per front foot to defray the cost of such installation, but that in the case of the Gardendale
Area, a recent canvas has shown that the property owners are not in a position to participate 100%, but that future
tap connections, paying the regular rate for such connections plus the $1.50 per front foot, will eventually
reimburse the City's expenditure from this revolving fund so that the same funds can be used to continue to extend
the sanitary sewer system.
It was directed that the minutes reflect Council approval of the sewer extensions as outlined by
Mr. McClure to be constructed from the present large sewer in Curtis Clark Drive on Burton Lane to Williams Drive
South about half -way down the block, and the other line to extend from Curtis Clark West in Nelson Lane to Cain
Drive, with a lateral to extend on Bonner Drive between Nelson Lane and Betty Jean Drive.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4925.
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,000.00 FROM THE NO. 297 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING VARIOUS SEWER LINE
EXTENSIONS, THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY CITY FORCES AND BY CONTRACT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
A petition with 15 signatures was received by the Council relating to access ramps to private
property in the 4400 block of Naples.
City Manager McClure explained that the City had put in the curb and roll type gutters for proper
drainage of the area, that various property owners had built up access ramps for their driveways thereby inter-
ferring with the drainage in the area, and that the property owners were probably not aware of the fact that a
City ordinance prohibits private construction of this nature without a Building Permit.
Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, explained that some property owners put a length of two-
inch pipe in the concrete fill-in of the gutter under the impression that it will take care of the drainage, but
that this only causes a stoppage, therefore it cannot be allowed to remain, but that the Engineering Department has
adaptable plans for private construction of driveways from the paving to the sidewalk which are approved and
available for property owners and for which the Inspection Division will issue permits since this type of access
does not obstruct the drainage.
Mr. Walter E. Stewart, 4446 Naples, stated that the property owners would like to work out a plan
with the City for eliminating the present hardship of getting into their property without damage to their cars. and
that they had not intended to violate any City ordinance, since they had thought they had the right to build those
ramps to get into their property.
It was suggested that Mr. Stewart get in touch with Mr. Jones and work out something that is satin
factory both to the City and to the property owners to relieve the situation stated in the petition.
Mr. Byron Pemberton appeared with Mr. DoniSmith, Mr. Forrest Allen and Mr. Stone of the Corpus
Christi Real Estate Board, and read a communication to the Council signed by Don Smith, president of the Board,
stating the Board`s opposition to the recently proposed ordinance which they had reviewed relating to the power
of the City to regulate the development and use of land subdivisions, wherever situated, if the land is to be
served by water lines under the control of the City of Corpus Christi. The communication stated that while the
Board is in agreement with the City in its desire for suitable development of subdivisions in the surrounding area;
they do not approve of this proposed method of control; they believe it to be illegal and not in keeping with the
City's duties and responsibilities to the area. The Board suggested that the City should not attempt to force the
subdivider outside the 5 -mile limit to put in lines larger than necessary to supply his own needs unless the City
is willing to assume all of the additional cost of extending the larger lines with a 10% rebate.
Mr. Don Smith stated that the Board would like to study the matter futther with a view to making
some recommendations that will be helpful to the Council.
Mr. James Williams, attorney from Robstown representing Mr. P. M. Rushing of Calallen, presented
a letter addressed to Mayor Smith, requesting prompt attention to the 2 -year old application for City water service
to his client's subdivision known as Country Estates which had been denied due to the serious water shortage At the
time of the application. Mr. Williams' letter stated that his client is willing to lay, at his own expense, the
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water line in accordance with the specifications made by the City Engineer and to comply in all respects with all
regulations and specifications as to size and location of lines, expecting only to be reimbursed under the 10 -year
proposed plan in accordance with the proposed ordinance where compliance with the City Platting Ordinance is not
required. Mr. Williams urged that immediate action be taken in view of the expense to his client involved in
engineering fees'.'and increased taxes as a subdivision rather than as farming land.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts expressed the Councill.s appreciation of the Real Estate Board's offer of
constructive recommendations as the matter is one which requires a positive rather than a critical approach in
order to encourage the proper type of development for the best interests of the most number of people in the City's
future development as well as that of the area.
City Manager McClure stated that the City Staff has been working on this problem for some time in
anticipation of the many requests for water service which will be made upon the completion of the Wesley Seale Dam
and the water being available; that with regard to the question raised as to legality, the City Attorney has advis
that the conditions of the proposed ordinance are entirely legal; and that the current policy of the City is there
can be no extensions of water service beyond the City limits except by annexation.
Mr. Albert Lichtenstein, 235 Louisiana, appeared in connection with the Louisiana.Paving Project
and stated for the record that although he had been.represented by someone during his.absence as being opposed to
the project and its accompanying assessment, he was completely willing to be assessed the proper and uniform amount
He stated that the progress and growth of the City in recent years has turned what was constructed as a quiet and
residential street into a main and much travelled thoroughfare, and it was not to the best interests of the safety
and convenience of the citizens to exclude the one block from Denver to Santa Fe from the project, thereby creating
a dilapidated bottleneck in an otherwise modern thoroughfare. He also called the Council's attention to the
traffic difficulty of those residents on the South side of Louisiana having to drive out onto Ocean Drive and back
onto the North side of Louisiana in order to take their children to Menger Elementary School due to the one-way
street arrangement, and suggested a single path roadway be constructed thru the end of the protected parkway to
eliminate this dangerous situation. He also suggested that the Weed Control Division concern itself with the
condition of the vacant lot two -doors from his property on Louisiana.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager'be granted leave of absence
with pay for Friday, December 6th, to attend the Texas Water and Sanitation Research Foundation meeting at Austin
where he is to address the meeting on The Benefits of Urban Planning and Urban Renewal to Cities, and that T. Ray',.
Kring be appointed Acting City Manager in his absence.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners•
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
4th be approved.
following:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 11, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
'City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
Due to the absence of the Guest Chaplain, Commissioner Odell Ingle delivered the Invocation.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the absence of Mayor Farrell D. Smith be
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of December
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant from the
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Brown & Root, Inc. and San Jacinta Equipment Co.
Bur -Tex Construction Co. (Burnett Construction Co.)
Cage Brothers
Coastal Bend Construction Co.
Mitchell Darby Company
Heldenfels Brothers
Slovak Brothers
Ward Construction Co.
H. B. Zachry Company
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for::tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of a 6" Water Line in Saratoga Street to serve the
Westside Sewage Treatment Plant from the following:
Brown & Root, Inc.
Slovak Brothers, Inc.
T. H. Lee
Heldenfels Brothers
Whitten Construction Co.
Bur -Tex Construction Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 10,400' Type K Soft Copper Tubing from the following:
C. C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
Howard L. Kelts
N. Merfish Plumbing Supply Co.
Norvell-Wilder Supply Co.
The Rohan Co., Inc.
Municipal Supply
Viking Supply Corp.
Alamo Iron Works t
Gulf Supply Co.
American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corp.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on construction of a Concrete Multi-purpose Slab, 68' x 52', for Westside
Park from the following:
Brown & Root, Inc.
C. L. Castor
Nueces Builders
H & H Concrete Company
Lewis A. Fowler
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List and Supple-
mental Tax Roll for November be approved.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications for Sewer Lines
for the Westside Area be approved, and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on
January 8, 1958.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a
contract with R. N. Lane of Boner & Lane, consultants in acoustics, to make a complete study, prepare plans and
specifications, review bids, approve equipment to be provided, recommend contract award, and inspect and approve
final installation, for a revision of the sound system in Memorial Coliseum at a cost of $700.00 as proposed by
Mr. Lane in a letter of December 7, 1957.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to approve
leave, with pay, for all City employees for December 24, 1957, and further providing that all employees of the
Sanitation Division, and all other City employees including Firemen and Policemen in the Department of Public
Safety, and emergency crews in tine Department or Public Utilities, required to work, be given holiday compensation,
an additional day of vacation time, or compensatory time off, as may be approved by the Department Head.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed, with Commissioner Bigler not voting, that the
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recommendation of the Civil Service Board be approved to increase the Class Grade for Utilities Field Supervisor
from 20 to 22 and for Assistant Water Distribution Superintendent from 23 to 24.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for 3,000' of 2k" double
jacket rubber lined Fire Hose be made to'San Antonio Machine & Supply Co....for a total of $2,790.00, and:for_3,000'
bf 1111:double jacket'. rubber lined fire hose be made to Norvell-Wilder Supply Co., for a total of $2,125.20. (See
Bid Tabulation # 74 in File.)
ORDINANCE NO. 4927
CLOSING THAT .PORTION OF HUGHES STREET FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY OF NORTH TANCAHUA
STREET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE BRIDGE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE USE OF THE PUBLIC
FOR STREET, TRAFFIC AND ROADWAY PURPOSES; RELINQUISHING ALL TITLE THERETO; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4928
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE 20
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE", AND BEING ORDI-
NANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1954, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4, OF SAID ARTICLE 20 AS FOLLOWS:
BY CHANGING THE FOLLOWING CLASS GRADES IN THE LABOR AND TRADES GROUP; ASSISTANT
WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERINTENDENT FROM 23 TO 24; AND UTILITIES FIELD SUPERVISOR
FROM 20 TO 22; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Absent
Aye
Nay
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Nay
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Commissioner Bigler stated his reason for voting "Nay" on Ordinance No. 4928 is because he believes
that no pay raises or increase in grades should be considered by -the Council between budget periods, but should be
considered prior to adopting the budget, and if gpproved, should be incorporated in the budget.
ORDINANCE NO. 4929
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH R. N. LANE, ENGINEER, FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REVISION
OF THE SOUND SYSTEM IN THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR
THE CONSIDERATION OF SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($700.00), PAYABLE AS SET FORTH IN
SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $700.00 OUT OF THE NO. 102
CURRENT BUDGET PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT FUND, FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council
on matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Sam Frech, 6073 Edgewater, appeared and asked if the Council had considered his suggestion
about appointing an Oso Reclamation Board, and stated that he had been speaking to someone from the Oso area who
would be willing to head such a Board, whose name he preferred not to state at this time, but a man whose ability
and judgement he believes the Council respects.
There followed a discussion of the matter, and it was brought out that the Council has not yet
appointed any Board, that there have been several different surveys made by other governmental agencies which
should all be coordinated, that William W. Green's Survey of the land is due shortly, and that Dr. Price will
shortly deliver his report to the City on the pertinent information he has gathered from the International Confer
on Coastal Engineering, that there is the need for first an over-all master plan for the whole Reclamation project
which will probably have to be completed,in stages. It was further explained that it is not merely a matter of
appointing an Oso Reclamation Board with delegated authority and money to plan and proceed with the Project, since
there will undoubtedly have to be engineering contracts made, and the Council cannot delegate it responsibility and
authority in these matters to a Board, but that the Council and City Staff will be glad to work with the people of
the Oso area along the lines discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle
and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 18, 1957
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
11th be approved.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert A. Pitman, of the First Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of December
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on January 2nd on various quantities and sizes of Tapping Sleeves & Tapping Valves.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the contract for construction of the Westside
Sewage Treatment Plant be awarded to Bur -Tex Constructors, Inc., on the basis of their base bid in the amount of
$658,200.00, with a 90 -day option for the City to add the additional amount of $111,180.00 to construct the larger
capacity plant as specified in the alternate bid in the amount of $769,380.00.
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Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the contract for construction of the 6" Water
Line in Saratoga Road to serve the Wostside Sewage Treatment Plant be awarded to Whitten Construction Company in the
amount of $15,607.76.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Ingle and passed that the award of bid on 15 units of Mobile Radio
Equipment be made to Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. for a total of $5,160.00. (See Bid Tabulation #75
in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the bid on 10,400' of Type K Soft Copper Tubing
be made to Crane Company for 9000' 3/4" in 60' coils at $.3614, 900' 1k" in•60' coils at $.723, and 500' 2" in 20'
lengths at $1.0628, for a grand total of $4,434.70. (See Bid Tabulation #76 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the contract for construction of a 68' x 52'
Concrete Multi-purpose Slab in Westside Park be awarded to H & H Concrete Company in the amount of $2,404.48.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that parking restrictions during peak -hours be
approved as recommended by the Traffic Safety Advisory Board as follows:
Santa Fe Street:
a. No Parking on the east side of Santa Fe Street from Booty Street to
Hancock Street between the hours of 7 and 9 a.m.
b. No Parking on the west side of Santa Fe Street from Hancock Street to
Booty Street between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.
Booty Street:
a. No Parking on the north side of Booty Street from Ocea1 Drive to
Santa Fe Street between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.
Ayers Street:
a. No Parking on the north side of Ayers Street from Santa Fe Street to
Baldwin Boulevard between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m.
b. No Parking on the south side of Ayers Street from Baldwin Boulevard
to Santa Fe Street between the hours of 7 and 9 a.m.
Brownlee Boulevard:
a. No Parking on the east side of Brownlee Boulevard from S. Staples
Street to Buffalo Street between the hours of 7 to 9 a.m.
b. No Parking on the west side of Brownlee Boulevard from Buffalo Street
to S. Staples Street between the hours of 4 to 6 p.m.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the date of January 8, 1958, during the regular
meeting be set for a public hearing on 2 applications for Special Council Permits, and the date of January 14, 1958,
during a special Council meeting be set for a public hearing on 5 zoning applications.
ORDINANCE NO. 4930
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF AN AREA AS
A CUL-DE-SAC AS A PART OF THE PUBLIC STREET SYSTEM AT THE SOUTH END OF CRANE
STREET, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE AGREEMENT OF THE DEDICATOR AGREEING TO INSTALL
IMPROVEMENTS THEREIN FOR STREET PURPOSES AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTS ON THE PART OF
THE DEDICATOR AS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle-
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4931
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF CORPUS
CHRIft"I,'tEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY LINES OF FRACTIONAL BLOCK §62 OF BAY
TERRACE N0. 2 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye'
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4932
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PORTION OF
HIGHWAY NO. STATE 358, LEXINGTON BOULEVARD,'(ALONG AND OVER EXISTING LOCATION)
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING LIMITS,.TO-WIT: FROM THE
EAST CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO STATE -HIGHWAY NO. 286, CHAPMAN RANCH
ROAD, AS A FREEWAY AND AS A STREET, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE PROJECT"
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY
TO AFFIX THE.CORPORATE SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE,
EXISTENCE AND USE OF SAID PROJECT AS A FREEWAY AND AS A STREET, AND DETERMIN-
ING THE LIABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS
WITH REFERENCE THERETO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING THAT THE
ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R.'James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4933
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A SUBROGATION RECEIPT JOINTLY WITH NUECES
COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 TO THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HART-
FORD, CONNECTICUT, FOR PAYMENT OF LOSS RESULTING FROM DAMAGE TO BASCULE BRIDGE
ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 1957, IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,389.46; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: .
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4934
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST,
1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A TRACT
OF LAND BEING A 3.61 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF W. E. POPE TRACT, SUBDIVISION I'D"
OUT OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION FRONTING 510' ON
EVERHART ROAD AND 434' ON ALAMEDA STREET, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
AFORESAID STREET INTERSECTION, FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W.•'J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND
OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL.OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 144 OF ARTICLE XVIII SO AS
TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM BOOTY:STREET TO
HANCOCK STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM HANCOCK
STREET TO BOOTY STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. AND 6 P.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS
AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOOTY STREET FROM OCEAN
DRIVE TO:,SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P.M. AND 6 P.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS
AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET FROM SANTA
FE STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. TO 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET
FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M.,
EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWN -
LEE BOULEVARD FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO BUFFALO STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
I A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, AND BY PROHIBITING PARKING
ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD FROM BUFFALO STREET TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET
BETWEEN THE.HOURS OF 4 P. M. AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:.
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard..
Faires Wade, attorney, presented a petition of 190 signatures of resident property, owners in the
Botsford Place Addition on McArdle Road between Ayers and Easter, requesting the opening of McArdle Road and the
intervening cross streets into McArdle Road from Easter to Ayers. Mr. Wade pointed out the inconvenience to the
property owners in their normal travels, the inability of getting F. H. A. Loans, the nuisance of the dust in dry
weather and the mud in wet weather, and particularly stressed the public convenience of McArdle Road as one of the
few streets that could be open all the way from Chapman Ranch Road to the Oso, and could take some of the traffic
off of Lexington.
It was explained to Mr. Wade that although the Council is very sympathetic with the residents'
request, and agrees that the requested opening of McArdle Road all the way would definitely be in the public interest,
that the City does not have the money budgeted for acquiring the approximately 100' of right,of-way that would be
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required, nor does the City have the necessary money for the improvements that would have to be constructed and
maintained. It was suggested that Mr. Wade see what could be done in the matter of getting the property owners
to dedicate the necessary right-of-way, and then the opening of the streets and the improvements could be consider-
ed at the time that the Staff and the Council are working on the Budget for the next fiscal year.
Mr. W. N. Cooper, a real estate operator, representing Mr. P. K. Lefforge, who is the owner of the
undeveloped area referred to, stated that it is economically impossible for his client to make the dedications
required, presented two proposed plats of the area which the Zoning & Planning Commission has already denied, and
the engineering figures of Mr. McClendon, engineer, showing a loss of $5,000.00 to Mr. Lefforge if he dedicates
the recommended right-of-ways and puts in the required improvements of utilities, paving, curb and gutters. Mr.
Cooper stated that he sold the property to Mr. Lefforge on the strength of Mr. Anderson's statement to him that if
the 1953 Bond Issue was voted, the City would buy the right-of-way from this property owner, and that his client
had offered to sell it to the City for $4,000.00.
The Council requested that Mr. Cooper leave the plats mentioned with them for study.
Motion by Bigler;,seconded by Ingle and passed that the petition be received, and the matter taken
under advisement for further study.
Fred Reeder, attorney representing William Duke in a Civil Action against W. T. Jackson and Joe
Solis for which judgment has been rendered in U. S. District Court, stated that he had just been furnished the
information that the City's Legal Department is representing the defendants and is preparing an appeal of the suit
to the Court of Appeals at New Orleans. He stated that since the City was not made a party to the suit and no
effort has been made to recover any judgment against the City, since the defense of the suit has already cost.the
City a few hundred dollars and an appeal will cost several hundred dollars more, he urged that the Council care-
fully analyze the matter to determine whether or not the City has the authority to expend public funds in a Civil
Action in which the City is not involved. He stated that although he was not making any veiled threats, he felt
it his duty to his client to determine if the City further participates on behalf of the defendants, what financial
legal or moral responsibility there is for the City for such participation, and if so to follow it through to its
fullest extent.
It was explained to Mr. Reeder that the City had agreed to advance $1200 to $1500 to the defendants
for the transcript for which the defendants were paying the City back $50.00 per month, that Assistant City Attorn
J. F. Park was donating his services and personally standing the expense of the appeal in New Orleans, that the
Council could envision cases where it might be almost mandatory for the safety and protection of the citizens for
the City's Legal Department to participate in any Action involving members of the City's Police Department and
Fire Department, but that the Council would review and study the matter as suggested by Mr. Reeder to determine if
it is definitely set out in the Charter or if it is a discretionary matter.
Mr. S. V. Burks, Jr., 415 Yerby Circle, presented a petition of approximately 285 signatures of
residents of the Saxet Heights -Villa Garden area, urging that the Council give careful consideration to the effect
the proposed expressway will have on the residential area, and strongly requested that a route be designated that
would disturb the fewest number, if any, of established homes and improvements.
It was explained to Mr. Burks that the Council is in complete agreement with the petitioners'
request, that aerial photos are used besides on the ground inspection to locate the freeway route in such a way
as to do the lease damage to the fewest homes as practical for a good location, and reminded Mr. Burks that there
are three governmental agencies involved in these studies for the freeway.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler
and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
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PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
December 26, 1957
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Patrick Higgins, of Christ the King Catholic Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the absence of Commissioner Bigler be
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of December
18, 1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced that next was a pending item of the application of Simon Grossman and Edward
Grossman for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a
portion of Tract 1, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, as appears of record in Volume "A", Page 28, Map
Records of Nueces County, Texas, containing 7 acres of land, more or less. (Public Hearing held 10/22/57).
Mayor Smith announced the Council is desirous of granting business zoning on the foregoing property,
but for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District rather than the requested "B-3" Secondary Business District; instead
of the 7 acres which had a depth of 1,000' and a width of 337', parallel to So. Staples Street, the 320' depth
will be the same as the depth of business zoning approved previously for the Braslau tract in order not to endange
the nearby residential values and in order to preserve uniformity for future development of abutting lands; park-
ing ratio to building area is to be in the 3 to 1 ratio; the building to.be constructed on the property in such a
manner as to front to the north or front to Staples Street and not be permitted for the rear of the building to be
exposed on the north side; a plat acceptable to the Zoning & Planning Commission with proper utility easements is
to be prepared and filed; and subject to review for iezoning back to "R-1" if construction is not completed within
2 years' time.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the application of Simon and Edward Grossman be
approved for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District.on
a portion of Tract 1, Paisley Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, as appears of record in Volume "A", Page 28, Map
Records of Nueces County, Texas, containing 2 acres of land, more or less, and subject to the conditions as stated
above by Mayor Smith. .
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications be approved,
and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received January 15, 1958, for the Improvement of
Kostoryz Road.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the sub -lease for the Swimming Pool at Cuddihy
Field be renewed with Fred E. Bowman for a 2 -year period, for $1600.00 per.year payable ,in monthly installments
of $400.00 each on or before the first of the months of June, July, August and September, subject to the City's
reta)i.ning the right to cancellation on 30 days' notice.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the date of January 15, 1958, during the
regular meeting, be set for a hearing of an appeal from the revocation of City Driving Permit to operate a Taxi-
cab of Orence Garcia Carrasco.
ORDINANCE NO, 4935
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BUR-TEX CONSTRUCTORS INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE WESTSIDE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, PROJECT 8-54-8, IN THE CITY'OF CORPUS CHRI-
STI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $700,720.00 FROM NO..250 SANI-
TARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH
AMOUNT $658,200.00 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; $20,000.00 FOR CONTINGENCIES,
$11,520.00 FOR GENERAL SUPERVISION; $11,000.00 FOR DETAIL INSPECTION; MAKING SAID
CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts.
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4936
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH H & H CONCRETE COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A
MULTI-PURPOSE CONCRETE SLAB AT THE WESTSIDE PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED, FOR THE SUM OF $2,404.48, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4937
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A DEED FROM BETTY WESTFALL TO THE CITY OF
LOT 27, BLOCK 11, STEELE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT TO PAY SAID BETTY
WESTFALL $5.00 PER WEEK OUT OF THE RENT AND REVENUE DERIVED FROM SAID PROPERTY, A
COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4938
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH WHITTEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUC-
TION OF A 6" WATER LINE TO THE WESTSIDE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND AS A PART OF
SAID PLANT, DESIGNATED AS PROJECT 8-54-8, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIAT-
ING THE SUM OF $17,500.00 FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, FOR
THIS CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH $15,607.76 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT,.$892.24
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND $1,000.00 IS FOR ENGINEERING BY THE CITY; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4939
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY,
A CONTRACT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, FROM WEST POINT COOPERATIVE
GIN COMPANY IN CONSIDERATION OF THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW SITE AND THE PAYMENT OF THE
SUM OF $87,500.00 DAMAGES FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE GIN FROM THE PRESENT SITE, OBLIGAT-
ING THE GIN COMPANY TO COMPLETE THE REMOVAL FROM THE PRESENT SITE TO THE NEW SITE ON
OR BEFORE JUNE 2,.1958, AND MAKING THE OLD SITE AVAILABLE FOR USE AS A PART OF THE NEW
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 10 ACRES FROM MARY E. GAB-
RIEL ET AL FOR AN AGREED PURCHASE PRICE OF $15,000.002 AS A NEW SITE FOR THE GIN
PLANT OF THE WEST POINT COOPERATIVE GIN COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 13.47 ACRES
OF LAND, AND THE HOUSE SITUATED THEREON, FROM MARY E. GABRIEL ET AL FOR AN AGREED
PURCHASE PRICE OF $13,470.00 FOR THE LAND AND $3,000.00 FOR THE HOUSE,' FOR SAID LAND
TO BE USED FOR RELOCATION OF ROAD AND AS A PART OF THE AIRPORT SITE OF THE NEW MUNI-
CIPAL AIRPORT; A COPY OF EACH OF SAID THREE CONTRACTS IS ATTACHED HERETO -AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $118,970.00 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVE-
MENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills •
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote.:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
No one appeared in answer to the Mayor -Is invitation to anyone in the audience with information or
petitions for the Council to come forward and be heard.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills
and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Certify that the foregoing minutes,
same being for the period of December 4, 1957 to December 26, 1957, inclusive, and having been previously approved
by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
W. J. Koberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 2, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
Due to the absence of the Guest Chaplain, Commissioner Odell Ingle delivered the Invocation.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 26
1957, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 52 Tapping Sleeves & Tapping.;Valves and 3,000' M. J. Cast Iron Pipe
from the following:
American C.I. Pipe Co.
James B. Clow & Sons
Lone Star Steel Co.
The Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Inc.
McWane C. I. Pipe Co.
Viking Supply Corp.
Mueller Co.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the Park & Recreation Department's recommenda-
tion be approved, and the Department of Public Works be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for a
Wading Pool at the H. E. Butt Swimming Pool, 16' x 341, ranging in depth from 12" to 24", and that the offer of the
H. E. Butt Foundation be accepted for the advancement of the necessary funds for the construction of this Wading
Pool.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the records reflect the appreciation of the
Council and the citizens of the City of Corpus Christi to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Butt for both this gesture and for the
gift of the concrete all-purpose slab which they very recently donated to the people of Corpus Christi as a further
development of the H. E. Butt Park..
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received January 15, 1958, for air -diffuser equipment for sludge holding tank at Oso Sewage Treat-
ment Plant.
Mayor Smith presented a Certificate of Meritorious Service to Virgil B. Jones of the Corpus Christi
Fire Department on behalf of the City Council and::the citizens of Corpus Christi in appreciation of his completion
of 20 years' of service to the City.
Mayor Smith named the following Firefighters as having completed 20 years' service with the Fire
Department to date, and stated that it was a compliment to the morale and administration of the Fire Department
that 8 of these men are still employed in the Fire Department:
James Huckman, Nov. 5, 1943, retired;
Clarence Vetters, Aug. 1, 1945, retired;
Andrew R. Hughes, Apr. 1, 1949, employed;
Roy Trammell, Apr. 1, 1949, retired;
Carl Gentry, Apr. 1, 1949, employed;
Ray�Luther Glenn, Dec. 18, 1952, retired;
Ralph Thomas Gaulding, Oct. 28, 1954, employed;
Roy E. Corkill, Oct. 12, 1956, employed;
John Gilbert Carlisle, Feb. 4, 1957, employed;
Ismael Salinas, Aug. 15, 1957, employed;
Frank G. Busker, June 25, 1957, employed;
Virgil B. Jones, Dec. 13, 1957, employed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4940
ACCEPTING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MINUTE ORDER NO. 43164, DATED DECEMBER 4, 1957,
MODIFYING MINUTE ORDER NO. 42600 SO AS TO PERMIT PARALLEL PARKING ON AGNES AND
LAREDO STREETS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4941
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK
14, PATRICK WEBB ADDITION AND INCLUDING A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND DEEDED TO
Z. GOSSETT:::BY THE CITY OF CORPUS.CHRISTI BY DEED RECORDED IN VOL. 245, PAGE 532,
DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, O14NED BY ROAN REALTY COMPANY, FOR USE IN
THE PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN
STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND
OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 144.OF ARTICLE XVIII SO AS
TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM BOOTY STREET TO
HANCOCK STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A.M. AND 9 A.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS, BY -PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM HANCOCK
STREET TO BOOTY STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P.M. AND 6 P.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS
AND HOLIDAYS,*BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOOTY STREET FROM OCEAN
DRIVE TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P.M. AND 6 P.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS
AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET FROM SANTA
FE STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P.M. TO 6 P.M., EXCEPT ON
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET
FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A.M. AND 9 A.M.,
EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWN -
LEE BOULEVARD FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO BUFFALO STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
7 A.M. AND 9 A.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, AND BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON
THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD FROM BUFFALO STREET TO SOUTH STAPLES STREET
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P.M. AND 6 P.M.,.EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS; PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Gilbert Isenberg, of the Corpus Christi Real Estate Board, expressed the Board's appreciation
to the Council for the confidence expressed in asking for recommendations in connection with the proposed City
ordinances in regard to the recently proposed ordinances governing the extension of water mains outside the City
limits, and submitted a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council which stated that after two committee
meetings and a general board meeting, the Real Estate Board is of the same opinion as expressed by Mr. Byron
Pemberton to the Council on December 4, 1957, and as stated in the communication which M.. Pemberton read to the
Council at that meeting. (See Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 4, 1957.)
Speaking for himself, Mr. Isenberg stated that he believed the Real Estate Board was,in complete
agreement with the City Council that until suitable legislation is enacted by the State, that the City should take
such legal steps as it can to safeguard against health hazards and slum conditions and inadequate utilities where
it would be completely impossible to have proper fire protection. He stated further that he felt the City should
have the right of engineering the water mains that go in and the plumbing connected to the water, mains in any
subdivision which is served by the City.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Mark Williams, of Saint John's Methodist Church.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 2,
1958, be approved.
ing:
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on construction of Unit I, of Westside Trunk Sewer Main from the follow-
United Construction Co., Dallas
McKenzie Construction Co., San Antonio
T. H. Lee, Contractor
Brown & Root, Inc. & San Jacinto Equipment Co.
Bur -Tex Constructors, Inc.
Heldenfels Brothers
H. B. Zachry Construction Co.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold a public hearing on two applications for Special
Council Permits, the first on the application of Mrs. Virginia Frederick for a Special Council Permit to operate
a Greenhouse, Nursery and Floral Shop on Lot 13a, Block 4, Delmonte Addition, being that property located at
2767 Santa Fe.
Mayor Smith read the report of the Zoning & Planning Commission and the recommendation for approval
subject to the following restrictions:
1. The continued maintenance of this property as the applicant's private residence;
2. A limitation or restriction to the use of this property as a floral shop only;
3. A limitation or restriction against any structural alterations or additions to
the existing dwelling related to its use under this permit;
4. Limiting the size of any sign which may be used in connection with this permit
to a single unlighted sign not over 12 sq. ft. in area and further provided
said sign is placed flat against, along or on the front of the building with
no portion projecting more than 6 inches from the wall of the building or
higher than 8 feet above ground level;
5. The use and garaging of not more than one vehicle used in connection with the
permitted use.
William E. Woods, attorney, represented the applicant, and stated that the request had been submit
for a greenhouse and,nursery with the floral shop an incidental operation; that the particular area had been a
zoning problem for some time, and that the property owner had had difficulty in renting the property; and that some
15 or 20 neighboring property owners had signed a petition in favor of the application.
Ed Shaw, of the Zoning & Planning Department, explained that the application had been accepted for
consideration because although a floral shop is one of the classified uses under the "B-1" Neighborhood Business
District, a greenhouse or nursery is permitted only under a Special Council Permit.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be granted subject to the conditions as outlined above in the Zoning & Planning Commission's recommendation, and
further subject to any private deed restrictions inconsistent with such a granting.
Next was the application of W. J. Simpson for a Special Council Permit to operate a Tourist Court
on a tract of land out of Shares B & C of the Mary McBride partition located at 5302 Highway 9, and containing 3
acres, plus or minus.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject to an
approved plat and subject to a modification of the submitted plot plan to the extent that no buildings, signs.or
structures of any kind shall be erected within the 20 foot easement along the front property line.
A representative of McClendon Associates, engineers, was present on behalf of the applicant, who is
an out-of-town owner and was unable to appear in person.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be granted subject to proper utilities easement and setback lines on a plat acceptable to the Zoning &.Planning
Commission.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on Jan. 22nd for 100 more or less, large cylinders Commercial Acetylene and 200 more or
less, large cylinders Commercial Oxygen.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on Jan. 22nd for an estimated 3 months' supply of Fuel Requirements, consisting of Regular
Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Kerosene and Diesel Fuel.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on Jan. 22nd for an estimated 6 months' supply of Street Construction Materials, consisting of
Rock Asphalt; Precoated Limestone Rock Asphalt; Liquid Asphalt; Asphalt; Hot -Mix Cold Laid, Type CC and Type DD;
Flexible Base, shell and caliche.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the bid for 52 Tapping Sleeves and Valves of
various sizes be awarded to Mueller Company for a total of $7,524.34. (See Bid Tabulation #1 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the bid for 3,000' of 61t Mechanical Joint Cast
Iron Pipe be awarded to American Cast Iron Pipe Company for a total of $5,565.00. (See Bid Tabulation #1 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the construction of the Substructure and
Fenders for Tule Lake Bridge be accepted and that final payment to Brown & Root, Inc., in the amount of $89,451.03
be authorized.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be granted leave of abs
with pay to attend the meeting of the Executive Board of International City Managers' Association at Chicago, from
Jan. 9 through Jan. 12; that I. M. Singer, City Attorney, be appointed Acting City Manager during his absence; and
that T. Ray Kring, City Secretary, serve as Acting City Manager for Friday, Jan. 10, during Mr. Singer's absence
from the City.
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City Manager McClure presented a request which had been received from McClendon Associates, engi-
neers, concerning two properties in the Casa Linda area involving the construction of two residences in which the
garages extend a few feet over into the City's utilities easement, requesting the City's permission for the
structures to remain located over the easement.
There followed a discussion as to the ability of the purchasers to obtain F. H. A. loans in view
of the encroachment, and the cost to the builder to remove the structures from the easement. Commissioner Bigler
stated that in an exactly similar situation, a previous Council had made him move the garage forward so that it
would not constitute an encroachment, and stated that in his opinion it was the builder's responsibility to assure
the purchaser of a clear title. It was suggested that Mr. McClendon submit to the City Manager what the exact
cost to the builder will be to clear the encroachment.
Mayor Smith suggested that the City Manager be authorized to handle the matter as he sees.fit, with
the stipulation that in no event is the City to lose the easement or become liable for any damage to the property
improvements by virtue of any use of the City's utilities in the easement or by virtue of the necessity for digging
in the easement to repair utility lines, or for possible cave-in, and that the Council take no action in the matter
but merely acquiesce in the City Manager's decision.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to.work the
matter out with McClendon Associates in the manner stated above.
ORDINANCE NO. 4942
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTRUCTURE AND FENDERS, UNIT 01 OF TULE
LAKE LIFT BRIDGE, PERFORMED BY BROWN AND ROOT, INC., UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY DATED MARCH 1, 1956, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4460; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT
OF ESTIMATE NO. 12 AND FINAL, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1957, IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,451.03•FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 230 BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION FUND; GRANTING THE CONTRACT-
OR TIME EXTENSION OF 150 DAYS FROM JULY 10, 1957, TO DECEMBER 7, 1957, FOR PROJECT
COMPLETION, MADE NECESSARY BY DELAYS IN DELIVERY OF STEEL, ABNORMAL CONSTRUCTION
DIFFICULTIES AND EXTRA WORK AUTHORIZED BY CHANGE ORDER NO. 1; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J.• Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, PASSED AND
APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC
UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDI-
NANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING
SECTION 144 OF ARTICLE XVIII SO AS TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA
FE STREET FROM BOOTY STREET TO HANCOCK STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND
9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE
OF SANTA FE STREET FROM HANCOCK STREET TO BOOTY STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M.
AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF BOOTY STREET FROM OCEAN DRIVE TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF
4 P. M. AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET FROM SANTA FE STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN
THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. TO 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING
PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO SANTA FE
STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS,
BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD FROM SOUTH STAPLES
STREET TO BUFFALO STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, AND BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE
BOULEVARD FROM BUFFALO STREET TO SOUTH STAPLES•STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M.
AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
City Secretary Kring stated that he had received a telephone protest from Steve Clark, 1652 South
Brownlee, in regard to passage of the above captioned ordinance on the basis that it adversely effected his build-
ing.
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Gene Shaner, 1206 So. Brownlee, appeared to protest against the passage of this ordinance,' as being
detrimental to his business of sign painting on the basis that a number of his customers dropped work off for him
between the morning restricted hours on their way to Rork.
Stark H. Wilbor, Doghouse Packing Co., Earl Aldridge, Aldridge TV Co., and L. F. Kendall, all
business owners in the 1600 block of So. Brownlee, appeared in opposition to the ordinance on a similar basis as
Mr. Shaner, and further stated that their off-street parking space was being taken up by customers for a neighbor-
ing dressmaker's shop, so that restricted street parking would hurt their businesses.
B. J. Ordener, 2821 Minton Street, Hillcrest, spoke in favor of the ordinance, and suggested that a
viaduct over the railroad would be a big help to the traffic situation along Brownlee.
In the discussion which followed it was pointed out that the ordinance had been written on the
recommendation of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board; that it had received very favorable support from most of the
businesses along the street involved; that this action would prevent employees and owners of businesses along the
street from parking all day on the streets involved, thereby leaving parking space for customers and thus helping
the small businesses who do not have off-street parking; and that because of the large amount of traffic congestion
it was felt that the restricted parking should be tried and the effects studied. It was suggested that the gentle-
men whose off-street parking space was being used by people other than their own customers confer with the Chief
of Police and with Mr. Rice, Director of Traffic Engineering, for helpful advice on their problem.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing ordinance be read for the third
time and voted upon.
ORDINANCE NO. 4943
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, 1948"
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND
OTHER THOROUGHFARES IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AND FIXING A PENALTY
FOR VIOLATION AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND SECTIONS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 144 OF ARTICLE XVIII SO AS
TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM BOOTY STREET TO .
HANCOCK STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET FROM HANCOCK
STREET TO BOOTY STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUN-
DAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BOOTY STREET FROM
OCEAN DRIVE TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AYERS STREET
FROM SANTA FE STREET TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. TO 6 P.M.,
EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AYERS
STREET FROM BALDWIN BOULEVARD TO SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND
9 A.M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE EAST SIDE
OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD FROM SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO BUFFALO STREET BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 7 A. M. AND 9 A. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS, AND BY PROHIBITING
PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD FROM BUFFALO STREET TO SOUTH
STAPLES STREET BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 4 P. M. AND 6 P. M., EXCEPT ON SUNDAYS AND
HOLIDAYS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time. -,and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P,' Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4944
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD
COMPANY FOR THE ABANDONMENT OF A 36 INCH SEWER PIPE LINE EASEMENT ACROSS.THE
PROPERTY OF SAID RAILROAD COMPANY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. flames
Aye
Odell Ingle
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION N0. 4945
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A REQUEST FOR AID UNDER THE FEDERAL AID AIRPORT PROGRAM;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills,
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4946
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 92.1966'ACRES OF LAND,
AND THE IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, FROM A. J. GEISTMAN ET AL FOR AN AGREED
PURCHASE PRICE OF $80,000.00 FOR THE LAND AND $5,000.00 FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS,
FOR SAID LAND TO BE USED AS A PART OF THE AIRPORT SITE OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $85,000.00 OUT OF N0. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID 92.1966 ACRES OF LAND; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye,
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard.
Mr. Gene Thornton, representing the residents of Mt. Vernon, Windsor Park #4, and Lincoln Terrace
subdivisions, and the businessmen who operate the Lincoln Terrace Shopping Center, called.to the Council's
attention and described the condition of the street in the 4300 block of McArdle. He stated that the street
paving stopped there and that during any kind of rains the street becomes a mudhole, and asked that something be
done to make the street at least passable, and that a sign be erected indicating "pavement ends". He stated that
about 400' of the roadbed would have to be built up in order to line up with a leviel of the rest of the road.
The matter was referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation.
Mayor Smith announced that the Council had several appointments to boards and committees to make.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that Dr. Sidney Posner and Dr. Donald C. Seberg be re
appointed to the Board of Health.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that Curtis Dyer and J. B. Mascorro be appointed to
the City Solicitations Commission.
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Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that Ross Lynch be appointed to the Zoning &
Planning Commission to replace C. W. Cage, resigned.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that James Wosnig be reappointed to the Examining
and Supervising Board of Plumbers.
Mr. Ordener, who had spoken earlier in the meeting, asked the Council to look into the matter of
the parking of their trucks of the American Bottling Company and of a transfer company in such a manner as to
obstruct the view of the oncoming cars on Antelope Street.
The matter was referred to the Chief of Police and the Traffic Engineer to investigate the condi-
tions and make recommendations.
There being no further business to come before the. Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order and announced that Mayor Smith would be a
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
little late for the meeting.
zoning cases.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the purpose of this meeting was to hold public hearings on 5
First was the application of C. B. Woodson Realty.Company for a change in zoning from "R-1" One -
Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on generally that property 1055' in length along the
southeast side of Kostoryz Road between Staples and Orlando Drive extended and fronting 525' on Staples and desig-
nated as Blocks A & B, Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, as shown on a preliminary plat on file in the office of the
Zoning and Planning Commission and more particularly described by metes.and bounds.
It was agreed that a second application of C. B. Woodson Realty Company for a change in zoning
on an adjacent and adjoining piece of property should be heard at the same time as the foregoing described applica-
tion and considered as one application since the applications were for an over-all development and any objections
would be for the entire project and the hearings would be therefore repetitious.
The second application of C. B. Woodson Realty Company was.for a change in zoning from "R-1" One -
Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on generally that property fronting 700' along
the west side of Staples Street extending northerly from Minnesota Street extended with a depth of 250' and
designated as Block C, Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, as shown on a preliminary plat on file in the office of the
Zoning and Planning Commission and more particularly described by metes and bounds.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts read the.recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial on
the basis that there had been no demonstrated need for this rezoning nor public necessity shown, that the area was
within the half -mile service area of three existing business centers and only a little over a half -mile from the
fourth with the needs for the public for shopping facilities adequately provided for, that the zoning, if granted,
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would be an adverse influence on the existing public school and therefore not in the public interest and that it
would tend to increase traffic and contribute to congestion of two of the City's thoroughfares.
Tom Pogue, attorney, represented the applicant. He located the property on the map and presented
a plot plan of the proposed development for a "T" -shaped shopping center building fronting primarily on Kostoryz,
a parking ratio to exceed 4 to 1, a service station on the corner, 3 rectangular -shaped, one-story office or
clinic buildings facing the Staples Street side of the property. He presented an architect's view of the proposed
development, and a floor plan.design of the uses proposed to be made, and described the construction of the
proposed buildings. Mr. Pogue presented a petition of approximately 120 signatures of nearby residents in favo"r of
the application on the basis of its being an ideal location for such a shopping center and that it will serve the
best interests of the community. He presented a letter from the Director of the Federal Housing Administration,
owners of the Buccaneer Gardens Apartments directly opposite this project, to the effect that the Administration
could see no objection to the shopping center from the viewpoint of their tenants provided ample parking space on
the property site were required, since the encroachment for parking by students of Ray High School already inter-
feres with their tenants getting in and out of their property, and that they feel it will be beneficial to their
tenants. He presented a list of 18 applicants for location in the proposed shopping center and letters confirming
them. He stated that if the Woodsons are able to get the financial backing necessary for a development of this
type, that constitutes a clear indication of the desirability and soundness of the investment, and stated that his
client would agree to a re -zoning of the property back to residential if the development were not accomplished
within 3 years. He presented a display of traffic analysis taken from the City records as of December of 1957 to
show that due to the flow of traffic that area is not patricularly desirable for residents. Mr. Pogue presented
a letter addressed to the Mayor and City Council, dated Jan. 14, 1958, signed by both C. B. Woodson and R. 0.
Woodson, stating that if the properties in question were granted, the land will be'promptly deed restricted against
the sale of intoxicating beverages on the premises or any portion thereof. Mr. Pogue stated that in checking
Ray High, he learned that out of the 2,000 students, about 800 of them eat at the school and 1200 go someplace
else to eat, and that the 800 that stay at school are pedestrians, the others .go out to eat in cars. He presented
snapshots of Shep's and Mac's to illustrate his point on the number of::;students who patronize eating places other
than the school cafeteria. He presented several pictures of various schools in the City to show that there is
businesses of all kinds around them, including the newest schools. Mr. Pogue introduced letters from Sam Perkins,
owner of Lots 8 and 9, Carroll Lane Addition on the corner of So. Staples and Willow, and from Bennett Ocker, part
owner of the Ayers Shopping Center, and from Halstead Realty Company, all in favor of the application.
Mayor Smith arrived at the meeting and Mayor Pro -tem Roberts turned over the meeting to him.
Gilbert Isenberg, read a letter to the Council refuting each of the points of opposition which had
been given at the Zoning Commission hearing.
The following all spoke in favor of the application: Pat Limerick, potential tenant of the shopp
center; Mrs. T. B. Williamson, 1406 Casa Verde; Rev. G. E. Snyder, Paspor of Southside Baptist Church; Cecil Graham,
1310 Casa Linda; Mrs. Mary Carruth, 925 Campbell; Byran Pemberton; Bueno Morgan, a resident for 30 years; Mrs. J.
E. Wingo, Casa Linda; J. W. Millsap, 605 Chase St.,; Garner Surginer, Couch Tile Company, an applicant for space
in the center; T. B. Williamson; Alfred Edge, 1426 Casa Verde; Mrs. V. E. Couch, 3321 Casa de Amigos; C. H.
Sheffield, 3105 S. Staples; Richard Noel, Minister of Education of Second Baptist Church; B. A. Carter in the
electrical business; Ted Anderson, 3330 Casa de Amigos; Mrs. Clayton, 1402 Casa Verde; C. B. Couch, 1206 York; and
Jesse A. Baker, a resident of the area.
John Stasa, 1346 Daytona Drive, stated he was opposed to the application because of the noise of
the day and night traffic.
Communications were received in favor of the applications from the following: a telegram from Dr.
Allen 0. Webb and letters from J. E. Nicks, 646 Texas Avenue, a resident of the proposed trade area; B. J. Osborne,
professional engineer, a property owner in the subdivision; Ben W. Young and his wife, residents of the Casa Linda
Subdivision; J. W. Millsap, 605 Chase Drive, who had spoken in favor of the application earlier in the meeting;
Homer Plunk; Sam A. Pennington, architect, a resident of the area to be served; B. A. Carter, Carter Electric Co.,
a potential tenant of the shopping center who had also spoken earlier; Louis Jongbloet; Marcel E. Poirrier and
wife, 1125 York; and T. B. Williamson, Executive Secretary, Church Evangelism Association, residence at 1406 Casa
Verde Drive; Warren Walker; and G. P. Plunk.
In answer to Mayor Smith's request for a showing of persons who were in favor of the applications,
but who had not spoken, 15 additional persons stood.
Mayor Smith then asked to hear from those in opposition to the applications.
Ralph Graham, attorney, representing residents on Daytona Drive whose properties back up to the
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area involved, objected to the granting of the applications on the basis that it was basically the same applica-
tions and the same facts that were presented 9 months ago and denied, that the applicants had failed to show an
economic necessity for the re -zoning, that the fact that Mr. Woodson can get financial backing from some other
city like Chicago or New York does not prove a need for the shopping center, that there are not enough people in
the area to support an additional shopping center, that the P. T. A. of Ray High School have objected on the basis
that it is a temptation to the students to cut classes, that it creates an additional traffic hazard, that it will
create a nuisance to the Daytona Drive residents due to the lights, noise and blowing trash, and that if any part
of the development were built within the 3 -year period mentioned by Mr. Pogue, it would be impractical to re -zone
the area because there would then be no other use possible for the properties.
The following appeared in opposition to the applications: Mrs. E. G. Pereida, 1354 Daytona
Drive; Mrs. A. R. Taylor, 1358 Daytona; Mrs. G. 0. Roper, 1350 Daytona Drive; Mrs. T. H. Crofford, 1326 Daytona;
Mrs. J. A. Graves, representing the P. T. A. of Hamlin Junior High School, who presented a petition of approxi-
mately 90 signatures in objection; Mrs. W. A. Metheny, 1406 Daytona Drive; and William Shireman, attorney, also
representing the Hamlin P. T. A.
Four persons stood in answer to Mayor Smith's request for those who had not spoken who were in
opposition to the granting of the applications.
Tom Pogue, attorney for the applicant, stated that the proposed development would be between 700'
and 1,0001'away from the residents and therefore would not create a nuisance as the objectors seemed to indicate,
but that if the zoning were granted, that his client would agree in writing to indemnify any present property
owner on Daytona Drive whose property backs up to the new development by paying a fair market value for his house
if he feels after the construction that he has been injured by the operation of;`the new development.
Ralph Graham, attorney for the Daytona Drive residents, stated that Mr. Pogue's offer was meaning-
less because the people on Daytona Drive had bought their properties for their homes and not to sell to someone
else, and stated again that they were heartily opposed to the zoning application in whole or in any part, and
that if the Council saw fit to re -zone any part of the tract that there should be a new hearing to permit those in
opposition to be heard.
It was noted that although the Council had available all the facts and information which had been
presented to the Zoning & Planning Commission, no communication had been received by the Council for this public
hearing from the Board of Education.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed and the.applications be
taken under adxisement.
Next was the application of R. A. Long and Mrs. Walter Miller for a•change in zoning from "A-2"
Second Apartment House District 'to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 3, Bay
View Addition, being generally that property at the southeast corner of Santa Fe and Buford Street facing 191'
along Santa Fe.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial on the basis
that it was essentially the same application denied by the Commission in March.of last year:and that no changes
in the area had taken place since that time; and that on the basis of an actual inspection of the property and the
surrounding area and evidence presented at the hearing, there was still no evidence of public necessity, the
parking appeared to be insufficient and below the accepted 3 to 1 standard, and that additional.business at this
location would contribute to traffic congestion on an increasingly important thoroughfare.
William Anderson, attorney, represented Mr. Long, and stated that this particular case was in
litigation, that after a conference prior to judgment, it was suggested by Judge.Briggs that it be brought back
for hearing before the City Council to show certain items that were presented in District Court that the Council
had not had a chance to hear. He stated that he would like to present the points that caused a finding in the
District Court that there was no traffic hazard, no traffic congestion and that there was a possible need for
zoning at this particular location. He pointed out that there is either business zoning or business use complete
surround the area in question. He pointed out that there is a one-story masonry building on the property which
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Mr. Long proposes to use as a District Sales Office for the Electrolux Vacuum Company for which he is District
Manager, that there would be an average of 18 cars per day at that particular premises as shown by a survey run in
March, that he has provided parking area for some 16 cars, and that this could not be considered traffic congestion
and not hazardous. He.stated that about 80% of the property is surrounded by business zoning, that the property
is entitled to fourth -corner business zoning on this property, that "B-1" zoning would be sufficient for Mr.
Long's contemplated operation, but they had asked for "B-3" because of the surrounding zoning, and that Mr. Long
has been unsuccessful for 3 months in his attempt to rent or sell this property as a clinic, a permitted use under
the present zoning.
Thomas Givens, an appraiser, spoke in favor of the application, stating that contemplated use was
in his opinion the best use of the property.
Robert Bunting, attorney, represented Mrs. Walter Miller, one of the applicants, and stated that
at the time his client purchased the property for residential rent property several years ago, but that the
surrounding property has changed and it is no longer suitable for residential property, that his client lost
approximately $1,000 last ,year on the property as residential property, and that his client is entitled to relief
as that property is no longer suitable for any zoning other than business.
Dr. G. R. Van Aken, 1107 Third Street, appeared in opposition to the application. He explained
the improvements and the use he was making of his property which backs up to the property in question, and pointed
out that the value of his property as a doctor's office and residence would be greatly depreciated if the applica-
tion were granted. He stated that the reason for Mrs. Miller's losses in.:.rentals was because•of-the fact that her
apartment units have been allowed to run down to a deplorable state, and that in the case of Mr. Long's attempt to
sell his property, the asking price of $25,000 was ridiculously high. He further stated that Mr. Long knew what
the zoning was when he purchased his property, and.no consideration should be given to the fact that he has since
put up a building on the property for business purposes, and that if the zoning were granted, there is no guaranty
that the building would be used for the Electrolux Company only, and it could always be sold and no control over
its use other than permitted "B-3" uses.
Miss Elizabeth Boone, owner of Lot 3, Block 3, at 1105 Third Street, immediately back of the
property in question, opposed the application on the basis that it will greatly depreciate the value of her
property as a home. Mrs. Kathryn Collier, 724 Craig Street, stated that she had been living in her home since
1912, and that she opposed the application on the basis that it would depreciate the value of her home, cheapen
the neighborhood, and would be an encroachment of interest of the private home owners.
Joe Roscoe, owner of business property closely adjoining the property in question, said he was
concerned solely with the traffic and parking, as headin parking is a dangerous type of parking as recognized by
the Zoning & Planning Commission and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed -and the application
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Raymond E. Edson, Miss Jane Josephine Edson and Mrs. Nell Price for a
change in zoning from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 31, 4,
5, and 6, Block .VIII, Ocean View Addition, being that property fronting 200' along the south side of Elizabeth
Street extending west from a point 88.3' west of Santa Fe.
No one was present either for.or against the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be
taken under advisement since there was no further evidence besides that submitted to the Council by the Zoning &
Planning Commission.
Next was the application of Carlos J. Villareal for a change in.zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwell-
ing District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that tract of land out of Lot 3, Section G, Paisley's
Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract located at 2849 Sarita Street and more fully described by metes and Bounds.
Tom Pogue, attorney, representing the applicant, requested that since there was no one present in
opposition to the application, that the hearing be set for a later date.
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IIMotion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be postponed and reset for the
third regular meeting in February.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 15, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
The Invocation was given by Reverend Ed Bennett, the City Jail Chaplain.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 8, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the Improvement of Kostoryz Road from the following:
Heldenfels Brothers
Brown & Root, Inc.
J. M. Dellinger, Inc.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on Sludge Aeration (Air -diffusion) Equipment from the following:
Walker Process Equipment Co.
SAMSCO
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the;:C #y Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the Appeal of Orence Garcia Carrasco from the
Revocation of his City Driver's Permit to Operate a Taxicab.
Neal Dancer, attorney, represented Mr. Carrasco, who was also present.
During the hearing it was brought out that in a period of 1k years there have been 9 or 10 traffic
violations against Mr. Carrasco and that he had been warned by the Taxicab Inspector of the provision in the
ordinance governing Taxicab Drivers' Permits which authorizes the Taxicab Inspector to suspend or revoke the
Taxicab Driver's Permit of any driver he finds in violation of any traffic laws or State laws. It was felt by
the Council that it is a duty and a public trust to protect the public, those using the public streets: -sand those
passengers who use the taxicabs, from a driver of a public conveyance who is a careless driver, and that anyone
with so many traffic violations within such a short period of time must be considered a careless driver.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler,.and passed that the action of the Taxicab Inspector in
revoking the Taxicab Driver's Permit of Orence Garcia Carrasco be sustained.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received January 29th on an estimated six months' supply of various sizes of Reinforced Concrete
Pipe, and on 9,000' 11.' Type K Soft Copper Pipe in 60' coils.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received for the sale of the surplus property described as consisting of that portion of Lots 11 and 1�
Block 6, Steele Addition, not needed for right-of-way purposes in connection with the Agnes -Laredo Project.
There followed a discussion in which Mayor Smith requested that the record show the Council's
considered feeling that an ordinance should be enacted into law to provide that any real estate belonging to the
City, before being negotiated for sale, be first advertised for bids with the City reserving the right to reject
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all bids and negotiate for sale if the Council feels that the bids received do not constitute the best return to
the City on a fair market value.
It was suggested that in addition to the usual type of Legal advertisement for bids, that a box -
type, display ad such as used by real estate firms be used to advertise the sale of this surplus property.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to sell by
means of public auction to be held at the locations of the buildings, certain structures to be removed in connect
with the clearance of the Agnes Street right-of-way, located on properties known as 2511, 2515-17, and 2519 Agnes
Street.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that a Signal Light be installed at Brownlee
Boulevard and Laredo Street, and that $733.00 be appropriated for such installation.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of contract for the construction of
Unit No. 1 of the Westside Sewer Trunk Main be made to Bur -Tex Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $432,362.41.
ORDINANCE NO. 4947
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND
THE SUM OF $733.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT AT THE
BROWNLEE AND LAREDO STREET INTERSECTION AND INTERCONNECTING WITH THE AGNES-
BROWNLEE STREET INTERSECTION SIGNAL LIGHT; PROVIDING THAT SUCH INSTALLATION
SHALL BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4948
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $600.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR PAYMENT TO
STANLEY R. MARKS, GREGORY MOORE AND BILL COOPER, APPRAISERS, FOR APPRAISALS ON
THE NON -AIRPORT PROPERTY IN THE ACREAGE OF TRACTS 4 AND 5 IN THE J. C. RUSSELL
FARM BLOCKS (BEING THE MORGAN AND SECHRIST TRACTS) ACQUIRED FOR THE AIRPORT,
SEGREGATING THE LANDS ACQUIRED FOR THE AIRPORT IN WHICH THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS
ADMINISTRATION WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE LAND ACQUISITION COST FROM THE NON -
AIRPORT LANDS IN THE SAME TRACTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B..E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith described to the Council an asphalt top re -working machine which he had seen and
discussed with City officials of Los Angeles recently, and requested that City Manager McClure investigate the
feasibility of this type of salvage machine for use in Corpus Christi.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Joe Feudo, 4741 Kostoryz Road, representing himself and his brother, stated that in connection
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with their grocery store on Kostoryz, that if the head -in parking were eliminated as proposed in the improvement
of Kostoryz Road, it would hurt their business as much as 50%. He presented plot plans of his property showing
the building and parking areas, sidewalks and driveways off Kostoryz and requested that the Council consider his
alternative plan.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the maps be received for study and consultation
with the City Staff.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES : NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
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 5:15 o'clock
p.m. on the 20th day of January, 1958, for the purpose of Appointing a Substitute Judge for Corporation Court, and
such other matters as may properly come before the Council.
DATED this the 20th day -of January, 1958.
/s/ Farrell D. Smith
,FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor -
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregulariti
in such service and consent and agree that said meeting shall beat the time and place therein named and for the
purpose therein stated.
/s/ W. J. Roberts
W. J. ROBERTS
/s/ B. E. Bigler
B. E. BIGLER
/s/ Manuel P. Maldonado
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
js/ Russell E. McClure
RUSSELL E. MCCLURE
City Manager
/s/ T. Ray Kring
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
January 20, 1958
5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order..
Ls/ Charlie J. Aills
CHARLIE J. AILLS
/s/ A. R. James
ARTHUR R. JAMES
ODELL INGLE
/s/ I. M. Singer
I. M. SINGER
City Attorney
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those'in attendance.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith announced the purpose of the Special meeting was to appoint a Substitute
Judge for Corporation Court.
Mayor Smith nominated Mr. Paul Nye to serve as Substitute Judge of the Corporation Court with
compensation to be pro rated at the regular pay rate of the Judge of the Corporation Court.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing appointment of Mr. Paul Nye be
confirmed as stated.
Mayor Smith stated for the record that the Council agreed to meet for this Special meeting without
compensation.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the Special meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
The Invocation was given by Reverend T. W. Burton, of First Church of the Nazarene.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the.minutes of the regular meeting of
January 15 and the special meeting of January 20 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids. .
Bids were opened and read on 100 more or less, large cylinders of Commercial Acetylene and 200 more
or less, large cylinders of Commercial Oxygen from the following:
Air Reduction Sales Co.
C. C. Oxygen Co.
Crane Welding Supply Co.
Welder's Equipment Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
following:.
Bids were opened and read on Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Kerosene from the
Ada Oil Co.
Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp.
Gulf Oil Corp.
Humble Oil & Refining Co.
Sinclair Refining Co.
The Texas Co.
CONOCO
Crystal Petroleum
Osage Oil Co.
Texas Star Oil Co.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on Street Construction Materials,.consisting of OA -175 Asphalt, RC -2
Ashpalt, Hot Mix -Cold Laid "DD", Hot Mix -Cold Laid "CC", Rock Asphalt "CCC", Precoated Aggregate 22, Shell and
Caliche, from the following:
C. C. Shell Co., Inc.
Huckman Trucking Co.
Billy Moore Trucking Co.
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co.
White's Uvalde Mines
M. P. Wright, Jr.
Dobie Materials Co
The Council requested that since none of the qualified bidders had bid on any of the first 4 items
of the bid invitation, that the bids of Heldenfels Brothers, Humble Oil & Refining Co., and Servtex Materials
which were invalid as bids due to their failure to submit a bid bond, be opened and read as to the first 4 items
only, as a matter of information for the Council. This was done.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced that the pending item of the application of Woodson Realty Co. for 2 zoning
changes on which a public hearing was held 1/14/58, would be deferred until the next regular meeting of the
Council.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
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I! Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on February 5th for various quantities and sizes of Full Circle Clamps and for an estimated
year's supply of Water Meters.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that .the award of bid on Diffusion Devices for
Sludge Aeration be made to Walker Process Equipment Co. for a total of $3,263.00 on the basis of their furnishing
a Performance Guarantee. (See Bid Tabulation #2 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of contract for the Kostoryz Street
Improvements from Staples to Lexington be made to Heldenfels Brothers in the amount of $233,719.65, and that the
securing of the liens against the property owners be negotiated as quickly as possible in order to begin the
construction.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List & Supple-
mental Tax Roll for December, 1957, be approved.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the date of February 5 during the regular
meeting convening at 2 p.m., be set for a public hearing on an Appeal by Olin Dan Cubit from the Taxicab Inspector's
Revocation of City Driver's Permit to operate a taxicab.
ORDINANCE NO.'4949
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH BUR-TEX CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF UNIT #1 OF THE WESTSIDE TRUNK SEWER MAIN, PROJECT NO. 8-54-9.1, AS MORE FULLY
DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE A PART HEREOF BY
REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $454,000.00 FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THIS CONSTRUCTION, OF WHICH $432,362.41•IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND $21,637.59 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle'
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4950
APPROPRIATING THE ADDITIONAL SUM OF $57,291.15 OUT OF GAS SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND NO. 200 FOR PROJECT NO. 9-53-24, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AREA, FOR THE REHABILI-
TATION OF GAS MAINS IN THAT AREA; AUTHORIZING SAID WORK TO BE DONE BY CITY FORCES;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.,
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J.. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4951
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH F. E. BOWMAN, AS SUB -LESSEE, LEASING UNTO THE
SAID F. E. BOWMAN THE SMALL SWIMMING POOL, BEARING NO. 612, AND THE LARGE SWIMMING
POOL, BEARING NO. 693, BOTH OF WHICH ARE LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR THE TERM OF TWO(2) YEARS BEGINNING ON THE 1ST DAY OF
APRIL, 1958, AND ENDING ON THE 31ST DAY OF MARCH, 1960, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION
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OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT AGREEMENT AND SUB -LEASE
IN ALL THINGS THEREIN CONTINUED IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT, EXCEPT THAT EITHER
THE CITY OR THE SUB -LESSEE MAY TERMINATE SAID AGREEMENT UPON THIRTY (30) DAYS'
WRITTEN NOTICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4952
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED CONVEYING TO THE WEST
POINT COOPERATIVE GIN COMPANY, TEN (10) ACRES OF LAND IN THE MARGARET KELLY SUB-
DIVISION, A COPY OF SAID DEED BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE. -A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye.
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4953
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF KOSTORYZ
STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM STAPLES TO LEXINGTON IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, PROJECT N0..1-53-11, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE
SUM OF $210,042.65 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH $155,073.65
IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $15,646.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, AND $39,323.00
IS FOR ANTICIPATED CERTIFICATES OF HOMESTEAD ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
. . . Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Theodore Weber, owner of property on the corner of Ocean Drive and Morgan, objected to the
proposed method .of marking the City's alley which runs diagonally across his property since the alley has never
been opened or used as such and since he has admitted the existence of the alley and agreed to remove any ob-
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structions and to assume the cost of the Morgan Street curbing and gutters should the City ever elect to open the
alley. He showed snapshots to clarify his remarks and to show that the type of curb which the plans callforin
connection with the Morgan Street paving improvements will interfere with the use of his driveway as such. He
further stated that if the City will install some type of marker to identify the alley that will not interfere
with his free use of his driveway, he will then sign up for the assessments in connection with the paving improve-
ments.
After examining the plans and discussing the matter with Drahn Jones, Director of Public Works, it
was agreed that the City will install a driveway section as required across the alley section as well as that por-
tion adjacent to Mr. Weber's property, and that Mr. Weber will assume the cost for this in addition to his paving
assessments.
Mr. James W. Vanderbeck, 4922 Janet Drive, presented a petition with 33 signatures of residents in
Mount Vernon Subdivision #3, together with 7 photos of the flooded condition of the entire area, requesting that
the Council take prompt action to alleviate the present lack of drainage by providing ddequate emergency drainage
or by rescheduling the Oso Lake Storm Sewer Project for 1958 instead of 1961 as the City's program presently
plans. (See Petition #1 in File.)
Mr. Sabine Opreane, one of the signers of the petition, stated that the people.in that area were
promised temporary relief some 3 or 4 months ago, that the City would clear out the existing ditches and dig
another drainage ditch, that the additional ditch had been surveyed and staked but never dug out, and that he
felt that the additional ditch would provide some relief to the area.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the petition be accepted and referred to the
City Manager to study the possibility of any rescheduling of projects and what emergency relief can be provided
for this area.
Ted Anderson, attorney, appeared on behalf of the subdivider of Starlight Meadows near Annaville,
and asked the Council when they were going to enact into law the proposed.ordinance, or any other ordinance,
setting forth the terms and conditions under which the City of Corpus Christi would provide water for subdivisions
outside the 5 -mile City limits, since it has been some time since the Real Estate Board and the Home Builders'
Association had -submitted their recommendations to the Council.
James Williams, also representing a subdivider outside the 5 -mile City limits, appeared for the
same reason and stated that he felt the rural developers should be able to know exactly the requirements for their
getting water so as to be able to plan their subdivisions and financing.
The Mayor explained that of necessity there will be the delay until the Wesley Seale Dam is com-
pleted and functioning in order to have the water to sell, and that most of the area appreciates the thorough
studies being made and is in agreement with the Council's views in regard to tap controls being the City's re-
sponsibility to the entire area in order to insure adequate size of lines to supply the areas being developed and
adequate fire protection and the prevention of future slum area, and that.the Council will do all that it.can to
fulfill its obligations to the area as a whole in regard to the water situation and the necessary controls.
City Manager McClure presented a recommendation that the City accept the responsibility of the
assessments with assignment to the City of the contractor's paving certificates in the amount of $6,667.76 on the
following properties abutting Morgan Street, on the basis of their being homesteads:
Theodore F. Weber, Lot 10, Block 6, Bay View Addition #l,.fronting
135' on the N. side of Morgan Street . . . .$ 771.58
Dr. M. L. Norvell, Lot 10, Block 7, Bay View Addition #1, fronting
135' on the N. side of Morgan Street . . . .$ 955.61
Mrs. E. Mayme Moore, the West 125' of Lot 11 in Block 8 of Bay View
#1, fronting 125' on the N. side of Morgan Street . . .$ 714.43
Emma C. Thomas, Lot 5, Block 9, Bay View Addition #1, fronting
55.32' on the N. side of Morgan Street . . . .$ 316.18
Dr. James A. Webb, Lot 11, Block 10, Bay View Addition #1, fronting
135' on the N. side of Morgan Street . . . . .$ 958.64
Ethel G. McCauley, Lot 1, Block 1, Ocean View Addition, fronting
135' on the S. side of Morgan Street . . . . .$ 563.56
Cecil 0. Dunn, C. 45' of Lot 1, Block 4, Ocean View Addition,
fronting 45' on the S. side of Morgan Street . . . . .$ 263.42
Carl G. Cole, W. 45' of Lot 1, Block 4, Ocean View Addition,
fronting 45' on the S. side of Morgan Street- .$ 257.20
Clair M. Phillips, Lot 1, Block 5, Ocean View Addition, fronting
135' on the S. side of Morgan Street . . . .$ 834.42
Nellie V. Barcellona, Lot 22, Block 2, Booty and Allen's Addi-
tion, fronting 128' on the S. side of Morgan Street . . . . .$ 1,032.72
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the City assume the responsibility of the
foregoing assessments in connection with the Morgan Street improvements as recommended by the City Manager.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT•
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 29, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend R. A. Hicks of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the Special Meeting of January
14 and Regular Meeting of January 22, 1958, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 9,800 feet of 1" Type K Soft Copper Tubing from the following:
Ala mo Iron Works
Howard L. Kelts
Municipal Supply
The Rohan Co., Inc.
Wallace Co., Inc.
Gulf Supply Co., Inc.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
following:
Bids were opened and read on a quantity of reinforced Concrete Pipe of various sizes from the
Brown Supply Co.
Texcrete Co.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required -by City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next item on the agenda to be appointments to Boards and Committees.
To be appointed to the La Retama Library Board are: Mr. John T. Wright, Jr., Mrs. George Derry,
Mr. Leslie Lockett, Reverend Richard M. Black and the reappointment of Mr. E. E. Mireles.
To be appointed to the Temporary Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Area Safety Council are:
Mr. Stanley J. Hultman, Mr. Stan Bell, Mr. Baxter Jackson, Mr. Paul Haas, Reverend W. H. Colson, Mr. Cy Cyrus,
Mr. C. R. Holder, Mr. Kent Odem, Mr. A. J. Bay, Admiral R. S. Clarke, Mr. Jesse Baker, Mr. Horace Richards, Mr.
James H. Wilson, Mr. Jack Grant and Mr. Glenn Alexander.
To be appointed to the Joint Board of Child Welfare and Parkway House for Girls are: Mr. Frank
Peerman, Jr., Mrs. Byron Vestal, Mr. 0. E. Cannon, Reverend John DeForrest, Doctor Helen Woods, Mr. Perry Tucker;,
Mr. A. B. Zepeda, Mrs. Ben Vaughn, Mrs. Shirley Parr, Doctor C. L. Concklin, Mrs. Frank Sparks, Mr. Arturo
Colmenero, Reverend Robert Creasy, Father Thomas Fernandez, Mrs. Sylvan Weil, Mrs. R. C. Ingram, Mrs. John Lopez,
Mrs. Ralph Cameron, Mrs. J. W. Sullivan and Dr. Frank Hovell.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing appointments be confirmed.
Smith read a legal opinion received from City Attorney Singer in which Mr. Singer pointed ou
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that Mr. Paul Nye had decided to withdraw as substitute Judge of Corporation Court in view of the confusion it
had caused in peoples minds regarding the legality of his serving as Corporation Court Judge while holding the
position of Democratic Party Chairman of the County.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Mayor's appointment of Marshall Graham
be confirmed to act as substitute Corporation Court Judge.
Mayor Smith announced that the Pending Items would be deferred until later in the meeting and that
the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received February 1�, 1958, on an estimated 6 months supply of various quantities and sizes of Dresser
Fittings for the Gas Division.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received February 12., 1958, on Brass Service Fittings for the Gas Division.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received February 12, 1958, on 5,000 feet of 8" Class 150 Cement Asbestos and/or Cast Iron Pipe.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to,advertise for
bids to be received on February 12, 1958, on 120 feet of 24" - 16 Gage Galv. Corrugated Culvert Pipe and 5 Bands
and Bolts for making joints; 250 feet of 21" - 16 Gage Galv. Corrugated Culvert Pipe and 12 Bands and Bolts for
making joints.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for 100 more or less, Large
Cylinders Commercial Acetylene and 200 more or less, Large Cylinders Commercial Oxygen be made to Corpus Christi
Oxygen Company for a total cost of $1,331.20. (See Bid Tabulation #3 in File.)
Motion'by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for various Street Construc-
tion Materials be made as follows:
OA -175 Asphalt at $.0878 per gal., and RC -2 Asphalt at $.0999 per gal., to Humble Oil & Refining
Co.; Hot Mix -Cold Laid Type "DD" at $4.72 per ton and Hot Mix -Cold Laid Type "CC" at $4.62 per ton to Servtex
Materials; Rock Asphalt Type "CCC" at $4.73 per ton to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co.; Precoated Aggregate Grade 2 P at
$3.96 per ton to White's Uvalde Mines; Flexible Base (Shell) at $.90 per cu. yd., to Corpus Christi Shell Co.,
Inc.; Flexible Base (Caliche Stockpile) at $1.85 per cu. yd., and Flexible Base (Caliche Jobsite) at $2.00 per
cu. yd., to M. P. Wright, Jr. (See Bid Tabulation #4 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for an estimated 3 months'
supply of Fuel Requirements, consisting of Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Kerosene and Diesel Fuel, be made
as follows:
To The Texas Company for approximately 45,000 Gals. per month of Regular Gasoline at $.16171 per
gal.; to Continental Oil Company for approximately 2,500 Gals. per month of Premium Gasoline at $.20519 per gal.;
to Crystal Petroleum Company for approximately 5,000 Gals. per month of Diesel at $.1068 and for approximately
5,500 Gals. per month of Kerosene at $.119 per gal. (See Bid Tabulation #5 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the recommendation to extend the contract of
Harrington and Cortelyou to include the necessary plans, specifications and supervision for the construction work
on the north side of the channel from the new lift bridge at the Tule Lake crossing to a connection with the
existing Navigation Boulevard and the CCTA railroad track be approved.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information on matters not scheduled
on the agenda to come forward and be heard, and stated that the Council was now ready to hear anyone wishing to
speak on the pending items.
Mrs. Eleanor Kaufman, Legislative Chairman of the W. B. Ray P.T.A., appeared in connection with the
Woodson Zoning matter (public hearing held 1/14/58), and stated that she was appearing to make an apology for not
appearing at the hearing and that the school P.T.A. was definitely opposed to the re -zoning.
Mayor Smith advised Mrs. Kaufman that the hearing had been held and that the evidence presented
1 11 would be given consideration from both sides. 11
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Mr. Tom Pogue, attorney for the applicants, appeared and stated that Mr. Woodson was not able to
make today's meeting due to death in the tamily and that he telt it would be violating judicial procedure to re-
open the hearing or otfer any more evidence pertaining to it.
RESOLUTION NO. 4954
ENDORSING THE PLAN FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE PORT ARANSAS CORPUS CHRISTI WATER
WAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN THEIR
REVIEW REPORT OF DECEMBER;14, 1956; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4955
CLOSING ALL OF THAT PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL DODDRIDGE STREET LYING BETWEEN THE
AREA FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY ORIGINAL DODDRIDGE STREET AND CLOSED BY ORDINANCE NO.
3960, ADOPTED ON THE 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1954, AND THE SOUTHEAST AND EAST
BOUNDARY OF LOT NO. 15, BLOCK 8, OF HOPPER ADDITION UNIT #2, AS SHOWN ON MAP OR
PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 20, PAGE 88, OF THE MAP AND PLAT RECORDS OF NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4956
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT WITH MRS. J. Y. WOMACK, A WIDOW, AND ACTING AS INDE-
PENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE J. Y. WOMACK ESTATE, DECKER S. WOMACK AND OWEN W. WOMACK,
THE OWNERS OF LOT 10, BLOCK 13, BAYVIEW ADDITION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AND AN AGREEMENT WITH R. J. BRYANT AND WIFE, HELEN BRYANT, AND MRS. R. G.
BRYANT, A WIDOW, AND ACTING AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE R. G. BRYANT ESTATE,
THE OWNERS OF LOT 11, BLOCK 13, BAYVIEW ADDITION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
CONCERNING THE REDUCTION OF THE ASSESSMENT CHARGES AGAINST THE SAID OWNERS FOR THE
INSTALLATION COSTS OF NEW SIDEWALKS, THE OMISSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID SIDE-
WALKS AS CONTEMPLATED AND SHOWN ON THE CITY'S MORGAN STREET PLANS OF 1957, AND THE
USE OF THE SIDEWALKS NOW IN EXISTENCE BY THE PUBLIC AS PUBLIC PASSAGEWAYS, A COPY
OF EACH OF SAID AGREEMENTS_BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4959
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4416, HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 14TH
DAY OF DECEMBER, 1955, BY AMENDING THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SECTION 18 THEREOF SO
AS TO BETTER DEFINE THE EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS IN SAID ORDINANCE; AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4960
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 9.6 FEET OF
LOT 7, BLOCK 5, HOME PLACE ADDITION, OWNED BY JOSE M. BOTELLO AND WIFE, JOSEFINA
R. BOTELLO, FOR USE IN THE PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A
PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY.
DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY
OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4961
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 9:6 FEET OF
LOT 8, BLOCK 5, HOME PLACE ADDITION, OWNED BY JOSE M. BOTELLO, FOR USE IN THE
PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN
STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTEN-
TIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4962,
AUTHORIZING CONDE1,1NATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 9.6 FEET OF
LOT 6, BLOCK 5, HOME PLACE ADDITION, OWNED BY JOSEPHINE R. BOTELLO, OUT OF.HER
SEPARATE PROPERTY AND ESTATE, AND MANUEL RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN, FOR USE IN THE
PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN
STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTEN-
TIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell -D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4963
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: (1) IN THE
AMOUNT.OF $361.40 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST
SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 22, BLOCK 6, REST HAVEN, AND THE
OWNER THEREOF, DR. H. D. HUNSAKER; (2) IN THE AMOUNT OF $196.86 AGAINST THAT CER-
TAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 50 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAMEDA.STREET, DESCRIBED AS
BEING LOTS 53 AND 54, IN:BLOCK 815, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION, AND THE OWNER
THEREOF, ETHEL EMBREE; AND`(3) IN THE AMOUNT OF $158.33 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY FRONTING 68.68 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, DESCRIBED
AS BEING LOT NO. 4 IN BLOCK NO. 3 OF ARCADIA SUBDIVISION, AND THE OWNERS THEREOF,
N. G. AND J. C. COLLINS, SAID RELEASES TO BE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4964
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH MAGNOLIA PETROLEUM COMPANY AND
MAGNOLIA PIPE LINE COMPANY FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE PIPE LINES OF SAID COMPANIES
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLEARING THE LANDS IN THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE FROM THE
POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPE LINES, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $62,084.00 FROM
NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B..E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4965
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO BE INSTITUTED BY THE,CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, TO CONDEMN CERTAIN ACREAGE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING 133.385 ACRES, OF
WHICH 5.549 ACRES ARE WITHIN KOSAR ROAD AND FARM -TO -MARKET ROAD NO. 763, OUT OF LOT
NO. 7 OF THE MARGARET KELLY SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY CECELIA KELLY, FOR USE AS A MUNI-
CIPAL AIRPORT, SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye -
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4966
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO BE INSTITUTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, TO CONDEMN CERTAIN ACREAGE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING 95.364 ACRES, OF
WHICH 1.153 ACRES ARE WITHIN KOSAR ROAD, OUT OF LOT NO. 6 OF THE MARGARET KELLY
SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY P. W. KELLY, FOR USE AS A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, SAID TRACT BEING
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PRO-
CEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT.THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4967
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1095.21 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND FOR THE PAYMENT
OF THE PORTION OF TAXES CLAIMED TO BE DUE BY THE CLARKWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, THE STATE OF TEXAS, STATE FARM -TO -MARKET ROAD TAX, NUECES COUNTY AND
CLARKWOOD FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ON LANDS HERETOFORE ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI FOR USE AS A SITE FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; DIRECTING THE
PAYMENT OF THE FUNDS HERETOFORE RECEIVED FROM THE FORMER OWNERS OF SAID LANDS AS
A PRO RATA PART OF THE TAXES ASSESSED AGAINST SAID LANDS FOR THE YEAR 1957 AND THE
PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF THE AD VALOREM TAXES ASSESSED AGAINST SAID LANDS BY
CLARKWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE STATE OF TEXAS, STATE FARM -TO -MARKET
ROAD TAX, NUECES COUNTY AND CLARKWOOD FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT UNDER PROTEST;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
•., Charlie J. Aills
Aye
_. Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4957
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4304 BY AMENDING SECTION 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION
OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD TO LEASE THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM BY BIDS; SETTING
FORTH THE PROCEDURE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 4958
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4303 BY AMENDING SECTION 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION
OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD TO LEASE THE EXPOSITION HALL BY'BIDS; SETTING FORTH
THE PROCEDURE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with information on the two foregoing ordinance, wishing
to speak, to step forward.
Mr. William Bonilla appeared in behalf of the LULAC's and Mexican Chamber of Commerce and spoke in
opposition to the "bid system" of leasing the Coliseum and Exposition Hall. Mr. Bonilla pointed out that by using
the "bid system" civic organizations would ultimately be deprived of leasing the buildings since professional
promoters could come in and easily over -bid them. This, he felt, was not in the best interest of the public or
city, that by leasing the buildings to professional promoters the City would not be operating in the best interest
of the public. He further stated that the LULAC's and Mexican Chamber of Commerce were against any type of bidding
system but that they would appreciate and be satisfied with an amendment to the wording of the ordinances and
suggested that the word "application" be substituted for the word "bid".
Mayor Smith suggested that the ordinance be amended to reflect that the City has the option to
accept or reject any bid and to base the acceptance of a bid on whether it is in the best interest of the City and
public as well as being advantageous financially and the purpose for which the proceeds are to be used should be
a factor in making the determination as to the most advantageous bid.
The following votes were taken on the two foregoing ordinances:
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinances were passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mr. William Renfro appeared and requested of the Council permission to build at Agnes and Alameda
using the old building.line rather than the one established by an ordinance passed in 1945.
It was pointed out to Mr. Renfro that the City prefers not to release any right-of-way claims
until the dedication is determined with reference to street width.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of January 2, 1958, through January 29, 1958, and having been previously
approved by Council action, are by me hereby approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 5, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
FARRELL D. SMITH; Mayor ;
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas '
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
be approved.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Odell Ingle since the Guest Chaplain was not present.
City Secretary .Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the;i:minutes of the regular meeting of January 29
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Water Meters from the following:
Badger Meter Manufacturing Co.
Hersey Manufacturing Co.
Rockwell Manufacturing Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Full Circle Clamps from the following:
C. C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
Dresser Manufacturing Division
Gulf Supply Co., Inc.
Norvell-Wilder Supply Co.
The Rohan Co., Inc.
SAMSCO
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the sale of certain surplus City property in the Steele Addition,
consisting of that portion of Lots 11 and 12 and Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, not needed for right-of-way purposes in
connection with the Agnes -Laredo Project, from the following:
Coastal Bend Construction Co.
Hartle & Bloch
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
' Mayor Smith announced there would be no action taken at this meeting on any pending items.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid for 8,300' of various
sizes ranging from 12" to 24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe be made to Texcrete Company for a total of $7,417.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #6 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid for 9,000' of 1" Type K
Soft Copper Tubing be made to Municipal Supply Company for a total of $3,874.50. (See Bid Tabulation #7 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received February 19th for Blueprint Service for an estimated 6 -months' period.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received February 19th for Construction of a multi-purpose Concrete Slab, 40' x 701, complete in
II place, in Elgin Park.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the date of February 19, during the regular
Council meeting, convening at 2:00 p.m., be set for a public hearing on the application of Harry Samuels to Close
the Alley between Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Lots 59, 60, 61 and 62, Block 5, Steele's Addition, which is generally
"be-tween Agnes and Marguerite Streets west of Bluntzer.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the request of Sundeen School District be
granted that the City participate on a 50% basis in construction of Marie Street which is between a City park and
the School, involving a 40' street, curb and gutters for an estimated $1800.00 for the City and a like amount for
the School District.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City accept the optional alternate in the
contract with Bur -Tex Constructors for the construction of the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant for the third units
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to increase the capacity of the plant to 3,000,000 gals. per day for an additional cost of $111,180.00, making a
total of $769,380.00, and that the services of Reagan & McCaughan be used to supervise its construction.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications for the
construction of Water Lines in Poth Lane and in Airline Road, replacing the 8" lines, be approved, and that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on February 26.
✓ORDINANCE NO. 4968
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION FOR FURNISHING
SERVICES TO THE COMBINED TOWER -COMMUNICATION STATION AT THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CANCELLATION AGREEMENT WITH CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
CANCELLING A PREVIOUS CONTRACT DATED APRIL 3, 1956, WITH CIVIL AERONAUTICS AD-
MINISTRATION FOR FURNISHING OF SERVICES TO SAID STATION, A COPY OF WHICH CANCELLA-
TION AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
.Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4969
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
AS LESSOR, FOR LAND TO BE USED FOR PARK AND PLEASURE GROUNDS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR
THE TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING ON THE 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1958, AND ENDING
ON THE 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1963, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS SET FORTH IN THE PRESENT AGREEMENT AND LEASE IN ALL THINGS THEREIN CONTINUED
IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO, 4970
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS,
LEASING UNTO THE SAID KIWANIS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE BUILDING AND
PREMISES SITUATED ON LOT 12 AND THE S k OF LOT 11, ALL IN BLOCK 23, MEADOW PARK
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR THE TERM OF
FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 5, 1958, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 4, 1963, FOR AND IN
CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B.'E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes reflect that a communication had
been received by the Council requesting the withdrawal of the application for an appeal from the revocation of
City Driver's Permit to operate a taxicab by Olin Dan Cubit for which public hearing had previously been set for
today's meeting.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
No one appeared.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 12, 1958
2:00 p.m. .
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney. I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts.=called the meeting to order, since Mayor Smith had been delayed.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Paul Okros, of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll.of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of February 5th be approved.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Pipe Repair Sleeves and Couplings
(Dresser Fittings) from the following:
C. C. Hardware
Crane Co.
Norvell-Wilder
Gulf Supply Co.
Dresser Manufacturing Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
following:
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Brass Service Fittings from the
Crane Co.'
Ford Meter Box Co.
Norvell-Wilder
SAMSCO
Viking Supply Co.
Wallace Co.
Welsback Corp.
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids babied for 48 hours as
required bythe_.City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
ing:
Bids were opened and read on 5,000 feet of Cast Iron and/or Asbestos Cement Pipe from the follow-
Johns -Manville
Lone Star Steel Co.
SAMSCO
U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. `
Viking Supply Corp.
American C. I. Pipe Co.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
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Bids were opened and read on 250 feat of 21" Corrugated Culvert Pipe, and Bands and Bolts for
making Joints, and 120 feet of 24" Corrugated Culvert Pipe, and Bands and Bolts for making Joints, from the follow-
ing:
Armco Drainage & Metal Products
Brown Supply
Kelley Manufacturing Co.
SAMSCO
Wallace Co., Inc.
Wyatt Metal & Boiler Works
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
opening of bids.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts turned the Chair over to Mayor Smith who had arrived at the meeting for the
Mayor Smith announced the following appointments to Boards and Committees:
Park & Recreation Board: (2 -year terms)
J. A. Rektorik, re -appointed
E. P. Edgeworth, Jr., re -appointed
Mrs. W. Armstrong Price
Dr. C. R. Woolsey
Frank Yarborough
Mayor Smith expressed the Council's thanks and appreciation to each of the retiring members of the
Board for the work they have done and their service to the City.
Zoning & Planning Commission: (2 -year terms to expire 6/22/59)
0. N. Stevens
Joe DeLeon, re -appointed
Roy W. Klett
Examining & Supervising Board of Electricians: (2 -year terms to expire 2/21/60)
B. L. Guess, Jr., re -appointed, Master Electrician & Electrical Contractor, non-union
W. D. Lowe, Sr., Master Electrician & Electrical Contractor, union Ted Duce, Electrical
Engineer
Leonard Clanton, Journeyman Electrician
Geo. C. Westervelt, Jr., Supervisory Capacity
Committee for Clean Literature: (indefinite term)
Mrs. Emma Duran, replacing Mervin S. Smith, resigned
Board of Adjustment: (2 -year term)
Tom Pogue, re -appointed
Col. W. M. Goldston, re -appointed
Wm. E. Johnson, re -appointed
Allan Marsden
Mike Seale
Mayor Smith expressed the Council's appreciation to Mr. Walter Saunders for his almost 20 years
of service to the City as a member of the Zoning & Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment, as well as laving
served on other civic endeavors, and stated that the Council is quite proud of the caliber of the men and women
who have agreed to serve on these Boards and Committees.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that each of the foregoing appointments be
confirmed as announced by Mayor Smith.
Mayor Smith announced that in connection with the pending Woodson zoning application on property
at South Staples and Kosto ryz, the Council concurs in essence with the expressed feelings of the:Corpus Christi
Independent School District Board, and to that end have generally agreed that there shall be no business zoning
of any of the property under consideration that lies directly across the street from the W. B. Ray High School on
South Staples, and along the distance of the approximately 3k to 4 City blocks owned by the School District; that
the property consisting of approximately 150' extending north of any of the School property to the corner of
South Staples and Kostoryz is being considered as a possible filling station site; that the Council will not
grant "B-3" zoning since there are too many types of uses under "B-3" which could be objectionable to the School
and residents in the immediate area; and that if any change is granted it should be deed restricted to prevent
the use of the property for any type of drive-in business, private club, pinball machine or any form of gambling,
and that such deed restrictions would be required to run for not less than 25 years and be subject to renewal for
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an additional 25 years. Toe Council would further require that adequate traffic safeguards be provided subject to
the approval of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board and the Traffic Engineer, and with provision for a wider Kostoryz
Road and an additional street to allow traffic from Minnesota to cross South Staples and reach Kostoryz Road through
the subdivision, rather than traveling along South Staples to reach Kostoryz; and that at least 200' would be re-
quired from property line of any home to the closest line of any business building, with a parking ratio of 4k to
5 to 1.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received February 26 on one 2k -ton Dump Truck Cab and Chassis; on one Utility Work Boat; and on 40
tons of Commercial Fertilizer.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on 1,020 Water Meters in sizes
varying from 5/8" to 3/4", be made to Rockwell Manufacturing Co. for a total of $32,268.00. (See Bid Tabulation #8
in File.)
City Manager McClure reported for the record that the bid of Viking Supply Corp. on various
quantities and sizes of Full Circle Clamps had been received by the Night Watchman at the City Hall prior to the
opening of bids at the regular Council meeting of February 5, but had been delayed in delivery to the Purchasing
Agent in time for the .opening of bids; that at the informal Council meeting of February 10, convening at 1:30 p.m.,
with all the Council present with the exception of.Mayor Pro -tem Roberts, this bid was opened and read and,referred
to the City Manager for inclusion in the tabulation of the bids on these items; -and that the tabulation reflects
the bid of Viking Supply Corp. the same as if it had been opened and read with the others.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid on 320 Full Circle Clamps
varying in sizes from 2" x 7k" to 8" x 25", be made to The Rohan Company for a total of $3,234.70. (See Bid Tabu-
lation #9 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the bids received on the sale of certain
surplus City property in the Steele Addition, consisting of that portion of Lots 11 and 12.and Lots 5 and 6, Block
6, not needed for right-of-way purposes in connection with the Agnes -Laredo Project, be rejected on the basis of
their not being satisfactory, and the City Manager be authorized to negotiate for the sale.and report to the Council
for action. (See Bid Tabulation #M' in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List and Supplemental
Tax Roll for January, 1958, be approved.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City assume the amount of the assessment,
with assignment to the City of the Contractor's Paving Certificates, on 29 pieces of property abutting Louisiana
Street for a total of $10,595.56, as follows:
May M. G. Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . $
1,326.29
Mary D. Dorsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
837.08
Jane Cole Carter . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
. . . . . . . . . $
322.84
Lester Foran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
558.26
Mrs. Julia M. DeRoche . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . $
322.84
Vernon Armstrong . . . . . . .-. . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
235.42
Hilda H. Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .. . $
588.55
Minnie L. Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $.
428.78
J. Carroll Wakefield . . . .
. . . . . . . . $
49940
James N. Seevers . . . . . . .
. . . . . $
499.40
Joseph W. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . $
322.84
P. E. Aherns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
235.42
E. LeGrand Harrison . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
169.83
Sam Braslau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
117.95
Guy T. Coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . $
139.80
Matilda L. Ocker . .
. . . . . . . $
140.03
R. J. Sechrist .
. . . . . .$
141.89
W. F. L. Lehman. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . $
139.80
R. 0. Woodson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
163.58
T. C. Blasingame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . $
115.26
Dr. J. H. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . $
141.65
Arnold Ocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . $
151.64
Lee E. Smith . . . . . . . . . . .
$
103.74
Geo. A. Seiter . . . . . . . . .
$
103.63
P. L. Geistman . . . . . . . . .
$
85.54
M. B. Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . $
88.30
John A. Wuensche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . $
1,753.92
Bernice G. Patee . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . $
515.15
Jean Wilson . . . . . . . . . .. 0 . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . $
710.73
433
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City assume the amount of the assessment,
with assignment to the City of the Contractor's Paving Certificates, on 5 pieces of property abutting Morgan Street
between Staples and 19th Street, for a total of $2,253.69, as follows:
J. 0. Spencer . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 666.83
E. R. Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 162.89
H. B. Hanson . . . . . . $ 251.48
Elsworth Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 293.44
Eugenia Ella Moody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 879.05
ORDINANCE NO. 4971
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CCR PUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS,AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1947, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME -26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII BY ADDING SUBSECTION 1 (d) SO AS
TO PROVIDE A TIME LIMIT ON SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT SALES OFFICES AND FORBID ANY
SUCH OFFICE WITHOUT A PERMIT AND BY ADDING SUBSECTION 1 (e) SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
USE OF AREAS IN A SUBDIVISION BEING DEVELOPED FOR TEMPORARY STORAGE OF BUILDING
MATERIALS FOR LIMITED TIMES AND FORBIDDING SUCH USE WITHOUT A PERMIT; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye -
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4972
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 19489
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1947, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A
TRACT OF LAND BEING ALL OF THAT PROPERTY EXTENDING FROM LEXINGTON BOULEVARD TO
MCARDLE ROAD AND ABUTTING AIRLINE ROAD, ON THE EAST SIDE THEREOF PLATTED AND
DESIGNATED AS A BLOCK ON GULFGATE UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON OR ABOUT THE 11TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 32, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
CONTAINING 13.7 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, INCLUDING AREAS DESIGNATED ON SAID PLAT AS
BEING RESTRICTED TO PARKING, FROM "R-1" SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT, "A-4'-
TOURIST
A-4"TOURIST COURT DISTRICT, AND "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE
EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
434
ORDINANCE NO. 4973
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $111,180.00 FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND TO COVER ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COST BY REASON OF THE EXERCISE BY THE CITY
OF THE OPTION TO INCREASE THE PROJECT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE WESTSIDE SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT, PROJECT 8-54-8, TO A 3,000,000 GALLON -PER -DAY PLANT CAPACITY;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote;
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Nay
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Commissioner Bigler stated that his reason for voting "Nay" on the foregoing ordinance was because
he didn't believe it was necessary to spend $111,000 for something the City would not need for 10 years.
Commissioner Aills stated that those of.the Council who had voted "Aye" believed that in some
other instances the City had had too little too late, and that we should plan for the future a little more 1l
Commissioner James stated that he believed the City was going to grow faster than had been anti -
i' 1
cipated,.
Commissioner Aills asked City Manager McClure what was the status of the Mt. Vernon drainage
situation.
There followed a discussion in which City Manager McClure and Drahn Jones, Director of Public
Works, reported on the condition of the street in the 4300 block of McArdle recommending its improvement by the use
of salvaged base material and street topping, and reported on the drainage in the Mt. Vernon subdivision area
recommending the sale of $417,000 of bonds to accomplish the recommended storm sewer improvement. The program of
various improvement projects was discussed in which the Mt. Vernon Drainage Project was estimated as beingl'scheduled
for 1960-1962, and the relief for the McArdle Road section was estimated to begin in about 6 weeks. A letter
received from Harry L. Hoag, engineer, addressed to the Council and dated February 10, re drainage deficiencies'in
the Southern portion of the City, was presented, in which he stated that a newly developed policy of the F. H. A.
will bar this entire area from receiving F. H. A. loans due to the drainage conditions, and suggested thatlthe
Alameda Storm Sewer and the Oso Lake Storm Sewer from Gollihar & Everhart and from McArdle & Everhart to the Oso
Lake be expedited and bonds sold to accomplish these projects at the earliest possible date.
The above reports were received for study.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on
matters not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. C. P. Kibby appeared and presented a plat of his property abutting Highway 44 which the City
had platted for him, and questioned the inclusion of a 20' right-of-way dedication on the plat on the grounds that
none of the other adjacent owners had made such dedications, and stated that he was appealing to the Council because
the Inspection Department would not issue him any more permits for his development of his property until he!had
signed the plat.
The Council advised him that the 20' right-of-way dedication is in accordance with the City's
policy regarding the platting of land, and suggested that City Attorney Singer give him a letter to the effect
that should the City change its policy in this respect in connection with any of the other property owners along
that road, that Mr. Kibby's plat will be reviewed and that a corresponding adjustment would be made.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
4?5
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 19, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
Mayor Smith welcomed to the Council meeting, Sister Benedict and the 8th Grade Class from the
Cathedral School.
be approved.
The Invocation was given by Reverend W. Oliver Harrison, of First Christian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of February
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids, and for the benefit of the children in the audience
explained the manner and purpose of the City's taking bids.
Bids were opened and read on Blueprint Service estimated for a 6=months' period from the following:
C. C. Photo Print Co.
Nixon Blue Print Co.
L. L. Ridgway. Co., Inc.
Superior Blue Print & Photocopy Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on a 40' x 70' All Purpose Concrete Slab, complete in place, for Elgin
Park from the following:
Brown & Root, Inc.
C. L. Castor Construction Co., Inc.
Lewis A. Fowler
H. &.H..Concrete Co.
Nueces Builders
J. R. O'Bryant
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold a public hearing.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that at the request of the attorney for the
applicant, the scheduled public hearing on the application of Carlos J. Villareal for a change in zoning from
11R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that tract of land located at
2901 Sarita Street, be re -set to March 19th, during the regular meeting convening at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would now hold the public hearing on the application of Harry
Samuels to close the Alley between Lots 1, 21, 3 and.4,.and Lots 59, 60, 61 and 62, Block 5, Steele's Addition,
which is generally between Agnes and Marguerite Streets west of Bluntzer Street.
City Manager McClure reported there are no City.utilities of water, gas or sewer lines in the alley
referred to, and none contemplated for this area; that the balance of the alley was closed April 7, 1949, by
ordinance, and right-of-way acquired by the City off front of 1, 2, 3 and 4, at a cost of 82e; per sq. ft.; that
the area of the alley is 1,000 sq. ft.; and that the recommendation is to close subject to the City's established
policy.
It was noted for the record that Frank Davis of Frank Davis Sales Company had written a letter
objecting to the closing, but had given no reason for his objection..
granted.
No one appeared in opposition to the closing.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next take action on a pending item of the application of
436
Raymond E. Edson, Miss Jane Josephine Edson and Mrs. Nell Price for a change in zoning from "A-1" First Apartment
House District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block VIII, Ocean View Addition,
being that property fronting 200' along the south side of Elizabeth Street extending west from a point 88.3' west
of Santa Fe, on which public hearing was held 1/14/58.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application be denied in accordance
with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission on the basis of its being spot zoning and there is
sufficient existing "A-2" zoning in the area.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received March 5 for Cleaning and Repairing of 2 Water Towers at Alameda & Carmel Parkway and at
Gollihar & Ayers.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid on various quantities and
sizes of Pipe Repair Sleeves and Couplings be made to C. C. Hardware Company in the amount of $7,555.79 and to
Norvell-Wilder Supply Company in the amount of $660.36, for a grand total of $8,216.15. (See Bid Tabulation #11
in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on 5,000' of 8" Class 150
Asbestos Cement Pipe be made to San Antonio Machine and Supply Company for a total of $11,150.00. (See Bid
Tabulation #12 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid on 250' of 21" and 120' of
24" Corrugated Pipe and Bands and Bolts for each, be made to Brown Supply Company of Odem, Texas, in the amount of
$1,209.63. (See Bid Tabulation #13 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to sell,'by means
of public auction to be held at the locations of the buildings on Tuesday, March 4, at 9:00 a. m., certain City
owned buildings on property acquired by the City for the new Municipal Airport, consisting of 11 buildings on the
F. B. Sechrist Land and 9 buildings on the Rand Morgan Land that. the matter of price, demolition of the building
or removal from the property be left to the discretion of the Purchasing Agent conducting the auction.
Approval of specifications for Sound Reinforcement in the Coliseum and the authority to advertise
for bids to be received was deferred for further study.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the date of March 11, during a special,meeting
convening at 2:00 p.m., be set for a public hearing on three zoning applications.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be granted leave.of absence
with pay for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20 and 21, to attend a conference with the Corps of Engineers at Galveston
in connection with the North Beach Improvement Project, and that I. M. Singer be appointed Acting City Manager for
these days.
ORDINANCE NO. 4974
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED
TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS, U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WITH
RESPECT TO DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
437
ORDINANCE NO. 4975
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY
OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF
RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, BY AMEND-
ING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK 8; CARROLL LANE
PARK UNIT NO. 2, BEING LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MAPLE STREET AT SOUTH STAPLES
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM "R-2" TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"A-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT, AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING ON LOT 1, BLOCK
5, MORRIS & MITCHELL ADDITION, BEING LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTER-
SECTION OF MORRIS AND BROWNLEE IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, FROM "A-3"
THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO T -1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING
IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4976
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON. BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE UPTOWN KIWANIS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, LEASING UNTO THE SAID UPTOWN KIWANIS CLUB OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, A ROOM
AND ADJACENT GARAGE IN THE RECREATIONAL BUILDING OF KIWANIS FIELD, BORTH BEACH,
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, SAID LEASE BEING FOR THE TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS BEGINNING
FEBRUARY 19, 1958, AND ENDING FEBRUARY 18, 1963, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 4977
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3750 ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE STREET PAVING
ASSESSMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO BE APPLIED IN DETERMINING THE
PERCENTAGE OF COST OF IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS;
DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO FOLLOW SUCH POLICY IN PREPARING ESTIMATES
OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF ALL ESTIMATES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE STATE LAW IN REGARD TO PAVING ASSESSMENTS", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
2, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO CLASSIFY CHURCH OWNED AND USED PROPERTY AS BEING IN THE,
SAME CLASS AS ZONING AND USE OF ONE AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PAVING ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. Jame s
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4978
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING AND PROVIDING FOR THE HOURS
AND DAYS DURING WHICH BARBER SHOPS MAY BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND OPERATORS THEREOF MAY.
OPERATE BARBER.SHOPS;`PROVIDING FOR FREE AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF INTERIOR OF BARBER
SHOPS, PRESCRIBING AND REQUIRING ANNUAL LICENSES OF OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO OPERATE
AND OWN BARBER SHOPS, AND LICENSE FEES TO OPEN NEW SHOPS; REQUIRING CERTAIN LICENSES
FOR INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BARBER CHAIRS; DEFINING JOURNEYMAN BARBERS; PROVIDING
FOR ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSE FEES FOR JOURNEYMAN BARBERS AND REQUIRING LICEN-
SES OF JOURNEYMAN BARBERS DESIRING TO PRACTICE AS SUCH; FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLA-
TION OF ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR SAVING CLAUSE IN RESPECT TO INVALIDITY OF PORTION OF
ORDINANCE; AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE", BEING ORDINANCE NO. 1124,
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 23RD DAY
OF JULY, A. D. 1940, AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING CERTAIN SECTIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4979
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE PROPOSAL OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SERVICE FOR FURNISHING THE
CITY WITH AN ENGINEERING REPORT AND SURVEY OF THE SEVERITY OF CORROSION ALONG THE
CITY'S 36 -INCH CAST IRON WATER LINE FROM CALALLEN TO BALDWIN - PHASE ONE - FOR A
COST OF $2,600.00, A COPY OF WHICH PROPOSAL IS ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills.
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard.
Harry Hoag, engineer, spoke with reference to the drainage in the Mt. Vernon area, and stated that
the Public Works Department appeared to be spending money that would not be of any permanent value.
A lengthy discussion ensued, participated in by members of the Council, City Manager McClure,
Director of Public Works Drahn Jones, Engineer W. W. McClendon, and Roy Smith, developer. It was developed in the
discussion that the work being done in the area would be of some value as a temporary measure. Action on the
recommendation of the City Manager of the previous week regarding the sale of bonds to provide for permanent
drainage was deferred pending further study.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT•
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners•
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
be approved.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 26, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smitti called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Warren J. Piersol, of Faith Assembly of God Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of tnose in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of Feb. 19
Mayor Smith presented Mr. Walter Saunders with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Key to the City
in recognition of his more than 30 years of service to his community; as a member of the Zoning & Planning Commiss-
ion for 8 years, a member of the Board of Adjustment for 12 years, president of the Chamber of Commerce and a member
of the Board of Directors for 15 years, and commented on his close association with the progress and development of
the City and the service he has rendered. He further expressed the Council's appreciation to Mrs. Saunders for her
understanding and help to Mr. Saunders in his community endeavors.
Mr. Saunders thanked the Council and stated that he considered the presentation one of the greatest
honors of his life.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing presentation be made officially a
part of the minutes.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on one 21 -ton cab and chassis Dump Truck from the. --following:
Lewis Boggus Motors
International Harvester
Gulf Chevrolet
Frank Williams Motors
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on one 25' Utility Work Boat from the following:
Brauer Engineering Co.
SAMSCO
Gulf Coast Marine Ways Inc.
Williamson Boat Service
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred:to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 40 tons of Commercial Fertilizer from the following:
Bactex Fertilizer Inc.
Campbell Fertilizer Co., Inc.
Catto & Putty
Goldthwaites Texas Toro Co.
Swift & Co.
Watson Distr. Co., Inc.
Wonder Gro Fertilizer Co., Inc.
Young -Wise Seed Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were:opened and read on the construction of Water Distribution Mains in Poth Lane and in Air-
line Road from the following:
T. H. Lee
Heldenfels Bros.
Brown & Root, Inc.
Slovak Bros., Inc.
H. B. Zachry Company
Whitten Construction Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith stated that the Council was in complete agreement in connection with the pending item
of the construction of storm sewers for the Alameda, Windsor Park and Mt. Vernon areas, and to proceed with the
engineering and plans for all three of these related projects.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that funds be made available from $13,496 ofunallo-
cated funds for the preparation of plans and specifications on the foregoing projects with a later determination
of the date for the issuance of bonds to cover the cost of construction.
Commissioner Maldonado referred to an area in the Baldwin and Balboa area which has been inundated
during this past rainfall, and asked City Manager McClure to summarize the work program for the Westdide and the
Southside areas in regard to drainage.
City Manager McClure presented a review of the storm sewer program, the following being principal
points concerning it: Bonds authorized in the amount of $5,800,000; bonds sold, $4,185,000; bonds unissued,
$1,615,000; earnings of investments awaiting construction requirements, $49,438.02; and allocations from funds
received, $4,234,438.02. He summarized the current status as projects completed, $3,859,509.75; under contract,
$226,850,00; plans for projects not yet under contract, $19,886,11; fund administrative expense, $21,916.20; total
appropriated, $4,128,162.06; and unappropriated fund balance, $106,275.96. Mr. McClure further pointed out that
with the completion of the Proctor-Brawner Storm Sewer Prescott Laterals and the Gollihar Storm Sewer, Units 5 & 6,
we are about a year ahead of the initial time schedule for these major projects.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on the next 6 -months
period for Blueprint service be made to Corpus Christi Photo Company for a grand total of $3,526.73,: (See Bid
Tabulation #14 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that .the award of bid on construction of a
40' x 70' All -Purpose Concrete Slab, complete in place, for Elgin Park be made to J. R. O'Bryant Concrete
Contractor, Inc., in the amount of $1,780.00. (See Bid Tabulation #15 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on various quantities and
sizes of Brass Service Fittings be made as follows: to Norvell-Wilder Supply Company in the amount of $522.00; to
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company in the amount of $2,696.90; to Viking Supply Company in the amount of,$2,130.00
and to Wallace Company in the amount of $1,227.50; for a grand total of $6,576.40. (See Bid Tabulation #16 in
File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the request of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
for prompt consideration of its earnings problem and authorization of a new schedule of rates which will permit a
fair return on a fair value of the property be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation for a
course of action.
The Council instructed City Manager McClure to provide information regarding Yellow Page Advertising
income; the income from long distance calls properly a part of the local revenue; the complete corporation structure
picture of affiliates, subsidary and parent corporation, such as Western Electric and American Tel. & Tel., as
regards revenue, so as to give a complete picture of the full earnings; and to provide information as to the
company's operational comparison with other Texas cities where they operate and whether they operate in bthdr
cities without a franchise.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler..:and.:passed that the Gas System Insurance be extended by an
Excess.Coverage Policy which will bring the limitations up to $2,000,000 in line with that coverage available to
private companies of a similar type, at an additional cost to the City of $5,100.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that a renewal of the City's present contract for a
period of two years or until such time as the balance is amortized, with the H. E. Butt Foundation regarding the
financing for the construction of the H. E. Butt Swimming Pool be authorized with the inclusion in the contract of
the $2500 for the construction of the Wading Pool at the Swimming Pool.
City Manager McClure presented a petition which had been received from Mr. K. S. Alexander, 3517
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Monterrey Street, signed by 12 of the 13 property owners in the 3500 block of Monterrey Street, requesting the
widening of the street in that block from its present 15 feet to at least 25 feet, and the correction of the grade
to permit adequate drainage. (See Petition #2 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
further investigation and recommendation.
Mr. Alexander described the condition of the curb and gutters in this block and explained their
drainage problem, and thanked the Council for any relief it might see fit to provide,:
ORDINANCE NO. 4980
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE
SUM OF $2,200.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM ON
MORGAN AVENUE, SAID IMPROVEMENTS BEING NECESSARY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WIDENING
OF MORGAN AVENUE, A COPY OF THE ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS BEING
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING THAT INSTALLATION SHALL BE DONE
WITH CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4981
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, THE DEDICATION FROM.C. P. KIBBY TO THE PUBLIC, AS PART OF
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, OF A STRIP OF LAND ON AND ALONG THE WESTERN EDGE OF THE
PRESENT FLATO ROAD 20 FEET IN WIDTH AND EXTENDING A DISTANCE OF 585 FEET FROM AND
SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE PRESENT RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HIGHWAY 44;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT WITH C. P. KIBBY CONCERNING SAID DEDICATION,
A COPY OF WHICH:AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4982
CLOSING AN ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, AND LOTS 59, 60, 61 AND 62, BLOCK 5,
STEELE'S ADDITION, WHICH IS BETWEEN AGNES AND MARGUERITE STREETS EXTENDING 100
FEET WEST OF AND FROM BLUNTZER STREET, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, AND ORDERING AND DIRECTING THE RETURN OF SUCH PROPERTY CLOSED FOR ALLEY
PURPOSES TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended Dy the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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Tne foregoing ordinance was passed by the tollowing vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4983
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH J. W. TAYLOR WHEREBY THE CITY
AGREES TO LEASE TO J. W. TAYLOR BUILDING 602 LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LEASE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO(2) YEARS BEGINNING FEBRUARY
26, 1958, AND TERMINATING FEBRUARY 25, 1960, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4984
RE -AUTHORIZING AND CONFIRMING THAT CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED BY THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO, AND AGAINST THE LANDS AND OWNERS
DESCRIBED IN, ORDINANCE NO. 4965, BEING 133.385 ACRES OUT OF LOT NO. 7 OF THE
MARGARET KELLY SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY CECILIA KELLY, FOR USE AS A MUNICIPAL AIR-
PORT, SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE NO. 4965; DIRECT-
ING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF
THIS ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE NO. 4965; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4985
RE -AUTHORIZING AND CONFIRMING THAT CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED BY THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO, AND AGAINST THE LANDS AND OWNERS DES-
CRIBED IN, ORDINANCE NO. 4966, BEING 95.364 ACRES OUT OF LOT NO. 6 OF THE MARGARET
KELLY SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY -P. W. KELLY SUBDIVISION, OWNED BY P: W: KELLY, FOR USE
AS A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, SAID TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ORDINANCE
NO. 4966; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE
INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND ORDINANCE NO. 4966; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Jack Pedigo, attorney, spoke on the critical unemployment situation in the Corpus Christi area,
and suggested that a speed-up in the work program of projects.already voted for by the Council, as urged by
Commissioner Aills earlier in the meeting, would help to alleviate the situation. He further suggested that the
Council might give further consideration to any proposal to enlarge Memorial Hospital because of its need for more
beds. He also requested that the Council study the situation west of Port Avenue with regard to drainage and lack
of sidewalks and do something to lessen the hazard to school children in that area.
Mayor Smith answered that the Council is mindful of and working on related matters to further relief
in that direction.
There being no further business to come before the Council,'the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 5, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts. City Manager Russell E. McClure
Manuel P. Maldonado City Attorney I. M. Singer
Charlie J. Aills City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Odell Ingle since the Guest Chaplain was not present.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the absence of Commissioner B. E. Bigler be
Action on the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26 was deferred.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the painting and repair of 2 water tanks at Alameda Street and at
Gollihar Road from the following:
Knoblock & Co.
The K. Kessler Co., Inc.
Water Tank Service Co.
Lankford Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by -,Ingle and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Next was a pending item of the application of C. W. Woodson Realty Co. for a change in zoning from
"R -P One -Family Dwelling District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on generally that property 1055' in length
along the southeast side of Kostoryz Road between Staples and Orlando Drive extended and fronting 525' on Staples
and designated as Blocks A & B, Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, and for a change in zoning from 11R-1" One -Family
Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on generally that property fronting 700' along the west
side of Staples Street extending northerly from Minnesota Street extended with a depth of 250' and designated as -
Block C, Casa Linda Estates Unit 4, all as shown on a preliminary plat on file in the office of the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission and more particularly described by metes and bounds, on which public hearing was held 1/14/58. .
Mayor Smith reviewed the history and background of the applications and the Council's concurrence
with the expressed feelings of the School Board and with the action taken by the Zoning & Planning Commission
against the granting of any "B-3" zoning, and announced that a drastic modification of the application had been '
evolved which the Council feels meets the heart of all of the objections. He presented a revised plat and exp
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the changes and the reasons for them and the deed restrictions which would be required to be placed upon the
property, and stated that the granting of any change in zoning would be subject to the proper execution of the
legal instruments to accomplish the restrictions as outlined and as approved by the City Council, and further
subject to the proper filing of the revised plat and to completion of 50% of construction within 3 years after
such granting.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that a change in the zoning of the property in
question be authorized and an ordinance be prepared in accordance with the following specific requirements:
1. That the business area be reduced from 9 acres to 7.88 acres as shown on the revised plat, with a
4 to 1 parking ratio and 62,400 sq. ft. of building area;
2. That the more restricted "B-1" Neighborhood Business classification be granted rather than the
"B-3" Secondary Business District applied for;
3. That all business zoning granted shall front on Kostoryz Road, and that there shall be no business
zoning fronting on South Staples except for the service station site at the corner, fronting on
Kostoryz and siding on South Staples for 1501;
4. That the service station be permitted not more than the standard two 351. entrances along South
Staples, or such openings there as the Director of Traffic Engineering may reasonably prescribe
for the greatest safety; also provide a turn off from Kostoryz on the South Staples side which
would require the dedication of some of the property on the corner; also a 10' wider easement
to increase Kostoryz Road to a width of 70' from its present 601, and a 39' wide service drive
adjacent to and along South Staples for the entire length of the property included in the
applications;
5. That "A-1" First Apartment House zoning be granted for those lots backing up to the business
district and for the 13 lots fronting on South Staples south to the extension of Minnesota;
6. That there be no direct access whatsoever to the general business area fronting on Kostoryz
from South Staples;
7. That the change of zoning be contingent upon and subject to a time limitation providing for the
50% completion of construction within 3 years after such granting;
8. That the business area shall be limited to Neighborhood Business uses and the "A-1" lots shall
be limited to the residential uses permitted within the district;
9. That the property be deed restricted for a period of twenty-five years, or as long thereafter
as the W. B. Ray High School property is utilized for public school purposes, to provide that
no intoxicating beverages shall be sold for consumption on the premises, that no drive-in
grocery or drive-in eating establishment, no gambling or gambling device, and no private
clubs, fraternities or sororities shall be permitted;
10. That set -back lines of 200' from residential property lines across Kostoryz Road be established;
and that final passage of such ordinance shall be subject to the proper execution of the legal instruments to
accomplish the restrictions stated, and the filing of a recorded revised plat.
Mrs. James Kaufman, Legislative Chairman, and Mrs. Woodrow Glasscock, president, of the W. B.
Ray High School P. T. A., stated that as individuals hearing the changes set forth for the first time they could
see no objections, but that they would have preferred to have been given this information and the revised plat
for study and action by the P. T. A. Board.
Mayor Smith explained that under law it is the duty of the Council to make -,its own decision based
on the recommendation of its advisory board, the Zoning & Planning Commission}, and facts, properly presented at
the public hearings which were duly held, and such other information as it feels necessary to arrive at an
intelligent and fair decision, taking into consideration the feelings of other governmental agencies that have a
proper governmental interest, and that tha P.. T. A. cannot be considered a governmental agency, nor can it be
given any more consideration than any other group of citizens that might be interested or affected by a decision
of the Council, and that under State Law'the Council has the authority to approve, reject, or modify the',
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recommendations of its Advisory Boards.
City Attorney Singer explained that final action has not been taken, that an ordinance amending
the zoning ordinance will be prepared, and that when the Council is satisfied that the conditions outlined in the
motion have been met by the applicant, then the ordinance will be presented for final Council action.
Tom Pogue, attorney for the applicant, stated that a fairly routine matter had been played up all
out of proportion to its importance, that he knew that the Council had been subjected to vindictive criticism and
to a calculated and well-planned campaign by a pressure groupto influence the Council after the public hearing
had been closed, but that he wanted to congratulate the Council on its handling of the matter. He further suggest
that some type of format be established in .zoning matters whereby a developer can adjust his request to meet an
acceptable standard before submitting his application and can have some gauge as to the outcome of his request.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to adver-
tise for bids to be received on March 19 for the Sale of Surplus Property known as Lot 42, Ebony Acres, located
west of Lantana on the north side of Highway 9, and that $12,500 be stipulated in the bid invitation as the
minimum amount acceptable.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for one 2k -ton Dump
Truck, cab & chassis, be made to Williamson Motor Co. for a 1958 Dodge Model 500 for the sum of $2,688.16. (See
Bid Tabulation #17 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of contract for the construction
of Water Lines in Poth Lane and Airline Road, be made to Brown & Root in the sum of $76,500.12.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the informal action ofi:the Council, previously
taken in instructing City Manager McClure to advise Senator Lyndon Johnson, Senator Yarborough and Representative
John Young of the City's opposition to the application of KSIX-TV Corporation (now station KZTV) for a proposed
construction of an additional height to their TV tower predicated upon the information provided by C.A.A. that
said construction would be detrimental to the investment of the C.A.A. and the City of some $6,000,000'in the
development of the new Municipal Airport, be confirmed, and that City Manager McClure be now instructed to advise
the aforementioned senators and representative of the formal action of the City Council in requesting the denial
of the permit for the increase in height of the TV tower as concluded by the technicians of the Forth Worth
Regional Airspace Subcommittee, and to request that these views be properly presented at the public hearing before
the Washington Airspace Panel scheduled for March 11, 1958.
Commissioner Roberts requested that the minutes reflect that he abstained from any action or
discussion in this matter since he is a stockholder in the subject Corporation.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications for the Sound
Reinforcing System for the Coliseum be approved, and that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to
be received on March 26, on the basis of the City reserving the right to accept either of the alternates provided-
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rovidedin the bid invitation.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications for the improve-
ment of Alameda Street, from Doddridge to Paloma, be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on March 26, 1958.
Mayor Smith requested that the minutes reflect his disapproval of the foregoing action on the
basis that although he is in favor of paving the street, he disapproved of tearing out approximately 1.1 miles of
existing, newly installed facilities of curbq, gutters, pavement and some sidewalks.
It was further requested that in the future the Department.of Public Works be instructed not to
permit a subdivider to install facilities not fitting into the permanent pattern, and that the Public Works
Department study the matter and establish grades that will eliminate a recurrance of this economic waste.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List and
Supplemental Tax Roll for February, 1958, be approved.
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ORDINANCE N0. 4986
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH
DAY OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948,
APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339, ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLU-
TION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846, ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF
AUGUST, 1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF
BLOCK 10, SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS LOT 10, SCHANEN ESTATES UNIT 1, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND"BY';C11ANGING.THE ZONING OF LOTS 11 THROUGH
19 INCLUSIVE IN JASMIN ADDITION, BEING LOCATED BETWEEN MARY AND AGNES STREETS, IN
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FRDM "A-3" THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER
PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CON-
FLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE N0. 4987
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CCRPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH J. R. O'BRYANT CONCRETE CONTRACTOR, INC., TO
CONSTRUCT AN ALL PURPOSE CONCRETE SLAB AT THE ELGIN PARK IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBMITTED, FOR THE SUM OF $1,780.00, AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MADE'A PART
HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 4988
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF,:OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RELO-
CATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF STATE FARM TO MARKET ROAD NO. 763 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 4989
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO,EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH H. E. BUTT AND H. E. BUTT
FOUNDATION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $26008.04 DUE THE H. E; BUTT FOUNDATION
UNDER THE 1953 CONTRACT, AND IN ADDITION THERETO THE AMOUNT NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT
A WADING POOL AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $2,500.00, TO BE REIMBURSED FROM THE REVE-
NUES FROM SAID SWIMMING POOL AND WADING POOL OVER A TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING
APRIL 1, 1958, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Chatlie J. Aills
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J.'Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR LAKE MATHIS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED BY ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
APPROVING THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEASE HELD APRIL 2, 1957, WITH THE STATE PARKS BOARD
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES AND OF APPROXI-
MATELY 39 ACRES RESPECTIVELY; SAID LEASE TO BE SUBORDINATE TO THE USE OF THE CITY OF
THE SAID WATER RESERVOIR SITE AS A PART OF THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM OF,THE.CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF SUCH LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Absent
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Clifford Cosgrove, 2625 Riggan, spoke in favor of a time limit being placed on all approved changes
in zoning, and particularly referred to an area in his neighborhood which had been approved for a floral shop two
years ',ago and still carries a "for sale" sign.
W. F. Semmelrogge, 634 Louisiana, described the dangerous condition of the 600 block of Louisiana
Street since the contractor has started the improvements, and urgently requested relief for the home owners in
the way of drainage, accessibility to their driveways, barricades and flares at 15th Street and marking the open
catch basins.
Mr. Semmelrogge was assured that the requested relief would be provided as soon as possible, and
Commissioner Aills suggested that other streets under construction be checked for a similar condition so that the
citizens don't have to appear at a Council meeting in order to get relief on a matter of this nature.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
March 11, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts City Manager Russell E. McClure
B. E. Bigler City Attorney I. M. Singer
Manuel P. Maldonado City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special meeting was a public hearing on 3 zoning applica-
tions.
First was the application of Sam Davis, Jr., for a change in zoning from "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 11 and 12, Block 6, Woodlawn Estates, being located
on the southwest corner of Lexington Boulevard and.Woodlawn Drive.
Mayor Smith gave the background of -the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning &
Planning Commission for approval as a logical use -zone for Lexington Boulevard, on the basis that the Commission
considered it to be a transition from a local type business area to a broader type transient service area, and
that the Commission does not consider this to be a spot zone in itself, but a transition with "B-1" buffers exist-
ing between 11R-1" and "A-4" Districts in either direction.
Ed Shaw, Zoning Co-ordinator, located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning and uses
of the surrounding area.
Mr. Davis, the applicant, explained the intended development and operation of the property, and
stated that he was ready to proceed with the immediate construction, -for this development and operation.
Mayor Smith stated that this application highlighted.the need for a change in the zoning ordinance
whereby a "B-3" use that would not be objectionable or inconsistent with the surrounding area could be permitted
in a "B-1" District under a Special Council Permit.
Paul Rice, Traffic Engineer,,explained the necessary,provisions for controlled access driveways
to the applicant's property.
It was suggested that Mr. Davis confer with Mr. Rice as to driveways and building set -back lines
so as to insure the possibility Of head -in parking in the future use of the property and the possibility of service
drives with curbs and gutters.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.,
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
be taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Nelson English, Jr., for a change in zoning from "B73" Secondary
Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on the rear 350' of a one -acre tract out of Lot 16, Section G,
Paisley Subdivision, being that certain one -acre tract fronting 78.63' on Ayers Street measured from a point
127.27' north of the north line'of Pearse Street and being generally the rear portion of that property at14001
Ayers Street.
Mayor Smith read the background of the application and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning
Commission for approval as a logical expansion of an existing light industrial zone, providing that the frontage
along Ayers Street, a minimum of 200' in depth, be maintained in its present "B-3" Secondary Business classifica-
tion and further provided a 6 -foot fence, a minimum of 200' back from -Ayers Street be constructed separating the
industrial zone from the business property so as to eliminate potential industrial trucking from enteringldirectly
onto Ayers.
Ed Shaw located the property on the map and pointedoout the land pses of the surrounding property
and stated that the applicant had prdvided for access to the property on Pearse Street by purchasing a lot on that
side.
A letter was read from Wm. J. Burke in opposition to the application on the basis'of there being
sufficient light industrial areas in the City for the immediate future.
Mr. Nelson English, Jr., the applicant, explained the proposed construction and uses for,the
property.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing beclosed and the.application
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of The First Church of the Nazarene for a change in zoning from A-2
Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District, Block 902, Bay Terrace No. 2, being generally
that triangular property bounded by Booty, McKenzie and 10th Streets and presently occupied by the First Church
of the Nazarene.
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Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial but that "B-1"
Neighborhood Business be approved as more in keeping with the character of and existing uses in the area.
It was explained that the City is presently using a portion of the applicants property for street
purposes, it being paved with curb and gutters.
zoning.
Rev. T. W. Burton, pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, explained the reasons for the requested
The matter of set -back lines and off-street parking facilities was discussed with Paul W. Rice,
who was also appearing as a member of the Church applicant.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed.that the hearing be closed, and the application be
taken under advisement pending the development of the future use of the property and the proper designation of
property lines.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts Charlie J. Aills
B. E. Bigler Arthur R. James
Manuel P. Maldonado Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 12, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M..Singer
City Secretary_T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Smith since the Guest Chaplain was not present.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meetings of
February 26 and March 5 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next take action on some pending items.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of Sam Davis, Jr., for a
change in z6ning from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 11 and 12,
Block 6, Woodlawn Estates, being located on the southwest corner of Lexington Boulevard and Woodlawn Drive, be
granted.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the application of Nelson English, Jr., for a
change in zoning from "B-3" Secondary Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial -District on the rear 350' of a
one -acre tract out of Lot 16, Section G, Paisley Subdivision, being that certain one -acre tract fronting 78.63' on
Ayers Street measured from a point 127.27' north'of the north line of Pearse Street and being generally the rear
portion of that property at 4001 Ayers Street, be referred to the Zoning & Planning Commission in light of new
information developed at the public hearing concerning the type of operation of the applicant's business, in view
of which it appeared that such a business could be conducted in "B-3" Secondary Business area and if so, it would
be preferable to "L -I" Light Industrial District.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the application of The First Church of the
Nazarene for a change in zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-4" Primary Business District,
Block 902, Bay Terrace No. 2, being generally that triangular property bounded by Booty, McKenzie and 10th Streets
and presently occupied by The First Church of The Nazarene, be approved for "B-1" Neighborhood Business District,
subject to the building line set -back being contiguous with the rear wall of the Church building and subject to
the filing of an acceptable plat which involves the street dedication and provision for offstreet parkingby the
removal of the existing dwelling.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the application of R. A. Long and Mrs. Walter
Miller for a change in zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on
Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16, Block 3, Bay View Addition, being generally that property at the southeast corner of Santa
Fe and Buford Street facing 191' along Santa Fe, be denied on the basis of insufficient off-street parking area.
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Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Managers Reports.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the date of April 2, 1958, during the regular
meeting, be set for a public hearing on the application of the Corpus Christi State National Bank for the limited
closing of an alley in Block 5, Water Beach, for 200' north of Schatzel Street.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of April 1, 1958, 2:00 p.m., be
set for a public hearing on 2 Special Council Permits and 4 zoning cases.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received March 26 on an estimated year's supply of 500 House Regulators.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the offer of T. M. Gannaway be accepted for
the purchase of Lots 11 and 12, Block 6, Steele Addition located on Agnes Street, 450' east of Bluntzer, in the
amount of $3700.00.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on.one Utility Work Boat
with gasoline engine be made to Williamson,Boat Works for a 95 HP motor, composite plastic hull 24' 8" with 8'4"
beam, for a total of $4,400. (See Bid Tabulation #18 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on the Painting and Repair
of 2 Water Towers at Alameda and Gollihar be made to Lankford Company for a total of $14,940. (See Bid Tabulation
#19 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that $14,000 be appropriated for engineering
services for 3 Storm Sewer Projects, designated as Alameda from Golf Course to Paloma, Oso Lake, Gollihar, Everhart
area, and Oso Lake, McArdle, Everhart Area.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the request for extension of contract
time for the completion of Savage Lane Fire Station be granted to Davis Construction. -Company for 23 days, to
BurTex Constructors for 2 days, for the Westside Sewage Treatment Plant, and for 6 days for the Westside Sewer
Trunk Main Unit 1.
.Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Second Recertification of the Urban
Renewal Program, Bayview -Bluff Project, Tex. R.-1, be approved.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler, and passed that the City Manager be authorized to prepare
specifications for the installation of automatic elevator controls in the elevators of the City Hall, estimated
to cost approximately $17,000.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado that the City Manager be authorized to prepare specifi-
cations on which to receive bids for Sand Fill for -an area 300' x 1501, South Beach, immediately north of the
Glasscock Fill.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the date, of March 19, 1958, during the
regular meeting, be set for a public hearing on a proposal from C. P. & L. for a rate adjustment.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by.Ingle and passed that the City Manager be authorized to enter into
an agreement with Harland Bartholomew & Associates for final planning of the Urban Renewal Project involving a
contract in the sum of $17,500.00.
In connection with the foregoing motion, Mayor Smith stated that he didn't know whether or not
he was disqualified to vote since his father owns property in the area involved, but that if he is not disquali-
fied, his vote would be "Nay" for the reason that he thinks we have the brains and talent and Staff here already
employed, adequate to properly handle the job, and that if it is a question of numbers of personnel, he would
rather hire more local people.
Commissioner Aills stated that it was his understanding that this was a highly specialized field.
Commissioner Bigler stated that he was abstaining from voting on the motion because he owns a
small piece of property in the area involved.
Roger Pearce, Urban Renewal Administrator, explained that the work now required highly technical
knowledge and complete background knowledge of the entire program which would require time and money to indoctrinat
local employees, that the recommended firm is experienced having recently completed the Final Plan for another
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city and is familiar with the project area, the over-all conditions of Corpus Christi, and the ultimate aim of the
program, and that at this point, time was the most important factor.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the date of March 26, 1958, during the regular
meeting, be set for a public hearing on revising the set -back lines for Agnes Street so as to adhere to a minimum
width of 60 -foot right-of-way between building set -back lines.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that City Manager McClure be granted vacation
leave, with pay, from Friday evening, March 14 to Sunday evening, March 23, and that I. M. Singer be named Acting
City Manager for this period.
Leland Ross, speaking on behalf of the Home Builders -Association, complimented the Council on the
action just taken in authorizing the agreement with Harland Bartholomew & Associates for the final planning of the
Urban Renewal.Project, stating that it was a broad step forward, would probably cut 5 or 6 months off the planning
time, and that the contingent expenditure is very small in comparison to the long range benefits of Urban Renewal
in Corpus Christi.
Clifford Cosgrove, 2625 Riggan, objected to employing an outside firm to do this work as he felt
that Corpus Christi has the finest brains and engineering firms in the world and that all of the work could be
done locally.
Mr. Ross answered that although his Association takes no stand as to which engineering firm should
be employed, and although we have engineering firms in Corpus Christi well qualified to do most any job, we do not
have any engineering firm here with reference to that highly specialized field.
ORDINANCE NO. 4990
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH LANKFORD COMPANY, INCORPORATED, FOR PAINT-
ING AND REPAIR OF TWO (2) 1,000,000 GALLON WATER TANKS LOCATED ON ALAMEDA STREET
AND GOLLIHAR STREET IN.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4991
AU THMZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $123.50
AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 40.84 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF PORT STREET,
DESCRIBED AS BEING BLOCK 2, LOT 37, VILLA GREEN ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT.THEREOF OF RECORD
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF,
PRIMITIVO MUNOZ, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, A
COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4992
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 CONSTRUCTION OF
WATER LINES ON POTH LANE AND AIRLINE ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $80,325.00
FOR SAID CONSTRUCTION FROM CURRENT BUDGET, WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF
WHICH AMOUNT $76,500.12 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $3,824.88 IS FOR
CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P: Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4993
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $14,000.00 FROM NO. 295 - STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND TO BE PAID TO NO. 102 CURRENT FUND TO REIMBURSE SAID CURRENT FUND FOR ENGI-
NEERING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY ENGINEERING -CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DIVISION
IN CONNECTION WITH PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT STORM SEWER PROGRAM AS AUTHORIZED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 1958, OF WHICH $4,000.00 IS FOR PROJECT 3-53-4,
ALAMEDA STORM SEWER, GOLF COURSE TO: PALOMA; $5,000.00 IS FOR PROJECT 3-56-15.1,
OSO LAKE, GOLLIHAR AND EVERHART; AND $5,000.00 IS FOR PROJECT 3-56-15.2, OSO
LAKE, MCARDLE AND EVERHART AREA; PROVIDING THAT SAID REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE
COMPUTED AT THE END OF EACH MONTH ON THE BASIS OF ENGINEERING LABOR COSTS; PRO-
VIDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE ON JULY 31, 1958, SHALL REVERT TO THE PARENT
FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye.
Charlie J. Aills
Aye.
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4994
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF MARCH, 1955, APPEARING OF
RECORD IN VOLUME 23, PAGES 624 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS OF
THE CITY ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROMULGATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING THE PLATTING OF LAND INTO SUBDIVISIONS?IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
AND WITHIN A DISTANCE OF FIVE (5) MILES OF THE CORPORATE"LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, AND REQUIRING PLATS TO CONFORM TO SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN
ORDER TO PROCURE THE APPROVAL. OF THE CITY ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; DEFINING TERMS; FORBIDDING -TRANSFERS OF LAND WITHOUT
COMPLYING WITH THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1032 AND
ORDINANCE NO. 1157 OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE PARTIAL VALIDITY
OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION OF SAID !�
ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY", AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBfr-Zir lit
SECTION VI SO AS TO CLARIFY THE SAID SUBSECTION A TO REQUIRE SUBDIVIDERS TO DEDI-
CATE AND IMPROVE ADDITIONAL WIDTHS OF BOUNDARY STREET AREAS TO CONFORM TO THE
DESIGN STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN SAID ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4995
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE:
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 128,315 ACRES OF LAND, AND
THE IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON, AND A RESTRICTIVE EASEMENT ON 5.070 ACRES FROM
CECILIA KELLY FOR AN AGREED PURCHASE PRICE OF $125,578.45 FOR THE LAND AND A
RESTRICTIVE EASEMENT, AND $4,000.00 FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AND SAID CONTRACT ALSO
CONTAINING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FARMING ON A PORTION OF THE SAID LANDS,.A COPY
OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE.A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE
SUM OF $129,578.45 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASES
UNDER THE SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4996
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 61.441 ACRES OF LAND, AND
A RESTRICTIVE EASEMENT ON 33.923 ACRES FROM P. W. KELLY, ET AL FOR AN AGREED PUR-
CHASE PRICE OF $77,307.15 FOR THE LAND AND A RESTRICTIVE"EASEMENT, AND SAID CON-
TRACT ALSO CONTAINING A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FARMING ON A PORTION OF THE SAID LANDS,
A COPY OF WHICH CONTRACT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING
THE SUM OF $77,307.15 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PUR-
CHASES UNDER THE SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR LAKE MATHIS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED BY ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS
APPROVING THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEASE HELD APRIL 2, 1957, WITH THE STATE PARKS BOARD
OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES AND OF APPROXI-
MATELY 39 ACRES RESPECTIVELY; SAID LEASE TO BE SUBORDINATE TO THE USE OF THE CITY
OF THE SAID WATER RESERVOIR SITE AS A PART OF THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF SUCH LEASE BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
L. L. Clanton, 334 Wray Lane, described the condition of this undedicated street which has been
damaged by City trucks using the street, and requested that the street be restored to its former condition. He
suggested that possibly a drain from Kentner to the corner of Paloma would keep the water from standing in the
ditch on Wray.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for
investigation and corrective action.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler,
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 19, 1958
2:00 p.m.
Acting City Manager I. * M. ' Singer
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Charles McNaboe, of the Corpus Christi Cathedral.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts be
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of March
12 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
The bid of Mr. Herman Waters, of Austin, Texas, the only laid received, was opened and read in which
he offered an exchange of his Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Parker Addition, for Lot 42, Ebony Acres that the City was
offering for sale and for Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, Steele Addition, which the City had previously offered for sale
and for which no bids were received at the minimum acceptable price stipulated, on the basis that his lots are
in the Urban Renewal Project area and would eventually have to be bought by the City.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours as requ *_
ed by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for recommendation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the public hearing on the proposal from Central
Power &-Light Company requesting a rate adjustment.
Mr. Glen Lincoln, District Manager, and Mr. A. L. Lacey, local Manager, appeared on behalf of the
Company, presented the proposal and with the use of charts and tabulations explained the Company's reasons for
requesting a revision of rates, basically based on the increase cost of natural gas to C. P. & L.
Mayor Smith commented on the effect of the rate adjustment to the residential consumer, and stated
that he felt if the rate adjustment were allowed, there should be some proviso for at least a stopping place for
Council review if the cost of gas to C. P. & L. hits a certain level, or if gas should be bought through a sub-
sidiary, affiliate or other direct or indirect interest of C. P. & L.
No one appeared to speak in opposition to the proposal:
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed and the matter taken
under advisemen
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Next was the application of Carlos J. Villareal for a change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family
Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on a tract of land out of Lot 3, Section G, Paisley's
Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract located at 2901 Sarita, public hearing for which had been reset from 1/14/58 to
2/19/58 to 3/19/58.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for denial on the basis
that its granting would constitute spot -zoning and even if modified as the applicant had proposed during the
Commission's public hearing to the extent that only a portion of the rear yard,:would be actually zoned, would
violate the terms of the ordinance with respect to the remaining lot area to be used for residential purposes.
Ed Shaw, Zoning Co-ordinator, located the property on the map, pointed out the area referred to in
the modified request, and stated that the remaining property would then be less than the required 6,000 sq. ft.
for residential use.
Commissioner Maldonado called the Council's attention to his lease -interest on a nearby lot.
Tom Pogue, attorney, appeared with the applicant, presented photos showing the surrounding uses of
the area, stated the applicant would remove the residence from the land, and presented a sketch of the building
which he proposed to construct and use as a clothing store, which he would build within a year from the granting
of the application. He further pointed out that after being acquainted with the proposed use and development of
the property, the former objectors had not appeared to oppose the application.
A letter received from Mrs. Leopold Rosas, 2849 Sarita, was read in favor of the zoning request.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the matter taken
under advisement.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on April 2 for various quantities and sizes of Gate Valves, Fittings and Cast Iron Pipe.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on April 2 for one Postage Meter Machine, with alternate bids for a larger machine than
the one now in use by the City, and for repair of the City's present machine.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the bid on 40 tons of Commercial Fertilizer
be awarded to Goldthwaites Texas Toro Company for a total of $2,300.00. (See Bid Tabulation #20 in File.)
facts.
Mayor Smith abstained from voting on the foregoing motion for the reason that he did not know the
Commissioner Aills suggested that the City Manager provide an analysis of the chemical addatives
necessary to make our sludge meet the City's specifications for fertilizer and report on the economic feasibility
of such addatives and the effect of the recently purchased aeration equipment on the quality of the activated
sludge.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the engineering services for the preparation
of plans and specifications for construction of new Kosar Road abutting upon the northernmost boundary of the 10 -ache
site of the new gin tract of the Gin Co-op Co., be added to the regular Airport contract of Reagan & McCaughan
at the same fees.
ORDINANCE NO. 4997
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $20,801.50 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND,
AGNES-LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
FOR A TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 14,
PATRICK WEBB ADDITION, AND INCLUDING A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND DEEDED TO Z.
GOSSETT BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY A DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 245, PAGE 532,
DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY ROAN REALTY COMPANY, FOR USE IN THE
IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDE-
WALK AREA, AND FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONERS' FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONERS'
AWARD OF $20,779.00 TO BE TENDERED INTO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH LAW; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO APPEAL FROM THE COMMISSIONERS'
AWARD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended �y the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 4998
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HARLAND BARTHOLOMEW & ASSO-
CIATES OF SAINT LOUIS, MISS0URI1 FOR PLANNING SERVICES DURING THE FINAL PLANNING
STAGE OF THE BAYVIEW-BLUFF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $17,500 OUT OF NO. 103 URBAN RENEWAL FUND TO
COVER SAID PLANNING SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by.the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Noy
W. J. Roberts Absent
B. E Bigler Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
,ORDINANCE NO. 4999
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED TO T. M. GANNAWAY
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $3,700.00, COVERING THE SALE OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK
6, STEELE ADDITION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTION AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 12, 1958, A COPY
OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoi4g ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farnell D..Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5000
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $90.00 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
FEE TO COMMISSIONERS, GEORGE CALLICOATTE, ED SLAVIK AND PETER DUNNE, IN CONNEC-
TION WITH CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FILED AGAINST TRACT 6, OWNED BY CECILIA KELLY,
AND TRACT 7, OWNED BY P. W. KELLY ET AL, OF THE MARGARET KELLY SUBDIVISION, NUECES
COUNTY, TEXAS;;AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Apsent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5001
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH CHAMPLIN OIL & REFINING CO., FOR
THE RELOCATION OF THE PIPE LINES OF SAID COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLEARING THE
LANDS IN THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE FROM THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS PIPE LINES, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $33,836.25/AIRPORT BOND FUND; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. FROM NO. 245 -"
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Bill Prewett stated that the Director of the Texas Guard Armory Board has advised him that the
funds and authority for construction of the Corpus Christi Armory are available now and that since Mr. Prewett
expects to be ready to begin construction before May 31, 1958, he requested that the additional 3 acres of land for
the Armory site be determined and be made available to them as soon is possible.
The matter was referred to the Zoning & Planning Department in connection with the plan for use
of Cliff Maus Airport when abandoned by the City.
Mayor Smith read a petition of approximately 40 signatures, calling the Council's attention to.Ahe
hazardous condition of Molina Street in the Molina Addition, and requesting relief. (See Petition #3 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the petition be received and referred to
the City Manager for appropriate action.
Mr. Ted Anderson urged early passage of the ordinance suggested and amended by the Home Builders'
Association with reference to Water Service for areas and subdivisions outside the 5 -mile City limits.
Mayor Smith pointed out the existence of a pending law suit imposing an injunction with regard to
the Wesley Seale Sam, and stated that the Council wants to see fully, clearly, and legally bounded water behind the
Wesley Seale Dam before it passes ordinances for additional water service outside the City limits.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
March 26, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend T. M. Bruton, of St. Paul's Methodist.Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
11 ..tion by James. seconded by Maldonado and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro -tem Roberts be 11
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excused.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of
March 11 and the regular meeting of March 19 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of Street Improvements on Alameda Street from Doddr
to Paloma from the following:
J. M. Dellinger, Inc.
Brown & Root, Inc.
Heldenfels Brothers
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the Sound Reinforcing System for the Coliseum from the following:
Altec Service Co.
Price Construction Co.
Southwest Radio & Sound Equipment Co.
Business Music Inc. of Texas
Motion by Bigler.; seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 500 House Regulators from the following:
Gulf Supply Co., Inc.
Puffer-Sweiven, Inc.
Reynolds Gas Reg. Co.
Rockwell Manufacturing Co.
Universal Controls Corp.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter was a public hearing on setting the building line on Agnes
Street from.�a point 120' East of the East line of Sixteenth Street to Twenty-first Street so as to provide a
minimum width of the right-of-way of Agnes Street at 60' as shown on the map or plat establishing said lines
prepared by the Director of Public Works and on file in the office of the City Secretary.
City Manager McClure gave the background of the application and submitted a petition signed by
approximately 25 abutting property owners requesting the revision of the set -back line on Agnes Street along the
length mentioned above from the present 84' to a minimum of 60' which has been in use for many years and which is
considered to be all that is now necessary in connection with the Agnes -Laredo Streets Improvement Project due to
the present one-way pattern on each of these streets.
Mr. W. T. Neyland stated that his buildings are on the set -back line and that the steps to these
buildings are in the 60' right-of-way, and requested the City's permission to allow them to remain until such time
as they constitute an obstruction to sidewalk traffic, or until he is in a position to remodel or rebuild the
structures.
Mr. Neyland was advised that the Council would take his request under advisement for study.
Mr. D. E. Benavides, owner of Benavides Hotel, asked what effect the new set -back line would have
on his property, and was informed that his property would not be affected.
No one else appeared either for or against the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter before the Council was pending items.
Motion by Ingle that the application of Nelson English, Jr., for a change of zoning from "B-3"
Secondary Business District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on the rear 350' of a one -acre tract out of Lot 16,
Section G, Paisley Subdivision, being that certain one -acre tract fronting 78.63' on Ayers Street measured from a
point 127.27' north of the north line of Pearse Street and being generally the rear portion of that property at
4001 Ayers Street, be approved as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission.
There was no second to the foregoing motion.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed, with Commissioner Ingle not voting, that the
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application of Nelson English, Jr., for a change of zoning as stated above be denied, with the suggestion that the
Council would look with favor on an application of Mr. English for a Special Council Permit for the purposes
stated in the public hearing on his zoning application.
Motion by Bigler that the application of W. Rychetsky and Chas. Hamlett for a change of zoning from
1IR-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on the South5 acres out of Lot 7, Section D,
Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract except those portions now so zoned, be granted up to the street with a
20' set -back line.
Mr. Hamlett, one of the applicants, presented an approved plat of the property, and stated that he
understood from a letter he had received from the Zoning & Planning Department two years ggo that the zoning had
been granted subject to certain conditions which they had now met and that today's action of the Council was going
to be merely the formal passing of an ordinance changing the zoning as requested. He stated that they would not
have spent the money to pave the street and put in the utility lines and fire plugs etc. if they had not believed
that the zoning had been granted subject to certain requirements being met, and that they had left 274' as a
buffer or residential or for highway right-of-way in the plat, whichever the City might require in the near future.
Commissioner Bigler withdrew his motion.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the matter be taken under advisement for
investigation as to the sequence of Council action.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler,'seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on April 9 on 10,000' Plastic Pipe, Plastic Pipe Fittings and Solvent.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to sell, by
means of public auction to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 9:00 a. m., at the location of the building, one City -owned
building, 2402 Agnes Street, which had been acquired in the rightftof-way purchases in connection with the Agnes -
Laredo Street Improvement Project.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the date of April 2, during the regular meeting
convening at 2:00 p. m., be set for a public hearing on the application for the closing of a portion of a street
described as Allen Place which is situated East of Lexington Boulevard, in the City of Corpus Christi.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CLARENCE MELUGIN A FRANCHISE TO USE A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE A AND FOGG STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERAT-
ING A FISHING PIER; PROVIDING FOR CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR REASONABLE RATES; PROVID-
ING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
FROM THE OPERATION AND CONDITION THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION AND FOR-
FEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5,002
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTING A MONTHLY USE PRIVI-
LEGE OF A PUBLIC FACILITY WITH ELMER E DAVIS, LEASING TO THE SAID ELMER E. DAVIS THE
WEST 42.78' OF LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK 93, BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1958, AND
ENDING MARCH 31, 1959, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET
FORTH IN THE CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
'Aye
Charlie J. Aills
'Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5003
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT CONSTITUTING A
MONTHLY USE PRIVILEGE OF A PUBLIC FACILITY WITH MRS. J. W. HUNNICUTT LEASING
TO THE SAID MRS. J. W. HUNNICUTT THE EAST 15' OF LOTS 11 & 12 AND ALL OF LOT
2, BLOCK 93, BEACH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN
THE CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5004
WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALLY REFUSES, IN BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC, TO ACCEPT
ATTEMPTED DEDICATION OF PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC FOR STREET BY FRANCES PLACHY BY,
DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 609, PAGE 73 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5005
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
$kye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2556 INSOFAR AS THE PROVISIONS THEREOF ARE IN CONFLICT
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISHING A SET BACK LINE FOR AGNES
STREET OF 60 FEET EXTENDING FROM STAPLES STREET TO TWENTY-FIRST STREET IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH THE PRESENT RIGHT OF WAY LINES AND THE RIGHT OF WAY LINES ESTABLISHED
AND SHOWN ON THE MAP ATTACHED HERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J..Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing,ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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Motion by Aills, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2241
so as to forbid the storing of property on any street and forbidding persons from soliciting upon a roddway, be
put on three readings so as to allow more time for study.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
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AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH" AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 88 SO AS TO FORBID THE
PLACING, PERMITTING OR STORING PROPERTY ON ANY STREET; BY AMENDING SECTION 98(c)
FORBIDDING PERSONS FROM SOLICITING IN OR UPON A ROADWAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 105 SO
AB TO FORBID PARKING UPON ANY STREET FOR SALE OR DISPOSAL OF MERCHANDISE; CONTAINING
A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoinguordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information.for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
No one appeared.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing minutes,
same being for the period of February 5, 1958, through March 26, 1958, having been previously approved by
Council Action,are by me hereby approved: I
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners;
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
April 1, 1958
2:00 p. m.
City Manager, Russell E. McClure
Acting City Attorney, J. F. Park
City Secretary, T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order;
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the meeting was for public hearing on several zoning applicat
First was the application of Buccaneer Days Commission for a Special Council Permit to hold Buccaneer
Days celebration from April 5.through April 13, 1958, requesting the use of the following areas; Being that area
bounded by the West curb line of East Shoreline Drive, the East curb line of West Shoreline Drive, the South wall
of the Coliseum and a line 270' South of and parallel to the South curb line of Park Avenue.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject to the
usual conditions and specifically as approved by the City Council last year.
Commissioner Maldonado abstained from participation or voting on the foregoing matter since he is a
member of the Buccaneer Days Commission.
No one appeared in opposition to --the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
granted subject to all Police, Fire and Health regulations.
Next was the application of K. W. "Kritzinger for a Special Council Permit -to operate a,Tourist Court
on Lot 23, Ebony Acres No. 1, located at 5805 Highway No. 9, having a frontage of 165'.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject to a
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revised site plan which would provide the following:
1. No head -in parking directly *off the highway;
2. Off-street parking on the basis of one space for each motel unit plus one space for each
two employees plus one space for each four seats in the dinning room, each such parking
space to be a minimum of 8k' wide;
3. Relocating the total buildings on the property farther to the North, up to the rear easement
line, providing sufficient set -back for off-street parking on the front of the property.
Ed Shaw, Zoning Coordinator, located the property on the map, and pointed out the uses of the sur-
rounding area. He explained that the applicant cannot move to the back of his property because the area is needed
to provide adequate space for one or more septic tanks to serve the property until such time as the City sewage
treatment plant is completed and he is able to tie into it, and that the Commission was not aware of this at the
time they made their recommendation.
Mr. Kretzinger and Mr. Littleton, the property owners, explained the development of the property for
a motel, and stated that the construction and placing of the septic tank with provision for one or more if needed,
and the entrance and exit driveway from the highway and the parallel parking on the property had been discussed
and approved by the Health Department and by Mr. Rice, Traffic Engineer, respectively. They further stated that
had already obtained the financing for the development and would start construction as soon as the Permit was grant
ed, estimating completion within two years.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
granted, subject to the usual 50% completion within 2 years.
Next was the application of K. E. Wallace for a change in zoning from "A-2" Second Apartment House
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that property having a frontage of 187w-' on Everhart Road
measured southwesterly from a point 210.74' southwest of the original center line of Gollihar Road (Parkdale Drive)
extending to a depth of 192.984 being located at 4529 Everhart Road.
Mayor Smith read a letter of withdrawal of the application received from Mr. K. E. Wallace, dated
March 28, 1958..
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the withdrawal be accepted for the record.
Next was the application of John A. Wuensche for change in zoning from "A-1" First Apartment House
District to "R-1" One -Family Dwelling District on Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2, Lindale Park, Section One, being
located at 815 Louisiana Drive.
Mayor Smith announced that this was an application made at the request of the City and did not make
any change in the use of the property, and that the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission was -for
approval as a logical extension of an existing district and in conformance with the existing use of the property.
No one appeared either for or against the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
granted.
Next was the application of G. M. Dillon for a change in zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwelling Distric
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to "L -I" Light Industrial District on Lot A, Dillon Tract, being that property bounded by Rosalie Boulevard on the
north, Dillon Lane on the east, the Chas. Hamlett Tract on the south, and Prescott Park Subdivision on the west,
containing 1.07, plus or minus, acres.
Ed Shaw located the property on the map, and explained that the property was being used for "L -I"
Light Industrial District as a non -conforming use, and the Building Permits issued by the City had
listed the Port Avenue address, but that the operations were on the back of the property now being asked for re-
zoning with frontage on Dillon Lane.
Commissioner Bigler stated that it was his understanding that there had been nothing on the property
when Mr. Dillon appeared for the re -zoning of the rest of his property, and that he felt Mr. Dillon had not shown
good faith in that this property was set-up as a buffer zone for the residential area at the time of the granting
of his last application.
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Dave Coover, attorney, represented the applicant and gave the history and background of the Dillon
property, and development and use for his housemoving operations, the sequence of zoning granted for surrounding
property and the contingent street dedication and paving, and presented aerial photos of the area.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be.
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of George J. Merriman for a change in zoning from "B-1" Single Family
Dwelling District to 11B-3" Secondary Business District on a portion of the northwest one-half of Lot 1 of the
Byron Willis Subdivision located generally on the southeast corner of Weber Road and Delphine Street, and more
fully described by metes and bounds.
Mayor Smith read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission for approval subject to an
approved final plat which would specifically provide for a fence and planting screen (the fence to be a minimum of
6' in height and the planting screen such as to not require any maintenance), and a minimum 120' building line
along the street fronts and a minimum 3 to 1 parking ratio on all properties except Lot 5 on which a service
station is being constructed, and noted that a final plat has been approved by the Zoning & Planning Commission and
final signatures are being withheld pending the Council's action on the zoning.
Ed Shaw located the property on the map and pointed out the zoning of the surrounding area, and call-
ed attention to the fact that part of the tract was zoned during the South Side zoning.
Mr. Bruce Merrill, attorney for Continental Oil Co., and Gene Urban, of McClendon Associates, the
engineers, explained the reason for the requested zoning was because the Oil company had had to lease the entire
piece of property in order to obtain the corner site for a filling station, which is already constructed and wait-
ing to open when the location of the sewer lines are decided to serve the property, and the remaining property is
too shallow for desirable residences, but can be utilized for businesses.
Commissioner James asked if the Oil Company would be willing to revert the entire property of the
application to "B-1" zoning, and Mayor Smith explained that in general anything in a neighborhood shopping district
can go in a 11B-1" zoning, and suggested that the Oil Company study the matter and determine if the'"B-1" zoning
would be acceptable to them and to the property owner on the entire tract.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
taken under advisement.
There beipg no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
:Odell Ingle
Presbytery.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 2, 1958
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Acting City Attorney J. F.: Park
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend G. W. Crofoot, Executive Secretary of the Southwest Texas
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of March
26th be approved.
read.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
The bid of Pitney -Bowes Company, the only bid received, for one Postage Meter Machine, was opened and
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours as
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required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for recommendation,
Mayor Smith announced the next matter was a public hearing on the application of Forbmost Dairies,
Inc., Paul P. Brandes and J. M,! Prewitt for the closing of that portion of a street described as Allen Place which
is situated East of Lexington Boulevard in the City of Corpus Christi.
City Manager McClure located the property as being across from the Moose Lodge and presented a sketch
showing the present City utilities located in the property, and stated that the City Staff recommended the granting
of the application subject to the property owner's assuming the cost of relocation of the City's utilities.
Jake Jarmon, attorney, represented Foremost Dairies, and explained the proposed use of the property
which involved the immediate construction of a plant.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing be closed, and the street be closed
in accordance with the recommendation of the City Staff regarding the relocation of the utilities involved.
IIImake Jarmon, attorney, represented Foremost Dairies, and explained the proposed use of the property
which involved the immediate construction of a plant.
No one appeared in opposition to the application
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing e -closed, and the street be closed
in accordance with the recommendation of the City Staff regarding the relocation of the utilities invo ved�`
Next was a public hearing on the application of Corpus Christi State National Bank, J. Orren Moore,
Aileen Moore Waters, Herman F. Waters and Colonial American Life Insurance Company for the limited closing of all
that portion of the alley abutting on the rear of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12 in Water Block 5, Beach portion
of the City of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Smith located the property as being between Schatzel and Peoples Streets, and read the recom-
mendation of the City Staff for the granting of the alley closing provided the applicants make whatever provisions
are necesuary for existing utilities and make adequate provisions for off-street loading and unloadigg of service
vehicles.
Harvey Weil, attorney, represented Corpus Christi State National Bank, and stated that the bank was
agreeable to the City's reserving its rights of access for construction and maintenance of utility lines and other
City uses. He presented a sketch of the proposed construction and development of the property by the Bank, and
pointed out that the application was joined in by all the other property owners in the block.
Walter Wilde, architect, explained the basic idea in requestin& the closing of the alley was for the
easement above the alley to permit the construction of a building above a certain height over the alley.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed and the street be closed
as recommended by the City's Staff, and subject to written agreement as to utilities.
Mayor Smith requested that the minutes reflect the extent of his personal interest, in the fact that
his father is a stockholder in the Bank.
Mayor Smith announced the following appointments to Boards and Committees:
Airport & Industrial Board: Hayden Head, local attorney and present member of the Joint Airport Zon-
ing Board, replacing B. Frank Harrison, resigned;
Housing Authority: Reappointing Curtis Bell, A. E. Dabney, Jr., and William B. Cox, Jr., whose terms
expire this week;
Civil Defense Council: Miss Bonnie Shoemate, R. N., Director of Nursing, Driscoll Foundation Childrens
Hospital, as Area Hospital Council representative, replacing Mrs. Louise Roberts; Dr. M. H. Blaine, 2556 Morgan
Street, president of Nueces County Medical Association, replacing Dr. George Gray; and Cdr. George Herrider, as
Passive Resistance Officer N.A.S., replacing Cdr. W. A. Stames.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoigg appointments be confirmed.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next consider some pending items.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the application of Carlos J. Villareal for a
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change in zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on that tract
of land out of Lot 3, Section G. Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract located at 2901 Sarita, be denied in
accordance with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mayor Smith stated that he wished to call the applicant's attention to the fact that if the residen-
tial nature on the East was reserved and business uses on the West, facing Port Avenue to tie in the adjoining pro-
perty so that it would take in more than this one block was submitted as an application, the Council might look wit
favor on it.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of G. M. Dillon for a change
in zoning from 11R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on Lot A, Dillon tract, being
that property bounded by Rosalie Boulevard on the North, Dillon Lane on the East, the Chas. Hamlett Tract on the
South, and Prescott Park Subdivision on the West, containing 1.07 plus or minus, acres, be denied in accordance
with the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Motion by Bigler, seconded.by Maldonado and passed that the Hamlett & Rychetsky zoning application be
deferred for further study.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
City Manager McClure recommended the award of bid on Souch Reinforcement System for the Coliseum be ma
to Altec Service Company in the amount of $7,488.21.
There followed a lengthy technical discussion during which Jerry Zazvorka, Jr., a local electronic
equipment engineer, speaking as a taxpayer, stated that the City could save at least $2500 and have the same or
better system by awarding only the feature of moving the speaker cluster forward and the electric hoist feature for
microphones. He stated that by keeping the present console equipment and adding the two features just mentioned
we would have all the features called for in the specifications, plus what he called standard broadcast practice,
and certain moniter control which would not be included in the new equipment. He further pointed out that the
present equipment is labeled as to hook up and microphone positions and locations, and that the new equipment would
require storage and setting gp for each use by trained personnel because not being a custom job, the new equipment
would not be labeled.
The Council requested that Mr. Zazvorka submit his proposal:and statements in writing to the Council,
which he agreed to do.
Commissioner Roberts stated that he would like to have Mr. Lane, the City's consultant, review Mr.
Zazvorka's proposal, and make his recommendation to the Council before he voted on the matter.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Matter be tabled for further study.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the proposal of Herman F. Waters to exchange Lots
1 & 2, Block A, Parker Addition, except for the easterly 13' thereof, for the City -owned Lot 42, Ebony Acres, and
the South irregular.3,785 sq.ft. of Lots 5 & 6, Steele Addition, be rejected on the basis of not being of equal va
and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a sale of this property and make recommendation to the Council,
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that an ordinance be prepared to designate the t
streets in the City as recommended by the Director of Traffic Engineering and the Traffic Safety Advisory Board,
aS follows:
1. Agnes Street
2. Airline Road
3. Airport Road from Agnes Street to Old Brownsville Road
4. Alameda Street from Ayers Street to Ocean Drive.
5. Antelope Street
A. Ayers Street
7. Avenue E (U.S. Highway 181 North)
8. Baldwin Boulevard
9. Booty Street from Ocean Drive to Santa Fe Street
10. Brawner Parkway
11. Brownlee Boulevard from S. Staples Street to Winnebago Street.
12. Buffalo Street
13. Carancahua Street
14. Carmel Parkway from S. Staples Street to Alameda Street
15. Carroll Lane
16. Carroll Street
17. Chaparral Street
18. Clifford Street from S. Alameda Street to Santa Fe Street
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19. Comanche Street
20. Cooper Street
21. Doddridge Street
22. East Shoreline Boulevard
23. Eighteenth Street from Morgan Avenue to Ayers Street
24. Eighteenth Street from Naples Street to Louisiana Avenue
25. Everhart Road from Alameda Street to City Limits
26. Gollihar Road from Staples Street to Rabbit Run Road
27. Gollihar Road from Airline Road to Staples Street
28. Hamilton Boulevard
29. Hamilton Road
30. Horne Road from Kostoryz Road to Old Brownsville Road
31. Kinney Avenue from Upper South Broadway to Staples Street
32. Kostoryz Road
33. Laguna Street
34. Laredo Street
35. Lawrence Drive from Leopard Street to City Limits
36. Lawrence Street
37. Leopard Street
38. Lexington Boulevard
39. Lipan Street- Up River Road
40. Louisiana Avenue
41. Lower Broadway
42. Market Street - Avenue E to Hamilton Road
43. McArdle Road
44. McBride Lane from Agnes Street to Up River Road
45. Mesquite Street
46. Minnesota Avenue
47. Morgan Avenue
48. Naples Street (from Horne Road to Baldwin Boulevard)
49. Navigation Boulevard from Hamilton Boulevard west to City Limits
50. Nineteenth Street from Morgan Avenue to Lipan Street
51. Norton Street from Naples Street to Kostoryz Road
52. Nueces Bay Boulevard
53. Ocean Drive from Shoreline Boulevard to City Limits
54. Old Brownsville Road from Morgan Avenue west to City Limits
55. Old Robstown Road from Agnes Street to Leopard Street
56. Palm Drive from Comanche Street to Leopard Street
57. Palmero Street
58. Peoples Street
59. Port Avenue
60. Prescott Street from Brownlee Boulevard to Gollihar Road
61. Rabbit Run Road
62. Ramsey Street from Brawner Parkway to Horne Road
63. Roberts Drive from Alameda Street to Ocean Drive
64. Rodd Field Road
65. Sam Rankin Street from Comanche Street to E. Port Avenue
66. Santa Fe Street
67. Savage Lane from Agnes Street to Whelan Drive
68. Schatzel Street
69. Staples Street
70. Starr Street
71. Tancahua Street from Hancock Street to Winnebago Street.
72. Tarelton Street from Ayers Street to Port Avenue
73. Taylor Street
74. Third Street from Louisiana.Street to Hancock Street
75. Timon Boulevard from Burleson Street to Bryan Street
76. Twigg Street
77. Water Street
78. Weber Road
79. West Broadway
80. West Navigation Boulevard from Baldwin north to City Limits'
81. West Shoreline Boulevard
82. Upper Broadway
83. Whelan Drive from Savage Lane to Up RiverRoad
84. Williams Street
Mayor Smith directed that the minutes reflect that in connection with the request of First Savings
& Loan Association to use space beneath the sidewalk in the construction of their building that Commissioner .
B. E. Bigler abstained from any discussion or vote in the matter because he may be a bidder on this project.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed, Commissioner Bigler not voting, that the First
Savings & Loan Association be permitted to construct 8 of the footings designed for their porposed two-story
building at an approximate depth of 18' below the sidewalk level and extending under the Staples Street sidewalk
a distance of from 1' 7'k" to 4' 2k", provided that such subsurface facilities shall be constructed in such a manne
as to safely and adequately provide for the present and future use of the area surface as a public street, and
further provided that any defects that may appear in the surface right-of-way shall be repaired at no expense to
11 11 the City, and that the City shall be held harmless from any liability from any source as a result of this use.
City Manager McClure presented a recommendation from the Park & Recreation Board to lease 9.55 acres
in West Guth Park to Tuloso-Midway Independent School District.
There followed a discussion in which George Brundrett, attorney, representing the School District
explained that the area requested was adjacent to the site of the new high school to be constructed and the pro-
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school hours, leaving the park property open to the use of the public after school hours and during week -ends.
The matter of the City's liability and responsibility was discussed.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the matter be taken under advisement for further
study as to a possible sale of the property to the School District, or as to definite commitments as to type of
improvements to be installed.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the petition which had been received, signed
by 12 persons representing 6 families residing on Sherman, Hudson and Yale Streets, requesting that the ditch on
Prescott Street be covered with dirt or caliche as it constitutes a health menace and is no longer needed with
the completion of the storm sewer, be received and referred to the City Manager for proper action. (See Petition
#4 in File.)
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CLARENCE MELUGIN A FRANCHISE TO USE A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE A AND FOGG STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A FISHING PIER;
PROVIDING FOR CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR REASONABLE RATES; PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE
PUBLIC AGAINST PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THE OPERATION AND CONDITION THEREOF;
AND PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION AND FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading.by
the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the secondreading of the ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 2241 so as to forbid the placing, permitting or storing property on any street, forbidding persons
from soliciting in or upon a roadway, and forbidding parking upon any street for sale or disposal of merchandise,
be deferred for further study.
Clifford Cosgrove, 2625 Riggan, stated that he objected to the aforementioned Ordinance because it
would prevent the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle solicitation.
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Tom Pogue, attorney, representing Mr. C. W. Woodson in his application for a change of zoning at pro -
party on the corner of Staples and Kostoryz, presented a copy of the deed restrictions which have been filed for
record, and a copy of the revised approved plat of the property, and requested that the ordinance changing the
zoning and zoning map with reference to this Woodson property be read and passed at this time.
There followed a very lengthy discussion involving the persons or agencies empowered in the enforce-
ability clause of the deed restrictions, and involving the wording on the revised recorded plat with reference to
the time limit for construction and statement concerning reverting to original zoning. It was suggested that Mr.
Pogue draft an amendment to the deed restrictions to include all of the residents of the Casa Linda subdivisions in
the enforceability clause, and a stipulated amount of the consideration involved. Mayor Smith agreed to check Mr.
Pogue's draft before presenting it to the Council before passage of the ordinance.
There being no further busindss to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 1958
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell'E.'McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
Tie Invocation was given by Mr. Shelton Phinney, Educational Director, of Trinity Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Fyi-rel
it
be approved.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2nd
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on various quantities and sizes of Gate Vplves, Fittings and Cast Iron Pipe
from the following:
American Cast Iron Pipe Co.
Crane Co.
Gulf Supply Co., Inc.
Ioway Valve Co.
Loan Star Steel Co.
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., Inc.
Municipal Pipe & Fabricating
The Rohan Co., Inc.
U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
Viking Supply Co.
SAMSCO
C. C. Hardware Co.
Allied Plumbing Supply Co.
Norvell-Wilder
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
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as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation;
Bids were opened and read on 10,000" of Plastic Pipe and Fittings from the following:
Abbott Supply Co.
C. C. Hardware Co.
The Rohan Co., Inc.
SAMSCO
South Texas Lawn Sprinkler Co.
Atlas Pipe Inc
Wallace Co., Inc.
Assoc. Plastic Engr. Sales Corp.
Gulf Supply Co.
Motion by James seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matters were pending items before the Council.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the application of George J. Merriman for a change
in zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling District to 11B-3" Secondary Business District on a portion of the north
west one-half of Lot 1 of the Bryon Willis Subdivision located generally on the southeast corner of Weber Road and
Delphine Street, and more fully described by metes and bounds, be granted for 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District,
rather than the requested "B-3", and that such granting encompass those recommended requirements of the Zoning &
Planning Commission regarding the planting screen, fence, building line, parking ratio, etc.
Motion by Roberts, secondad by Maldonado and passed that the application of W. Rychetsky and Chas.
Hamlett for a change of zoning from 11R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on the
south 5 acres out of Lot 7, Section D, Paisley"s Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract except those portions now so
zoned, be granted up to the street, designated as Dillon Road, subject to a 20'* set -back line and parking ratio in
uniformity with those imposed in the Dillon Tract.
Mayor Smith announced.the Council would next hear the City Manager's reports.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on April 23 on an estimated 3 months' Fuel Requirements of Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline,
Kerosene and Diesel Fuel.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for 500 House Type Gas Regula-
tors be made to Reynolds Gas RegulatorsCbmpanyefor a total of $2,650.00. (See Bid Tabulation #21 in File).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List and Supple-
mental Tax Roll for March, be approved.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the contract time for completion of the Louisi
Street Improvement Project be granted to C. L. Castor for a period of 69 days.
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Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to request the
C. A. A. that the 1958 Grant Agreement pertaining to the construction of the new municipal airport be increased
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from $829,324.00 to $902,811.66 to cover unforseen and unanticipated costs incurred and to be incurred in the re-
location of pipe lines crossipg the lands acquired for the airport.
ORDINANCE NO. 5006
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THAT PORTION OF KOSTORYZ ROAD FROM -
THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO THE NORTHEAST,PROPERTY LINE OF
LEXINGTON BOULEVARD BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKSTTO PREPARE
AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRING THE CITY
SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY OF THE
ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5007
Approving and adopting the director of public works' written statement and report`
OF THE ESTIMATES OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF KOSTORYZ ROAD FROM THE
SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF
LEXINGTON BOULEVARD, AND THE STATEMENTS OF THE NAMES OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DES-
CRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY OF SAID STREET WITHIN SAID
LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS, AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO
BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS
THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TEXAS,
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY,
AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PART OF SAID COST APPORTIONED THEM;
ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P. M., ON THE 30TH DAY OF
APRIL, 1958, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL IN CORPUS CHRISTI AS THE TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL
OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND
PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY 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, TEXAS, AND
FURTHER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITESLF, TO
INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING
PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PROVIDING
THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT
SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL
NEVERTHELESS 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:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arbhur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5008
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE A THIRTY (30) YEAR LEASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR LAKE MATHIS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED BY ELECTION OF THE QUALIFIED VOTERS APPROVING THE GRANTING
OF SUCH LEASE HELD APRIL22, 1957, WITH THE STATE PARKS BOARD OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, OF TWO
TRACTS OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY 38 ACRES AND OF APPROXIMATELY 39 ACRES RESPECTIVELY;
SAID LEASE TO BE SUBORDINATE TO THE USE OF THE CITY OF THE SAID WATER RESERVOIR SITE
AS A PART OF THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A COPY OF SUCH LEASE
BEING ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the third and final time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE N0. 5009
AMENDING ORDINABCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 142 SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES IN
THE LIST OF THROUGH STREETS; CONTAINING A REPEALi1NG7CLA19SE)GONTAININGC'A SAVINGS_�MLA'JSE;
PROVIDiN .F.M PUBLICATION;: ANDiJDECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5010
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 4988, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 5TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1958, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF
TEXAS SO AS TO RATIFY THE CHANGES IN SAID CONTRACT FIRM ATTACHED TO SAID ORDINANCE NO.
4988; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P.'Maldonado
Aye
1j, Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W.I Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manual P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5011
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,415.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, AGNES-
LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR A TRACT
OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,'DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND 9.6 FEET IN WIDTH AND
21 FEET IN LENGTH AND BEING THE EAST 9.6 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 5, OF THE HOME PLACE ADDI-
TION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION OF RECORD IN
VOL. 3, PAGE 48, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY JOSEPHINE R.
BOTELLO, AND MANUEL RAMIREZ, A SINGLE MAN, FOR USE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO
STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, AND FOR PAYMENT;OF
COMMISSIONERS' FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD OF $1,400.00 TO BE TENDERED
INTO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK.IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was .suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
A e
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5012
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $365.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND,
AGNES-LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
FOR A TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND 9.6
FEET IN WIDTH AND 25 FEET IN LENGTH AND BEING THE EAST 9.6 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 5,
OF THE HOME PLACE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT OF SAID
ADDITION OF RECORD IN VOL. 3, PAGE 48, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
OWNED BY JOSE M. BOTELLO AND WIFE, JOSEPHINE R. BOTELLO, FOR USE IN THE IMPROVEMENT
OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, AND
FOR PAYMENT OF COMMISSIONERS' FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD OF $350.00
TO BE TENDERED INTO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5013
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $515.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, AGNES-
LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR COMMISSIONERS' AWARD IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR A TRACT
OF LAND IN NUZCES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A TRACT OF LAND 9.6 FEET IN WIDTH AND
25 FEET IN LENGTH AND BEING THE EAST 9.6 FEET OF LOT 7, BLOCK 5, OF THE HOME PLACE
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION OF
RECORD IN VOL. 3, PAGE 48, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY JOSE
M. BOTELLO AND WIFE, JOSEPHINE R. BOTELLO, FOR USE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO
STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, AND FOR PAYMENT OF
COMMISSIONERS' FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONERS' AWARD OF $500.00 TO BE TENDERED
INTO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY:
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5014
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 19 THROUGH224, BLOCK
7, PATRICK WEBB ADDITION, AS SHOWN BY A MAP OR PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME A, PAGE 13, OF
THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, OWNED BY DUDLEY JONES, FOR USE IN THE PROJECT
OF IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK
AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter. Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell'D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
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B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R: James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
No one appeared.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT: Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Ass'-tL City Attorney John Waller
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
.: Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Arthur R. James since the Guest Chaplain did not appear.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that the minutes of the special meeting of April 1, and
the regular meeting of April 9 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the appointment to the Board of Directors of Children's Services of Corpus Christ
Nueces County of Reverend H. T. Branch and Doctor A. R. Branch, who are not related, and stated that these two
appointments were concurred in by the County Commissioners' Court on April 7, 1958.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing appointments be confirmed.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the specifications be approved, and the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on May 28 for the City's supply of Gas.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to receive proposals
at a special meeting at 10:00 a.m., April 23, for the refunding on June 1, of certain outstanding 1941 General Obli
gation Bonds in the amount of $304,000.00.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the date of April 30, during the regular meeting
be set for a public hearing on the application of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)'for a Specia
Council Permit to sponsor the "Bob Hammon Show" to be held May 7 through May 12.
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that the Acoustical Treatment Installations at the Colis
be accepted and payment of Estimate No. 3 and Final, be made to Price Construction Co. in the amount of $9,400.80.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for one Pitney -Bowes model 4300
H.D. Postage Meter Machine be made to The Pitney -Bowes Company, less trade-in of one Pitney -Bowes model H Hand
Operated Postage Meter Machine, for a net total of $1,215.45. (See Bid Tabulation #22 in File.)
Mayor Smith requested that the Council be provided with an analysis per Department of the Postage
Account including the figure per Department for the Metered Postage.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for 10,000' of Plastic Pipe and
Fittings be made to Abbott Supply Company for a total of $2,996.28. (See Bid Tabulation #23 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of bid for 80 Gate Valves be made to
Viking Supply Company for $4,248.60; for 73 Fittings to San Antonio Machine & Supply Co. for $2,016.75; and for
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1072' of Cast Iron Pipe with Jointing Material to Lone Star Steel Company for $1,457.92; making a grand total of
$7,723.27. (See Bid Tabulation #24 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the VII U.S. Army Corps (Reserve) at Austin be
advised that the City does not object to the construction of a 2 -unit Army Reserve Center on a site located on the
east side of McArdle, approximately 290' north of Everhart and extending northerly 690' along McArdle for a depth
of 3001, but that the Corps be advised they would be responsible for providing utilities and the cost of paving of
their prorata share of the street, if and when paved, and also that the Corps be advised of the possibility of land
at Cliff Maus Airport for such purpose being available at some later date.
Payment to Reagan & McCaughan, Engineers, for services performed in connection with the development of
the New Airport was deferred pending an interpretation of their contract as to whether additional fees are due at
this time.
ORDINANCE NO. 5015
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROK:TIME;;TO TiME2AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME
1:6, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES
385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND BEING 3.28 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF PAISLEY's SUBDIVISION OF THE
HOFFMAN TRACT, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET AND EVERHART ROAD, IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT RECORDED IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, ON OR ABOUT THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH,1958,
IN VOLUME 21, PAGE 4, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "Rfl" ONE -FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF
LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 6, WOODLAWN ESTATES, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, FROM'M'-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5016
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4932, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 18TH DAY OF
DECEMBER, 1957, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FORM OF THE CONTRACT AUTHORIZED IN SAID ORDINANCE NO.
4932 BY OMITTING THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH ON PAGE 2 OF SAID CONTRACT EMM WHICH OMITTED
PARAGRAPH IS ENTITLED "EXISTING UTILITIES", AND OMITTING THE LAST TWO PARAGRAPHS ON PAGE
4 OF SAID AGREEMENT ENTITLED "FUTURE UTILITIES", AND BY OMISSION OF THE LAST THREE
PARAGRAPHS ON PAGE 6 OF SAID AGREEMENT ENTITLED "INDEMNIFICATION'; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5017
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,215.45 OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS OF THE STORES FUND,
CODE 506, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A POSTAGE METER MACHINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5018
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT INSTALLATIONS MADE BY PRICE CON-
STRUCTION COMPANY, UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED DECEMBER 4, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 4919; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF ESTIMATE NO. 3 AND FINAL, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED APRIL 8, 1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,400.80 FROM
CONSTRUCTION FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 102 CURRENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills.
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Ted Anderson, attorney, asked for an expression from the Council as to how soon it would act upon
a proposed ordinance in connection with the City's requirements for supplying water to subdivisions outside the
5 -mile City Limits.
Mayor Smith answered that the situation was much the same as it had been the last time Mr. Anderson
asked the Council this question, and that the Council is working on the matter in anticipation of the full use of
the Wesley Seale Dam in the very near future at which time the City will have a surplus of water which they will
be able and willing to sell.
Mr. Bill Shireman, attorney, was concerned as to whether or not the last bond issue for the Dam is
going to be sufficient to meet the costs, and asked what the City's position would be in that event.
Mayor Smith explained that the construction of the Dam and the resulting damages are the responsibility
of the Water District, and Commissioner Bigler suggested that Mr. Shireman should ask his questions of the Water
District since it comes under their jurisdiction at the present time.
Mr. Shireman stated that he certainly agreed with the position the Council is taking with reference
to the .County's responsibility for the Airport Drainage since the City also had voted a 30t levy for drainage for
Farm to Market roads and have been paying that tax.
There being no further business to come before the Council,.the meeting was adjourned.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF NUECES NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO 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 tie Cityoof Corpus Christi, Texas, in the Council Ciiamoer of the City Hall, at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
on tiie 23 day'of April, for the purpose of receiving proposals for the refunding on June 1, 1958, of certain out-
standing 1941 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $304,000.00, and such other business as may property come
before the Council.
DATED this the 23 day of April, 1958.
/s/ Farrell D. Smith
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City 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 pur-
pose therein stated.
/s/ W. J. Roberts
W. J. ROBERTS
B. E. BIGLER
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/s/ Russell E. McClure
Russell E. McClure
City Manager
Js/ T. Ray KRING
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
April 23, 1958
10:00 A. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance..
/s/ Charlie J. Aills
CHARLIE J. AILLS.
/s/ A. R. James
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ Odell Ingle
ODELL INGLE
/s/ I. M. Singer
I. M. SINGER
City Attorney
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special meeting was to receive proposals for the refunding on June
1, 1958, of certain outstanding 1941 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $304,000.00, and such other business
as may properly come before the Council.
Proposals were opened and read on the refunding of $304,000.00 City of Corpus Christi General Obligation
Bonds, Series of 1941, from the following:
Dittmar & Co.
Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast and McClung & Knickerbocker
Russ & Company and Municipal Securities Co.
Mercantile National Bank
Underwood, Neuhaus & Co. and Fridley, Hess & Frederking
Rotan, Mosie & Co. and First Southwest Co.
Basche & Co. and Creston H. Funk, Hobbs & Co.
Rauscher Pierce & Co.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the proposal of Dittmar & Co. be accepted. (See Bid
Tabulation #25 in File).
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
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PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 23, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M: Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend A. W. Doefler, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 16 be
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 3 months' supply of Fuel Requirements of regular gasoline, pre-
mium gasoline, Diesel fuel and kerosene from the following:
Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp.
Ada Oil Co.
Continental Oil Co.
Crystal Petroleum Co.
Gulf Oil Corp.
Magnolia Petroleum Co.
Sinclair Refining Co.
The Texas Co.
Texas Star Oil Co., Inc.
Osage Oil Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matters were pending items before the Council.
Mayor Smith announced the re -appointment of Elbert Cox and Ray Peterson, and the appointment of Elmer
Theiss, attorney, as the Board of Equalization for the year 1958.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing appointments be confirmed.
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that payments for out-of-pocket expenses for engineer-
ing services be continued to Reagan & McCaughan up to the payment of the $30,000.00 previously appropriated for this
purpose as stated in the terms of the contract and taking into consideration the allowance on this amount for the
Frank Drought fee and the Leigh Fisher fee, in accordance with their contract.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to execute a least to
Tuloso-Midway Independent School District for 9.55 acres of land in West Guth Park for a period of 5 years, subject
to a 30 -day cancellation clause, and provided that the temporary recreational facilities consisting of a baseball
field, softball field, volleyball court, out -door tennis courts, basketball court, and a grassed play area to be
constructed by the School District, all of which are subject to removal upon termination of the lease, shall be open
and available for the free use of the public after school hours and when school is not in session. The consideratio
shall be $1.00 per annum.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
to be received on May 7 for various quantities ranging in sizes from 3/4" to 2" of Type K Soft Copper Pipe.
Commissioner Ingle introduced a proposed -resolution and made a motion that it be adopted. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The motion carrying with it the adoption of the resolution prevailed by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle and Mayor Smith.
NOES: None.
The resolution as adopted is as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 5019
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, EXERCISING THE CITYls
OPTION TO REDEEM CERTAIN OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY, AND PRO-
VIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
; Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Chatlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5020
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC PIPELINE COMPANY FOR THE
RELOCATION OF A PIPELINE FOR THE SAID COMPANY, AND THE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO
THE SAID COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLEARING CERTAIN, LANDS IN THE NEW MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT SITE FROM THE POTENTIAL HAZARDS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS PIPELINES, A COPY OF
WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM
OF $26,007.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND, BEING THE CONTRACT PRICE, AND APPRO-
PRIATING THE SUM OF $50.00 FOR MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE CONNECTED WITH THE SAID
AGREEMENT FROM N0. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the rollowiUg vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Artnur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The roregoing ordinance was passed by the rollowing vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle , •
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5021
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A FARMING LEASE COVERING FARM BLOCK 23 OF THE J. C. RUSSELL FARM
BLOCK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, TO TOM SLAY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS AGENT FOR, AND SUB-
LESSEE OF, F. B. SECHRIST, SAID FARMING LEASE HEREINBEFORE AUTHORIZED IN ORDINANCE
NO. 4735; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Mandonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingleq
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Abstained
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5022
AUiHORIBINO AND DIRECTING, THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI,' TO RENEW AND AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT FOR WEATHER
BUREAU OFFICE SPACE, STORAGE SPACE AND OTHER FACILITIES, BYTTHE EXECUTION OF A THIRD
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5023
ACCEPTING THE BID PROPOSAL OF DITTMAR & COMPANY FOR THE REFUNDING OF $304,000.00 IN BONDS
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACKNOWLEDGE ACCEPTANCE OF SAID PROPOSAL; DIRECTING THE
CITY SECRETARY AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY DUTIES OF THEIR OFFICE IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE REFUNDING OF THE BONDS LISTED IN SAID PROPOSAL; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. .
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Biglerq Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
A,rthur R. James Aye
Udell Ingle Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
-No-,,one appeared.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
be approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
April 30, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Asst City Attorney Bernard.Schrader
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Grady Peters, of Oak Park Methodist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the Special meeting of April 23,
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced the next matter would be a public hearing on the application of The
League of United Latin American Citizens for a Special Council Permit to sponsor the "Bob Hammon Show" to be held
May 7 through May 12, 1958, on a portion of the Kleberg Tract, more particularly described as that property located
between Leopard and Lipan Streets, lying 200' west of North Port Avenue, and east of the Central Power & Light Com-
pany Tract.
City Manager McClure presented the application and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commis-
sion for approval, subject to the usual conditions concerning health, fire, police and public works as follows:
I. Health -
Applicant must comply with
1. An easily accessible adequate safe supply of water.
2. Conveniently located toilet facilities.
3. Food establishments connected with the circus selling food to the public should comply with
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the same regulations required by the City Ordinance regulating this type of business.
II. Fire -
1. Furnish certificate that tents have been flameproefed, 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.
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.
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 Ordinance applicable to such buildings or occupancies
and that before the show or shows are opened to the public, the management will obtain from the
Inspection Section of the Department of Public Works a Certificate of Occupancy for such show.
V. General -
Applicant must comply with the City's requirement of sufficient bond to insure the removal of all
debris from the location at the conclusion of its operation.
A representative of the Bob Hammon Show appeared to emphasize the desirability of this show, which he
stated plays the Navy show every year and the Buccaneer Days' show.
No one appeared in opposition to the foregoing application.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the Special Council Permit be granted, subject
to the usual conditions of shows of this nature as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mayor Smith arrived at the meeting and took over the Chair.
Mayor Smith announced the Council wished to re -appoint Jesse A. Baker, and appoint George Aboud and
Albert Burgess as members of the Traffic Safety Advisory Board, the two appointees to replace Gabe Lozano and Mrs.
Elizabeth Breath whose terms expire.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing appointments be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that Renfrow & Co., Printerg, be granted permission to
iise space beneath the sidewalk adjoining Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Block ll, Chamberlain Addition, 1123 Agnes Street, in the
construction of their new building for 9 reamed footings 42" to 48" in diameter, a distance of 21" to 48" at a
depth of 6' to 71, subject to the requirement that there shall be no interference with present or future utilities.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the date of May 27, 2 p.m., be set for public
hearing on 2 Special Council Permits and 4 zoning applications.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on May 21 for conversion of the present elevator equipment from manually operated to automaticall
operated equipment.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on May 14 for lease of 116 acres of farm land, Cliff Maus Airport, corner of Horne Road and
Rabbit Run Road; for lease of 174.5 acres of land at Cliff Maus Airport for farming & agricultural purposes; and
for lease of 278 acres of farm land, Cuddihy Field, subject to terms of sublease under Navy lease.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid for an estimated 3 -months' supply
of Fuel Requirements be made as follows:
To Gulf Oil Corporation - approximately 45,000 gals. per month of regular gasoline at $.1517 per gal.;
To Ada Oil Corporation - approximately 2,500 gals, -per month of premium gasoline at $.19657 per gal.;
Approximately 5,000 gals, per month of Diesel fuel at$09750 per gal.; and approximately 4,500
gals. per month of kerosene at $.11375 per gals.
(See Bid Tabulation #26 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that street lighting installations be approved as follows
For Alameda Street, from Doddridge to Paloma - 69 units at a cost of $235.90, and for Kostoryz Street,
from Staples Street to Lexington Boulevard - 65 units at a cost of $199.50, a total of $435.40.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that 3,000' of the Cuddihy Field runway be repaired and
resurfaced at an estimated cost of $4,437.82, the work to be done by Street Division forces, as recommended by the
C.A.A. General Safety.Inspector._
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Action on the relocation of Kosar Road at the new Qin site was deferred until later in the meeting to
permit audience participation in the discussion.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that contract be awarded to Altec Service Company, the
low bidder, for the complete sound system improvements at a price of $7,488.21, as recommended by R. N. Lane, Con-
sultant in Acoustics. ( See Bid Tabulation #27 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that $1,897.00 be authorized for Coliseum Patio im-
provements to create added income from this part of the building.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next consider the deferred item of the relocation of Kosar Road
to serve the new gin site involving the approval of plans and specifications for the construction of the road, and
the authority to advertise for receipt of bids.
Howard Sudduth, attorney, representing Cecelia Kelly and Eleanor Kelly, property owners in the area,
requested that his clients' engineer, Mr. McClendon, be allowed to study the plans and specifications and confer
with the City's engineers with regard to provisions for drainage in the area.
J. W. Wray, attorney, representing Mrs. Quinn owner of property adjoining the Kelly land, joined in the
request made by Mr. Sudduth and asked that Mr. Raatz, engineer, also meet with the engineers and that they exchange
information and confer on the entire drainage situation in connection with the development of the new airport, and
that the City delay this project until the entire drainage question was settled.
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Mayor Smit)t explained with a rough sketch the relocation of Kosar Road and the City's position in the
drainage problem, and the City's willingness to contribute its share toward solving the presently grossly inade-
quate drainage of the area. He further explained that the relocation of the portion of Kosar Road under discussion
would have little or no effect on the present drainage situation since it involves only a small corner of the new
gin site.
Mayor Smith stated that during the 2 weeks that this project is being advertised for bids, the City
engineers would be glad to meet with Mr. Raatz and Mr. McClendon, and that if they could come .to any agreement, if
they would advise City Manager McClure, he would present it to the Council immediately for their consideration.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications be approved, and
the City Manager'be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on May 14 on the relocation of Kosar Road to
serve the new gin site, and that the awarding of the contract be contingent upon C.A.A. approval.
Mayor Smith declared a brief recess.
Mayor.Smitia called the meeting to order and announced the Council would next hold the public hearing
on the Kostoryz street improvements.
Mayor Smith explained that Kostoryz Road was to be improved from South Staples Street to Lexington
Boulevard with a 44' - face to face curb - 6" hot -mix asphalt base and surface paved street, with curb and gutter
and sidewalks all the way. The rate of assessment per square foot of sidewalks is $0.3408, and for a concrete drive
for residential zoning, and $6.86138 per lineal foot for
way is $0.6390, and for curb and,gutter and paving,is $5.02662 per lineal foot foV"Tom r than residential zoning.
The residential assessment is based on 80% of the totat cost predicated on a 30' street from the center line of the
street for abutting property which faces the street and 25% if the abutting property backs up to the street with
no access to the street. Other than residential zoning assessment is 100% predicated on a 44' street. The assess-
ments do not include the storm sewer, drainage system or utility relocations.
Assistant City Attorney Bernard Schrader and Director of Public Works, Drahn Jones, by questions and
answers, testified in detail as to the specifications for the improvements as to construction and the City's
assessment policy whereby the cost of improvements at intersections of streets are paid for by the City and not
assessed against any property owner. It was announced that any property owner backing on Kostoryz who will sign
an agreement relinquishing their right to access onto Kostoryz Road, may have their assessment reduced from 50% td
25%.
In Mr. Jones testimony he particularly submitted the following corrections to be made for the Council's
consideration:
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Sunnybrook Add'n Unit #2, should be corrected from 11R-1" to
business usage, correcting the preliminary assessment of $2,957.83 to $3,701.76;
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The name of Louie Malek to replace that of Charley Holasek as owner of.Lexington Place,
Block 15, Lot S, and the preliminary assessment corrected due to the length of the abutting
property which was shown in error, increasing the total assessment from $862.41 to $1,054.11;
Lenora Kendall, Paisley Subd., Block B, Lot 4, should be corrected to show a driveway, increasing
the total assessment from $1,362.62 to $1,394.36;
Walter & Irene Baas, Delwood Add'n #2, Block 4, Lot 1, driveway erroneously omitted in the amount
of $81.15. -
Mr. Gregory S. Moore and Mr. W. N. Cooper, stated their qualifications as real estate appraisers,
and testified to the fact that they had each inspected each of the properties involved in the assessment program
and that in their opinion each of the properties would be benefited and enhanced in value at least to the extent '
of the assessment against each of the properties, with the following exceptions:
Paul A. Thrailkill, Lawndale #1, Block 11, Lot 21, adjusted from $557.82 to $250.00;
Raymond Matthews, Delwood #1, Block 1, Lot 29, adjusted from $481.42 to $425.00;
I. D. Nichols, Delwood #1, Block 1, Lot 30, adjusted from $469.89 to $400.00;
Glenn R. Scarlett, Delwood #1, Block 2, Lot 35, adjusted from $488.44 to $425.00;
W. E. Gulley, Gust Heye Add'n, Lot 35, adjusted from $1,024.12 to,$900.00;
Walter & Irene Baas, Delwood #2, Block 4, Lot 1, adjusted from $391.58 to $275.00,
adjustment made on paving, curb and gutter only, for a total assessment of $444.97;
Jas. B. Westbrook, Delwood #2, Block 1, Lot 44, adjusted from $478.36 to $300.00;
E. A. McAlpin, Paisley Subd., Block B, Lot 4, adjusted from $1,716.55 to $1.517.08;
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Sunnybrook Add'n, Unit 2, adjusted up from $2,957.83 to
$3,701.76. '
The following persons appeared to ask questions about the improvements and assessments, to make re-
quests as to driveways, or to protest against assessment on the basis that their homes backed up to Kostoryz and
since they had already paid for the fronting street of Daytona, did not feel they would be benefited or the value
of their property enhanced at all by these improvements:
Robert Vaclavik, Mahan Acres, Block 2, Lot 19;
John Stass, Lawndale #1, Block 11, Lot 6, and Lawndale #2, Block 5, Lot 14;
Wm. A. Matheny,'Lawndale #¢, Block 5, Lot 2;
Eugene B. Baker, Lawndale #2, Block 5, Lot 5;
Mrs. Robt. L. Hornsby, Lawndale #2, Block 5, Lot 6;
W. E. Birnbaum, Wynwood #1, Block 4, Lot 2;
Wm. E. Hall, Lawndale #2, Block 5, Lot 15;
Chas. Allenza, Wynwood #1, Block 1, Lot 9;
Richard J. Morawits, Wynwood #1, Block 1, Lot 12;
Mrs. Leland L. Dupont, Wynwood #1, Block 1, Lot 19;
Santiago R. Jarmillo, Wynwood #1, Block 1, Lot 28;
J. E. Habluetzel, Ava Cooper Subd., Lots 8 & 9;
F. B. Orr, Ava Cooper Subd., Lots 10, 11 & 12;
J. P. Thomas, Southwood Add'n, Block 2, N 100' of Lot 4;
Russell Wagner & John Vaughan, representing Jno. W. Kellam, Southaide Add'n, Block 39, Lot 10;
Carl E. Bolen, Southside #4, Block 38, Lot 14;
Louis A. Sacky, Lexington Place, Block 15, SW 66' of Lot U;
Mrs Nemec, Lexington Place, Block 15, NE 60' of Lot T;
Mrs. Edw. L. Olsovsky, Lexington Place., Block 15, Lot Q, particularly requesting sanitary sewers;
E. L. Britt, Casa Linda #1, Block 1, Lot 8;
E. A. McAlpine, Paisley Subd., Block B, Lot 4;
Eva Maude Hinkle, Mahan Acres, Block 1, N'k of Lot 17, requested driveways be added to adjoining lots.
Requested adjustments and corrections based on requests and objections by property owners appearing
were noted to be considered by the Council in the final assessments, and to be adjusted and corrected in those
cases where the Council deems it advisable, by subsequent ordinance.
Everyone present who wished to be heard having spoken, motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed
that the hearing be closed, and the matter taken under advisement.
ORDINANCE NO. 5024
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST,
1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS,
AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED
ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST,
1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS,
BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS A AND B. BALLARD SUBDIVISION, FROM
"R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE
ZONING OF LOTS 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 2, LINDALE PARK, SECTION ONE, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT TO "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS C AND D OF THE
HAMLETT AND RYCHETSKY TRACT, A SUBDIVISION OUT OF LOT 8, SECTION D, PAISLEY'S SUBDIVISION OF
THE HOFFMAN TRACT, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "L -I" LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; BY CHARGING THE ZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND FRONTING 23 FEET ON BALDWIN
BOULEVARD AND HAVING A DEPTH AT RIGHT ANGLES TO BALDWIN BOULEVARD OF 75 FEET, SAID 23 -FOOT
FRONTAGE ON BALDWIN BOULEVARD BEGINNING AT A POINT 183 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE CENTER LINE
OF AYERS STREET AND EXTENDING NORTHWESTERLY FOR SAID DISTANCE OF 23 FEET, FROM "R-2" TWO-FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, 3,
AND 4, BLOCK 9, AND LOTS 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 10, DAHLIA TERRACE ANNEX, A SUBDIVISION OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "R-2" TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO
"31-2" SECOND APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF THE NORTH-
WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 1 OF THE BYRON WILLIS'SUBDIVISION LOCATED GENERALLY ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
OF WEBER ROAD AND DELPHINE STREET, AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN BY METES AND BOUNDS, FROM
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"R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN
EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Absent
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie'J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Absent
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aillsq Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle AXe
ORDINANCE NO. 5025
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $750.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO BE USED AS
A CONTINGENCY FUND TO COVER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES OTHER THAN THE FINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE LANDS ACQUIRED OR TO BE ACQUIRED FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, SUCH MISCELLANEOUS
EXPENSES TO INCLUDE ESCROW SERVICES, RECORDING FEES AND EXPENSES, ABSTRACT AND TITLE EX-
PENSES, AND EXPENSES INCIDENT TO COMMUNICATION WITH THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATION
OR PROPERTY OWNERS LOCATED OUT OF THE CITY LIMITS, PERTAINING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE
SAID LANDS, ALL SUCH DISBURSEMENTS FOR EXPENDITURES FOR MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES TO BE SUB-
JECT TO AUTHORIZATION BY THE CITY MANAGER; DECLARING THE SUM OF $87,500.00 HERETOFORE
APPROPRIATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 4735 CANCELLED, BEING PART OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN
ORDINANCE NO. 4735 AND DESIGNATED THEREIN FOR THE PURCHASE OF 70 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE
FLATO ET AL INTEREST FOR ACQUISITION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW MUNI-
CIPAL AIRPORT, WHICH SAID 70 ACRES OF FLATO ET AL LANDS WERE NOT AND WILL NOT BE ACQUIRED
FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT DUE TO REVISION OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE NEW MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE SAID $87,500.00 BACK INTO NO. 245 AIRPORT
BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D.'Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance .was passed by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5026
AUTHORIZIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALTEC SERVICE COMPANY CFOR.THE ;:INSTALLATION. OF,::.::;
SOUND REINFORCING SYSTEM IN THE COLISEUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS;
APPROPRIATING AND RE -APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $7,838.21 FROM NO.102 GENERAL FUND TO COVER
THE COST OF SUCH INSTALLATION, OF WHICH AMOUNT $7,488.21 IS FOR THE INSTALLATION CONTRACT
AND $350.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; MAKING SAID CONTRACT A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5027
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: (1) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$188.48 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 156 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BREEZE-
WAY AVENUE, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 4, REST HAVEN ADDITION, AND
THE OWNER THEREOF, MRS. VIVIAN T. COLEMAN; (2) IN THE AMOUNT OF $157.17 AGAINST THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 130 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS
BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 4, REST HAVEN ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, MRS. VIVIAN T.
COLEMAN; SAID RELEASES TO BE IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule wagasuspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5028
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI,A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 19 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 7, PATRICK WEBB ADDITION,
WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, WITH DUDLEY JONES, THECOWNER THEREOF,
FOR AN AGREED PURCHASE PRICE OF $4,941.26; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $4,941.26 OUT OF
NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, AGNES-LAREDO STREET PROJECT FOR THE PURCHASE UNDER
SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye-
yeCharlie
CharlieJ. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Robertso
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 5029:
GRANTING TO CLARENCE MELUGIN A BRANCHISE TO USE A PORTION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED
AT THE INTERSECTION OF AVENUE A AND FOGG STREET FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A FISHING
PIER; PROVIDING FOR CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR REASONABLE RATES; PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION
OF THE PUBLIC AGAINST PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THE OPERATION AND CONDITION
THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR CANCELLATION AND FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5030
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO CONDEMN CERTAIN
REAL ESTATE IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 3, ALTA VISTA GROVE
ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, AT PAGE 25, OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, OWNED BY JAMES A CLARK, FOR USE IN THE PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF KOSTORYZ ROAD
AS A PART OF THE INCREASE.IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CARRY OUT THE
INTENTIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Absent
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
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Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith:i
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, LEASING TO THE SAID TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A TRACT OF
APPROXIMATELY 9.55 ACRES OF LAND IN WEST GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING
AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL RECREATIONAL AND PARKING AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith Absent
W. J. Roberts; Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDIND SECTION 9 BY ADDING A SUBSECTION (F) OF SAID AS AMENDED
SECTION 9 DEFINING "SIDEWALK AREA"; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (3) OF SECTION 46A OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241/
#4869, SO AS TO REQUIRE OBSERVANCE OF SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS WHERE FLASHING SIGNAL
IS INSTALLED ONLY WHILE SIGNAL IS EMITTING FLASHES; BY AMENDING SECTION 88 SO AS TO
FORBID THE PLACING, PERMITTING OR STORING PROPERTY ON ANY STREET OR SIDEWALK WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98 (c) FORBIDDING PERSONS FROM SOLICITING IN OR UPON A
ROADWAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 109 SO AS TO FORBID PARKING ON ANY STREET FOR SALE OR DISPOSAL
OF MERCHANDISE, CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A_SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ESTABLISHING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXTENSION OF THE CITY WATER
SYSTEM TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING
PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTERING SUCH POLICY; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
DETERMINE CERTAIN MATTERS AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Absent
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
ORDINANCE
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Robertd•
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
approved.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 7, 1958
2:00 p.m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Cipy Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Kasper, of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 30 be
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 6 months' supply of Type K Soft Copper Tubing in sizes varying
from 3/4" to 2" from the following:
Bethlehem Supply Co.
C.C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
N. Merfish Plumbing Supply Co.
Metal Goods Co.
Municipal Supply Co.
The Rohan Co.
SAMSCO
So. Texas Pipe & Supply Co.
Wallace Co.
Norvell-Wilder
Alamo Iron Works
Gulf Supply Co.
Allied Plumbing Co.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the plans and specifications for the improvement
of Lipan Street from 19th Street to Old Robstown Road be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on May 28, with Council to have authority to extend the construction to Highway 9 inter-
section.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the Tax Error & Correction List and Supplemental Tax
Roll, for April, be approved.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the receipt of bids on the relocation of Kosar Road
at the new gin site be deferred until May 21, since the publication of the Notice to Bidders was delayed.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the airport limousine franchise granted to Airline
Taxi, Inc. be transferred to the Inland Transport Company, and that the required insurance be in the name of the
Inland Transport Company.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City renew its lease with Columbia -Southern
Chemical Corp. for a period of 2 years for the 4 -acre tract of land now used by the Westside Little League.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be granted leave of absence with
pay to attend the conference of Texas City Managers' Association at Temple from May 18 through 21, and'the Executive
Board of International City Managers' Association at Chicago from May 22 through 25, 1958, and that I. M. Singer be
appointed Acting City Manager during this period.
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF NUECES )
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
On this the 7th day of May, 1958, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened in re-
gular meeting, with the following members of said Council present, to -wit:
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with the following absent: none
transacted:
Farrell D. Smith,
W. J. Roberts,
B. E. Bigler,
Manuel P. Maldonado,
Arthur R. James,
Charlie J. Aills,
Odell Ingle,
T. Ray Kring,
Russell E. McClure,
I. M. Singer,
Mayor,
Commissioners,
City Secretary,
City Manager,
City Attorney,
, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was
Mr. Ingle presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the
City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordin-
ance, as follows:
"Corpus Christi, Texas,
May 7, 1958.
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.
Gentlemen:
The public importance and pressing need for the refunding of certain bonds in order to effect a substan-
tial saving in interest create an emergency and an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules
and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, there-
fore request that the City Council pass the proposed ordinance authorizing the issuance of $304,000.00 Refunding
Bonds as an emergency. You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been in-
troduced in the City Council on this subject.
Yours very truly,
/s/ Farrell D. Smith,
Mayor."
Commissioner James made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being.passed
finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated in
the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Roberts. The motion was carried by
a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
NOES: None.
The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done.
Commissioner Bigler made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by Com-
missioner Maldonado. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
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 follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 5031
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF RE-
FUNDING BONDS OF SAID CITY IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $304,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING
OFF, CANCELLING AND IN LIEU OF A LIKE AMOUNT OF LEGALLY ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SAID
CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX TO PAY THE INTEREST AND
CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMPTION THEREOF, PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF SAID BONDS, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE NO. 5032
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GUARANTY TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE, ESTAB-
LISHING THE EAST LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET IN THE 500 BLOCK, A COPY OF WHICH AGREE-
MENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills'
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
William Shireman, attorney, representing Mr. Crofford, Mrs. Kaufman, Mrs, Woodrow Glasscock, and others,
asked for a statement from the Council as to their reasons for re -zoning the C. B. Woodson property, and what evi-
dence was presented during the hearing that the Council considered supported the need for the re -zoning as the acti
relates to public health, morals, general welfare and safety of the community, and stated that the Council's answer
would determine whether or not a suit would be filed against the City in this matter.
Mayor Smith answered that there has not been a single public hearing which has had the facts and evi-
dence more thoroughly explored than the one relating to this matter, and that Mr. Shireman was entitled to review
the records of the meeting if he chooses.
ORDINANCE NO. 5033
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY
OF AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE
AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE N0. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF
RECORD IN VOLUME 16, PAGES3339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND
AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE N0. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, APPEARING
OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES 385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP SO AS TO CHANGE BLOCKS A & B OF CASA LINDA ESTATES UNIT 4
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM "A-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE LOTS 1 THROUGH 12,
BLOCK 10, CASA LINDA ESTATES, UNIT 4, IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,.TEXAS, FROM
"R-1" ONE -FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE*DISTRICT; KEEPING
IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Robertsc,
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts-,
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye'
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5034
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 2204, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 30TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1947,
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 PRE-
SCRIBING HIS DUTIES, RIGHTS AND AUTHORITY; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT AND FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND REQUIRING CONFORMITY'THEREWITH; MAKING IT UN-
LAWFUL TO UNDERTAKE THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A PERMIT THERE-
FOR, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED; PROVIDING FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ELECTRICAL WORK-
ERS AND CONTRACTORS; ESTABLISHING INSPECTION PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE AND REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE",
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUB -SECTION (d) OF SECTION 507 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REINSTATE-
MENT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF REGISTRA-
TION; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PRO-
VIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was _passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
MA •
•
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5035
CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE
PORTION OF KOSTORYZ ROAD FROM THE SOUTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET TO
THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY LINE OF LEXINGTON BOULEVARD AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE
TO SAID PROPERTY AND THE REAL AND' TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT
OF SAID STREET WITHIN THE LIMITS DEFINED, AND AS TO ANY ERRORS, AND INVALIDITIES OR
IRREGULARITIES IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONTRACT THEREOF, OVERRULING AND DENYING
ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED, EXCEPT THE CHANGES REFLECTED HEREIN, FINDING
AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON THE PORTION OF KOSTORYZ ROAD, WITH-
IN THE LIMITS DEFINED, WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED AND ENHANCED IN VALUE IN EXCESS
OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO BE AND AS HEREIN ASSESSED
AGAINST SAID PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON A PORTION OF KOSTORYZ ROAD, AND LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STREET,
WITHIN SAID LIMITS, FIXING A CHARGE AND LIEN AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID
STREET AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNER OR OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ASSIGNABLE CERTIFICATES UPON THE COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SAID WORK, THE MANNER
AND TIME OF PAYMENT AND PROVIDING THE MANNER AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF SAID ASSESS-
MENTS AND CERTIFICATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R.` James
Aye.
Odell Ingle '
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie'J. Aills Aye
k;Ordell Ingle�s aye
Y
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEASING TO
THE SAID TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY 9.55 ACRES OF
LAND IN WEST GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL RECREATIONAL
AND PARKING AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 HEREWITH",
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 9 BY ADDING A SUBSECTION DESIGNATED AS SUBSECTION (f) OF SAID
SECTION 9 DEFINING "SIDEWALK AREA"; BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (3) OF SECTION 46A OF ORDINANCE N0.
2241, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4869, SO AS TO REQUIRE OBSERVANCE OF SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS WHERE FLASHING SIGNAL IS INSTALLED ONLY WHILE SIGNAL IS EMITTING FLASHES; BY AMEND-
ING SECTION 88 SO AS TO FORBID THE PLACING, PERMITTING OR STORING PROPERTY ON ANY STREET OR
SIDEWALK WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98 (c) FORBIDDING PERSONS FROM SOLICIT-
ING IN OR UPON A ROADWAY; BY AMENDING SECTION 109 SO AS TO FORBID PARKING ON ANY STREET FOR
SALE OR DISPOSAL OF MERCHANDISE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ESTABLISHING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXTENSION OF THE CITY WATER
SYSTEM TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING PRO-
CEDURE FOR ADMINISTERING SUCH POLICY; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DETERMINE
CERTAIN MATTERS AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF2THIS'0RDINANCE.
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The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading by the
following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mrs. E. L. Olsovsky, 5009 Kostoryz, representing herself and a group of property owners in her neigh-
borhood, asked if property owners who had an easement facing on Kostoryz and did not desire to have access on Kos-
toryz would have the privilege of signing the agreement to that effect and having their assessment reduced. She
also asked if the reductions allowed property owners who did not desire access to Kostoryz was to be distributed
among the rest of .the property owners. She requested that they be allowed to tie into the existing sanitary sewer
line at no expense, explaining that these people are all members of Saints Cyril & Methodius Church and will have
to contribute towards that $3,000.00 assessment as well as paying their personal assessments for the Kostoryz Road
improvement, and that since there are no houses across from them to share the expense of tying into the sanitary
sewer line, they would be charged the $3.00 per front foot rate, which they feel is a financial burden which they
cannot stand.
Mayor Smith explained that the formula under the side easement would apply to the properties she men-
tioned, which is that the assessment is 50% of the 80% residential assessment rate up to the residential depth, but
if it has a side -lot depth greater than 501, then the percentage increases 1% for each additional foot. He further
explained that the reductions allowed to property owners are assumed by the City and not distributed among the other
property owners.
The matter of the sanitary sewer connections for this group was discussed with City Manager McClure,
Director of Public Utilities Gerald C. Letch and Sewer Superintendent Sydney L. Allison, and Council suggested that
the matter be studied by the City Staff for a solution to the problem which would be satisfactory to both the pro-
perty owners and the City.
Ted Anderson, attorney, speaking for subdividers outside the City Limits, discussed the proposed or-
dinance referring to the City's water service policy outside the City Limits. In particular he felt there was too
much control of the subdivision involving park dedications and zoning, and that too much is left to the discretion
of a Director of Public Works, and no assurance stated in the policy that provided certain conditions were met, wa
service would be furnished. He requested that the Council adopt the ordinance previously submitted by the Home
Builders' Association with reference to this matter.
It was suggested that Mr. Anderson meet with the Zoning & Planning Staff and Drahn Jones, Director of
Public Works, before the final reading of the ordinance with a view to a modification of the platting regulations
for outside the Cifiy Limits, as the Council felt that everyone is in agreement as to the purpose and intent of the
ordinance and that the objections were only a matter of apprehension over details.
Leland Ross, speaking for the Home Builders' Association, stated that they agreed with Mr. Anderson's
presentation, and went on to point out the economics of subdivision development to support his statement that it is
no longer economically feasible to build slum properties.
Mark Welsh, representing the Corpus Christi Real Estate Board, stated that the Board generally agrees
with the proposed water policy, but is apprehensive about some of the provisions, although the Board feels the de-
tails can be worked out.
W. N. Cooper and Fred Quaille, both real estate representatives, were in agreement with comments -made
from the audience, and felt that too much control is being exercised in the development of land in the way of zon-
ing and the time limit put on development.
Mayor Smith read a petition which had been received from property owners of Casa Linda, Blocks 1 & 2, re
questing the deletion of the sidewalk improvement as part of the Kostoryz street improvements and a reduction in the
amount of the assessment against their properties for this amount. (See Petition #5 in File).
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Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
William Childress urged a water policy for outside the City Limits that would permit development of
subdivisions in the $5;000 to $6,000 homes in Calallen.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
be approved.
ing:
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 14, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Charles C. Oldenburg, Pastor of First Assembly of God Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1958,
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids:
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 16 acres of farm land at Cliff Maus Airport from the follow-
Bernard Zarosky
W. C. -Nicholson
Motion by Bigler, seconded, by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
following:
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 174.5 acres of farm land at Cliff Maus Airport from the
Bernard Zarosky
W. C. Nicholson
Joe McNair
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the leasing of 278 acres.of farm land at Cuddihy Field from the following:
C. R. Lehman
Bernard Zarosky
W. C. Nicholson
Adolph A. Marek
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed, with Commissioner Aills voting 'Nay', that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on May 28 on 2,200 cu. yds. of Sand for South Beach.
Commissioner Aills stated that he had voted "Nay" because he believed that the City was wasting its
money unless the area is dredged and filled for a greater distance out into the water.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
to be received on May 28 on an estimated year's supply of Meter Boxes, Manhole Rings and Covers.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for 16,200' of Type K Soft Copper
Pipe in varying sizes from 3/4" to 2", be made to N. Merfish Plumbing Supply Co. for a total of $6,978.84. (See Bid
Tabulation #28 in File).
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications for Runways, Taxiways
and Drainage for the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise
for bids to be received on Tuesday, June 17, during a special meeting, at 2:00 p.m.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Council approve and concur in the action of
the City Manager and the City Attorney of May 8, 1958, in connection with the signing of the necessary forms to ex-
pedite the application to C.A.A. for a Grant Agreement.
The Council directed that copy of the foregoing Grant Agreement be sent Air Mail Special.Delivery to
Leigh Fisher, airport consultant, in Australia, so that the Council can have the benefit of his thinking, before
the A.P. 4 is signed.
Action on the Rehabilitation and Relocation of Water Lines for Lexington Right -of -Way Clearance, for
Water Line Rehabilitation on Lawnview, Ayers to Minnesota, and for the construction of the North Approach to Tule
Lake Bridge was temporarily deferred for further discussion later in the meeting.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the proposal of Mr. I. E. Crane be accepted for
the purchase of 3,785 sq. ft. of land comprising a fractional part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 6, Steele Addition in the
amount of $3,200.
The Rehabilitation and Relocation of Water Lines for Lexington Right -of -Way Clearance was discussed with
City Manager McClure, Director of Public Works Drahn Jones, and City Design Engineer Klyde Huston as to whether
there would be any need within the next several years for any expenditure on the part of the City regarding these
lines due to the proposed future 5 and 6 -lane expressway. It was concluded that since the plans and specifications
were prepared in accordance with the specification requirements of the State Highway Department for the now proposed
expressway, and designed to encase and relocate the water lines at a sufficient depth, and since these plans and
specifications have been completely approved by the Highway Department, there could be no foreseeable change needed
in the next few years.
Motion by Bigler, seconded �y James and passed that the plans and.specifications for the Rehabilitation
and Relocation of Water Lines for Lexington Right -of -Way Clearance be.approved, and the City Manager be authorized
to advertise for bids to be received on June 4.
The Water Line Rehabilitation on Lawnview, Ayers Minnesota, was also discussed as to repeated repairs
of the present 8" line and better distribution system with a 12" line.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that this matter be deferred for further study as to the
need for this added main, its present condition with regard to leaks and frequency of maintenance calls and any
other data to support the need for this project at this time, and if and when the project is advertised for bids the
utilization of present Warehouse Stock be considered.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the plans and specifications for the North Approach
to Tule Lake Bridge be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on June 11.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the receipt of bids on the conversion of City
Hall elevators from manual to automatic operation be deferred until July 2nd, at the request of one of the prospec-
tive bidders.
Mayor Smith disqualified himself from any participation in the foregoing matter on the basis that he
had just purchased an elevator from one of the competing bidders.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the request of the Downtown Merchants Association
for the blocking off of 5 blocks of Chaparral Street to vehicular traffic, east and west bound traffic excepted,
from the C.P. & L. to K. Wolens, during "BUY NOW WEEK", May 26 to May 31, 1958, inclusive, for the purpose of dis-
playing merchandise in a Downtown Fair intended to stimulate business and overcome recessional fears, be granted
subject to the details being worked out by the City Manager and the City Staff.
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 5036
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2241 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING 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 OR-
DINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 9 BY ADDING A SUBSEC-
TION DESIGNATED AS SUBSECTION (f) OF SAID SECTION 9 DEFINING "SIDEWALK AREA"; BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION (3) OF SECTION 46A OF ORDINANCE NO. 2241, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4869, SO AS TO REQUIRE OBSERVANCE OF SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC REGULATIONS WHERE FLASHING
SIGNAL IS INSTALLED ONLY WHILE SIGNAL IS EMITTING FLASHES; BY AMENDING SECTION 88 SO AS TO
FORBID THE PLACING, PERMITTING OR STORING PROPERTY ON ANY STREET OR SIDEWALK WITH CERTAIN
EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 98 (c) FORBIDDING PERSONS FROM SOLICITING IN OR UPON A ROADWAY;
BY AMENDING SECTION 109 SO AS TO FORBID PARKING ON ANY STREET FOR SALE OR DISPOSAL OF MER-
CHANDISE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third and final time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith.
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5037
AURHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CABANISS AERO PARTS, INC., A CORPORATION, WHEREBY THE CITY
AGREES TO LEASE TO CABANISS AERO PARTS, INC., A CORPORATION,BUILDING 602 AND BUILDING 603,
LOCATED AT CUDDIHY FIELD, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SAID LEASE TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1958, AND TERMINATING APRIL 30, 1960, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CON-
DITIONS OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5038
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY .MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION FOR A FOUR (4)
ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS EIGHT (8) AND (9) OF BANCROFT-DODGE FARM LOTS,
TO BE USED BY THE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SAID LEASE
TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS BEGINNING MAY 15, 1958, AND ENDING MAY 14, 1960, AND
SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye.
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5039
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMPLIN OIL & REFINING CO. FOR THE LOWERING
AT A CERTAIN LOCATION AND THE CASING AT A CERTAIN LOCATION OF AN EXISTING 4 -INCH GAS LINE,
OWNED BY CHAMPLIN OIL & REFINING CO., AND OPERATED UNDER LEASE BY SOUTHERN MINERALS
CORPORATION, ACROSS LANDS ACQUIRED FOR A NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SOLVING AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM CONNECTED WITH THE DRAINAGE DITCH TO BE EXCAVATED ACROSS
THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,084.00 FROM No. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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Mayor Smith read a petition received from F. A. Martin, Principal of David Crockett School, of some
313 signatures of parents in the neighborhood, requesting the installation of a safety device at the intersection
of Belton and MacArthur Streetx during school hours, and drainage improvement in the area. (See Petition #6 in
File) .
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the petition be referred to the City Manager
for investigation and recommendation. #
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters not
scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. E. L. Olsvosky spoke on the sanitary sewer problem in the Kostoryz-Green Street area, and request
the repeal or;amendment of Ordinance No. 4288 covering the rules and regulations governing the extension of sewer
lines in streets within the City Limits and the basis for charges and tapping onto such extensions. She particu-
larly objected to the $3.00 per front foot charge in the Ordinance in cases where there are no houses across from
each other to make the connections, on the basis that the people she was speaking for could not stand the added
financial burden, and were therefore creating a health problem by not making the connections. (See Petition #7 in
File) .
It was directed that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation as to the circums
and the adjustment stipulations in the ordinance.
William Childers, representing the Rio Vista Subdivision near Calallen, presented a plat -of the subdi-
vision approved by the County, and requested that the subdivision be allowed to purchase water service from the
City of Corpus Christi.
Action was deferred pending the adoption of regulations governing such matters.
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado
and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of April 1, 1958 through May 14, 1958, having been previously approved
by Council Action, are by me hereby approved.
7�� I . �J
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor,.
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 21, 1958
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Shepherd.
Acting City Manager I. M. Singer
Asst City Attorney J. F. Park
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert E. Megee, Associate Rector of the Church of the Good
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 14 be
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approved.
Mayor Pro -tem Roberts announced tiie opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the Relocation of Kosar Road near the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport
at the new gin site from the following:
L. P. Sholl Construction Co.
Womack & Manning
K & W Construction Co.
Heldenfels Brothers
Mayor Smith arrived at the meeting during the opening of the foregoing bids.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith took over the Chair, and announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the award of bid on Lease of 16 acres of farm
land at Cliff Maus Airport be made to Bernard Zarosky for a period of one year beginning September 1, 1958,'subject
to the City's right to withdraw 3 acres for Armory purposes in the event it is needed. (See Bid Tabulation #29 in
File) .
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the award of bid on Lease of 174.5 acres of
farm land at Cliff Maus Airport be made to Joe McNair for a period of one year beginning September 1, 1958,1or until
such earlier time as the Airport is abandoned. (See Bid Tabulation #30 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on June 4 for one 12" electrically remote operated Cast Steel Plug Valve, complete.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on June 4 for 5,000' of 6" Asbestos Cement Pipe, Class 200.
Action on the request to Urban Renewal Administration for an increase in the planning grant was defer
til later in the meeting.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the offer of the Federal Government made through _ ('
J
the Regional Directeraof,fRdgion V, be accepted by the City to amend the contract for planning advance No. Tex R-1
(A) for Survey and Plans for Urban Renewal Project, dated April 20, 1956.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that permission be granted to the Coast Guard to dock
the cutter TRITON at the barge dock without charge, subject to termination on 30 -days' notice, as recommended by the
Park and Recreation Board. The space involved is the northeast end of the City Barge Dock adjacent to the Corps of
Engineers' dock facing the Ship Channel. The use does not provide for the furnishing of any utilities or facilities
by the City.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that Change Order No. 1,'Westside Sewage Treatment
Plant, in the amount of $1,056.00, be approved for the installation of a concrete ballast ring as recommended by
Reagan & McCaughan, Engineers.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the recommendation for the installation of park-
ing meters and improvement of street and sidewalks in the 300 and 400 blocks of.Lower Broadway be approved at a
total estimated cost of $3,814.05.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the plans and specifications for a Wading Pool at
H. E. Butt Swimming Pool be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on
June 4.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed. -that the opening of bids on the supply of natural gas to
the City be postponed from May 28, 1958, to June 25, 1958, at the request of prospective bidders.
The matter of a request to Urban Renewal Administration for an increase in the planning grant from
$88,100 to $106,893, an increase of $18,793, was discussed with Urban Renewal Administrator Roger V. Pearce, who
explained that the amount of the increase reflects the alteration in appraisal requirements which was not contem-
plated in the original budget and not required in the original rehabilitation project, and reflects the estimated
cost of continued operation of the Urban Renewal Planning Project through December 31, 1958, which will be (necessary
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to provide information to the electorate.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed, with Commissioner Bigler and Mayor Smith abstaining
and Commissioner Aills voting 'Nay', that the request to Urban Renewal Administration for an increase in the plann-
ing grant from $88,100 to $106,893, an increase of $18,793, be approved.
Renewal area.
Commissioner Bigler stated that he had abstained on the basis that he is a property owner in the Urban
Commissioner Aills stated that he had voted 'Nay' not because he is against the Project, but because
he did not want to vote to spend any more money on the Project until the referendum question had been submitted to
the voters.
Mayor Smith stated that he had abstained on the basis that he is a property owner in the area, and
that he concurs in Commissioner Aills reason for voting 'Nay'.
vote:
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CHARLES M. BOLDEN A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHT-
SEEING BUS ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PRO-
VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 2% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS
IS TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF
REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5040
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED TO I. E. CRANE FOR AND. -IN
CONSIDERATION OF $3,200.00, COVERING THE SALE OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 6, STEELE ADDITION
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTION
AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 14, 1958, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E.Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5041
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING
OF PERSONS IN THE BUSINESS OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES OR CONDUCTING PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCIES;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN FEES FOR LICENSES; CONTAINING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION;" BEING ORDINANCE NO. 4335, PASSED
AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
A.D. 1955, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4401, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ON THE 23RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, A.D., 1955; TO PROVIDE FOR SURETY
BOND AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES TO SECTION 6 THEREOF, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Age
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ing vote:
vote:
vote:
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado,
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R.' James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PONTIAC REFINNING CORPORATION RELATIVE
TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE AS
OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the follow-
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CELANESE CORPORATION OF AMERICA RELATIVE
TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE AS
OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE
AS OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER.TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the following
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye.
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5042
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO AFFIX THE CORPORATE
SEAL AND ATTEST THE SAME, A CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE JOINT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY AND THE STATE FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STREET ILLUMINATION SYSTEM ON THE
CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE AND ITS APPROACHES AND INTERCHANGES, FROM DAVIS STREET
TO WACO STREET THE ROUTE OF HIGHWAYS NO. U.S. 181 AND STATE 9; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 5043
ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND CONTRACT FOR PLANNING ADVANCE NO
TEX. R-1 (A) TO PERMIT THE USE OF A LESS DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CASH
ADVANCEMENTS FOR PLANNING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
,;B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonadoq
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Ed. Williams, attorney, stated that there seemed to be a wide variance in connection with the proposed
ordinance setting out the City's policy with regard to water service outside the City Limits, between the public
reports on the Council's thinking in the matter and the ordinance as written. He requested that copies of the
final.version be made available to those interested in this matter for study before the ordinance is voted on for
the third and final time. He also asked to what extent the City anticipated obligating itself with regard to In-
spectors for all areas served by the City's water lines.
Mayor Smith explained that the public reports on the Council's thinking in this matter were correct,
that because final copies embodying the changes which the Council has made since the second reading are not yet
available for study by those interested is the reason that the ordinance is not on the agenda for consideration
1 !I at this meeting.`
There being no further business to come before the Council, motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and
passed that the meeting be adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
B;: E.'.Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
May 27, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of this meeting was to consider several zoning matters.
First was the application of Miss Audrey Chauvin for a Special Permit to operate a Private School on
Lots 5 & 6, Block 6, Hampton Addition, being located at 823 Furman Avenue.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation'of the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission that the application be rejected since the Commission action resulted in a tie vote on two separate
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motions, one to approve the application and the other to disapprove the application, and since the opinion requested
from the City Attorney advised that in the event of a tie vote on a recommendation to the City Council on a zoning
application "the application by virtue of its having failed to receive a majority, is rejected."
Dave Coover, attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant and owner, and spoke in favor of the appli
cation. He stated the reason for the present application for the specific operation of a private school was to
overcome the main objection to a previous application to re-zone this property to "A-2" this same purpose due to
certain allowable uses under "A-2" zoning which would tend to downgrade the area. He stated that the Merry-Dell
Nursery & Kindergarten presently located on Tancahua desired to relocate on this property, that it was well-run,
well-supervised, well-kept property, would not detract from the present value of any of the surrounding properties
on Furman Avenue and would not add to the traffic problem any more than the present Church operations do on Sundays
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and further that his client was willing to comply with any conditions the Council might care to impose for the pro-
tection of the children or the neighborhood, such as erecting a higher or a more solid fence than the present 6'
cyclone fence around the entire property. Mr. Coover read testimonials from three people who have lived nextdoor
to the present operation of the Merry-Dell Nursery & Kindergarten.
William Shireman, attorney, appeared on behalf of several of the residents and property owners in the
area, and spoke in opposition to the application, on the basis of their being amply "A-2" zoning at which to locate
the school, and that this is a residential street which the owners and residents wish to keep as a residential
street. He presented petitions signed by Coleman and Hancock residents and property owners, the abuttingstreets
affected; a petition of 34 names of people owning or residing on Furman Avenue from Ocean Drive to Staples; a
petition of 5 names of people who own property on Furman but do not live there; and a petition of 9 names of people
residing on Furman in the immediate area of the subject property. He presented pictures to show the substantial
type of residences in the immediate area, and to show that the parkway type streets will not accomodate pick-up and
delivery traffic such as is involved in a day -school operation. He presented letters of opposition to the applica-
tion from Emil Biel, 710 Furman and F. V. Arnim, 1010 Furman, who were not able to be present at this hearing due
to ill health. Mr. Shireman stated that any change in the Comprehensive Plan for zoning should have some relation
to the public safety, health, morals or general welfare which he contended was not the case in this instance.
The following persons voiced their opposition to the application on the same general basis as stated
by Mr. Shireman:
J. E. Garrett, 716 Furman
Mrs. M. H. Hollingsworth, 816 Furman
Mrs. Wilbur Williams, 826 Furman
Mrs. Margie Uzzell, 822 Furman
Mrs. Sam Hornish, 915 Furman
Mrs. W. R;; Isbell, 819 Furman
John R. Sims, 719 Furman
Charles L. Mobley, Manager of 2 apartments on Furman of Hulen H. Hunt,
presented a letter of objection
Mrs. Johanna Voegthing, 1012 Furman
E. B. Terry, 1008 Furman
Mrs. Fain Scott, 1000 Furman
Mrs. Ralph R. Devine 1014 Furman
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be
denied.
Next was the application of Town & Country Shopping Center for a Special Council Permit to operate
a Temporary Amusement Center on a portion of the paved parking area, 50 -foot square, located between the two drive
way entrances to Town & Country Shopping Center in the 4200 Block, South Alameda.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning & Plann
ing Commission for approval subject to the following:
1. Locating the Kiddie -park in the center off -set of the building;
2. The area being completely fenced;
3. Providing access or re -entrances to the area from the sidewalk only;
4. A one year period with possible renewal on reapplication. It was further noted that the two
dissenting votes of the Commission were in favor of granting the application but felt that it should only be for a
six-month period, initially, to determine of there were any adverse effects connected with it.
No one appeared either for or against the application.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed and the application be
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granted subject to all restrictions as recommended by the Zoning & Planning Commission, and further subject to a
six -months' time limitation.
Next was the application of Trinidad Garza for a change of zoning from "A-3" Third Apartment House
District to "L -I" Light Industrial District on Lots 5 & 6, Block 18, Chamberlain Addition, being those lots located
at 1621-1623 Marguerite Street.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission for approval.
Ed Shaw, Zoning Co-ordinator, located the property on the map and pointed out the light industrial
zoning across the street from the subject property, and that the applicant has operated an electrical shop on this
property for many years as a non -conforming use, and that since he desires to enlarge and improve the operation it
will be necessary for him to be granted the "L -I" zoning.
granted.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
Next was the application of Mrs. May D. Riggan for a change of zoning from "R-2" Two -Family Dwelling
District to 11B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 22, 23 & 24, Block 6, Tracy Addition, being generally that
property located on the east corner of Riggan and Baldwin Boulevard,being 150' along Riggan and 1401 along Baldwin
Boulevard.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission for approval.
Pat Horkin, attorney, represented Mrs. Riggan who also spoke in favor of the application, on the basis
of the property being almost surrounded by business and its being the best economic use of the property since it is
on a main artery from the south part of town to Highway 44 and there is a need for the Texaco Fillipg Station which
is interested in locating on the property, that the property is not suitable for duplexes as now zoned.
Jim Barnes, Texaco representative, displayed a picture of the type of filling station which his com-
pany plans to construct on the property if the zoning is granted.
Clifford Cosgrove, 2625 Riggan, appeared in opposition to the application on the basis that there
were more than sufficient pumps in the area, and it would depreciate the value of his residential property. He
further stated that the properties were deed restricted against having a filling station.
Mr. Horkin presented evidence that the deed restrictions referred to by Mr. Cosgrove had been lifted
by Court Order at the time that Baldwin Boulevard was paved.
Mrs. Riggan stated that she was improving her residential property adjacent to the property involved
in the application,and was looking for a new tenant.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application taken
under advisement.
Next was the application of the Presbyterian Extension Committee of Corpus Christi for a change of
zoning from "A-1" First Apartment House District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 12 & 13, Block 1, J
Addition, being that property located on the southwest corner of Mestina and Sam Rankin Streets.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission for approval.
Ed Shaw located the property on the map, pointed out the surrounding uses of the area, and stated
that the application had been made because the Church must sell the property in order to relocate and are unable
to sell it for residential use due to the business zoning on the other three corners.
Commissioner Ingle stated that he was abstaining from voting since he is a member of the Church in-
volved in the application.
No one appeared either in favor of the application or against it.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
II be granted.
Next was the application of Grady C. Clark, Jr. for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwell-
ing District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on Lots 19, 20, 21 & 22, Block 11, Gardendale No. 3, being lo-
cated at the northwest corner of So. Staples Street and Williams Drive.
Mayor Smith gave the background of the application and read the recommendation of the Zoning & Plann
ing Commission for approval subject to the two additional lots, numbered 17 and 18, being approved by the Board of
Adjustment for parking purposes and the filing of a plat setting up building lines and designating the parking
areas.
Ed Shaw located the property on the map.
Truett Barber, attorney, appeared representing the applicant, and Harry L. Hoag, engineer, presented
a plat to be filed providing for additional parking areas on Lots 17 and 18 as recommended by the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission. An architect's drawing was displayed showing the proposed development of the property for a moder
bowling alley. It was pointed out that request for business zoning of these lots had been held in abeyance by the
developer until this time until there was a specific use planned for the lots.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the hearing be closed and the application grante
subject to the applicant's procuring the approval of the Board of Adjustment of the two lots for parking (purposes,
the filing of a plat setting up building lines and designating the parking areas, and subject further to the usual
two-year time limitation of, construction.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 28, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Clyde Riggs, Pastor of Ebony Acres Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21 be
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Street Improvements of Lipan Street, from 19th Street to Old Robstown
Road, from the following:
Brown & Root
Heldenfels Bros.
South Texas Construction Co.
J. M. Dellinger, Inc.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The bid of Heldenfels Bros., the only bid received on 2,200 cu.yds. of Sand for South Beach', was
opened and read.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The safety of bathers in the South Beach area was discussed with regard to holes which might have
been left by the recent dredging for the Glasscock fill area, and the Council directed that the matter be referred
to the City Manager for investigation and any appropriate precautionary action he deems advisable.
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Bids were opened and read on an estimated year's supply of Meter Boxes, Lids, Manhole Rings and
Covers from the following:
Gulf Star Foundries
SAMSCO
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
The Council requested that at future bid openings on regular re -order items, that some type of chart
be prepared for them reflecting the low bids received in previous bid openings for comparative study of price t
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the Texas Highway Department Minute Order No.
43830 of Apzil 24, 1958, authorizing construction, purchase of right-of-way, and advance planning on various sec-
tions of the highway system in Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi, be accepted and approved. (See copy
in Resolution #5046,- 5/28/58).
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that in accordance with the informal decision made
in Joint Session with the County Commissioners' Court and a representative of the Navigation District this date,
that the foregoing Minute Order be approved with the request that the item relative to the railroad separation at
Highway 9 between Savage Lane and McBride Lane and an adequate appropriation be immediately reinstated to provide
for a separated grade crossing at that point, so that the Savage Lane railroad relocation can be completed without
delay. ( See copy of letter addressed to Mr. T. 0. Foster, Jr., District Engineer, District #16, Texas Highway
Dept., dated May 28, 1958, re Minute Order No. 43830, signed by Jerome Jalufka, Nueces County Judge, and Farrell D.
Smith, Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, and filed with Resolution #5046 Accepting the Minute Order, for reference.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Aills and passed that the contract for the relocation of Kosar Road at
the new gin site, in connection with the new municipal airport project, be awarded to K & W Construction Co. in the
amount of $4,000.20.
It was directed that the appropriation for contingencies, including engineering & laboratory testing
be deferred for further study.
Action on the request for authority to advertise for bids to be received on the sale of $1,775,000
of certain General Obligation bonds was temporarily deferred.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of June 24, 1958, during a special
Council meeting at 2:00 p.m., be set for a public hearing on three zoning applications.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that a policy with regard to leases for billboard
sites on property acquired for the new municipal airport, with a 20 -day cancellation clause, be authorized, and a
lease with Tribble Advertising Co. on the basis of $75.00 per annum be approved, and that other leases be brought
into conformity.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the necessary instruments be prepared for the
exchange of 1.55 acres of Sam Houston Park property for a like amount of property adjoining Sam Houston Elementary
School so as to reduce the cost of development of the park.
vote:
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CHARLES M. BOLDEN A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHT-
SEEING BUS ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMIITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI, PRO-
VIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 2% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS
IS TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF
REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ing vote:
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION RELATIVE.
'TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE AS
OF NOVEMBER -29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the follow -
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO.EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CELANESSE CORPORATION OF AMERICA RELA-
TIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE
AS OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION RELATIVE TO
THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER
29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN
CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
ing vote:
ing vote:
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading.by the follow-
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CHARLES T. HOLLON A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A ROLLING
CHAIR BUSINESS ON THE SIDEWALK ALONG SHORELINE DRIVE, THE T -HEADS AND THE L -HEADS IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE
OPERATED; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 10% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE
LEGALLY IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; PROVIDING THAT GRANTEE SHALL FURNISH A POLICY OF PUBLIC
LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND
THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE
CITY SECRETARY; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING
FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the follow -
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Commissioner Aills suggested that a cancellation clause be added to the foregoing ordinance before
the second reading in the event that the operation did not work out to the best interests of the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 5044
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PORTIONS OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 19, BLOCK 2, STEELE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, IN-
CLUDING ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, WHICH LAND IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.,
WITH EDGAR LINKENHOGER, JR., AND THE TRANSPORT COMPANY OF TEXAS, EDGAR LINKENHOGER, JR.,
PRESIDENT; OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY, FOR USE IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF AGNES-LAREDO STREETS AS
A PART OF THE INCREASE IN STREET AND SIDEWALK AREA, FOR AN AGREED PURCHASE PRICE OF $24,500.00;
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE SUM OF $24,500.00 OUT OF NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT
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(Note: See Page No. 504 for continuation of Council Minutes of May 28, 1958)
ing vote:
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING AL ESCALANTE DBA CORPUS CHRISTI SIGHT-SEEING SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER
THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING SCENIC MOTOR TOUR SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER
CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH
FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC
LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the follbw-
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 5046
ACCEPTING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MINUTE ORDER NO. 43830; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smithy
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler.
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone with petitions or information for the Council on matters not scheduled
on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. Edward L. Olsvosky again requested that the Ordinance #4288 governing the charge for tying into
existing sanitary sewer lines, be amended.
There followed a lengthy discussion as to the exact wording of the ordinance on this type of matter
and the particular circumstances involved. It was pointed out that the ordinance clearly states the pro rata charge
to be charged on a front foot basis, but that it also provides for an "equitable charge" to be determined by the
Director of Public Utilities in hardship situations.
need.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the matter be studied further to determine the
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the sale of $1,275,000 of General Obligation Bonds
be advertised for sale, bids to be received at 10:00 A.M. June 25, 1958.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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FUND, AGNES-LAREDO STREET PROJECT, FOR THE PURCHASE UNDER SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye,
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5045
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A TRACT OF LAND IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND22, BLOCK 14, PATRICK'..
WEBB ADDITION, AND INCLUDING A TRIANGULAR TRACT OF LAND DEEDED TO Z. GOSSETT BY THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI BY DEED RECORDED IN VOLUME 245, PAGE 532, DEED RECORDS OF NUECES�COUNTY,
TEXAS, INCLUDING ALL IMPROVEMENTS, WITH ROAN REALTY COMPANY, THE OWNER THEREOF, FOR AN
AGREED AMOUNT OF $20,779.00; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY.TO ENTER AN AGREED JUDGMENT
IN'THE PENDING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye.
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following.vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BERNARD ZAROSKY COVERING SIXTEEN (16)
ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS:1MNNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES
ONLY, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31,
1959 (OR UNTIL SUCH EARLIER DATE AS THE AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED, AND AS TO 3 ACRES
WHICH THE CITY IS CONTEMPLATED CONVEYING TO THE STATE ARMORY BOARD THIS LEASE SHALL
TERMINATE ON DATE OF CONVEYANCE).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the follow-
ing vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B—E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE MdNAIR COVERING 174.5 ACRES OF
LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY, FOR
A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1959 OR
UNTIL SUCH EARLIER DATE AS THE AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the follow-
ing vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
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=�''.l-1 , FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
following vote:
GRANTING AL ESCALANTE DBA CORPUS CHRISTI SIGHT-SEEING SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER
THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING SCENIC MOTOR TOUR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO
PER CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR
MONTH FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF
RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN
THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY
(30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading by the
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
• Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 5046
ACCEPTING STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MINUTE ORDER NO. 43830; AND DECLARING AN EMRGEDiCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone with petitions or information for the Council nn matters not seheduled
on the agenda to come forward and be heard. .
Mrs. Edward L. Olsvosky again requested that the Ordinance #4288 governing the charge for tying into
existing sanitary sewer lines, be amended.
There followed a lengthy discussion as to the exact wording of the ordinance on this type of matter
and the particular circumstances involved. It was pointed out that the ordinance clearly states the pro rata
charges to be charged on a front foot basis, but that it also provides for an "equitable charge" to be determined
by the Director of Public Utilities in hardship situations.
need.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the matter be studied further to determine the
Motion -by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the sale of $1,275,000 of General Obligation
Bonds be advertised for sale, bids to be received at 10:00 a.m. June 25, 1958.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
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B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 4, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
11 The Invocation was given by Reverend Ardra Walker_ Pactnr of Pracrntt Christian Deciples of Christ 11 1
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�•� Church. � I �'
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of May
<282 1958, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the Rehabilitation & Relocation of Water Lines for Lexington Right -
of -Way Clearance from the following:
Brown & Root
Heldenfels Bros.
T. H. Lee, Contractor
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of a Wading Pool at the site of H. E. Butt Swimming
Pool from the following:
H & H Concrete Co.
C.L. Castor Construction Co.
Price Construction Co.
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Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation..
Bids were opened and read on one 12" electrically remote operated Cast Steel Plug Valve, complete,
from the following:
Alamo Iron Works
Crane Company
Bethlehem Supply
Republic Supply Co.
Wallace Company
Vinson Supply Co.
SAMS CO
Gulf Supply Co.
Norvell-Wilder
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City. Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 5,000' of 6" Asbestos Cement andlor Cast Iron Pipe from the following:
Johns -Manville
Lone Star Steel
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
Viking Supply Co..
SAMS CO
American Cast Iron
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
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Mayor Smith announced that the matterof the zoning application of Mrs. May D. Riggan which was
taken under advisement at the public hearing held on May 27, would be deferred for further study.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado.and passed that the bids on 2,200 cu.yds. of Sand for
South Beach be rejected, and that the City Manager be authorized to re -advertise for bids to be received June 18,
but that the specifications be altered to the effect that the supplier shall furnish and deliver the sand to be
placed over the wall on to the beach between the groins and with an alternate to permit the -City to spread the
sand.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans & specifications for Water'Line
Rehabilitation on Lawnview, Ayers to Minnesota, be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on June 25.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the contract for the Lipan Street Improve-
ments, 19th Street to Old Robstown Road, be awarded to Heldenfels Bros'.- for the sum of $137,688.45, on the basis
of the contractor doing the assessment work.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the date of June 25, during the regular meeting
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convening at 2:00 p.m., be set for a public hearing on an application of B. L. Collins, et al, for the closing
of certain streets and an alley located on North Beach.
The Council particularly requested that the foregoing application be referred to the Zoning & Plann-
ing Commission for its views inasmuch as this application entails the re -planning of an area.
Motion by James seconded by Maldonado and passed that a contract be authorized with Spencer J. Buch-
anan & Associates for the soil studies and recommendations anticipated in his proposal of May 31, 1958, the first
phase to cost a maximum of $9,300.00, of which $4,325.00 is for soil studies and recommendations on Alameda and
a maximum of $4,975.00 for an analysis of the utility relocations and a determination that the present specifica-
tions have been followed in the paving of Alameda, Staples, Baldwin, Morgan & Louisiana, and that after these re-
ports are provided and reviewed, the Council reserves the right to authorize the additional studies proposed.
THIRD & FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 5047.
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEASING TO
THE SAID TULOSO-MIDWAY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT A TRACT OF APPROXIMATELY 9.55 ACRES OF
LAND IN WEST GUTH PARK FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A SCHOOL RECREATIONAL
AND PARKING AREA, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED THERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third and final time and passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CHARLES T. HOLLON A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A ROLLING
CHAIR BUSINESS ON THE SIDEWALK ALONG SHORELINE DRIVE, THE T -HEADS AND THE L -HEAD IN THE
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS TO BE
OPERATED; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 10% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PAYMENT OF FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; PROVIDING THAT GRANTEE SHALL FURNISH A POLICY OF PUBLIC LIABILITY
AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METR:OD
OF REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE,CITY SECRETARY;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading
by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Nay
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Commissioner Aills stated that he has voted 'Nay' on the foregoing ordinance not because he was
against the rolling chair operation, but because he felt that the ordinance did not provide sufficient control to
safeguard the use of the sidewalks involved by the public. He suggested that the ordinance be amended before the
third and final reading to provide that if the operation of the rolling chairs conflicts with the free use of the
sidewalks by the public that after written notice of such conflict, if the Grantee does not correct the abuses with-
in 30 days, then the franchise shall be automatically cancelled in 90 days..
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
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GRANTING AL ESCALANTE DBA CORPUS CHRISTI SIGHT-SEEING SERVICE, A FRANCHISE,ON AND OVER
THE PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING SCENIC MOTOR TOUR SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR A.CHARGE OF TWO PER
CENT (2%) OF GROSS RECEIPTS TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH
FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS
WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC
LIABILITY SECURITY; PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE WHEN THIS GRANT
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN.THIRTY (30) DAYS.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading
by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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SECOND READING OF AN -ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BERNARD ZAROSKY COVERING SIXTEEN (16)
ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL'PURPOSES ONLY,
FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1959 (OR
UNTIL SUCH EARLIER DATE AS THE AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED, AND AS TO 3 ACRES WHICH THE CITY
IS CONTEMPLATING CONVEYING TO THE STATE ARMORY BOARD THIS LEASE SHALL TERMINATE ON DATE
OF CONVEYANCE). _
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third and final reading
by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B: E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills- Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI_
TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE McNAIR COVERING 1114.5 ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF MGUS"
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING? AND AC3RICULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1959 OR UNTIL SUCH EARLIER DATE AS THE
AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED. '
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed•to its third and final reading
by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel B;. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye '
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 450-48
APPROPRIATING FROM UNAPPROPRIATED SUMS NOW IN CURRENT FUND NO. 102 THE SUM OF $3,325.00
FOR EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF $1,275,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS AT SALE TO BE HELD ON JUNE 25, 1958; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.'
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye.
Manuel P: Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
-W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye'
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5049
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF'$13,880.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
RELOCATION AND ENCASEMENT OF A SEWER LINE - AGNES AND LAREDO STREET PROJECT NO. 9-53-6.1;
PROVIDING THAT SAID WORK SHALL BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
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Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the -Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. E. L. Britt, 1529 Casa De Oro, asked the Council what action, if any had been taken on the
petition signed by 100% of the property owners in the Casa Linda Addition whose property backs up to Kostoryz Road,
requesting the omission of sidewalks in this area and the reduction of their assessments -for this omission, He re-
stated the feeling of these property owners that the value of their property would in no way be enhanced by the
installation of these sidewalks, -and pointed out the logical route of pedestrian traffic from nearby streets to
W. B. Ray High School, to Baker Junior High School and to Casa Linda Elementary School, and stated that they further
felt that the only advantage to them resulting from the improvement of Kostoryz Road would be if the City would
pick up their garbage from the Kostoryz Road side of their property instead of from the front.
Council explained that the petition had been considered in the light of the need that would be
created by the contemplated improvements and developments in the area, and since his side of Kostoryz by deed res-
triction would have no access driveways, it had been determined to be the safest and most practical side of Kos-
toryz Road to install the continuous sidewalk from So. Staples to Lexington Boulevard.
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Mrs. Edward Olsvosky asked if the Council had reached a decision with regard to her request to
amend the Ordinance No. 4288 which refers to sanitary sewer extensions and taps.
The Council answered that the matter was still being studied on the basis of an equitable charge
in the light of several problems which it presents.
Mr. J. E. Hartle, Chairman of the Rehabilitation Committee of the Corpus Christi Real Estate Board,
called the Council's attention to sub -standard and vacant structures in the City and presented pictures of houses
to the Council, emphasizing the danger to the community in allowing such shacks to remain as hangouts for juvenile
gangs as evidenced by 2 knives which he said he had picked up in the houses pictured. He stated that these two
particular structures were being -cleared off the property, but that there were many more.such structures in the
City, and that the Committee was ready to do all they can to clear out these spots, that,the present City ordinances
provided the means to do this job but that it was being neglect4d in the press of other matters.
-City Manager McClure stated that he would check into the matter and report to the Council.
The Council stated that it was in full accordance with Mr. Hartle's desire to curb all such delin-
quent activity as he had ;implied.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the Building Standards Commission be enlarged
by 1 member, and that J. E. Hartle be appointed to memberdhip on that Commission.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners;
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 11, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
Asst City Attorney Milton Walton
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Jarrell Garsee, Pastor of Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the special -meeting of May 27,
and regular meeting of June 4 be approved.
following:
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the dredged fill for North Approaches to the Tule Lake Bridge from the
Heldenfels Brothers
Mike Hooks, Inc.
Motion•by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours, and
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referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Mayor by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for the lease on -278 acres of land
at Cuddihy Field for farming purposes be made on a 1 -year basis to.W. C. Nicholson at his high bid of a cash bonus
of $3.60 per acre per year. (See Bid Tabulation #31 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to auction certain
buildings located within the new.airport site on Tuesday, June 24, 1958, at 9:00 a.m., as follows: 3 buildings on
Tract 7, known as the Geistman Land; 4 buildings on Tract 10, the Gabriel Land; and 6. -buildings on Tract 11, the
Cecelia Kelly Land.
The request for authority to auction the structure annexed to #2 Fire Station at 1901 Leopard was de
ferred for further investigation.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the bids received on one 12" electrically remote
operated Cast Steel Plug Valve, complete, be rejected on the basis that the bids were identical on two makes of Plug
Valve, and that the City Manager be authorized.to re -advertise for bids to be received.on June 25.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of.bid on Asbestos Cement and/or Cast Iron
Pipe be made to Johns -Manville for 2500' of 6" Asbestos Cement Pipe for a total of $3,950.00,, and to American Cast
Iron Pipe Co. for 5,000' of Cast Iron Pipe for a total of $8,700.00. (See Bid Tabulation #32 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the date of June 24, during the special meeting, be
set for a hearing on the request of McClendon & Associates, on behalf of Jack Ryan, et al, on a preliminary plat of
South Shore Estates, located between Alameda and Ocean Drive and south of Paloma.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed.that the recommendation of the Park & Recreation'Board,
concurred in by the Oso Men's Golf Ass'n, to provide a $3.75 monthly rate for school children through high school
grades at the Oso Golf Course until 12 noon.from.June through .August and after 3 p.m. from September through May, be
deferred for further study. . . _ .. ..
Mayor Smith announced the Council wished to take,action.on the pending item of the application of Mrs.
May D. Riggan for a change of zoning from "R-2" Two -Family Dwelling District to "B -1" -.Neighborhood Business District
on Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 6, Tracy Addition, being generally that property located on the east corner of Riggan
and Baldwin Boulevard, being 150' along Riggan and 140' along Baldwin Boulevard. -
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing application be approved in a limite
form as follows;
1. That the construction be completed within 2 years' time, and if not, then the property to revert
to its present zoning;
2. That no drive-in eating establishment or drive-in type of business, other than the filling
station as shown to the Council at the public hearing on the application be permitted
on the property;
3. That the sale of intoxicants be prohibited on the property in view of the close proximity
to homes;
4. And that an ordinance to this effect be prepared.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the third and final reading of the ordinance
establishing the policy of the City of Corpus Christi for Extension of the City Water System to areas outside the
Corporate Limits of the City be postponed for one week, and that the following amendments be made to the ordinance
before such reading:
1. Amend Section 2 by striking out beginning in the 4th line the words "to be subject to the approval
of the Zoning and Planning Commission" and add in lieu of such words the following: "being,
designated for the information of the Zoning and Planning Commission".
2. In the 6th line, after the word "City", insert a coma and the following words: with the
exception that where the area to be supplied is five (5) miles or more outside of the City,
limits Section IV F and Section V B 3 of the Platting Ordinance shall not be applicable,".'
3. Amend Section 2 by adding the following sentence at the end of Section 2: "All installations
accepted by the City shall be maintained by the City."
4. Amend Section 4 by inserting a sentence after the sentence ending with the words "the applicant
and the City", at about the middle of the page, the following sentence:. "Where City has exist-
ing lines which will be replaced')by new lines the City will pay the difference, if any,
between the value of the existing line and the value of_a new line of equal size."
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5. Amend Section 4 on Page 5, in the 2nd line from the bottom of the page, by changing the
words "ten (10)" to "fifteen (15)" before the word "years".
6. Change "ten (10) to "fifteen (15)" years in the last line of Page 5.
7. Change "eleven (11)" years to "sixteen (16)" years in the 2nd line on Page 6.
8. Amend Section 6 by inserting im!the 3rd sentence the word "water" after the word "to"
and before the word "connections" in the lota line of said Section 6.
9. Amend Section 6 by inserting the words "regulating water connections" after the word "City"
and before the word "to" in the 11th line of said Section 6.
10. Change the words "ten (10) days" in the 9th line of Section 7 to "fifteen (15) days".
11. Amend Section 7 by adding the following sentence "Failure of the Council to act within
fifteen (15) days shall automatically grant the request of the appellant."
12. Strike out Section 12 relating to delay in furnishing water until completion of and delivery
of dam, and change the number of Section 13 to Section 12.
13.Amend Section 9 by rewording so as to require applicant to agree:
(1)That water will be supplied only upon compliance with the provisions of this ordinance,
within the time stated.
(2)To annexation of the area described in the application.
(3)To take water exclusively from the City of Corpus Christi.
(4)That water sercice may be discontinued if the area becomes part of any other incorporated
city or any other Water District other than the Lower Nueces River Water District.
ORDINANCE NO. 5050
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LIPAN STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS FROM 19TH STREET TO OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY,
TEXAS, PROJECT NO. 1-53-4.1, AND WITH OPTION TO EXTEND IMPROVEMENTS TO LEOPARD STREET
OR OTHERWISE AS DESIREnyD, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CON-
TRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $99,588.45 FROM
NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH $67,688.45 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONCCONTRACT,
$6,900.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING LABORATORY TESTS OR ENGINEERING SERVICE AS REQUIRED,
AND $25,000.00 IS FOR ANTICIPATED CERTIFICATES OF HOMESTEAD ASSESSMENTS; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J.'Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5051
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A DEED EXCHANGING THE TRACT OF LAND BELONGING TO
THE CITY OF 67,572 SQUARE FEET OUT OF THE PARK AREA ADJOINING SAM HOUSTON INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF 67,572 SQUARE FEET OF LAND
ADJOINING THE REMAINING PARK PROPERTY OF THE CITY, A COPY OF WHICH DEED IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5052
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE", AND
BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,
1954, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE 20 BY ADDING TO THE PLANT OPERATION SERIES
OF THE LABOR AND TRADES GROUP THE FOLLOWING CLASS TITLES; RESERVOIR OPERATOR IN CLASS GRADE
13 AND RESERVOIR SUPERVISOR IN CLASS GRADE 23; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye'
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R.'James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E.' Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5053
AMENDING ARTICLE THIRTEEN OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS AMENDED, BY ADOPTING
AN ENTIRE NEW ARTICLE NUMBER THIRTEEN AND REPEALING THE PRESENT ARTICLE THIRTEEN SO AS TO PRO-
VIDE FOR PERFORMANCE RATINGS SEMI-ANNUALLY AND ESTABLISH PROCEDURE FOR THE KEEPING OF PER-
FORMANCE RECORDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell.D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Chaflie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye'
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO.
505 -
AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRA-
TION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE",
AND BEING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 10TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1954, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 2 AND SUBPARAGRAPH (4)
OF SAID SUBSECTION (b), AND BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (c) AND (d) OF SAID SECTION 2, AND
BY DELETING AND REPEALING SUBSECTIONS (e)AND (f) OF SAID SECTION 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR
SALARY INCREASES OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A PRESCRIBED PERIOD OF SERVICE ONLY UPON CERTIFICA-
TION OF SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D/ Smith
Nay
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5055
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH COLUMBIA -SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE
EFFECTIVE AS OF'NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye'
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5056
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PONTIAC REFINING CORPORATION RELATIVE
TO THE PURCHASE OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, -SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE
AS OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956, AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31,'1962, UNDER TERMS AND CON-
DITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5057
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND ON BEHALF OilI
THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CELANESE CORPORATION OF AMERICA RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE
OF WATER TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CITY, SAID CONTRACT TO BE EFFECTIVE AS OF NOVEMBER 29, 1956,
AND TO TERMINATE DECEMBER 31, 1962, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT, A
COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5058
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE RELOCATION
OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF STATE FARM -TO -MARKET ROAD 763 IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, PROVIDING FOR THE DEPOSIT BY THE'CITY WITH THE STATE TREASURER,
ACCOUNT OF TRUST FUND NO. 927, THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 AS THE ESCROW AMOUNT TO COVER
THE COST OF THE ROAD RELOCATION AS ESTIMATED, PROVIDING FOR REFUND TO THE CITY IN EVEND THE ACTUAL
COST IS LOWER*THAN THE ESTIMATE, AND PROVIDING THE CITY WILL PAY ANY ACTUAL COST IN EXCESS
OF THE ESTIMATE OR ESCROW AMOUNT, A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $100,000.00 OUT OF NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR DEPOSIT AS THE ESCROW AMOUNT FOR THE ROAD RELOCATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye .
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5059
CLOSING THAT PORTION OF THE ALLEY ABUTTING ON THE REAR OF LOTS ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR,
NINE, TEN, ELEVEN AND TWELVE IN WATER BLOCK FIVE, BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, IN NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI OF THE RIGHT TO USE THE ALLEY BELOW THE SURFACE AND TO A HEIGHT OF FIFTEEN
FEET ABOVE THE SURFACE WITH A NET CLEARANCE OF FIFTEEN FEET ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE
GROUND OR ANY SURFACING PLACED ON THE GROUND TO BE OBSERVED IN ANY BUILDING CONSTRUC-
TION BY THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, THE USE RESERVED IN THE CITY BEING FOR THE
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PURPOSE OF USE BY THE,CITY UTILITY DEPARTMENT, CITY GARBAGE COLLECTION DEPARTMENT AND FOR
THE USE OF THE CITY FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye'
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5060
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH K AND W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000.20 FOR THE
KOSAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION, PROJECT NO. 10 -56 -4.1, -AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE
SUM OF $4,750.00 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO COVER THE COST OF SUCH CON-
STRUCTION, OF WHICH $4,000.20 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $749.80 IS FORCCONTIN-
GENCIES, INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND LABORATORY TESTING -SERVICES AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James-
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5061
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH T. H. LEE, CONTRACTOR, FOR INSTALLATION OF WATER LINES IN CONNEC-
TION WITH LEXINGTON BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARANCE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,820.86, AS
MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF
BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING AND REAPPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $81,720.00 FROM NO. 141 CURRENT
WATER M AND 0 FUND, OF WHICH $77,820.86 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $3,899.14 IS
FOR CONTINGENCIES INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye'
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye'
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5062
DECLARING THE SUM OF $63,114.89, HEREINBEFORE APPROPRIATED IN ORDINANCE N0. 4735, CANCELLED,
BEING PART OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN ORDINANCE NO. 4735 AND DESIGNATED THEREIN FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ACREAGE FOR ACQUISITION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW MUNICIPAL
AIRPORT, ALL OF WHICH ACREAGE DESCRIBED THEREIN HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR AMOUNTS LESS -THAN THAT
APPROPRIATED, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE SAID SUM OF $63,114.89 BACK INTO N0. 245
AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
The foregoing ordinance was
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5063
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SPENCER J. BUCHANAN
AND ASSOCIATES, INC., WITH AN OPTION IN THE CITY TO ENLARGE SAID PROJECT, A COPY OF WHICH
AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,300.00 OUT
OF N0. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P.' Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5064
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2851 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
WITHIN THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING A BUILDINGS STANDARDS COMMISSION,
PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EVACUATION, REPAIR AND/PR DEMOLITION OF SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PUBLICATION OF
THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE METHOD OF PASSAGE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY",
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 15TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1950, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION
111 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2851, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUILDING STANDARDS
COMMISSION SHALL BE COMPOSED OF FOUR (4) MEMBERS INSTEAD OF THREE (3) MEMBERS; CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
- Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5065
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ONTHE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME '
16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST; 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK 1, jones addition, being that property located on the
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HESTINA AND SAM RANKIN STREETS, FROM "A-1" FIRST APARTMENT HOUSE
DISTRICT TO "B-3" SECONDARY BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 51ND 6
BLOCK 18, CHAMBERLAIN ADDITION, BEING THOSE LOTS LOCATED AT 1621-1623 MARGARITE STREET, FROM
"A-3" THIRD APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT TO "L -I" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT
ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Naye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Nay
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Sam Frech, Chairman of the Oso Area Improvement League, spoke on the nauseating odor and dust
eminating from the Sewer Plant, and the passage of time since the voting of the bond money to solve.this problem
and for the development of the Oso area.
Mayor Smith explained that although there is $350,000.00 available in bond money when the bonds are
sold, the cost of an ideal development of the area would be in the neighborhood of $2,000,000.00, and that',the
Cixy did not want to gamble the $350,000 on a very minimum type development until there was some assurance, that
the plan to be followed would constitute the best practical and feasible use of the money available since Ithe pro-
blem is of such magnitude and importance to the community. He went on to explain the progress to date with this
end in mind.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO 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 2:00 o'clock P.M.
on the 17 day of June,.1958, for the purpose of Receiving bids on the Construction of Runways, Taxiways and Dr
of the Corpus Christi Municipal Airport, and such other business as may properly come before the Council.
DATED this the 17 day of June, 1958.
/s/ Farrell D. Smith
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularitie
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.
/s/ W. J. Roberts
W. J. ROBE'RTS
/s/ B. E. Bigler
B. E. BIGLER
/s/ Manuel P. Maldonado
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/s/ Charlie J. Aills
CHARLIE J. AILLS
/s/ A. R. James
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ Odell Ingle
ODELL INGLE
/s/ Russell E. McClure /s/ John A. Waller
RUSSELL E. McCLURE JOHN A. WALLER
City Manager /s/ T. Ray Kring Assisi City Attorney
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PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell.Ingle
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 17, 1958
2:00 p. m.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Asst City Attorney John A. Waller
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
MICROFILMED DEC 3 0 19M8
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order, and announced the purpose of the special meeting
was to receive bids on the construction of State I Improvements for the new municipal airport.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of Runways, Taxiways and Drainage for Corpus Christi
Municipal Airport from the following:
H. B. Zachry
Heldenfels Brothers
Brown & Root, Inc.
Cage Brothers
J. M. Dellinger
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with
and employ engineers with regard to the removal of the rocks from their present location to enable the widening and
straightening of the ship channel at the Port's entrances, and to the placing of the rocks in the opening in the
jetties east of the L -Head, and a portion of them at a location to protect the slips on the north side of Peoples
Street T -Head. The contract is to provide that the engineering be completed by July 9, 1958. Bids to be received
by July 30.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Chaplain.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 18, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Arthur R. James, due to the absence of the invited Guest
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11,
and the special meeting of June 17 be approved:
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 2,200 cu. yds. of Sand for South Beach from the following:
Heldenfels Bros.
M.P. Wright
Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Tony Heldenfels, Jr., who was present, for his firm's offer of providing the
sand free to the City, loaded onto the City's trucks at their pit approximately222 miles from the City.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bidst)be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mahaffey.
Mayor Smith announced the re -appointment for a 3 -year term to the Civil Service Board of Mr. P. B.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing appointment be approved.
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Mayor Smith announced the Council wished to take actionon a pending item.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the recommendation of the Park & Recreation Board,
concurred in by the Oso Men's Golf Ass'n., to provide a $3.75 monthly rate for school children until 12 noon from
June through August and after 3 p.m. from September through May, be approved exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays,and
Holidays.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Roberts,seconded by Bigler and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for May, 1958,
be approved.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the action of the City Manager be approved and
ratified in correcting Section 5 of the copy of contract attached to Ordinance No. 5042, authorized May 21, 1958,
by changing the title of the paragraph from "Indemnification" to"Intent of Parties" and deleting the first, seconcl
Y and fourth paragraphs of said Section 5 of said contrarat.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications for Street Base
Work and Surfacing of Various Streets in the 1954 Annexed Area, Project No. 1-54-23.1, be approved, and that the
City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids to be received July 9.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the tentative acceptance of the construction of
Savage Lane Fire Station No. 9 by Davis Construction Company be deferred till next week to give the Council, an
opportunity to inspect the Fire Station.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the offer received by the Purchasing Agent of
$7,500 for Lot 42, Ebony Acres Subdivision be rejected on the basis of its being too low an offer, and that. the
City Manager be authorized to continue negotiations for the sale of this property.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the bids received on the Dredged Fill for t' -,ie Norhi
Approaches of the Tule Lake Channel Bridge be rejected, that modified plans and specifications be resu)mitted to the
Corps of Engineers, and that the City Manager be authorized to re -advertise for bids to be received July 9 on the
modified plans and specifications modified by the following alternates, as recommended by Harrington & Cortelyou,
Engineers, and as concurred in by the Technical Committee:
Alternate 1 to be the borrowing of dry fill from City -owned property in the vicinity of the south
approach to the bridge and from designated borrow areas on Navigation District property on the
north side of the channel, to be used for both the railroad and road embankments.
Alternate 2 to provide for the use of'dry fill hauled in from material pits of the contractor's
own selection for both the railroad and road embankments.
Motion'by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the contract with Harrington & Cortelyou, Consult-
ing Engineers, dated January 20, 1955, be extended in accordance with the terms of the contract to include such addi
tional railroad work south of the channel which will cover the remainder of the engineering work within the protect
area as approved by the Corps of Engineers, being principally the engineering design and supervision of the inter-
change yards, the joint yards, connections thereto and other minor details, as recommended by the Technical Com-
mittee.
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. 5066
ESTABLISHING THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR EXTENSION OF THE CITY Tr.::i.,
WATERT SYSTEM TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING
PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTERING SUCH POLICY; AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DETERMINE
CERTAIN MATTERS AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Mr. Mark Welsh, Chairman of a Committee of the Real Estate Board appointed to study the foregoing
ordinance, appeared with several members of his committee, in opposition to certain provisions contained therein.
Mr. William H. Bloch, attorney, represented the Committee and the Real Estate Board, and presented
their views of opposition in detail, which was mainly with reference to Section 9 of the ordinance, on the basis of
its being ddi.scretionary in granting'of water service conditioned on matters other than rules and regulations rela-
tive to'the mains, their inspection and maintenance, such as annexation, platting and zoning. Mr. Bloch questioned
certain legal points in the Section and presented certain recommendations of the Real Estate Board.
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Mr. W. G. Gwynn, a farmer living about 2k miles outside the 5 -mile area referred to in the ordinance,
appeared representing 16 other farmers in his area, explained to the Council the contractual and financial manner
in which they have bound themselves with regard to laying a line on their private properties to connect with the
City water system having first obtained the necessary permits, and explained also that they have now received the
necessary pipe and are waiting for the passage of the ordinance in order to proceed. He explained that they are
already purchasers of City water by hauling it in wagons, but that.they are desperately in seed of the water ex-
tension line, and are willing to comply with any and all requirements imposed by the City in order to obtain this
extension.
After a very lengthy discussion between the Council and interested persons in the audience with regard
to specific problems, it was decided to amend the ordinance before the final vote was taken.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the following amendments be made to the foregoing
ordinance before the final reading: Add to Section 8:
However, no plat or description other than a correct intelligible description shall be required to
obtain supply of water for domestic purposes to a residence on land not required to be platted under the provisions
of the Platting Ordinance and which land is not a portion only of what was a larger ownership at the time of the
passage of this ordinance, provided the applicant agrees that any attempt to subdivide the property without comply-
ing with the provisions of this ordinance shall subject the property to having the water service disconnected by
the City.
Add to Subsection (2) of Section 9 the following:
Provided that an area desiring to secure water service for a heavy industrial installation, including
plant and grounds, at a site along the ship channel,including any connecting basis or any extension thereof, shall
not be required to execute any agreement for annexation.
To amend Subsection (3) of Section 9 so as to hereafter read as follows:
(3) To purchase all water purchased by the applicant for use on the area described in the application
exclusively from the City.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE 5067
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANA , N BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT PERMITTING THE
CITY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE DAM AND RESERVOIR PROPERTY OF THE SAID DISTRICT, A COPY
OF WHICH AGREEMENT, I6 ATT'ACHED'HERITO" Al�li'1�A13E-A VAkT71fE-§ f6—F1 .T0 AIID ' ''r? ': ^ '"' ^,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Atte
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5068
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOUIS SHEINESS, D/B/A HOUSE OF
BARGAINS, AT 2460 BELTON STREET, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS APPOINTING.PERSONS AND STORE AS
ITS AGENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING PAYMENT OF BILLS OWED TO THE CITY FOR WATER,
GAS, GARBAGE AND SEWER, PAYABLE TO ITS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, BEGINNINGtiJULY 1,
1958, UNTIL TERMINATION UPON DEFAULT OR REMOVAL FROM SAID ADDRESS BY THE APPOINTEES HEREIN
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AS HEREIN PROVIDED, FOR AND IMCCONSIDERATION OF THE FEES AS SCHEDULED THEREIN, ALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY OF.WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART -HEREOF;'
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler .
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5069
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH L. L. WOODMAN,SR., TRUSTEE, AND FRANK EVANS JOINT OWNERS OF A
TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, SETTLING AND COMPRI$ING CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE FILED BY CITY TO ACQUIRE SAID PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERA-
TION FOR SETTLEMENT AND ACQUISITION OF SAID LAND; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2;500.00 OUT OF
NO. 230 BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION BOND FUND FOR SUCH SETTLEMENT AND LAND ACQUISITION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER AN AGREED JUDGMENT SETTLING THE PENDING CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D.' Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J..Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aillsq Aye
Arthur.R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5070
ACCEPTING A GRANT OFFER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED TO
THE ADMINISTRATOR OF CIVIL AERONAUTICS, U. S. DEPARTMENT 01! COMMERCE, TO OBTAIN FEDERAL AID
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith .
Aye
W. J. Roberts.
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye �.
Mr. Cecil Proctor, North Beach property owner, appeared with several other property owners on North
Beach and requested that in connection with the relocation of the Breakwater rocks made necessary in the widening
and straightening of the channel East of the Bascule bridge that they be placed parallel to the new channel from t
shore outward in order to protect their properties from erosion and flooding due to larger and faster ships creati
a much greater wash or wave action.
Mr. Bruce Collins, Dr. M. L. Norvel, Mr. W. B. Windle and Mr. Jack Davis all joined in Mr. Proctor's
request, and further requested the City's cooperation in the presentation to the Corps of EUgineers of the plans
for the redevelopment and improvement of the North Beach area, and that the twice postponed public hearing in this
connection be held at the earliest possible date.
The Council explained the current thinking with regard to the relocation of the rocks, the need for
quick action in connection with such relocation, add agreed to study the matter of the best use of the rocks in
view of any land protection that the Navigation District plans in the area.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
cases.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING '
June 24, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
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Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City'Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of the special meeting was for public hearing on several zoning
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First was the application of E. R. Johns, R. D. Bowen and J. 0. McCoy for a change of zoning from "A-4"
Tourist Court District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a tract of land 300' in depth out of Lot 6, Section
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13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described by metes and bounds, and being generally that property
located at 6102 through 6122 Lexington Boulevard.
Mayor Smith read the background of the application and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning
Commission that it be denied as submitted, but that a portion of this property, being that property belonging to
Johns and Bowen, be changed from "A-4" to "B-1" as a logical extension of the existing business zoning subject to
proper platting, with J. 0. McCoy property to remain "A-411.
Bob Burr, Senior Planner, located the property on the map and pointed out the existing land uses and
the zoning of the area, and explained that a second preliminary plat has been submitted and approved by the Com-
mission and that final plat is in the process of being prepared. _
Mr. J. 0. McCoy presented a sketch showing the proposed development of his portion of the application,
stated that he has more tentative requests for space than he will be able to accommodate, that his loan has already
been approved, and that he has provided ample parking for the property.
Mr. R. D. Bowen stated that he is presently operating a service station on a 5 -year least which is
terminating in a couple of weeks, and he desires to put a service station and an auto center on his property for
which off-street parking has been provided.
Mr. E. R. Johns stated he operates am existing non -conforming cafe and desires to remodel and improve
this cafe, and that he believes the application should be approved since lots facing on a freeway are only suitable
for some type of business.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Nolan P. Bailey for a change of zoning from "R-1" Single Family Dwelling
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 18 and 19, Block 1, La Arb6leda Addition,, being that pro-
perty located at 3010 and 3014 Rabbit Run Road.
Mayor Smith read the background of the application and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Com-
mission for approval subject to showing ample parking for his employees, as a logical extension of the 11B-1"
zoning in the area.
Bob Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the existing uses and zoning of the area.
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Mr. Nolan P. Bailey stated that he is a licensed mortician and desires to use the property for ',a funeral
home, and has ample room on the lot for parking facilities.
No one appeared in opposition to the application.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be' "
taken under advisement.
Next was the application of Dr. Quinton E. Williams for a change of zoning from "R-1" One -Family Dwell-
ing District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 5.Del Monte Addition, being locat
ed on the west side of Santa Fe Street between Ohio and Indiana Streets.
Mayor Smith read the background of the application and the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning'Com-
mission that since this application as a whole represented a logical extension of the ?A-2" zoning in the area, that
Lots 11 and 12 be zoned "A-2" but that Lot 13 remain as is presently zoned because the owner does not wish',to have
it changed at this time; and that the minority report stated that the granting of "A-2" zoning to Lots 11 and 12
would be filling an existing need in the community and be an asset to the area but that to do so without granting t
same to Lot 13 constitutes spot zoning.
Bob Burr located the property on the map and pointed out the present zoning and existing uses of the
properties in the area.
Mr. Jake Jarmon, attorney, represented the applicant, Dr. Quinton E. Williams who was unable to be
present, and stated that he did not represent, Mr. R. E. Smith, the owner of Lot 13. He stated that Mr. Smith's
property had been included in the application to eliminate the aspect of spot -zoning due to the intervening 112'
of Mr. Smith's property between property already zoned "A-2" and the applicant's property requesting the "A-2" gon
ing. He outlined the plans of the applicant for an immediate construction and use for dental clinic which ',would
contain the offices of Dr. Williams, who is a dentist, and Dr. Roger Mills, who is an orthodonist. He presented
Architect Dexter Hamon's plans for the property and pointed out that there was off-street parking providedfor 12
vehicles which he stated would be the maximum number of cars on the property at any one time including patients,
doctors and employees, and that this would be the only structure in the neighborhood which would be used for the
original purpose for which it was built.
Dr. Roger Mills stated that it was not a 'dental clinic' but 'dental offices' with just 2 doctors work-
ing there.
Mrs. Lee Materne, 325 Ohio, spoke in opposition to the application on the basis of the desire of the
surrounding property owners for residential zoning only and on the basis of it creating even more of a traffic
hazard, and stated further that in 1927 the properties had been deed restricted for one home and garage per lot..
The following persons also appeared objecting.to the change in zoning:
Mrs. Sam Thomason, 326 Ohio
Mrs. J. H. Sloma, 323 Ohio
Mrs. A. Bagarry, 320 Ohio
Mr. Glenn Lincoln, 225 Ohio
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Mr. Elliott, appeared on behalf of his father-in-law Frank Elmer Smith, the owner of Lot 13 of ',the
application, and stated that Mr. Smith did not object to the majority report of the Commission.
Mayor Smith read a communication from Ben L. Hicks, 337 Ohio, that he was opposed to the proposed clinic
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application be
taken under advisement.
Mayor Smith requested Mr. Jarmon check the matter of deed restrictions which had been brought up by Mrs.
Materne, since it has always been Council policy not to change zoning in violation of any deed restrictions.
Next was the request of McClendon & Associates, on behalf of Jack Ryan et al, for a hearing before the
City Council on a preliminary plat of South Shore Estates which has previously been submitted to and rejected by
the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mr. Jack Ryan presented a letter from Ralph S. Ellifrit, Director of City Planning, City of Houston,
concerning their experience with double front lots. He presented a proposed plat of the development and stated
that the only point of difference with the Zoning & Planning Commission was with reference to the 6' high brick
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fence down Alameda which he stated was basically to keep through -traffic out of this subdivision, and to hide the
back yards. He stated that 5 builders, 2 loan companies, and the Home Builders' Ass'n all felt this type fence
was of extreme value to a subdivision in this higher price field of development.
Mr. McClendon and Mr. Tony Heldenfels both spoke in favor of the application and the fence on the basis
of its being for the development of a better subdivision. Mr. Heldenfels stated that in view of the fact that with
the properties backing up to Alameda and the permanence of the brick fence that the City would never be able to
levy a paving assessment against the properties, that they would be willing to pave that portion of the road at
no expense to the City and in accordance with the usual City specifications.
Mr. Ryan stated that in connection with the City's easement through the tier of lots across Ocean Drive
that they are not being improved, but sold with whatever rights go with the lots.
Motionbby Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the hearing be closed, and the application taken
under advisement.
this matter.
Mayor Smith suggested that the Council meet with the Zoning & Planning Commission with reference to
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify that the foregoing
minutes, same being for the period of May 21, 1958,through June 24, 1958, having been previously approved by
Council Action, are by me hereby approved.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners;
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 25, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Odell Ingle due to the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
The approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18 was deferred.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on construction of a Water Distrib$tion Main in Lawnview Street, Ayers to
Minnesota Streets, from the following:
Heldenfels Bros.
Brown & Root, Inc.
T. H. Lee
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mr. Walter Lewright, attorney, stated that he was representing the Southern Coast Corporation and
Coastal State Gas Producing Company, who were submitting a bid on the City's Natural Gas Supply, and that he would
like to ask the Council first if the bids were being called for in good faith of the contract being awarded to the
lowest bidder as in other bid invitations, or whether they were to be used only as a basis of negotiation with
Houston Natural Gas Co., the present supplier.
Mayor Smith answered that the bids were certainly being called for in good faith, that the Council had
not known until today that Houston Natural Gas Co., was not going to submit a bid, but that the Council had the
right and the duty in the taking of all bids to reject bids if the awarding even to the lowest bidder was not in
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the best interest of the people.
The bid of Southern Coast Corp. and Coastal State Gas Producing Co., the only bid received on the City'
Natural Gas Supply, was opened and.read.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bid be tabled for 48 hours, and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
following:
Bids were opened and read on one 12" Electrically Remote Operated Plug Valve, complete, from the
Alamo Iron Works .
Bethlehem Supply Co.
Continental Emsco Co.
Crane Co.
Norvell-Wilder Co.
Republic Supply
SAMSCO
Wallace Co.
Vinson Supply Co.
Gulf Supply Co.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours, and
referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the public hearing on the application of North Beach
Bath House Co. & Corpus Christi Theatres, Inc. for the closing of the streets and alley within the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, described as follows:
All that portion of North Shoreline between an extension of the north line of Vine Street across
North Shoreline and an extension of the south line of Golf Street across North Shoreline;
All that portion -of Elm Street between the east line of North Shoreline and the extension of tie
east line of Hamilton Street across Elm Street;
All that portion of the alley in Block No. 8 of Brooklyn Addition between a westerly extension
of the south boundary line of Lot 5, Block 8, Brooklyn Addition, across said alley, and the south
boundary line of Elm Street.
John A. Mobley, attorney, appeared for the -applicants and presented plans and drawings and explained
the reasons for the application and the proposed development of the property, which includes a hotel, a restaurant
and the construction of a seawall. He requested that the application be given immediate consideration, since the
applicants were prepared for immediate commencement of the development and desired to have the improvements com-
pleted by the time the new bridge is opened as an attraction to tourists and for the improvement of.the entire
North Beach area.
Architect Robert Kipp and Mr. Bruce Collins, Jr. explained various points of proposed construction.
Mr. Jimmy Goldston, Engineer, pointed out that the proposed seawall was so designed as to allow tAe
City's tentatively proposed protection for the beach to tie into it, thereby making the City's expenditure teat
much less. He stated that he felt that this particular development would encourage more development of tie same
nature on the beach, thereby decreasing the cost of beach protection to the citizens out of tax and bond money.
Dr. M. L. Norvell and Mr. I. M. Alexander both spoke in favor of the application.
No one appeared in opposition to the application for the closing of these 2 streets and an alley.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the matter taken under
advisement for one week to allow the Council an opportunity to study details and recommendations as submitted by t
City Staff.
Mayor Smith read a telegram received from Governor Price Daniels congratulating the City of Corpus
Christi on the awards announced by the National Safety Council in recognition of the City's traffic safety efforts.
Mayor Smith suggested that City Manager McClure check to see how this City rates insurance -wise with
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other Texas cities in the light of our traffic safety record.
Mayor Smith announced the Council wished to take action on two pending items of zoning applications.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the application of E. R. Johns, R. D. Bowen and
J. 0. McCoy for a change of zoning from "A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a
tract of land 300' in depth out of Lot 6, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described 5y mete
and bounds, and being generally that property located at 6102 through 6122 Lexington Boulevard, be continued as a
inQ item for another week.
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of Nolan P. Bailey for a
change of zoning from 1IR-1" Single Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Lots 18 and
19, Block 1, La Arboleda Addition, being that property located at 3010 and 3014 Rabbit Run Road, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the construction of the Savage Lane Fire Station
No. 9, Project No. 5-54-10.1, by Davis Construction Company, be accepted.'
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the contract for the construction of Alternate
B of Stage I of the Airport Improvements, Project No. 10-56-5.1, be awarded to Heldenfels Brothers at its low bid
of $1,678,123.00, as submitted to and approved by the C.A.A.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts'and passed that the bids received on the construction of a Wading
Pool at the site of the H. E. Butt Swimming Pool, be rejected on the basis of being too high, and that the matter of
a revision and review of the plans and specifications so as to come within the amount of the gift offer be deferred
until next season.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on Meter Boxes, Manhole Rings &
Covers be deferred for one week for further study and investigation.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on July 9 for an estimated 6 -months' supply of'Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on July 9 for an estimated 6 -months' supply of Street Construction Materials.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be granted vacation leave for
Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 8, and that City Attorney I. M. Singer be appointed Acting City Manager in his
absence.
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
GRANTING TO CHARLES M. BOLDEN A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHT-
SEEING BUS ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PRO-
VIDING FOR'THE PAYMENT OF 2% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS IS
TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF RE-
INSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing ordinance be amended at the request of
the attorney of the applicant, before the third and final reading to provide: for vehicles to be used to be of the
type that do not have center aisles.
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 5072'
GRANTING TO CHARLES M. BOLDEN A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHT-
SEEING SERVICE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 2% OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT OF ANY FURTHER CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OTHER FEES WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY BE LEGALLY
IMPOSED UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUSINESS
IS TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE AND THE METHOD OF
REINSTATING SAME; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5073
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 4834, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED AS GREEN FEES FOR USE OF THE OSO MUNICI-
PAL GOLF COURSE AND PROVIDING THAT NO FREE USE OF SUCH FACILITIES SHALL BE ALLOWED; REPEAL-
ING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY" BY AMENDING SECTION 1
THEREOF SO AS TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY RATE OF $3.75 FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AT THE TIMES HEREINAFTER
SET OUT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
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Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5074
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $387.50 FROM NO. 230 BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION BOND FUND FOR
PAYMENT TO R. V. COULTER FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES IN PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY'ESTIMATE OF
VALUE OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND YARD, ALSO EAST AND WEST EXTENSION OF CORN PRODUCTS ROAD;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5075
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: (1) IN THE AMOUNT OF $425.15 AGAINST
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 113.36 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES, DESCRIBED AS
BEING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MARKINS PLACE, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, CARL F. HOOPER; (2) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $645.91 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 75 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAM33DA,
DESCRIBED AS BEING LOTS 46, 47 AND 48, BLOCK 810, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, AND THE OWNER THEREOF,
W. E. ASHLEY; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASES ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5076
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND, PROJECT #5-54-10.3, THE
SUM OF $6,905.38 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MINOR STATION EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS AND TO MEET
THE COSTS OF INSTALLING A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR THE SAVAGE LANE FIRE STATION IN ACCORD-
ANCE WITH A LIST IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FILES, MADE A PART HEREOF
BY REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye -
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye.
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5077
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PAY THE SUM OF $1,875.00 TO GREGORY MOORE,
APPRAISER, OUT OF BUDGET CODE 404, TAX DIVISION FUNDS, FOR THE FULL FEE OF SAID APPRAISER
FOR APPRAISING THE PARKDALE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE FROM THE LOWER
NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT OF ITS PRO RATA SHARE OF SUCH FEE; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Afthihr7R;; _James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5078
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,678,123.00
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STAGE #1 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT NO. 10-56-5.1; APPROPRIATING
FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND FUND THE SUM OF $1,850,000.00, OF WHICH $1,678,123.00 IS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $83,958.37 IS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCIES, 10-56-5.2,
$23,789.62 IS FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN BY REAGAN & McCAUGHAN, 10-56-5.3, $29,367.00 IS FOR
ENGINEERING SUPERVISION BY REAGAN & McCAUGHAN, 10-56-5.4, $33,562.00 IS FOR INSPECTION
AND LABORATORY CONTROL BY REAGAN & McCAUGHAN, 10-56-5.5, $200.01 IS FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN AND SUPERVISION BY REAGAN & McCAUGHAN FOR THE RELOCATION OF A SEGMENT OF KOSAR
ROAD, 10-56-4.3, 4, AND $1,000.00 IS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE BY THE CITY, 10-56-5.7;
CANCELLING EXISTING APPROPRIATION BALANCES APPLICABLE TO ENGINEERING DESIGN BY REAGAN
& McCAUGHAN FOR THIS PROJECT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following -vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B..E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle_ Aye
(The foregoing ordinance was passed by a unanimous vote of the Council)
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come
forward and be heard.
No one appeared.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI :
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
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 10:00 o'clock A.M. on
the 25 day of June, 1958, for the purpose of receiving proposals for the sale of $1,275,000.00 General Obligation
Bonds, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and such other business as may properly come before the Council.
DATED this the 25 day of June, 1958.
Is/ Farrell D. Smith
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
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CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the Ciity
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing•notice, waiving any and all irregulari-
ties 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.
/s/ W. J. Roberts
W. J. ROBERTS
/s/ B. E. Bigler
B. E. BIGLER
/s/ Manuel P. Maldonado
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/s/ Russell E. McClure
RUSSELL E. McCLURE
City Manager
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W..J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
/s/ Charlie J. Aills
CHARLIE J. AILLS
/s/ Arthur R. James
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ Odell Ingle
ODELL INGLE
/s/ I. M. Singer
I. M. SINGER
Cipy Attorney
Is/ T. Ray Kring
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
June 25, 1958
10:00 A.M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the -roll of those in attendance.
Mayor Smith announced the purpose of -the meeting was to receive proposals for the sale of $1,275j000
General Obligation Bonds, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, and such other -business as may properly come before the
Council.
Bids were opened and read on the sale of $750,000 Airport Bonds, with no option, from the folllowing:
following:
John Nuveen; Commerce Trust Co.; Rauscher -Pierce; -Moroney Beisner;
McClung & Knickerbocker;. M. E. Allison & Company; James -C. -Tucker & Co.; Dewar, Robertson & Pancoast;
Columbian Securities Corp.; Russ & Company; i
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith; F. S. Smithers & Company; Roosevelt & Gross, Inc.; Underwood,
Neuhaus & Co., Inc.; Central Investment Co. of Texas; Fridley, Hess & Frederking; F. A. Underwood
& Company;
Mercantile National Bank; Stern Bros. & Co.; Rand & Co.; William H. Morton & Co.; City National
Bank & Trust; King, Nelson & Co., Inc.;
Republic National Bank; Dallas Rupe & Son; Austin, Hart & Parvin; Municipal Securities Co.;
Texas Bank & Trust.
Bids were opened and read on the sale of $525,000 Storm Sewer Bonds, with no option, from the'
John Nuveen; Commerce Trust Co.; Rauscher Pierce; Moroney Beisner;
McClung & Knickerbocker; M. E. Allison & Company; James C. Tucker & Company; Dewar, Robertson
& Pancoast; Columbian Securities Corp.; Russ & Company;
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith; F. S. Smithers & Company; Roosevelt & Cross, Inc.;
Underwood, Neuhaus & Company, Inc.; Central Investment Company of Texas; Fridley, Hess &
Frederking; R. A. Underwood & Company;
Mercantile National Bank; Stern Bros. & Co.; Rand & Co.; William H. Morton & Co.; Cipy
National Bank & Trust Co.; King, Nelson & Co.;
Republic National Bank; Dallas Rupe & Son; Austin, Hart & Parvin; Municipal Securities Company;
Texas Bank & Trust.
Bids were opened and read on the sale of $525,000 Storm Sewer Bonds, with 15 -year option, from the
following:
John Nuveen; Commerce Trust Co. Rauscher -Pierce; MoroneyBiesner;
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Mercantile Trust Col.; Rowles Winston & Co.; Dittmar & Co.; Eddleman Pollok Co.; First
of Texas Corp.; R. J. Edwards;
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith; F. S. Smithers & Co.; Roosevelt & Cross; Underwood,
Neuhaus & Co.; Central Investment Co. of Texas; Fridley, Hess & Frederking; R. A. Under-
wood & Co.;
Mercantile Nat'l Bank; Stern Bros. & Co.; Rank & Co.; Wm. H. Morton & Co.; City Nat'l
Bank & Trust Co.; King, Nelson & Co.;
McClung:& Knickerbocker; M. E. Allison & Co.; James C. Tucker & Co.; Russ & Co.; Dewar,
Robertson & Pancoast; Columbian Securities Corp.;
Republic Nat'l Bank; Dallas Rupe & Son; Austin, Hart & Parvin; Municipal Sec. Co.; Texas
Bank & Trust;
First Southwest Co.; Equitable Sec.; J. C. Bradford & Co.; Moreland, Brandenberger, Johnson
& Currie; Dallas Union Sec.; Thomas & Co.; Rotan, Mosle & Co.;
Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Creston H. Funk -Hobbs & Co.;
Bids were opened and read on $750,000 Airport Bonds, with 15 -year option, from the following:
John Nuveen; Commerce Trust Co.; Rauscher -Pierce; Moroney aiesner;
Mercantile Trust Co.; Rowles Winston & Co.; Dittmar & Co.; Eddleman Pollok Co.; First of Texas
Corp.; R. J. Edwards, Inc.;
MCClung-& Knickerbocker, Russ & Co.; M. E. Allison & Co.; James C. Tucker & Co.; Dewar, Robertson
& Pancoast; Columbian Securities Corporation;
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith; F. S. Smithers & Co.; Roosevelt & Cross; Underwood, Neuhaus
& Co.; Central Investment Co. of Texas; Fridley, Hess & Frederking; R. A. Underwood & Co.;
Mercantile Nat'l Bank; Stern Bros. & Co.; Rand & Co.; Wm. H. Morton & Co.; City Nat'l Bank &
Trust & Co.; King, Nelson & Co.;
First Southwest Co.; Equitable Sec.; J. C. Bradford & Co); Moreland, Brandenberger, Johnson &
Currie; Dallas Union Sec.; Thomas & Co.; Rotan, Mosle & Co.;
Phelps, Fenn & Co.; Creston H. Funk -Hobbs & Co. & Associates;
Republic National Bank; Dallas Rupe; Austin, Hart & Parvin; Municipal Securities Co.; Texas
Bank & Trust;
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the three good faith checks of the low bidders
be held temporarily, and the remainder be returned to the bidders.
Mayor Smith declared a 15 -minute recess.
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order again.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Ingle and passed that the bid containing the call features, the 15 -year
option, be considered, and the bid of John Nuveen & Co., Chicago & Associates be accepted. (See Bid Tabulation #33
in File) .
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
On this the 25th day of June, 1958, the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, convened
in Special meeting, with the following members of said Council,present, to -wit:
Fareell D. Smit, Mayor,
W. J. Roberts,
B. E. Bigler,
Manuel P. Maldonado, Commissioners,
Arthur R. James,
Charlie J. Aills,
Odell Ingle,
T. Ray Kring, City Secretary
Russell E. McClure, City Manager,
I. M. Singer, City Attorney
with the following absent: none, constituting a quorum, at which time the following among other business was
transacted;
Mr. Bigler presented for the consideration of the Council an ordinance. The ordinance was read by the
City Secretary. The Mayor presented to the Council a communication in writing pertaining to said proposed ordinance
as follows:
"Corpus Christi, Texas,
June 25th, 1958.
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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Gentlemen:
The public impertance and pressing need for the permanent improvements to be constructed by use of the
proceeds of the bonds voted at elections held on November 24, 1953, and October 6, 1956, create an emergency and
an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of rules and Charter provisions requiring ordinances to be
considered and voted upon at three regular meetings. I, therefore request that the City Council pass the proposed
ordinance authorizing the issuance of $750,000.00 Airport Bonds and $525,000.00 Storm Sewer Bonds, as an emergency.
You will please consider this request in connection with the ordinance which has been introduced in the City Council
on this subject.
Yours very truly
/s/ Farrell D. Smith.
Mayor."
Commissioner Roberts made a motion that the Charter provision prohibiting ordinances from being passed
finally on the date introduced be suspended for the reasons stated in the written request of the Mayor and stated
in the emergency clause of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James. The motion was carried
by a unanimous vote by the City Council, viz:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
NOES: None.
The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye. This was done.
Commissioner Ingle made a motion that the ordinance be passed finally. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Aills. The motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Roberts, Bigler, Maldonado, James, Aills and Ingle.
NOES: None.
The Mayor requested that the records show that he voted Aye: This was done.
The Mayor announced that the ordinance had beenpassed.• The ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 5071
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$750,000.00 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, AIRPORT BONDS, SERIES 1958, AND $525,000.00 CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, STORM SEWER BONDS, SERIES 1958, HEARING INTEREST AT THE RATES
HEREINAFTER SET FORTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY, ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF A TAX
SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND TO CREATE A SINKING FUND FOR THE REDEMP-
TION THEREOF AT MATURITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the special meeting was adjourned.'
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners;
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
01 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 2, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Acting City Attorney J. F. Park
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend H. D. Christian, Pastor Gardendale Baptist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that Commissioner Maldonado be excused from the meet-
ing because of illness.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Minutes of Special Meetings of June 24 and 25,
and Minutes of Regular Meetings of June 18 and June 25, be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the installation and maintenance of automatic elevators in the City Hall
Building fromthe following:
Otis Elevator Company
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as require
by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
John Mobley, attorney representing the North Beach Bath House Company and Corpus Christi Theatres, Inc.
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re their application for closing of certain portions of streets and an alley, told the Council that he had been
incorrect a week ago in saying that his clients did not want title to any of the streets to be closed by the North
Beach Bath House Company and Corpus Christi Theatres, Inc. He said they are asking for title to 60 feet of Elm St
from the existing property line to an alley which Collins wants closed to vehicular traffic.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that this application be referred to the City Legal
Department for handling and to draw the necessary ordinance granting the request.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid for Meter Boxes, Manhole Rings
& Covers be made to the following virms on the basis of low bid meeting specifications:
Alamo Iron Works -
300 Machined Manhole Rings and Covers - Heavy @ $3,364.00
Gulf Star Foundries -
60 14 x 30 Meter Boxes w/Lids
1100 Long Valve Boot Extensions @ 5,546.80
San Antonio Machine & Supply Company -
1100 Oval Meter Boxes w/Lids
500 Valve Box Lids Marked "Water"
500 Valve Box Lids Marked "Gas"
&00 Short Valve Boot Extensions @ 8,127.00
Grand Total $22,037.80
(See Bid Tabulation #34 in File)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the award of bid for Contract re Lawnview, Ayers
to Minnesota, Water Lines, Project No. 7-53-19, be made to Heldenfels Brothers in the amount of $61,825.59.
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Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager's request for authority to adver-
tise for bids be granted, to be received on July 16, on an estimated 3 months' supply of fuel requirements for the
period of August 1, 1958, through October 31, 1958.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager's request for authority to advertise
for bids to be received on July 16, be granted on an estimated 12 months' supply of water treating chemicals for the
period of August 1, 1958, through July 31, 1959.
Mr. McClure presented a letter from Lower Nueces River Water Supply District stating that the Wesley E.
Seale Dam has been accepted by the District and requesting the City to accept the dam and impounding facilities
under the terms of the contract of August 10, 1955.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to ascer-
tain that all the terms of the contract have been fulfilled.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Lower Nueces River. Water Supply District be
requested to provide insurance on the Wesley E. Seale Dam in the amount of $7,000,000.00 based on 80% of
$8,750,000:00, which is the estimated cost of construction of the Dam, and that the coverage be covered immediately
by binder.
Further, that the District be requested to furnish detail replacement cost, including engineering super-
vision, testing, weep wells,etc., in order to determine the permanent insurance to be carried on the Dam.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the services of W. Armstrong Price be engaged to
prepare a brief for a Public Hearing before the Corps of Engineers on the protection of North Beach, involving a
conference -with officials of the Galveston Office of Corps of Engineers, preparation of the brief and travel expense
to Galveston for the consideration of $300.00.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the recommendation of Director of Public Works,
Drahn Jones, for acceptance of construction of the Morgan Street Improvements, Project No. 1-53-15.1 by Heldenfels
Brothers, and approval of Final Payment in the amount of $26,600.42, be approved.
A recommendation re assessments of homestead exemptions of Kostoryz Road Project was presented, with
a list of property owners, furnished by Mr. Atlee McCampbell, attorney for Heldenfels Brothers, contractors, for
which the contractor claims the right to omit the paving improvements unless the City agrees to assume the payment
of -the amount assessed against the reppectmve properties.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the recommendation of the City Attorney Singer, with
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reference to assessments for the improvement of Kostoryz Road, which are allegedly homesteads listed as follows:
Paul A. Thraikill, Lot 21, Block 11, Lawndale
#1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi,
Texas, abutting
156.94 feet on the North side
of Kostoryz:
$ 250.00
R. E. Denison,*Lot
13, Block 11, Lawndale #l,'an
Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz Road:
Christi, Texas,
abutting 103.08 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 304.44
T. H. Crofford,
Lot 11, Block 11, Lawndale #1,
an Addition to the City of Corpus
Chtisti, Texas,
abutting 63 feet on the North
side of Kostoryz:
$ 203.71
E. J. Driska, Lot 8, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 158.34
E. E. Mokry, Lot 7, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 158.34
John Stasa, Lot 6, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz Road:
$ 158.34
George 0. Roper, Lot 5, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63,feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 203.71
A. R. Taylor, Lot 3, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 158.34
W. W. Plummer, Lot 2, Block 11, Lawndale #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 158.34
William A. Matheny, Lot 2,.Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 150.80
G. T. Gibbs and wife, Frances I. Gibbs, Lot 3, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to
the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 150.80
H. A. Adams and wife, Ethel F. Adams, Lot 4, Block 5, Lawndale #2: an Addition to
the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 150.80
Eugene B. Baker, Lot 5, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 223.01
Robert L. Hornsby, Lot 6, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$ 150.80
Francisco T. Perez and wife, Lot 7, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 150.80
C. V. Wade, Lot 9, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to.the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 150.80
Z. B. Arnold, Lot 10, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, .
Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 150.80,
John H. Sykes, Lot 11, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 60 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 150.80
Marvin K. Block and wife, Lot 12, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 61.81 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 155.35
Norman W. Cox and wife, Lot 13, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 63.28 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 159.04
John D. Cummins, Lot 17, Block 1, Synwood #l,an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 128.18
R. L. Chilton, Lot 18, Block 1, Synwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 128.118
Ora E. Barchenger, Lot 20, Block 1, Synwood #1, an Addition to the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 128.18
Walter E. Jackson, Lot 21, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the.North side of Kostoryz: $ 128.18
Robert K. Carson, Lot 24, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 128.18
James S. Patterson, Lot 27, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 78.42 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 197.09
Santiago R. Jaramillo and wife, Lot 28, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the
City.of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 78.42 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 197.09
Russell Robinson, Lot 30, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 52.19 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 131.17
B. Ferrell Mitchell and wife, Lot 13, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates #2, an Addi-
tion to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 68 feet on the South side of
Kostoryz: $ 108.63
Robert Vincent Marek and wife, Lot 11, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates #2, an Addition
to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 68 feet oh the South side of Kostoryz: $ 108.63
Buddy K. Felton and wife, Lot 9, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates #2, an Addition to the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 68 feet on the South side of Kostoryz: $ 108.63
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Dean F. Dorsch, Lot 8, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates #2, an Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas; abutting 68 feet on the South side of Kostoryz: $ 108.63
S. 0. Pottorff, Lot 4, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates #2, an"Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 68 feet on the South side of Kostoryz: $ 108.63
Robert E. Kotick and wife, Mary R. Kotick, Lot 3, Block 2, Casa Linda Estates
#2, an Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,'abutting 68 feet on the
South side of Kostoryz: $ 108.63
Dale A. VanArsdale and wife, Lot 3; Block 1 Casa Linda Estates #1, an Addition
to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 80 feet on the South side of Kostoryz: $ 127.80
W. W. Adcock, Sr. and wife, Lot 4, Block 1, Casa Linda Estates #1, an Addition to the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 73 feet on the South side of Kostoyyz: $ 116.62
Charles S. Douglas, Lot 17, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 63.40 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 207.23
R. C. Humphreys, Lot 18, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 70.21 feet on the Northlside of Kostoryz: $ 176.46
John M. McNeill, Lot 19, Block 5, Lawndale #2, ark Addition to the City of Corpus.
Christi, Texas, abutting 70.92 feet on the North side of Kostoryz: $ 178.24
Joseph Rich, Lot 20, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition
to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 71.78 feet on the Northlside
of Kostoryz:
$
180.41
H. L. Jefferies, Lot 21, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an
Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 72.81 feet on the North
side of Kostoryz:
$
182.99
0. H. Taylor, Lot 22, Block 5, Lawndale #2, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 74.54 feet on the North 'side of Kostoryz:
$
187.34
James L. Morgan, Lot 2, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 38.88 feet on the North
Iside'of Kostoryz:
$
97.72
W. H. Birnbaum, Lot 4, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$
128.18
Aubrey E. Cox and Lois A. Cox, lot 6, Block 1, Wyhwood #1, an Addition to the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz:
$
128.18
Lot 5, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz Road:
$
128.18
Clarence T. Essex and wife, Lot 7, Block 1, Wynwood
#1, an Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the
North side of Kostoryz Road:
$
128.18
Charles Allenza, Lot 9, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side of Kostoryz Road:
$
128.18
Orval Eugene Nix and wife, Lot 10, Block 1, Wynwood
#1, an Addition to the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the
North side of Kostoryz Road:
$
128.18
Richard J. Moravits, Lot 12, Block 1, Wynwood #1,
an Addition to the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North
side of'Kostoryz:
$
128.18
John V. Wolf, Lot 14, Block 1, Wynwood #1, an Addition
to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side
of Kostoryz:
$
128.18
Johnnie C. Brock, Lot 15, Block 1, Wynwood #1, anlAddition
to the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, abutting 51 feet on the North side
of Kostoryz:
$
128.18
E. L. Britt, Lot 8, Block 1, Casa Linda Estates #
, an Addition to the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 70 feet on the Southside
of Kostoryz:
$
111.83
Marcus Terry Parr, Lot 12, Block 1, Casa Linda Es
ates #1; an Addition' -to the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas, abutting 76 feet on
the South side of Kostoryz:
$
121.41,
be approved.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that
the award of a bid on a 12" Plug
Valve, electrical-
ly remote controlled with accessories, be made to the Crane C
in the amount of $2,402.25. (See Bid Tabulation #35 in File)
ORDINANCE NO. 5079
any on the basis of low bid meeting specifications,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF 'CORPUS
CHRISTI, AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY IN CONTROL OF THE PROJECT AREA OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PRO-
JECT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT FOR APPRAISALS FOR FINAL PLANNING REPORT WITH
THOMAS N. GIVENS AND R. V. COULTER, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN SAID AGREEMENT, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY:
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B E Big ler AY e
•
Manuel P. Maldonado 'Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
534
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Abstained
W. J. Roberts Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
B. E. Bigler Aye
Charlie J. Aills Nay
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5080
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY IN CONTROL OF THE PROJECT AREA OF THE URBAN
RENEWAL PROJECT OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH ROY WENZLICK & CO., FOR
THE APPRAISAL AND EVALUATION OF PARCELS WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA FOR IHE PURPOSE OF
CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT PURPOSES IN THE ACQUISITION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF SUCH PROPERTY,
AS MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. -Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Abstained
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Nay
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5081
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED'ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES %0%, ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2266, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME
16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING OF LOTS 22, 23 AND 24, BLOCK 6, TRACY ADDITION, BEING 150' ALONG BALDWIN BOULE-
VARD, FROM 11R-2" TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1" NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT;
KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Nay
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent*
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5082
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME
16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING OF LOTS 18 AND 19, BLOCK 1, LA ARBOLEDA ADDITION, BEING THAT PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3010 AND 3014 RABBIT RUN ROAD, FROM "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
525
The Foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye,
B. E. Bigler
Aye.
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5083
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH HELDENFELS BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER LINES ON LAWNVIEW,
AYERS TO MINNESOTA, PROJECT NO. 7-53-19, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ,$85,800.00
FROM NO. 202 WATER BONDCONSTRUCTION FUND, OF WHICH $61,825.59 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT,
$16,160.00 IS FOR MATERIALS SUPPLIED FROM CITY WAREHOUSE STOCK, AND $7,814.41 IS FOR CON-
STRUCTION CONTINGENCIES AND ENGINEERING BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5084
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4904 PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 13TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1957, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 OF SAID ORDINANCE, CORRECTING THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS
AND CORRECTING AND ADJUSTING THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ON
MORGAN STREET FROM THE CENTER LINE OF OCEAN DRIVE TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NINETEENTH
STREET, PRESCOTT STREET FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD TO A POINT
APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FEET WEST OF THE -WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF BROWNLEE BOULEVARD,
AND NINETEENTH STREET FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF MORGAN STREET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY
BOUNDARY LINE OF NIAGARA STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5085
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON MORGAN STREET,
OCEAN DRIVE TO 19TH STREET, PROJECT 1-53-15.1, PERFORMED BY HELDENFELS BROTHERS UNDER
THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED JANUARY 28, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 4728;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A
PART HEREOF,DATED JUNE 27, 1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,600.42 FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPRO-
PRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND FUND IMPROVEMENT
FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye.
B. E. Bigler
Aye.
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5086
WHEREBY THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICIALLY REFUSES ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC TO. ACCEPT ATTEMPTED
DEDICATION OF PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC FOR AN ALLEY BY H. A. CARR, TRUSTEE, BY PLAT RECORDFD
IN THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, IN VOLUME 16, AT.PAGE 58; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
.Aye
_Aye
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5087
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOE McNAIR COVERING 174.5 ACRES OF LAND AT CLIFF
MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1)
YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1959, OR UNTIL SUCH EARLIER DATE AS
THE AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 5088
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A FARM LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BERNARD ZAROSKY COVERING SIXTEEN (16) ACRES OF LAND
AT CLIFF MAUS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ONLY, FOR A TERM OF ONE
(1) YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1958, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 1959 (OR UNTIL SUCH EARLIER
DATE AS THE AIRPORT MAY BE ABANDONED,AND AS TO 3 ACRES WH,ICH.THE CITY IS CONTEMPLATING CONVEYING
TO THE STATE ARMORY BOARD THIS LEASE SHALL TERMINATE ON DATE OF CONVEYANCE).
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
ORDINANCE NO. 5089
GRANTING.AL ESCALANTE DBA CORPUS CHRISTI SIGNT-SEEING SERVICE, A FRANCHISE ON AND OVER THE
PUBLIC STREETS, ALLEYS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF OPERATING SCENIC MOTOR TOUR SERVICES: PROVIDING FOR A CHARGE OF TWO PER CENT (29.)
OF GROSS RECEIPTS TO BE PAID ON OR BEFORE THE 10TH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH FOR THE PRE-
CEDING CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF A•STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS WITHIN TEN (10)
DAYS FOLLOWING THE END OF EACH CALENDAR MONTH; PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY SECURITY;
PROVIDING FOR PROPER SUPERVISION; PROVIDING FOR DATE -WHEN THIS GRANT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE
UPON ACCEPTANCE IN WRITING BY GRANTEE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle, and passed that the foregoing ordinance be amended before the
third and final reading by adding the following:
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"Section 22. The Grantee herein shall not be authorized to operate under this franchise,
a bus or omnibus with a seating capacity for twenty (20) or more passengers."
The foregoing ordinance was read for the third time and passed finally by the following vote:
„ ,o_ Fatrel_1:;D:_.:Sin1th1. c Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come forward
and bel.heard.
A resident of Molina Addition, living at 45;9 Jose Drive appeared complaining of the inconvenience he
had suffered by slow progress of construction work being done by City Forces on his Street. He was directed to
the Office of Director of Public Works, Drahn Jones, to attempt to work out the difficulty.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter would be the Public Hearing on the 1958-59 Budget involving the
Public Utilities Department and Traffic Engineering Department. A summary and explanation of the proposed budget
for the Public Utilities Department which includes Water, Gas, Sewer and Aviation and for the Traffic Engineering
Department, was presented.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with questions or suggestions regarding this portion of the
budget to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. Virginia Ridgeway, described the condition of the Gardendale Addition Area with regard to sanitary
conditions, and pointed out the need for construction by the City of the Sewer -Line to serve the area. There fol-
lowed a discussion with Mr4 G. C. Letch, Director of Public Utilities and Mr. S. L. Allison, Sewer Superintendant,
as to costs involved and the extent of revenues which have been included in the 1958-59 proposed budget.
No one else appeared to speak on any other portion of the proposed budget for these departments.
Motion by James, seconded by Roberts and passed that the hearing on this portion of'the proposed budget
be closed and the matter taken under advisement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners;
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Odell Ingle
meeting.
be approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 9, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Ingle due to the absence of the invited Guest Chaplain.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed, that Commissioners Aills and James be excused from the
Motion py,Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 19
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on construction of streets in the 1954 Annexed Area covering the preparation
of new subgrades consisting of 6" caliche base with double asphalt -surfacing of approximately 4.5 miles of streets
and the reconstruction of existing base, adding 4" caliche with double asphalt surface on 3.8 miles, from the
following:
Heldenfels Brothers
Thomas L. Scott, Inc.
South Texas Construction Co.
Brown & Root
L. P. Sroll
Rio Paving Company
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Troy Grant
Louis A. Fowler
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re-
quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on a six months supply of concrete ,pipe for the City from the following firms
Alamo Iron Works
Mission Concrete Pipe Co.
The Southern Co.
Texcrete Co.
Brown Supply
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed, that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Single bids were opened and read on four items of a six months' supply of street construction materials
by the following:
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company
White's Uvalde Mines
Suretex Materials Company
Corpus Christi Shell Co., Inc.
M. P. Wright, Jr.
Heldenfels Brothers
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that bids on the Fill for the North Approach to Tule
Lake Bridge be deferred until 2:00 p. m. Friday, July 11.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports,
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts, and passed that the request for authority to receive bids.on
blueprint service for a 6 months' period (September 1, 1958, through February 28, 1959) be granted. Bids to be
received on July 23.
be approved.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed,that the Tax Error and Correction List for June, 1958,
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications submitted by t`ie J.M.
Goldston Company, for the removal of the rocks from the proposed Ship Channel and the placing of these rocks in the
south gap at the Yacht Basin and to build a jetty from the seawall toward the Peoples Street T -Head just north of
the Peoples Street T -Head, be approved; and bids be advertised for not later than Monday, July 14, 1958, be receive
up until 2:00 P. M. July 30, 1958.
ORDINANCE NO. 5090 ,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. M. GOLDSTON COMPANY, ENGINEERS, WHEREBY THE ENGINEERS
AGREE TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND GIVE GENERAL SUPERVISION FOR REMOVAL OF THE
ROCKS NOW FORMING A BREAKWATER NORTH OF THE SHIP CHANNEL WHICH IT IS NECESSARY TO REMOVE FCR
A DISTANCT OF APPROXIMATELY SIX HUNDRED (6001) FEET FROM THE PRESENT SOUTH END OF SAID
BREAKWATER AND PLACING SAID ROCK AT A NEW LOCATION TO BE DESIGNATED IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS AS INCLUDING USE OF SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SAID ROCK FOR FILLING THE SOUTH GAP IN THE
PRESENT BREAKWATER SOUTHEAST OF THE CITY L -HEAD AND THE USE OF THE REMAINDER OF THE ROCK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A GROIN NORTH OF THE PEOPLES STREET T -HEAD, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE
TERMS OF SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; APPROPRIAT-
ING THE SUM OF $9,500.00 OUT OF NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER AND CONSTRUCTION FUND FOR THE
PAYMENT OF SUCH ENGINEERING SERVICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5091
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: IN THE AMOUNT OF $576.28 AGAINST
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 100 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, DESCRIBED
AS BEING LOT 1, UNIT #1, WASHBURN MEADOWS ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, BARNEY K. KAY;
A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5092
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, ALTA VISTA GROVE ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, PAGE 25,
OF THE MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, WITH JAMES E. CLARK, THE OWNER THEREOF,
FOR AN AGREED AMOUNT OF $400.00; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $400.00 FROM NO. 220
STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE PURCHASE THEREOF; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO DISMISS CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS HERETOFORE AUTHORIZED AND PENDING;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Robetts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye.
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Absent
Arthur R. James
Absent
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council to come for-
ward and be heard.
Sam Frech, living at 6073 Edgewater, asked for action of the Council regarding the City's intentions
on removing the obnoxious odors in the Oso Area, and if the prospect of any action in the near future were promis-
ing.
Mayor Smith stated that the City has received a signed contract from the Sabine River Dredging Co.,
for development of the Oso Area, and that the dredging company has indicated that it believes it is feasible to
go ahead with the project. Also that plans envision the development of a Park andSubdivision development in the
area.
Mayor Smith announced the next matter would be the Public Hearing on the 1958--59 Proposed Budget
involving the Library, Parks and Recreation and Public Safety Departments. A summary and explanation of the pro-
posed budget for the Parks and Recreation, which includes Park, Recreation, Oso Golf Course, Yacht Basin and Coli-
seum, Library, and Public Safety Department, was presented.
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with questions or suggestions regarding this portion of the
budget to come forward and be heard.
Bill Eder, President of the Corpus.Christi Golf Association, and Norman Ransleben, Secretary -Treasurer,
protested the recommended budget for the Golf Course. They stated that green fees were raised last year and will
contribute $11,000 to this year's budget, and that the increased revenue is not shown in the proposed budget and
P__ t6l_000 fnr next veer was cut. Thev cited a need for fertilizer and
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equipment. Mrs. Armstrong Price concurred in this statement, stating that some of the present equipment was in
pretty bad shape.
Mayor Smith explained that surplus revenue funds from the various money -making divisions of the City,
such as green fees,must be distributed throughout City Government on the basis of need and not reserved for the
activity that produces them. He, at the.same time, assured Mr. Eder and Mr. Ransleben that the City's investment
in the Golf Course would be protected and that the necessary maintenance would be provided in order to protect that
investment.
Mrs. Armstrong Price, Chairman of the Park and Recreation Board, stressed recreation as a part of
urban life and not a welfare item. She urged the Council to include in the budget a #3,725 project to esta')lish
five recreation centers at schools next summer, the item now being listed under reserve program and will.be carried
through only if additional funds are available.
Leslie Lockett, an attorney and member of La Retama Library,Board stated, in protest of the proposed
budget, that the Library needs more funds for books because of the turn -over on books. He stated that tie turneover
has been so great during the past year that 3,000 books had to be,discarded because they were worn out. Also,
since the Library moved to its down -town location the reading habits of its patrons have changed. Mr. Lockett stat-
ed,in summary, that the allocation of funds to the Library in the present budget have not been commensorate with
the increased growth of the City.
Mayor Smith pointed out that the Library Budget had increased with each year - that there had been a
50 per cent increase in the last four years.
Mrs. Raymond Rhea, choral Director for Miller Highschool, and Mr. Raymond Rhea, coordinator of music
for the public schools, spoke in protest of the proposed budget. The proposed budget includes an expenditure of
$2,768. for a part time music supervisor and accompanist and music scgres, which may not be included in the final
budget. The point was brought out by Mr. and Mrs. Rhea, and concurred in by Mrs. Arnold Ocher, that the music pro-
gram should be included because it provides opportunity for students to continue in their musical knowledge and in-
terests after graduation and into adult life. Mr. Rhea stated that the Musicians Union willanatch funds for a
music program in the Recreation Budget
No one else appeared to speak on any other portion of the proposed budget for these departments.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed, that the hearing on the budget be closed and the
matter taken under advisement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF NUECES .
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, THE SECRETARY AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO 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 2:00 V clock P. M.
on the 11th day of July, 1958, for the purpose of receiving bids for construction of the North Approach to the Tule
Lake Bridge and such other business as may properly come before the Meeting.
DATED this the 11th day of July, 1958.
/s/ Farrell D. Smith
FARRELL D. SMITH, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
CONSENT TO MEETING
We, the undersigned members of the City Council, the City Manager, the City Secretary and the City
Attorney of Corpus Christi, Texas, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregulari-
ties 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.
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W. J. ROBERTS
B. E. BIGLER
/s/ Manuel P. Maldonado
MANUEL P. MALDONADO
/s/ Russell E. McClure
RUSSELL E. MC CLURE
City Manager
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
Manuel P. Maldonado
Odell Ingle
Charlie J. Aills
/s/,Charlie J. Aills
CHARLIE J. AILLS
ARTHUR R. JAMES
/s/ Odell Ingle
ODELL INGLE
/s/ J. F. Park
J. F. PARK
Assistant City Attbrney
/s/ T. Ray Kring
T. RAY KRING
City Secretary
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
July 11, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
Assistant City Attorney J. F. Park
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Mayor -Smith announced the purpose of the meeting was to receive bids for construction of the North
Approach to the Tule Lake Bridge and such other business as may properlyccome before the Council.
Bids were opened and read for the construction of the North Approach to the Tule Lake Bridge from the
following firms:
Heldenfels Brothers
Brown & Root, Inc.
Garrett Construction Company
South Texas Construction Co.
Motion by Ingle,seconded by Aills and passed, that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as requir-
ed by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
M. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 16, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Jesse Leos, of E1 Mesias Mexican Presbyterian Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 9 and
special meeting of July 11 be approved.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 3 -months' supply of Fuel Requirements consisting of regular
gasoline, premium gasoline, Diesel fuel and kerosene, from the following:
Arkansas Fuel Oil Corp.
Humble Oil & Refining Co.
Sinclair Refining Co.
Gulf Oil Corp.
Magnolia Petroleum Co.
The Texas Co.
Texas Star Oil Co., Inc.
Osage Oil Co.
Ada Oil Co.
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Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 12 -months' supply of Water Treating Chemicals consisting of
calcium oxide (quicklime) pebble, ferrous sulfate (coperas), sodium silico fluoride, hi calc. hydrated lime, ferric
chloride, liquefied chlorine (water plants), and liquefied chlorine (sewer plants), from the following:
Whitestone Lime Co.
Texas Lime Co.
The American Agricultural Chemical Co.
Blockson Chemical Co.
Columbia Southern Chemical Corp.
Henry Sundheimer Co.
Tennessee Corp.
U. S. Gypsum Co.
Riches -Nelson, Inc.
Barada & Page, Inc.
Thompson -Hayward Chemical Co.
Round Rock White Lime Co.
Austin White Lime Co.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as re -
.11 quired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the next matters were three pending items before the Council.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of McClendon & Associates, on
behalf of Jack Ryan et al for Council approval of a preliminary plat of South Shore Estates on which a pu`)lic hear-
ing was held 6/24/58, be referred to the Zoning & Planning Commission in view of new information.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the application of E. R. Johns, R. D. Bowen
and J. 0. McCoy for a change in zoning from "A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-3" Secondary Business listrict on
a tract of land 300' in depth out of Lot 6, Section 13, Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts,.descri')ed by
metes and bounds, and being generally that property located at 6102 through 6122 Lexington Boulevard, be referred
to the Zoning & Planning Commission in view of new information.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the application of Dr. Quinton E. Williams for a
change of zoning from 11R-1" One -Family Dwelling District to "A-2" Second Apartment House District on Lots 11, 12
and 13, Block 5 Del Monte Addition, being located on the west side of Santa Fe Street between Ohio and. Indiana
Streets, be denied.
Mayor Smith announced the Council desired to make the following appointments to Boards and Committees:
La Retama Library Board: Reverend Hubert C. Palmer to fill the unexpired term of Reverend Ric`iard
M. Black, resigned.
Zoning & Planning Commission: Don E. Cox, James A. Broderick and Stanley R. Marks, re -appointed
for 2 -year terms, and C. W. "Woody" Jones, replacing Roy Olsen, Jr.
City Solicitations Commission: H. 0. Schlenk and J. B. Mascorro re -appointed for 3 -year terms, Harry,
H. Dobbs to replace A. George Aboud, and Claude Crews to fill the unexpired term of Curtis Dyer.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that the foregoing appointments ha stated by Mayor
Smith, be approved and confirmed.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Roberts and passed that the plans and specifications for construc-
tion of Alameda Storm Sewer, Golf Course to Paloma, Project No. 3-53-4, be approved, and that the City Manager be
authorized to advertise for bids to be received on August 6.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Roberts and passed that the award of contract for the Improvement of
Streets in the Annexed Area, Project No. 1-54-23, be made to Troy Grant at his low bid of $83,366.00.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on 6,500' of Reinforced (on-
crete Pipe in sized ranging from 12" to 18", be made to Texcrete Company of Corpus Christi for a total of $5,166.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #36 in File.)
Motion by Aills, sedonded by James and passed that the award of bid for various Street Construction
Materials be made to the low bidders as follows:
70,000 gals. OA -175 Asphalt at $0.0868 per gal., and 15,000 gals. RC -2 Oil Asphalt at $0.0990
per gal. to Humble Oil & Refining Co.;
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1,500 tons Hot Mix Cold Laid, Type "DD" at $4.72 per ton, and 500 tons Hot Mix Cold Laid,
Type "CC" at $4.62 per ton to Servtex Materials Co.,
3,000 tons Rock Asphalt, Type "CCC" at $4.63 per ton, 600 tons Precoated Aggregate, Grade LP
at $3.88 per ton, and 2,000 tons Precoated Aggregate, Grade 2P at $3.88 per ton to Uvalde
Rock Asphalt Co.;
3,000 cu. yds. Shell at $0.98 per cu. yd. to C.C. Shell Co., Inc.;
4,000 cu. yds, Caliche - Stockpile - at $1.85 per cu. yd., and.12,000 cu. yds. Caliche - Jobsite - at
$2.00 per cu. yd. to M. P. Wright, Jr.
(See Bid Tabulation #37 in File.)
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed, with Mayor Smith abstaining, that the award of bid
on automatic Elevator conversion be made to Westinghouse Electric Corporation on the basis of one-half the Alternate
Feature A, allowing for conversion feature to manual control in one car only, at a total of $16,625.00.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Airline Catering Service lease to J. D.
Sparks be renewed on July 31, 1958, for a 2 year period, or until such time as aviation activities are moved to
the new airport, and that the monthly payments for electrical energy be raised from $55.00 to $75.00 in view of
additional electricity consumed by reason of the recent installation of additional electrical.equipment.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on July 30 for Concession Rights for the Coliseum and Exposition Hall for two-year period, be-
ginning August 1, 1958, to July 31, 1960, with specifications to reflect that the concessionaire shall not have
the exclusive rights for the catering service.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the City accept the offer of Heldenfels Brothe
by which they agreed to donate the 2,200 cu. yds. of Sand for South Beach, at no cost to the City, f.o.b. at their
plant located on the Nueces River, 22k miles from South Beach,and that the work of loading, hauling and spreading
be done by City Forces on two week -ends. It was requested by the Council that the work be done on three Saturdays
rather than working on any Sunday, if it is at all practicable.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City make an official request to the Navy
to lease or purchase part or all of Cabaniss Field, as recommended by the Park & Recreation Board.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that a 2 -year lease be authorized on a straight ren-
tal basis (thirds & fourths)to Mr. C. R. Lehman on a 35 -acre plot not now under cultivation at Cuddihy Field.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the recommendation of Harrington & Cortelyou,
consulting engineers, and Drahn Jnnes, Director of Public Works, concurred in by the Technical Committee, that
the award of contract on the North Approach Fills for the Tule Lake Channel Bridge be made to Brown & Root, Inc.
for Unit IIIA at their low bid of$210,885.00, and that the foregoing recommendation be forwarded to the Corp of
Engineers for their approval.
ORDINANCE NO. 5093'
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: IN THE AMOUNT OF $228.52 AGAINST THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 67 FEET ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH STAPLES STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING
LOT 8, BLOCK 4, BRAWNER PLACE SUBDIVISION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, SAMUEL J. ROSS: A COPY OF
WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler.
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5094
A44RP4ROATOMG TJE SI, PF $2,242.57 FROM NO. 245 AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT -FUND BEING THE
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COST OF RELOCATING A WATER LINE AT THE NEW.MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,AND TRANSFERRING THAT AMOUNT
TO FUND 141 WATER MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION. WATER CONSTRUCTION 601 ACCOUNT, AS REIMBURSE-
MENT TO THE WATER DIVISION OF THE EXPENSE INCURRED IN PERFORMING THE RELOCATION OF THE SAID
WATER LINE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
.Aye
Charlie J;: Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
1 1 ORDINANCE NO. 5095
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TROY GRANT FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION IN THE ANNEXED
AREA, PROJECT NO. 1-54-23, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $87,500.00
FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH $83,366.00 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND $4,134.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND LABORATORY SERVICES
AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P1 Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5096
CLOSING THE NORTH 200 FEET OF AN ALLEY EXTENDING NORTH AND SOUTH THROUGH BLOCK 8, BROOK-
LYN ADDITION, ELM STREET EXTENDING FROM THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF WATER STREET (SOME-
TIMES KNOWN AS B STREET) TO AVENUE A; AND CLOSING AVENUE A TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM THE
NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF VINE STREET (SOMETIMES KNOWN AS FOURTEENTH STREET) AND EXTENDING
NORTHWARD TO THE SOUTH LINE OF GOLF PLACE IN BROOKLYN ADDITION INTRE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER,
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, A QUITCLAIM DEED TO THAT PORTION OF ELM STREET (SOMETIMES
KNOWN AS FIFTEENTH STREET) EXTENDING FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF AVENUE A WESTWARD TO THE
NORTHERN EXTENSION OF THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF THE ALLEY RUNNING THROUGH BLOCK 8, BROOKLYN
ADDITION, A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY.130 FEET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
In connection with the foregoing ordinance, John Mobley, attorney for the parties requesting the clos-
ings contained in the ordinance, asked if it was to be the policy of the Council in the future to charge for a7.1
closings of this nature.
Mayor Smith answered that in the case of alley closings, where there is no cost to the City, and no
foreseeable use by the City, then there would be no charge, but that in the matter of street closings tiere is
nearly always a valid and reasonable consideration involved due to an earlier investment by the City in the land
involved.
Mr. L. H. Gross questioned whether the foregoing policy would apply to property on Ocean Diive in
connection with the widening and straightening of Ocean Drive,. and was assured that it would apply. He furt'ier
questioned the City's legal rights in the property involved in the foregoing ordinance on the basis of ne 20 -year
Statute of Limitations.
Mayor Smith answered that the Statute did not apply in this instance since the streets involved had
not been closed to the public.
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Mr. Bruce Collins stated that he'did not want to accept title to the entire property at the $8,940.01
figure, that he was willing only to pay for the use of 601 x 130' originally requested, and that if he couldn't
get it at the $3800 price, he was going to withdraw the application and forget the -development as -planned.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Ingle and passed that the ordinance be amended so as to give title to
the portion of Vine from the alley to the water and on Elm from the alley to the water, and based on the values
that have been set, and close these streets to vehicular traffic but not to the public.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B -E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5097
CLOSING THAT CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS A STRIP OF LAND:_LO FEET IN WIDTH
AND 175 FEET IN LENGTH OUT OF THE EAST PORTION OF LOT 19 AND THE WEST PORTION OF LOTS
202 21 AND 22, BLOCK 11 OF THE GARDENDALE ADDITION NO. 3, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI AS SHOWN BY MAP OR PLAT OF SAID ADDITION OF RECORD IN VOL. 12, PAGE 59,
MAP RECORDS OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS SAID STRIP OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
BY METES AND BOUNDS HEREIN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO GRADY C. CLARK, JR., AND
GILBERT H. ISENBERT, JR., TRUSTEE, THE OWNERS OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY, RELINQUISHING
THE CITY's RIGHTS IN SAID UTILITY EASEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH QUITCLAIM DEED IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
r
ORDINANCE NO.
5098
APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR SITE
IMPROVEMENT AND A WATER SYSTEM INSTALLATION ON PROCTOR-BRAWNER STORM SEWER BETWEEN -
SANTA FE AND SOUTH STAPLES STREET, PROJECT
NO. 3-53-1.102 SAID WORK TO BE DONE UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF THE PARK AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS
ON FILE IN THE PARK AND RECREATION OFFICE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Council pointed out that the work involved in the foregoing appropriation contained in Ordinance
No. 5098 was to be subject to the City's ownership of the property involved.
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
Council pointed out that the work involved in the foregoing appropriation contained in Ordinance
No. 5098 was to be subject to the City's ownership of the property involved.
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�II Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. Ora Lundstrum, owner of the Corpus Christi Speedway, described the condition of Flato'Road and
presented a petition of 114 signatures requesting proper drainage and maintenance of the road (See Petition #9 in
File) .
The matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation.
Byran Wingo, attorney, described the Water Line on Morgan to Campggna and Cheyenne Streets, as being
only a 2" line, 20 years old, and totally inadequate to serve the area, and that there are no fire plugs, and pre-
sented a petition signed by 50 property owners and/or residents of Cheyenne"Street requesting the City's invests*
gation of the situation to see what relief can be given the area. (See'Petition #8 in File.)
The matter was referred to the City Manager for investigation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the Public Hearing on the 1958-59 Proposed Budget
involving General Government, Public Works and Health and Welfare. A summary and explanation of the proposed ")ud-
get and reserves for General Government, which includes City Council, City Manager, Corporation Court, Office of
Finance Director, Accounting, Tax, Purchasing, Administrative Management, Personnel - Civil Service, Legal, City
Secretary, Elections, and Planning; for Public Works, which includes Office of Director, Engineering General, En-
gineering construction, Inspection, Sanitation Office, Refuse Collection, Refuse Disposal, Building Maintenance,
Electrical Maintenance, City Hall and Other General Property, Bayfront Pump Stations, Weed Control, Street Clean-
ing, Maintenance and Construction; and for Health and Welfare, which includes City -County Health Unit, Venereal
Disease Clinic, City Physician, Vital Statistics, Meat Inspection, Pest Control, Health Reserve, Memorial Hospital
and Welfare, was presented for discussion.
Anyone in the audience with questions or suggestions on the foregoing portions of the proposed 5udget
was invited to come forward and be heard.
William W. Anderson, Director of Zoning & Planning, explained the item of $12,000 included in tie Plan-
ning proposed budget for a comprehensive revision of the zoning ordinance as a very conservative figure in compari-
son with other Texas cities.which have done this, since the project contemplates a complete land -use analysis.
budget.
Mrs. Virginia Ridgeway questioned the over-all salary adjustment item included in the proposed City
Dr. W. R. Metzger, Director of Public Health & Welfare, asked the Council to consider carefully tie
health reserve item for a Parent -Child Guidance Clinic and pointed out the $rowing interest and concern in the
nation and the state for the furtherance of this project in the field of mental health.
Reverend Oliver Harrison, as a member of the Board of the Parent -Child Guidance Clinic, added his
approval to Dr. Metzger's request.
In the discussion of the proposed budget for Memorial Hospital, there was a question of policy in re-
lation to the method of determining the cost of charity cases and the method of'replacement of major fixed assets.
It was agreed that Mr. George Trader, Director of Memorial Hospital, and Marvin Townsend,Administrative Aide for
the City, would meet to insure that consistent factual information be used in the recommendations involving this
portion of the budget.
Mrs. Ed. Williams, Chairman of the Citizens Committee of the Detention Home, presented the detailed
proposed budget for the City -County Juvenile Department which had been presented to the City -County Board of Public
Welfare, and urged that it be accepted, since the $784.00 increase reflects only the increase in'.living costs,
normal replacement of household furnishings and repair on existing equipment, and anticipated additional cases due
to the increased population in the juvenile age group in the City.
Mayor Smith indicated the Council's concurrence in Mrs. Williams request, and it was pointed out that
it would merely be a matter of policy as to whether the appropriation would be handled through the City -County
Welfare Unit, or through the Juvenile Department itself, since Mr. Jere Daniels, Probation Officer, had stated
that all requisitions and receipts for City expenditures in the Juvenile Department are filed with the City -County
Welfare Board.
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Mrs. Ridgeway questioned the increase in the proposed budget for the City -County Welfare Unit, and it
was explained the $3700 was an increase in pauper's allowance and the balance reflects an additional case worker
necessitated by the increased work -load and half the salary of an additional secretary, for which the County is
being requested to pay the other half.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Bigler and passed that the hearing be closed on this portion of the budget.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Church.
be approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 23, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Myron Willard, Pastor, South Shore Christian Deciples of Christ
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts be
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Ingle and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 16
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Blueprint Service, estimated for a 6 -month period on 10 types of blue
printing from the following:
C. C. Photo Print Co.
Nixon Blue Print Co.
L. L. Ridgway Co., Inc.
Superior Blue Printing & Photocopy Co.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for b
to be received on August 20 for construction of two prefabricated sheet metal buildings for the Gas Division, one at
the intersection of Mary and Alameda, and the other at the intersection of Rabbit Run Road and Baldwin Boulevard.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 6 for an estimated 6 -months' supply of Pipe Repair Sleeves and Couplings.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 6 for 4" Cast Iron Pipe, 4" Mechanical Joint Cast Iron Pipe, and 6" Cast Iron and/or
Asbestos Cement Pipe.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids
to be received on August 6 for the sale of surplus property described as the deadend portion of Harrison Street and
a portion of the adjacent lot out of Port Aransas Cliffs Subdivision, Block 609, and that a minimum price of $2,000.
be established.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on an estimated 12 -months' supply
of Water Treating Chemicals be made on the basis of low bid as follows:
1,870 tons Calcium Oxide (Quicklime) Pebble for filter plants at $16.55 per ton, and 463
tons Hi Calcium Hydrated Lime for sewer plants at $21.20 per ton, to Austin White Lime
Company for a total of $40,764.10;
1,715 tons Ferrous Sulfate (Coperas) for filter plants at $47.00 per ton, 100 tons Sodium
Silico Fluoride (Sodium Fluosilicate) for filter plants at $143.80 per ton, and 117.500 lbs.
Ferric Chloride for sewer plants at $0.1179 per lb., to Barada & Page, Inc. for a total of
$108,838.25;
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985 tons Liquefied Chlorine for filter and sewer plants at $81.00 per ton, to Columbia
Southern Company for a total of $79,785.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #38 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on an estimated 3 -months' supply
of Fuel Requirements be made on the basis of low bid as follows:
45,000 gals. Regular Gasoline per month at $0.1556 per gal., and 4,500 gals. Kerosene per month
at $0.113 per gal. to Sinclair Refining Co. for a total of $7,510.50;
2,500 gals. Premium Gasoline per month at $0.197 per gal., and 5,000 gals. Diesel Fuel per
month at $0.1025 per gal., to Ada Oil Company for a total of $1,005.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #39 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that 3 items of Street Construction Materials awarded
in the action taken last week be re -awarded due to an error in the bid interpretation, as follows:
3,000 tons Rock Asphalt, Type "CC", previously awarded to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. at $4.63 per
ton, to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. at $4.73 per ton;
600 tons Precoated Aggregate, Grade 1P, previously awarded to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. at $3.88
per ton, to White's Uvalde Mines at $3.95 per ton;
2,000 tons Precoated Aggregate, Grade 2P, previously awarded to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. at
$3.88 per ton, to White's Uvalde Mines at $3.95 per ton.
(See Bid Tabulation #37 and #40 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the contract with Spencer Buchnanan & Associates
be extended to include the 4 additional soil studies proposed by Mr. Buchanan in his report at a cost of $2,475.00.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the bids received on the improvements for Alameda
Street, Doddridge to Paloma, Project 1-53-3.2, be rejected, and the plans and specifications be revised on the ')asis
of the report submitted by Buchanan & Associates on the street design for Alameda Street, and resubmitted to the
City Council for approval.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Maldonado and passed that an additional $1,650.00 be appropriated to
cover the cost of 2 additional days work of loading, hauling and spreading of Sand on South Beach, subject to
Heldenfels Brothers donating an additional 1,060 cu. yds. of Sand.
ORDINANCE NO. 5099
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO
EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: IN THE AMOUNT OF $518.00 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY FRONTING 140 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF SANTA FE STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 12,
BLOCK 2, BESSAR PARK ADDITION,AND THE OWNER thereof, P. C. Lincoln: A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following
vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5100
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A CORRECTION DEED CORRECTING THE DESCRIPTION OF TRACT 5 IN THAT CERTAIN
DEED DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1957, FROM THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TO TEXAS AND NEW ORLEANS RAILROAD
COMPANY, RECORDED IN VOLUME 798, PAGE 343, DEED RECORDS! -OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, SO AS TO MORE
CORRECTLY DESCRIBE THE AREAS FORMERLY EMBRACED IN DEDICATED STREET AREAS ABUTTING CERTAIN
BLOCKS ON THE BEACH PORTION OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND BEING PORTIONS OF BLACK STREET,
ZORRA STREET, OSO STREET AND HUGHES STREET; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Absent
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
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Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James*
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5101
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
REIMBURSING THE NO. 102 GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,552.08 FOR EXPENDITURES IN CON-
NECTION WITH THE SALE OF $1,275.000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ON JUNE 25, 1958, AND
APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT OF $3,552.08 FROM THE FOLLOWING BOND FUNDS: NO. 245 AIRPORT
BOND.IMPROVEMENT FUND - $2,089.46; NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND - $1,462.62;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts::
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5102
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION, ELEVATOR DIVISION, TO FURNISH
LABOR AND MATERIALS NECESSARY TO CONVERT THE ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT, LOCATED IN THE CITY HALL,
FROM MANUALLY OPERATED TO AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM
OF $16,093.00 FROM NO. 102 GENERAL FUND OF WHICH $15,996.00 IS FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS
NECESSARY TO CONVERT SAID ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT FROM MANUALLY OPERATED TO AUTOMATICALLY
OPERATED AND $97.00 IS FOR ONE (1) CAR "SERVICE FEATURE"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5103
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE GOLLIHAR STORM SEWER LATERALS ALONG
ALAMEDA, MARIE, WEBER AND KOSTORYZ ROADS, PROJECT NO. 3-53-2.12, PERFORMED BY HELDENFELS
BROTHERS UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 4855; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED JULY 17, 1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,481.50, FROM
FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINGENCIES FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER
BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye'
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5104 -
AUTHORIZING -AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE A LEASE
CONTRACT WITH J. D. SPARKS COVERING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND SPACE AT CLIFF
MAUS:MUNICIPAL AIRPORT,AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN,FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RENT IN
AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE GROSS RECEIPT INCOME RECEIVED DURING THE PRECEDING
MONTH, BEING PAYABLE NOT LATER THAN THE 5TH DAY OF EACH AND EVERY MONTH, SAID LEASE TO BE FOR
A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1958, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1960, OR UNTIL SUCH
EARLIER DATE AS AVIATION ACTIVITIES ARE MOVED TO THE -NEW AIRPORT, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
AIRLINE COMMISSARY SERVICE CONDUCTED IN THE CUISINE BUILDING LOCATED ON SAID PREMISES AND
OWNED BY SAID J. D. SPARKS, UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF'SAID LEASE, A COPY OF WHICH
IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye' '
W. J. Roberts
Absent'
B. E. Bigler
'Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
'Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye .
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye' '
W. J. Roberts
Absent'
B. E. Bigler
'Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
'Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5105
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF NUECES, TEXAS, PERTAINING
TO THE CONVEYING OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE RELOCATED KOSAR ROAD TO THE COUNTY IN EXCHANGE
FOR THE COUNTY ABANDONING AND RELEASING THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE PORTIONS OF KOSAR ROAD
ACROSS THE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT THAT WILL INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPORT, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye'
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye'
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
'Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
- Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters no:
scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Walter M. Lewright, attorney, appeared on behalf of Coastal States Gas Producing Companyzand Southern
Coast Corporation in connection with their bid for providing the City's Natural Gas Supply. He read a letter ad-
dressed to the Mayor and Members of the City Council, dated July 23, 1958, and signed by Sheridan C. Lewis, as
President of Southern Coast Corporation,.and acting for Coastal States Gas Producing Co., in which these companies
agreed to waive the requirement for the City to accept the bid within 30 days, and to allow the $100,000.00 Cashier'
Check on deposit with the City to remain firm for 60 days following the opening of the bids. The letter stated the
gas reserves and deliverability of these companies' respective and combined systems and the customers served by them
and gave a resume of their experience in the producing and applying of natural gas, supported by photo copies of
testimonial letters. The letter further requested an additional 30 days to supply a list of the production dedicat-
ed to the supply of the contract.
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There followed a lengthy discussion of the information contained in the foregoing letter, and the
terms of the City's present contract with Houston Natural Gas Co.
Motion by Aills, seconded by James and passed that the bidder be given 20 -days additional time from
Friday, July 250 1958, in which to submit the information required of him by the Purchasing Department, recogniz-
ing that the bidder is granting to the City an additional period of 20 days in which to evaluate the information
submitted, a total of 40 days, and further recognizing that the life of the deposit is accordingly to be extended
whatever length of time is necessary to consider the bid. II
Mrs. Ora Lundstrum,owner of C. C. Speedway, requested a stat4iment from the Council as to what relief
the City is willing to provide for Flato Road as requested by her last week.
After"a lengthy discussion, Mr. Charles Kibby, an adjacent property owner appearing in support of Mrs.
Lundstrum's request for relief, agreed to confer with the property owners involved and with Drahn Jones, the Dir-
ector of Public Works, to try to work out a program of practicable temporary relief.
Mrs. Ralph Fellows, 1241 Brentwood, presented a petition of 44 signatures of property owners and/or
residents in her area, requesting the passage of an appropriate ordinance forbidding the keeping of bees within
the City Limits, and told the Council of the experience of her child and of other children in the neighborhood due
to bee stings resulting from her neighbor's hobby of bee -keeping. (See Petition #10 in File).
Dr. W. R. Metzger, Director of Public Health, supported Mrs. Fellows' request on the basis of his in-
vestigations in the matter. Dr. Metzger pointed out that the statistics show that there are 30 deaths per year in
Texas resulting from insect bites, 90% due to the yellow wasp and 10% due to the honey -bee.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the matter be taken under advisement.
Mr. 0. B. Roquemore showed the Council plans for his home on the corner of Alameda and Carmel,.and re -
;quested that he be issued a Building Permit to construct a�,driveway entrance to Alameda which permit has been
denied by the Inspection Department, and based his request on the fact that requiring him to build his drivewaycoff
of Carmel would necessitate a sharp U-turn into and out of his property.
In the discussion that followed it was pointed out that the Council has no jurisdiction in the matter
since it is a deed restriction recorded on the fact of the plat approved by the Zoning & Planning Commission that
there shall be no access to these properties on the Alameda Street side, and that it was a matter of Court Action
to remove the restriction. Mr. Roquemore disagreed with the thinking of the Council in the matter of the City's
enforcing of deed restrictions and offered to submit ahbrief on the question.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by.Maldonado and passed that the Public Hearing on the portion of the Budget
scheduled for this meeting be recessed to the regular meeting of July 30, it 3 p. m.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 30, 1958
2:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
Manuel P. Maldonado City Manager Russell E. McClure
Charlie J. Aills City Attorney I. M. Singer
Arthur R. James City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Odell Ingle
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
excused.
approved.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Dale Hansboro, of St. Paul's Methodist Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the absence of Mayor Pro -tem W. J. Roberts be
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23 be
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
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ing:
Bids were opened and read on Removal and Relocation of a portion of the Breakwater from the follow-
Collins Construction Company
Elmer C. Gardner
Scrivner & Richardson
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on Concession Rights at the Coliseum & Exposition Hall from the following:
Sportservice Corp.
Robert M. Galvan
Buddy Harris
Milburn I. Crain
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by Bigler and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
trequired by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Maldonado, seconded by James and passed that the date of August 13, during the regular
meeting, be set for a public hearing on an Appeal of Mission Rent-A-Car, Inc. from a Decision of the Inspector of
Taxicabs in which he granted 24 additional permits to Corpus Christi Transportation Co.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the date of August 19, during a special meeting,
be set for a public hearing on 1 Special Council Permit and 5 zoning applications.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City Manager.be authorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 13 for an estimated 6 -months' supply of Copper Tubing, consisting of 18,700`' ranging
in sizes from 3/4" to 2"
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the City Manager be authorizedto advertise for
bids to be received on August 13 for an estimated 9 -months' supply of Brass Service Fittings, consisting of 23 it
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the City Manager be a uthorized to advertise for
bids to be received on August 13 for lease. of 83.6 acres, more or less, of farm land located on the Westside Sewer
Plant site, on the basis of either a 1 -year term or a 2 -year term.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid for Blueprint Service, estimated
for a 6 -months' period on 10 items of blueprinting consisting of Direct Prints, Blue Prints, Blue Lines, Film Nega-
tives or Positives, Vellum Positive, Sepias,'Van Dykes, Cloth Blue Lines, Autopositives, and 5 sizes of Photostats,
be made to L. L. Ridgway Co., Inc. for a total of $3,634.26. (See Bid Tabulation #41 in.File.)
The matter of acceptance and final payment to C. L. Castor for construction of the Louisiana Street
Improvement was deferred.
ORDINANCE NO. 5106
DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT THE PORTION OF LIPAN STREET FROM THE
WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF NINETEENTH STREET TO THE CENTER LINE -OF PALM DRIVE, UP RIVER
ROAD FROM THE CENTER LINE OF PALM DRIVE TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD,
AND UP RIVER ROAD FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY -LINE OF OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD TO THE SOUTHERLY
BOUNDARY LINE OF TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY #9 BE IMPROVED; AND REQUIRING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS; RE-
QUIRING THE CITY SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES
COUNTY OF THE ACTION HEREIN; PROVIDING HOW SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by.the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5107
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF
THE ESTIMATE OF THE VARIOUS COSTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PORTION OF LIPAN STREET
FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF 19TH STREET TO THE CENTER LINE OF PALM DRIVE, UP
RIVER ROAD FROM THE CENTER LINE OF PALM DRIVE TO THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF OLD ROBS -
TOWN ROAD, AND UP RIVER ROAD FROM THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF OLD ROBSTOWN ROAD TO
THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF TEXAS STATE HIGHWAY #9, AND THE STATEMENT OF THE NAMES
OF THE APPARENT OWNERS, DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBER OF FRONT FEET OF ABUTTING PROPERTY
OF SAID STREETS WITHIN SAID LIMITS; DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS,
AND THE RATE THEREOF, TO BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND
THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE PORTION THEREOF TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST
SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS THEREOF, FOR THE PART OF SAID
COST APPORTIONED THEM; ORDERING AND SETTING A HEARING TO BE HELD AT 3:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
ON THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1958, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL IN CORPUS
CHRISTI AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF THE SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID PROPERTY OR IN SAID PROCEEDINGS
CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY 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, TEXAS, AND FURTHER, DIRECTING SAID CITY SECRETARY IN
ADDITION TO THE CONTENTS OF THIS NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY LAW, WHICH
SHALL BE VALID AND SUFFICIENT IN ITSELF, TO INCLUDE THEREIN A LIST OF THE APPARENT
OWNERS AND DESCRIPTION OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AS SET OUT IN SAID REPORT OF THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS' AND PROVIDING THAT SAID LIST OF APPARENT OWNERS SHALL NOT
BE CONCLUSIVE OF SAID OWNERSHIP AND SHALL NOT LIMIT SAID NOTICE TO SUCH OWNERS'
NAMES OR THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED, AND THE SAID NOTICE SHALL NEVERTHELESS BE DE-
CRIBED 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:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5108
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $9,900.00 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE
PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS WHICH WILL BECOME DUE FOR SOIL ANALYSIS STUDIES, PHASE 2, PROJECT
NO. 1-53-31, BY SPENCER J. BUCHANAN AND ASSOCIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPTION OF
THE CITY TO USE SAID SERVICES UNDER THE TERMS OF CONTRACT AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 5063, DATED JUNE 11, 1958; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXERCISE SAID OPTION
FOR SAID SERVICES OF SAID ENGINEER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTRACT; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts.
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5109
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye .
Aye
Aye
Aye
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF KOSAR ROAD, PROJECT NO. 10-56-4.1,
PERFORMED BY K & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED
JUNE 18, 1958, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5060; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL
ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED JULY 15,
1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,357.27 FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 245
AIRPORT BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Absent
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
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Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5110
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: In the amount of $340.29 AGAINST THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 75 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET DESCRIBED AS BEING LOTS
50, 51 AND 52, BLOCK 808, OF PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS ADDITION AS THE OWNER THEREOF, W. R. METZGER;
A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smitl
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
OdelllIngle .
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
.Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5111
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF THE CITY -SECRETARY, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,
THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT AND THE CITY MANAGER IN THE ISSUANCE OF CHECKS AND VOUCHERS DRAWN ON THE
CITY TREASURY FOR FUNDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE IMPRINTING OF THE CITY SEAL BY PRINTING
SUCH SEAL ON CHECKS AND VOUCHERS IN THE PROCESS OF USING A CHECK SIGNING MACHINE IN THE SIGNING OF
CHECKS; REQUIRING ONE MANUAL SIGNATURE ON ALL CHECKS AND VOUCHERS OTHER THAN PAYROLL CHECKS;
PROVIDING FOR CUSTODY OF THE PLATES USED FOR THE MAKING OF SUCH FACSIMILE SIGNATURES IN THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND IMPOSING FULL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE PROPER
USE OF SUCH SIGNATURE PLATES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
RESOLUTION NO. 5112
ACCEPTING AN OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES TO AMEND THE CONTTACT FOR PLANNING ADVANCE NO. TEX.
R -1(A) SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT ADVANCED AND TO BE.ADVANCED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO THE LOCAL
PUBLIC AGENCY FROM $88,100.00 TO $106,893.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Abstained
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Abstained
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5113
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, A CONTRACT WITH W. ARMSTRONG PRICE FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROJECT OF THE PROTECTION OF NORTH BEACH AND STRENGTHENING OF THE BARRIER ISLANDS,
A COPY OF WHICH AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE -A PART HEREOF, APPROPRIATING THE SUM
OF $2,800.00 OUT OF NO. 258 SEAWALL AND BREAKWATER BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the'following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters
not scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mr. Paul Little, attorney for Calallen Independent School District, requested that the Council con-
sider favorably their proposal made by letter to City Manager McClure for a reduction in the rate to them for water
purchased from the City of Corpus Christi on the basis that the City owns 291.7 acres of tax free land in their
School District.
Mayor Smith explained that to comply with the request would be both illegal and practically impossible
since it would necessitate Statewide legislative changes, that it would violate State Law that requires equality of
price structure, that it would jeopardize many of the contracts that' this City has just spent two years negotiating,
and that very point of law, and further that the very fact that the lake property, our sewer treatment plants, and
many of our distribution lines are tax free makes it possible for the City to give lower rates to all consumers.
Mrs. Ralph Fellows, 1241 Brentwood, asked the Council how long it would take for an ordinance forbid
ding the keeping of bees within the City Limits as requested in her.prtition presented at last week's meeting (See .
Petition #10 in File) to be passed.
Mayor Smith explained that her petition required a check on the legal aspects and if sufficient legal
remedy now exists, an ordinance might not be necessary, and that depending on the pressure of prior matters in the
City's Legal Department, he would guess about 3 to 4 weeks.
Mayor Smith declared a brief recess.
Mayor Smith declared a brief recess.
The meeting reconvened, and Mayor Smith announced the Council would now hold the public hearing on the
budget which had been recessed from last week's meeting.
There followed an explanation by Mayor Smith of the modifications and changes which the City Council
had made in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1958-1959 as submitted by the City Manager.
ORDINANCE NO. 5114
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1958, AND ENDING JULY 31,
1959, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY CHARTER AS AMENDED FOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
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Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5115
APPROPRIATING CERTAIN SUMS OF MONEY FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING AUGUST
1, 1958, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1959; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter. Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Absent
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5116
PRESCRIBING THE TAXES TO BE LEVIED, ASSESSED AND COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1958 AND FOR EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED
AND ORDAINED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Absent
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the meeting be adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. i�Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
be approved.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 6, 1958
2:00 P. M.
City Manager Russell E. McClure
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Voight K. Kleckley, of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church.
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion Py Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 30
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of South Alameda Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Golf
Course to Paloma Street, from the following:
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55'7
Brown & Root
Heldenfels Bros.
T. H. Lee
Slovak Bros, Inc.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours
as required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 14 items of Pipe Repair Sleeves & Couplings from the following:
Dresser Mfg. Co.
Gulf Supply Co.
SAMSCO
The Rohan Co.
C. C. Hardware Co.
Crane Co.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48.hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on 5 items of Cast Iron and/or Asbestos Cement Pipe from the following:
American C. I. Pipe Co.
James B. Clow
Johns -Manville
Lone Star Steel Co.
SAMSCO
U. S. Pipe & Foundry
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as
required by the City Charter, and referred to the City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by James, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of bid for Concession Rights at the
Coliseum and Exposition Hall be made to Buddy Harris, for a 2 -year period beginning August 1, 1958, on the basis of
his high bid of $3600.00 added bonus for the 2 -year period (See Bid Tabulation #42 in File).
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the award of contract for Removal and Replacing
of Breakwater at the entrance to Port of Corpus Christi be made to Scrivner & Richardson in the amount of $119,485.
Motion by James, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the Street Lighting plan for Lipan Street from
Carancahua Street west to Highway#9 be approved for the installation of 55 new 15,000 Mercury Vapor lighting fix -
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tures, and the removal of 2500 lumen lights in the area, at a net additional cost to the City of $172.90 per month.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Bigler and passed that the City accept Assignment of Certificates on
certain Homesteads on Kostoryz Road, between Corta`Street and Gollihar Road on the south side and Brawner Parkway
and Gollihar Road on the north side as follows:
Raymond Matthews, et ux, Lot 29, Block 1, Dellwood Addition, Unit #1,
abutting 107.43' on the south side of Kostoryz Road.... 00*009* ........... *.*.***$425.00
T. D. Nichols, et ux, Lot 30, Block 1, Dellwood Addition, Unit 1,
abutting 97.13' on the south side of Kostoryz Road ............................
400.00
Glen R. Scarlett, Lot 35, Block 2, Dellwood Addition, Unit #1, abut;
ting 107.42' on the south side of Kostoryz Road# ..............................
425.00
W. E. Gulley, Lot 35, Gust Heye Addition, abutting 188.18' on the
south side of Kostoryz Road..*..* ...
900.00
John C. Bishop and wife, the south 103' of Lot 1, Gust Heye Addition,
abutting 103.18' on the south side of Kostoryz Road.... 0.0.0 .................
659.30
Evaline Evans (Miller), Lot 71, Ava Cooper Subdivision, abutting
50' on the south side of Kostoryz Road... 00.0.6 .........................0....
319.49
W. H. Stahl, Lot 7H, Ava Cooper Subdivision, abutting 50' on the
south side of Kostoryz Road ......................... 0.......................
351.23
Walter and Irene Bass,'Lot 1, Block 4, Dellwood Addition, Unit #2,
abutting 110' on the north side of Kostoryz Road....
444.97
James B. Westbrook, Lot 44, Block 4, Dellwood Addition, Unit #2,
abutting 105.71' on the north side of Kostoryz Road ..........................
300.00
Mary J. Seitter, the north 55.7' of Lot 6, Alta Vista Grove, abut-
ting 55.7' on the north side of Kostoryz Road......... 0 .....................
553.75
Motion by Bigler, seconded by James and passed that the work of the Installation of Sound Reinforce-
ment System at the Coliseum be accepted,and final payment be made to Altec Service Company in the amount of $7,488.21
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the resignation of Russell E. McClure as City Mana-
ger be accepted, and that accrued vacation leave be granted from August,9 to August 31, 1958, and that I. M. Singer
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Ibe appointed Acting City Manager.
X City Manager McClure presented the pending application of E. R. Johns, R. D. Bowen and J. 0. McCoy for
a change of zoning from "A-4" Tourist Court District to "B-3" Secondary Business District on a tract of land 300' in
depth out of Lot 6, Section 13, Flour Bluff &::Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, described by metes and bounds, and being
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generally that property located at 6102 through 6122 Lexington Boulevard, for which public hearing was held on June
4, 1958, and which had been referred to the Zoning & Planning Commission for recommendation in view of new informa-
ion on July 16, 1958.
City Manager McClure read the recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission that after further re-
iew and consideration and based on present information, it reaffirms its previous recommendation that the two pro-
erties adjacent to the Gulfgate Shopping Center be changed from "A-4" to "B-1", subject to platting a set -back of
0', and a 3 to 1 parking ratioribeing provided, and that the third parcel belonging to J'. 0. McCoy retain its pre-
ent classification of "A-4".
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle, that the application of E. R. Johns, R. D. Bowen and J. 0. McCoy be
anted for a change in zoning from "A-4" to "B-111, subject to a 60' set -back line and a 3 to 1 parking ratio, and
further subject to the deed restriction that construction be started within 2 years.
On vote, Commissioners James, Ingle, Maldonado, Aills and Bigler voted "Aye", and Mayor Smith and Mayor
-tem Roberts voted "Nay".
Mayor Smith announced that the motion did not carry, since the City Charter provides that a three-fourths
ority is required to overrule a decision of the Zoning & Planning Commission.
Mayor Smith called for a vote on the decision of the Zoning & Planning Commission that the zoning be
from "A-4" to "B-1" on the Johns and Bowen properties, subject to platting with a 60' set -back line and a 3
1 parking ratio, and that the third property of the application belonging to J. 0. McCoy retain its present zoning
f "A-4".
2 years.
On vote, all the Council voted "Aye", with the further stipulation that construction be started within
Mayor Smith invited anyone in the audience with petitions or information for the Council on matters not
scheduled on the agenda to come forward and be heard.
Mrs. Russell L. Ladewig, 777 Pennington Drive, appeared with a delegation of 8 women, and presented a
petition of 108 signatures of residents and/or property owners of Windsor Park, requesting the closing of the unpaved
section of Gollihar Road between Sheridan Street and Zarsky Street, due to the dust hazard to local residents, until
the paving is accomplished. Mrs. Ladewig pointed out the health menace to the residents, the condition of their
homes due to the dust, the impassableness of the road during rains, and the possible access to the area by other
streets during the temporary closing of this section. (See Petition #11 in File.)
Motion by James, seconded by Aills and passed that Gollihar Road be temporarily closed to vehicular
traffic from Sheridan Street to Zarsky*Street','and that Public Works Director Drahn Jones make any adjustments nec-
cessary for access purposes-.
Mrs.
urposes.""Mrs. Donald Chase, -4918 Kathy Drive,'presented a petition of 25 signatures of residents of the area, re-
questing that the speed limit-on-the-loop'of Kathy Drive'and,Mabel'Street off McArdle Road be set at 10 miles per
hour because of the danger,to the large number of children who live along this loop. '(See Petition #12 in File.)
Motion by Ingle, -seconded by'Maidonado and passed that the foregoing petition be accepted and referred
to the Traffic Engineer and the Traffic Safety -Advisory -Board for recommendation.
Mrs. W. F. -Clawson, -1038 Vernon Drive, presented a petition of 500 signatures, requesting that the City
create and maintain a through street in -and -through the Dona Park Subdivision from Up River Road to Dolan Lane, and
create and maintain a public park in or'around this subdivision, because there is no means of ingress or egress from
the south side of this subdivision, there is no park or playground nearer than 3 miles in which the children can
play, and no bus service. (See Petition #13 in File.)
Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing petition be accepted, and referred to
the City Manager for study and recommendation.
Mrs. Ora Lundstrum, owner of the Corpus Christi Speedway, appeared wit4 reference to her petition re-
garding the condition of Flato Road (See'Petition X69 in File) and stated that she understood that the Council had
directed Mr. Jones, Director of Public Works, to meet with the interested property owners and decide what was to be
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done, but that Mr. Jones had not appeared at the meeting.,
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It was explained to Mrs. Lundstrum thattthe Council had explained the various methods by which streets
are improved, that it had been considered that the best method was for the Flato Road abutting property owners to
pay the cost of the materials for whatever type of temporary improvement they desired with the City providing the
labor and equipment, that Mr. Jones had been directed to provide an estimate of cost on this basis, and to meet
with a representative of the group to explain the estimate and work out the details. It was further explained that
Mr. Jones had done so, meeting with Mr. Charles Kibby, who had volunteered to act"as representative of the group,
and that Mr. Kibby had stated that the interested parties did not desire to pay for the materials.
After much discussion, it was suggested that Director of Public Works Jones provide each of the abutting
property owners on the section of Flato Road involved in the proposed temporary improvement with a written statement
of the estimate of cost for such improvement and setting out the portion the.City is willing and able to pay and
the portion that will need to be shared by the property owners.
Mr. Sam Frech, Chairman of the Oso Area Development Committee, asked if there had been any further pro-
gress made in connection with the problems of the area.
Mayor Smith answered that although the Council had been doing some work on the matter, there was noth
further to report at present.
There followed a discussion of the.odors that are apparently eminating from one particular spot in the
Sewage Plant and the various methods being tried and considered for correcting the problem without killing the re-
sale value of the fertilizer.
ORDINANCE NO. 5117
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF COREUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BROWN & ROOT, INC.FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPROACH
FILLS FOR TULE LAKE BRIDGE, PROJECT NO. 13-55-1; APPRORRIATING THE SUM OF $221,400.00
FROM NO. 230 BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION FUND, OF WHICH $210,885.00 IS FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION CONTRACT AND $10,515.00 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND LABORA-
TORY SERVICES AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
" "Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J..Roberts I Aye
B. E. Bigler ! Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado i Aye ,
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5118
APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $184.05 FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND TO AUGMENT
REMAINING BALANCE OF $983.95 PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED BY ORDINANCE #673 DATED NOVEMBER
14, 1956, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES PROVIDED BY LOCKWOOD,.ANDREWS AND NEWNAM ON THE AGNES-
LAREDO STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT 1-53-6; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye .
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:.
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5119
I
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3658, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 1ST DAY.OF APRIL, 1954, ENTITLED
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF
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CORPUS CHRISTI BY ADDING ARTICLE XX, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND.ADMINISTRATION OF THE
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR ALL OFFICES AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE, AS
AMENDED, BY MAKING CHANGES IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN POSITIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5120
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, PASSED AND APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 10, 1954, AND ENTITLED
"ADOPTING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR ALL POSITIONS
IN THE CITY SERVICE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS.
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE", AS AMENDED, BY CHANGING CERTAIN POSITIONS
IN SECTION 1, SUBSECTION (e) AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye..
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5121
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE 27TH DAY OF
AUGUST, 1937, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME AND PARTICULARLY AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 2266 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY, 1948, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME
16, PAGES 339 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS,.AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4846 ADOPTED ON THE 21ST DAY OF AUGUST, 1957, APPEARING OF RECORD IN VOLUME 26, PAGES
385 ET SEQ OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP BY CHANGING
THE ZONING OF THE GROSSMAN SUBDIVISION, BLOCK A AS APPEARS OF RECORD IN VOLUME 21, PAGE
75, MAP RECORDS, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS FROM "R-1" ONE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "B-1"
NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT; KEEPING IN EFFECT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
--W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Arthur R. James Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5122 .
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: IN THE AMOUNT OF $958.64 AGAINST THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 135 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MORGAN STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING
LOT 11, BLOCK 10, BAYVIEW ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, JAMES A WEBB: A COPY OF WHICH
RELEASE IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The.Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye .
B. E. Bigler
Aye .
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the.following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J..Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5123
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOUISIANA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PROJECT NO. 1-53-5, PERFORMED BY C. L. CASTOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER THEIR CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY DATED FEBRUARY 6, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4713; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO.AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
DATED JULY 21, 1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,619.08, FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
FROM NO. 220 STREET BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Mandel, -:P. Maldonado
Aye.
Charlie J. Aills
Aye.
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts.
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
,Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5125
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE 258 SEAWALL AND BREAK-
WATER BOND CONSTRUCTION FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,211.85 TO THE.230 BRIDGE REMOVAL
AND RELOCATION BOND FUND, PROJECT 13-56-2.4, TO WIDEN THE BREAKWATER SHIP CHANNEL;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye.
Arthur R. James
Aye.
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado-
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle .
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5126
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SCRIVNER & RICHARDSON FOR THE REMOVAL AND RE-
PLACEMENT OF BREAKWATER AT ENTRANCE TO PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AS PART OF PROJECT NO.
13-56-2.4; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $125,460.00 FROM NO..230 BRIDGE REMOVAL AND RE-
LOCATION FUND, OF WHICH $119,485.00 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND $5,975.00
IS FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye.
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye.
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
5£2
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5127
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4840 SO AS TO DECREASE THE APPROPRIATION BY AMENDING SECTION
2 TO THE EFFECT THAT THE APPROPRIATION FOR MORGAN STREET BE INCREASED FROM $10,000.00
TO $13,258.17, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATION FOR AGNES AND LAREDO STREETS BE DECREASED
FROM $8,000.00 TO $4,751.83, AND THAT THE ITEM FOR THE PROJECT OF IMPROVEMENT OF
LOUISIANA STREET BE INCREASED FROM $8,500.00 TO $11,112.04, AND THAT THE PROJECT,
ALAMEDA STREET FROM DODDRIDGE TO AIRLINE BE DECREASED FROM $17,794.00 TO $15,181.96;
RATIFYING THE EXPENDITURES MADE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AUGUST 1, 1957 TO JULY 31, 1958
FROM SAID APPROPRIATION AS HEREBY AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado.
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye .
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5128.
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON .BEHALF OF.THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH J. 0. (BUDDY) HARRIS, GRANTING THE RIGHTS OF CONCESSION AT THE
EXPOSITION HALL AND MEMORIAL COLISEUM ON SHORELINE BOULEVARD TO THE SAID J. 0. (BUDDY) HARRIS,
SAID CONCESSION RIGHTS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1958, AND ENDING JULY 31, 1960, SUBJECT TO THE
COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS PROVIDED IN SAID CONTRACT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts,.r
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye.
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E..Bigler Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Aye
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5129
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE INSTALLATION OF A SOUND REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM AT THE MEMORIAL
COLISEUM PERFORMED BY ALTEC SERVICE COMPANY, DIVISION OF.ALTEC COMPANIES, INC. UNDER THEIR
CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED MAY 8, 1958, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5026; AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,488.21 FROM PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
OF THE 102 GENERAL'FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended bythe following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler +
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye.
W. J. Roberts
Aye.
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
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There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
PRESENT:
Mayor Farrell D. Smith
Commissioners:
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
excused.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
August 13, 1958
2:00 p. m.
Acting City Manager I. M. Singer
Asst City Attorney J. F. Park
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Farrell D. Smith called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Arthur R. James, due to the absence of the invited Guest Chaplai
City Secretary Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by James, seconded by Ingle and passed that the absence of Commissioner Manuel P. Maldonado be
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6 was deferred.
Mayor Smith announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on Lease of 83.6 acres, more or less, of Land located on the Westside Sewer
Plant site from the following:
Willie Hroch
W. C. Nicholson
C: R. Lehman
Adolph A. Marek
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours, as required
by the City Charter, and referred to the Acting City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 6 months' supply of Type K Soft Copper Tubing from the follow-
ing: ;
C. C. Hardware Co.
The Rohan Co., Inc.
Wallace Co., Inc.
Crane Co.
So.Texas Pipe & Supply Co.
Gulf Supply Co.
SAMSCO
Norvell-Wilder
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours, as required
by the City Charter, and referred to the Acting City Manager for tabulation.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 9 months' supply of Brass Service Fittings, consisting of 23
items of various quantities and sizes, from the following:
The Farnan Brass Works Co.
The Rohan Co., Inc.
Viking Supply Corp.
Wallace Co., Inc.
Crane Co.
SAMSCO
Norvell-Wilder
Alamo Iron Works
Motion by Ingle, seconded by James and passed that the foregoing bids be tabled for 48 hours as required
by the City Charter, and referred to the Acting City Manager for tabulation.
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hear the Acting City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Ingle, seconded by Roberts and passed that' the plans and specifications for Gollihar & Everhart
Storm Sewer be approved, and the Acting City Manager be authorized to.advertise for bids to be received on Sept 3.
Motion by Roberts, seconded by Aills and passed that the award of bid on Cast Iron and/or Asbestos Cement
Pipe be made as follows:
To American Cast Iron Pipe Company for 10,000' 4" Class 150 Cast Iron Pipe, 1,000 4" Class 150 Cast
Iron Pipe (M.J. only), and 500" 8" Class 150 Iron Pipe for a total of $14,575.00;
To San Antonio Machine & Supply Company for 10,000' 6" Class 200 Asbestos Cement Pipe for a total of
$17,400.00.
(See Bid Tabulation #43 in File.)
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Motion by Roberts, seconded by James and passed that the award of bid on Pipe Repair Sleeves and Coupl-
ings be made as follows:
To Dresser Manufacturing Company for 696 1" Steel Coupling for Steel Pipe, 4 - 6" Adjustable Bell -Joint
Clamp, 10 - 20" Adjustable Bell -Joint Clamp, 60.- 6" Cast Split Repair Sleeve for CIP w/2 tap,
20 - 8" Cast Split Repair Sleeve for Cip w/2" tap, 96 - 3/4" Coupling (Brass) C X C, 192 - 1"
Coupling (Brass) C X C, 20 - 1V" Coupling (Brass) C X C, 20 - 1k" Coupling (Brass) C X C, 96 - 3/4"
IPS X 3/4" C Male Adapter (Brass), and 72 - 1" IPS x 1" C Male Adapter (Brass) for a total of
$5,322.60;
To The Rohan Company for 10 - 2" Insulating Coupling for Steel Pipe, 40 - 2" Insulating Reducing*
Coupling CIP to Steel, and 20'- 2" Insulating Reducing Coupling CIP to Steel for a total of $431.50.
(See Bid Tabulation #44 in File.)
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the Tax Error and Correction List for July be
approved.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Roberts and passed that the date of October 15, during the regular Coun-
cil Meeting, be set for a public hearing on the question of whether or not the City Council shall order an election
to determine if it should adopt a resolution finding that as a result of slum or blighted areas existing in the
City, it is in the interest of public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the City to rehabili-
tate, conserve, or clear and redevelop such deteriorated areas.
Motion by Aills, seconded by Bigler and passed that the receipt of the request of the Lower Nueces River
Water Supply District for increased payments by the City from $25,000 to $40,000 per month for water purchased
since the completion and acceptance of the Wesley Seale Dam, be acknowledged and.they be notified that the Council
will deliver an answer to the request by next Wednesday's regular meeting of the Council.
ORDINANCE NO. 5130
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE STATION NO. 9 ON SAVAGE LANE, PROJECT
NO. 5-54-10.1, PERFORMED BY DAVIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED
DECEMBER 10, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 4918; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE
NO. 7, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED JULY 25, 1958, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,122.50 FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 212 FIRE STATION BOND CONSTRUC-
TION FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5131
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
`Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3656, BY AMENDING SUB -SECTION (b) OF SECTION 1, SO AS
TO ADJUST THE TABLE OF BASE SALARY RATES TO REFLECT AN INCREASE OF $15.00 PER MONTH ON EACH
SALARY AND AN INCREASE OF .96, PER HOUR IN THE HOURLY BASE WAGE RATES SCHEDULED AS HERETOFORE.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL EFFECTIVE AS OF AUGUST 1, 1958, AT THE TIME OF THE ADOPTION OF THE
CITY BUDGET ON JULY 30, 1958; AND DECLARING an EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. -Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
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ORDINANCE NO. 5132
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SLOVAK BROTHERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALAMEDA STORM SEWER, GOLF
COURSE TO PALOMA, PROJECT NO. 3-53-4, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE PLANS THE PLANS, SPECI-
FICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF
$113,425.00 FROM NO. 295 STORM SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND, OF WHICH $108,027.60 IS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, $5,397.40 IS FOR CONTINGENCIES, INCLUDING LABORATORY TESTS OR ENGINEER-
ING SERVICES AS REQUIRED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R, James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle ,
,,_ ORDINANCE NO. 5133
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF A 6" WATER LINE ALONG SARATOGA ROAD
TO SERVE THE WESTSIDE SEWAGE PLANT, PROJECT 8-54-8.1, PERFORMED BY WHITTEN CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY UNDER THEIR CONTRACT WITH THE CITY DATED DECEMBER 30, 1957, AS AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 4938; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 3, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AND MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED JULY 30, 1958, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560.78 FROM FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED FROM NO. 250 SANITARY SEWER BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Arthur R. James
Odell Ingle
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:.
Farrell D. Smith
W. J. Roberts
B. E. Bigler
Manuel P. Maldonado
Charlie J. Aills
Odell Ingle
ORDINANCE NO. 5134
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Absent
Aye
Aye
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: IN THE AMOUNT OF $907.94 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN
PROPERTY FRONTING 135 FEET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORGAN STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 22 IN BLOCK
V, OCEAN VIEW ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, E. CHILDERS;.A COPY OF WHICH RELEASE IS ATTACHED
HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.,
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5135
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY. MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
TO EXECUTE RELEASES OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS FOLLOWS: (1) IN THE AMOUNT OF $285.77 AGAINST
THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 50.0 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MORGAN STREET, DESCRIBED AS
BEING LOT 6, BLOCK 9, BAY VIEW ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF, EMMA C. THOMAS; (2) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $316.18 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY FRONTING 55.32 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
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MORGAN STREET, DESCRIBED AS BEING LOT 5, BLOCK 9, BAY VIEW ADDITION, AND THE OWNER THEREOF,
JNO. R. THOMAS AND E. C. THOMAS; (3) IN THE AMOUNT OF $267.73 AGAINST THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
FRONTING 68 FEET ON THE EAST SIDE OF ALAMEDA STREET, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 33 AND 34 AND THE NORTH
18 FEET OF LOT 35, BLOCK 816, PORT ARANSAS CLIFFS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
AND THE OWNER THEREOF, MRS. MARY K. TAYLOR; A COPY OF WHICH RELEASES ARE ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
'Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:.
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5136
APPROPRIATING FROM NO. 209 STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM BOND IMPROVEMENT FUND THE SUM OF
$5,827.40 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHTS AT ALAMEDA AND EVERHART ROAD,
ALAMEDA AND AIRLINE ROAD, AND STAPLES STREET.AND CARROLL LANE; PROVIDING THAT SUCH INSTALLA-
TIONS SHALL BE DONE BY CITY FORCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith-
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith Aye
W. J. Roberts Aye
B. E. Bigler -Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado Absent
Charlie J. Aills Aye
Odell Ingle Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5137
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4931 BY GRANTING THE DESCRIPTION AS TO THE BOUNDARY LINES
OF BLOCK 902, BAY TERRACE N0. 2 ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A REDRAFT OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY LINES; A COPY OF WHICH
REDRAFT AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule.was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado-
Absent
Charlie J.-Aills
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B: E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5138
BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4303 ENTITLED "CLASSIFYING THE ATTRACTIONS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH
THE EXPOSITION HALL IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO BE CHARGED
EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS; PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH EXTRA SERVICES, CONVENIENCES AND ACCESSORIES
WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENTAL AT REDUCED RATES FOR
REHEARSAL AND PREPARATION PURPOSES AND FOR THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND OUT; PROVIDING THAT
THE RIGHT TO OPERATE CONCESSIONS SHALL BE RESERVED BY THE CITY UNLESS SPECIALLY CONTRACTED OTHER-
WISE; REQUIRING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNATING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF
SUCH GUILDING AND FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3202,
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1952, AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY", AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING SECTION 3 BY ADDING SUB -PARAGRAPH J PROVIDING THAT FORD
AND BEVERAGES SERVED IN THE FACILITIES SHALL BE DISPENSED FROM DESIGNATED AREAS EQUIPPED AS
SERVICE LOCATIONS, AND BY ADDING SUB -PARAGRAPH K PROVIDING RATES IN EXCESS OF BUILDING RENTAL
WHEN THE SERVICE LOCATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE CONCESSIONAIRE;
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J...Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
J .Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J, .Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
ORDINANCE NO. 5139
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4304 ENTITLED "CLASSIFYING THE ATTRACTIONS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH
THE MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IS RENTED; FIXING AND PROVIDING A SCHEDULE OF RATES OF RENTALS TO
BE CHARGED EACH CLASS OF ATTRACTIONS; PROVIDING EXTENT TO WHICH EXTRA SERVICES, CONVENIENCES
AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE FURNISHED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENTAL AT
REDUCED RATES FOR REHEARSAL AND PREPARATION PURPOSES AND FOR THE MOVING OF EQUIPMENT IN AND
OUT; PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT TO OPERATE CONCESSIONS SHALL BE RESERVED BY THE CITY UNLESS
SPECIALLY CONTRACTED OTHERWISE; REQUIRING CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN ALL RENTAL CONTRACTS; DESIGNAT-
ING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF SUCH BUILDING AND FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; RE-
PEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3777, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 1955; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY"; AS AMENDED BY AMENDING SECTION 3 BY ADDING SUB -PARAGRAPH J PROVIDING THAT FOOD
BEVERAGES SERVED IN THE FACILITIES SHALL BE DISPENSED FROM DESIGNATED AREAS EQUIPPED AS
SERVICE LOCATIONS, AND BY ADDING SUB -PARAGRAPH K PROVIDING RATES IN EXCESS OF BUILDING
RENTAL WHEN THE SERVICE LOCATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN THE CON-
CESSIONAIRE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter Rule was suspended by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Aye
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts.
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, TO EXECUTE
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AN AGREEMENT WITH C..R. LEHMAN, LEASING CERTAIN LAND AT CUDDIHY
FIELD, BEING APPROXIMATELY 35 ACRES OUT OF A 36 ACRE TRACT IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CUDDIHY FIELD, TO
BE USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, WHICH AGREEMENT SHALL BE ON THE FORM FOR LEASE OF CUDDIHY FIELD
PROPERTY HERETOFORE APPROVED BY THE NAVY.
The foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed to its third reading by the following vote
Farrell D. Smith
Aye
W. J. Roberts
Aye
B. E. Bigler
Aye
Manuel P. Maldonado
Absent
Charlie J. Aills
Aye
Arthur R. James
Aye
Odell Ingle
Aye
Mayor Smith announced the Council would next hold the hearing on the Appeal of Mission Rent-A-Car, Inc.on
the Decision of the Taxicab Inspector in granting 24 additional permits to Corpus Christi Transportation Co.
Howard Sudduth, attorney, represented the Corpus Christi Transportation Co., explained that in effecttthe
granting of the 24 additional permits was realla a restoration of the permits granted the latter part of last year
which had been revoked due to his own inadvertence in not applying for a 90 -day extension of time needed for the
Company to make financial arrangements to purchase the additional cars and put them in use; presented a letter ad-
dressed to the Mayor and City Council, signed by the Executive Vice President of the Hertz U-Driv Co., to the effect
that if the 24 additional permits were granted to C. C. Transportation Co. they would be interested in granting them
the Hertz franchise in this City; stated that since operating as an independent, the revenue to the City derived
from gross receipts had been reduced from over $2,000 to $100 minimum payment per month; that the need and public
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convenience for the Hertz rent -a -car service had been determined both at the hearing before the Taxicab Inspector
and by Sgt. Marsales' own investigation after the hearing before his granting of the permits; and referred to a
Court Ruling in a similar case in which it was rulled that It is the public demand for the particular service which
an abblicaut cpntrpls that establis4es the need and convenience fpr a service.
Richart Watley, assistant manager and room clerk at the Plaza Hotel, testified that he gets from 5 to 10
inquiries a day from out-of-town guests at the Hotel for Hertz cars who seem surprised that a City of this size doe
not have this particular service.
George Brundrett, attorney, represented Mission Rent -a -Car Co., and objected to the granting of the per-
mits on the basis that no need or public convenience had been estaglished for the services of C. C. Transportation
Co., but only for Hertz service.
Motion by Bigler, seconded by Ingle and passed that the hearing be closed, and the decision of the
Inspector in granting the 24 permits to C. C. Transportation Co. be sustained.
John A. Mobley, attorney, and Stan F. Bell, District Manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., appeared
to request a date be set for a public hearing on their application for an increase in telephone rates to be charged I[ -
local patrons.
After some discussion of the matter, it was agreed that an informal hearing would be held Monday, August
18, 1958, at 2:00 p. m. It was also agreed by the Telephone Company representatives that they would present cer-
tain data requested �y the City Council for their determination of the necessity of the City employing a utility
analyst to assist the Council in arriving at an equitable solution of the matter.
There being no further business to come- before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
I, Farrell D. Smith, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; certify that the foregoing Minutes,
same being for the period of June 25, 1958, through August 13, 1958, having been previously approved by Council
Action, are by me hereby approved. 4
Farrell D. Smith, Mayor
The City of Corpus Christi, Texas
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