HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/28/1961•
PRESENT:
Mayor Ben P. McDonald
Commissioners:
Tom R. Swantner
Dr. James L. Barnard
J. R. de Leon
W. J. Roberts
Jim Young
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 28, 1961
2;00 P.M.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ben E. McDonald called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend Robert Megee, of the Episcopal
Church of the Good Shepherd.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by de Leon, seconded by Roberts and passed that the absence
of Commissioner Maldonado be excused.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon and passed that tb.e minutes
of the special meeting of June 22, 1961, as furnished to the Council, be approved.
Mayor McDonald welcomed and introduced to the Council the Honorable
Vidya Charan Shukla of India, Member of the Informal. Consultative Committees of
Parliament on External Affairs and Steel, Mines and Fuels. In presenting the
Honorable Mr. Shukla with a Certificate of Honorary Citizenship of the City of
Corpus Christi, and a symbolic Key to the City, Mayor McDonald expressed the
City's pleasure and honor at having so distinguished a visitor aid asked him to
convey the greetings and friendship of the citizens of Corpus Christi to his
people in India. In accepting the Certificate and Key, Mr. Shukla mentioned
that in the many cities in the United States that he has visited, Corpus Christi
is one of the cleanest and finest in the civic pride of its citizens, and that
he would be most happy to tell his fellow citizens of this City's gracious hos-
pitality to him. Mr. Bob Swantner, father of Mayor Pro Tem Swantner, who is
Mr. Shukla's host, spoke a few words and mentioned that the courtesies extended
to him on his Hunt in India with Mr. Shukla were beyond description
Mayor McDonald greeted and introduced Captain S. L. Collins of the
Naval Air Station, and presented him with a proclamation, which he read, pro-
claiming July 2 through July 8, 1961, as Safe Boating Week in Corpus Christi.
In accepting the proclamation, Captain Collins expressed appreciation for this
publicizing of Safe Boating Week which this year is being sponsored by 14 nation-
al agencies.
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June 28, 1961
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Mayor McDonald announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on 8 items of Water Treating Chemicals from
the following : Aluminum Co. of America; American Agricultural Chemical Co.;
Austin White Linde Co.; Barada & Page Co.; Blockson Chemical Co.; Dixie Chemical.
Service Co,; Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co,; Round Rock White Lime Co-; Henry Sundr
heimer Co.; Tennessee Corp,; Texas Lime Co.; Thompson -Hayward Chemical Co.; U.S.
Gypsum Co.; and Whitestone Lime Co,
Motion by Barnard, seconded by de Leon 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 and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on an estimated 12 -months° supply of C.I.
Tapping Sleeves and Valves, consisting of 45 items of approximately 67 sixes
of Tapping Sleeves & Valves., ranging from 6" x 4" to 48" x 12", from the follow -
Inge McAllen Pipe & Supply Co.; Municipal Pipe & Fabricating Co,; and San
Antonio Machine & Supply Co.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Young 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 and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on 3 items of Data Processing Equipment on
a 30 -day cash basis and on a 5 -year payout basis, from the following: Inter-
national Business Machines.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon 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 and recommendation.
Mayor McDonald read and signed a proclamation proclaiming the week of
June 30 through July 6, 1961, as Independence Week in Corpus Christi, and urging
appropriate revival of the original spirit of Independence Day with the ringing
of church bells for ten minutes at noon on July 4, and the preaching of sermons
on the theme "Freedom Under God" on the day of worship preceding Independence Day,
and directed that the proclamation be given appropriate distribution with partic-
ular emphasis on the ringing of the church bells.
Mayor McDonald called for Appointments to Boards and Commissions.
Motion by Young, seconded by Swantner and passed that Robert E.
Schneider be appointed to the Airport and Industrial Board.
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Mayor McDonald recited the qualifications and background of Mr. Schneider
which he felt particularly fitted him for membership on the foregoing Board, and
presented Mr. Schneider with his Certificate of Appointment.
Mayor McDonald announced that there would be a joint meeting of the City
Council and the Water District of Robstown on Thursday evening, at 7:30 P.M., in
the Board of Directors Room of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor McDonald called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Young and passed that the recommendations
and requests of the City Manager be approved and granted, as follows:
a. That the plans and specifications for construction of Sanitary Sewer
Lateral Lines, Section 3 of Unit V of the Westside System, be approved, and author-
ity to advertise for bids to be received on July 12, 1961, be granted;
b. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on July 12, 1961,
on 320 Trees of 6 varieties, be granted;
c. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on July 12, 1961,
on an estimated 12 -months' supply of various quantities and types of Storage Bat-
teries, be granted;
d. That authority to advertise for bids to be received on July 12, 1961,
on furnishing Blueprint Service for a 12 -month period, be granted.
RESOLUTION NO. 6189
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALL THOSE CITIZENS WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR TIME AND
EFFORTS IN EXTENDING HOSPITALITY TO DISTINGUISHED VISITORS AND SUCCESSFULLY
CARRYING OUT THE PROGRAM OF THE DAY ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1961; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following votes All Council mem-
bers present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
The foregoing resolution vas passed by the following vote: All Council
members present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 6190
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE FORM OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT TO
THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD IN LIEU OF A REVOCABLE PERMIT DATED MAY 20, 1953,
CONCERNING THE SAME PROPERTY AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO. 3471, FOR THE USE BY THE
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD OF AN AREA 15 FEET SQUARE LOCATED NEAR THE CITY BARGE
DOCKS ON THE SOUTH SHORE OF SHIP CHANNEL, ALL AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND
SET FORTH IN THE PERMIT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERTATO AND MADE A PART HEREOF;
AND DECLARING AN E ERG NCY.
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The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: A11 Council mem-
bers present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
members present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Cammiesioner Maldonado,
absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 6191
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEED, FOR AND CN BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CONVEYING UNDO THE STATE OF TEXAS AN UNDIVIDED ONE=
SmvENTH (1/7) INTEREST IN AND TO ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED
AS LOTS 3, 4, BLOCK 4, JONFS ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, AS A PART OF TYLE CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY,, 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: All Council mem-
bers present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following votes All Council
members present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
ORDINANCE N0. 6192
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A. CONTRACT, FOR AND ON BE-
HALF OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CYHRISTI, WITH MC CLENDON & ASSOCIATES AND TURNER &
COLLIE, CONSULTING ENGINEERS, .INC., ENGINEERS, FOR PREPARATION OF ENGINEERING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS COVERING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS, ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS
AND D PROVEMENI°S TO THE 0S0 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, PROJECTS N0. 250-61-10, 250-
56=10 AND 250-61-25; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $87,882,00 OUT OF N0. 250 SANITARY
SEWER SYSTEM BOND FUND FOR SAID ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND DECLARING AN EMER3ENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council mem-
bers present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent. •
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All Council
members present and voting "Aye", with the exception of Commissioner Maldonado,
absent.
Mayor McDonald greeted and infoduced Arturo Torrallardona, General
Manager of the Hotel Ancira, Antonio Rodrigues, banker and merchant, and Jose
Cantu Ferias, Executive Vice -President and General Manager of the Monterrey
Chamber of Commerce, who were accompanied by John Nugent and Bruce Collins, Er.
of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, and welcomed them to Corpus Christi
and to the Council meeting. In an exchange of greetings, Mayor McDonald men-
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tioned the friendliness and hospitality of Monterrey, and that the Rotary Clubs
of Corpus Christi are planning in August to return the recent visit of the Rotar-
ians from Monterrey; and the visitors from Monterrey expressed their appreciation
of the hospitality they have received here, the beauty of our City, and mentioned
that they are planning a visit here in September of about one hundred men and
their wives from Monterrey. Mayor McDonald invited Mr. Nugent to let the City
Know of anything it could do to help make the visitors visit a memorable one.
Mayor McDonald invited anyone in the audience Who had business with the
Council to come forward and be heard.
Lon Messer remarked that today, at this Council meeting, he had seen
seen government, entertainment, hospitality and good will all operating together.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
vas adjourned.
I, BEN F. McDONALD, Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, certify
that the foregoing minutes, same being for the period of June 7, 1961, through
June 28, 1961, inclusive, and having been previously approved by Council action,
are by me hereby approved.
BEN F. McDONALD, Mayor
City of Corpus Christi, Tex