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iv:inutes of Council keetir9
June 17, 1940
',The meeting was called to order by the i-ayor at 7;40 pm with
the following members present: J. H. Goodwin, Fred Champagne,
,41. C. r'arris, J. B. Cook, A. D. biarcontel and 011ie Lee, Ci.*y
� Marshall.
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r The first item taken up by the body was to secure a reliable
1 .map of t,e incorporated district and determine the boundary
lines of the city. iuLr A. C. Handly, of the Gulf States
Utilities Company, offered to give the council a map that
his Company had made.
The second item was what steps should be taken and how to
go about getting up a tax roll of the incorporated area.
A motion was made by J. B. Cook and seconded by A. D.
iviarcontel that a committee (of two) be appointed by the
mayor to contact C. E. Gibson and Johnny Bourque and
negotiate with these two men to prepare or discuss means
of procuring this tax roll.
H. C. carris and vred Champagne were appointed.
The Council decided that the job of retai,ing a laywer would
be Jeff erred until such a that all the Council was present
A motion was made by lied Champagne and seconded by J. B. Cook
that the sIayor appoint a coLumittee to meet with:2the School
Board to get regular meeting quarters and regular offices for
the city at the Langham School, which will not be in use by
the school during the coming year. Committee A. D. iviarcontel
and J. B. Cook's findings were to be reported at the next
regular meeting of the board.
A motion was made by J. B. Cook and seconded by n. D. iviarcon-
tel to meet every konday night in the month, as designated
regular meeting night.
A motion was made by J. B. Cook and seconded by H. C. harris
for John J. kay to serve as 6ecretary of the body until such
time that a full -time person is acquired by the Council.
Motion to adjourn by J. B. Cook
Adjourned 8.30 p.m.
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JUNE 24, 1940
ivieeting called to order at 7;35 p.m. with all me.ibers present.
A report from the tax roll committee by H. C. Farris. C. E. I
Gibson and Johnny Bourque presented forms on a tax roll. The
council asked C. E. Gibson and Johnny Bourque to draw up a
form on "City inventory of Property; which would be better
suited for our local needs. They were also requested to
secure bids on form "1` -3A- City inventory of Property," from
the firm in Lustin, Texas, changing the form to suit our own
arrange -ent. The above also covers bids on "Tax Roll Sheet
and Abstracts." The council will secure bids from Local firms
on the stated forms.
A report was heard from the committee that contacted the
Nederland School Board in regard to offices in the yangham
School. It was promised ti,at the School Board would take
this matter up at its next regular meeting.
A report was given by the mayor on office fixtures. lar Farris
was appointed to meet with the fooicials of the Pure Gil Company
in regard to the safe which is to be disc"rded by them, with
the view of purciiasing it.
A motion was made by the iWayor and seconded by ii. C. Farris to
employ 0. J. 'Wilkerson, of the Chronicle at Port NecLiest to
print 500 letterhead and 500 envelopes of large size. (The
Secretary and Iuiayor are to meet with ixWilkerson to decide on
the lettering.
A round table discussion of the diiferent men who were available
for City Attorney was held. !motion was made by H. C. Farris and
seconded by A. D. i�iarcontel to em,�loy Cecil ivurrgan for one year,
if his work is satisfactory. Mr korgan is to meet with the
council to work out an agreement between himself and the council.
( Vote carried for .,.r. w,organ).
The council is to meet with the Port i�eches council June 26, if
possible to arrange the meeting.
Mr. Carrington told the committee that Tyrrell - Combest Realty
Company of Beaum -nt wants the council to give them a permit to
extend a water line from Port Art.iur Avenue and 1�ederland otreet
to Crest Street in Hill -Crest Addition. Mr lwarcontel su;_gested
that the line nun up the alley instead of the main thorough -fare.
1r Carrington and i�x. iv:arcontel were appointed as a committee
to find out whether or not the line may be run in.the alley.
lu3tion to adjourn by J. B. Cook
Adjourned at 9;15 p.m.
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JUZY 8, 1940
Leeting called to order at 7;40 p.m. with all members present.
Resolution by Lr. W. N. Carrington and seconded by ii. C. Barris
to accept:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEDER -AND
TEXAS, THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28, REVISED STATUTES vF T112A S
1925, :iELATING TL CITIES AND TvAVNS.
WHEREAS, by article 961, revised Statutes of Texas, 1925, it
is provided as follows:
"Any incorporated city, town or village in this State containing
six hundred inhabitants or over, however legally incorporated,
and any incorporated city, town or village of whatever population
containing one or more manufacturing establishments within the
corporate liLits, may accept the provisions of this title relating
to cities and towns, in liew of any existing charter, by a two thitrds
vote of the council of sucn city, town or village, had at a regular
' meeting thereof. and entered upon the journal of their proceedings,
and a copy of the same signed by the .bayor and attested by the clerk
or secreatry under corporate seal, filed and recorded in the office
of the county clerk in which such city, town or village is situated
and the provisions of this title shall be iu force, aiid all acts
theretofore passed incorporating said city. town or village which
may be in force by virture of existing charger, shall be repealed
from and (Contiuned on page 3 -A)
Report from J. B. Cook from the School Board as to securing
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regular meeting quarters for the council. reported that the
School Board granted permission for the City Council to use
the rizht hand room of the Langham School on the first floor.
The Mayor appointed a committe to work with a school board
committee to make necessary arrangements for utilities and
other details that may be necessary. A. D. Iviarcontel and J. B.
Cook ap ointed as the committee.
.report on budget from lwr Carrington- Nothing has been done
toward this subject but eill be handled in the near f urture.
1r J. iv.Fourmy an engineer from Lake Charles, La, presented
a bid for making a survey of the incorp. rated district for
sewer and water. (dill make all surveys, plans ete.uecessary
for us to furnish you with a detailed estiiiate of the cost
of the proposed improvement without cost to you, provided the
engineering contract is awarded us if the work is undertaken
during your administration/ Our engineering fee to be six
per cent of the construction cost, two per cent of which is
to be paid w.ien the construction contract has been awarded,
or construction begun, and the balance four per cent monthly,
based upon the amount of wokk performed during the month.)
He also presented the council with a list of jobs that ie has
completed over a peroid of years.
4r H. L. Thackwell offered his contract to tine council for
discussion. 114r. Thackwell will meet the City attorney on the
morning of July 9. 1940, to study the contract and mane the
necessary changes if needed.
Resolution by Lr. W. N. Carrington and seconded by ii. C. Barris
to accept:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEDER -AND
TEXAS, THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28, REVISED STATUTES vF T112A S
1925, :iELATING TL CITIES AND TvAVNS.
WHEREAS, by article 961, revised Statutes of Texas, 1925, it
is provided as follows:
"Any incorporated city, town or village in this State containing
six hundred inhabitants or over, however legally incorporated,
and any incorporated city, town or village of whatever population
containing one or more manufacturing establishments within the
corporate liLits, may accept the provisions of this title relating
to cities and towns, in liew of any existing charter, by a two thitrds
vote of the council of sucn city, town or village, had at a regular
' meeting thereof. and entered upon the journal of their proceedings,
and a copy of the same signed by the .bayor and attested by the clerk
or secreatry under corporate seal, filed and recorded in the office
of the county clerk in which such city, town or village is situated
and the provisions of this title shall be iu force, aiid all acts
theretofore passed incorporating said city. town or village which
may be in force by virture of existing charger, shall be repealed
from and (Contiuned on page 3 -A)
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JULY 15, 1940
meeting called to order at 7;50 p.m. with all members present.
riir. L. C. 6heri:an presented an oral bid for a council table
;either solid top or composition top. The size of the table
316" z 30" high x 8' lonp- with tapered legs for the sum of
425.00. Also presented a bid on a table 12' long for 435.00.
deport of the loan conuaittee that was to xoatact the r'irst
National Bank of Port Ileelles, 'Texas. lir. Carrington and Lr.
Cook re orted that the loan could be secured at the rate of
6/6 payable in tither six or twelve months. The mayor and
Secretary will have to sign the note accompanied with a copy
of the council minutes authorizing the same.
1r.otion by iur. J. B. Cook and seconded by ix. A. D. Marcontel-
That the Mayor and Secretary & Treasure be authorized to negotiate
a loan from The r'irst National Bank of Port 1%eches, Texas, for
the amount of one thousand dollars (1000.00) at the rate of 6,-
interest payable in twelve i:iontus or ore. (Carried by all
members of the Council).
The appointment of a Treasure was discussed.
idiotion made by ivir. Carrington and seconded by :x. Cook- That
John J. May be appointed as Treasure of the City of Nederland
for the peroid of one year from date. (Carried by all Members)
Lx. H. L. Thackwell's contract for making a survey of the sewer
and water district was studied by the council. The contract
�,ras changed bef:;re being signed to meet with the approval of the
council and also !Ar Thackwell.
Lotion made by H. C. Farris and seconde,
That the "V or and Secretary & Treasure
the contract with iwir. H. L. Thackwell.
proceed in ma,:ing a survey of the water
of the City of Nederland. (The initial
as per iWr. H. L. Thackwell's contract.)
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be 4uthorized to sign
iuir. Thackwell is to
and sewer district
survey to cost 4150.00
(Carried by all '- embers)
In an election held by the council, iar H. C. iarris, was elected
"Mayor- Pro -Tem" of the City of Nederland. Texas.
The Secretary is to write letters of appreciation to the cities
of Port Neches, Port Arthur, and Beaumont, fire departments,
thanking them for the services they have rendered in helping
with our fire problems.
Lotion to adjourn by J. B. Cook.
Adjourned 10:40p.m.
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after tide filing of aid copy of their proceedings, as aforesaid.
Nien such city, town or village is so incorporated as herein
provided, the same shall be known as a city or town, subject
to the provisions of this title relating to cities and towns,
and vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and immunities
and franchises therein conferred. The provisions of this title
shall not a.ply to any city, town or village until such provisions
have b,:en accepted by the council in accordance with this article.
And whereas, the City of Nederland, in Jefierson County,
Texas was on the 25th day of April 1940, Duly incorporated as
a citj in conformity with the provisions and r9quirmeats of the
Constitution and General Laws of the otate of Texas, as shown
by the order of the County Judge of said County declaring the
result of the election therefor, and
Nhereas, the said City of Nederland, has from and after
the date of its incorporation, as aforesaid exercised the
functions of an incorporated city, and nas been recognized as
an incorporated city, and
Nhereas, the said City of i�ederiand, has no charter, and
the council of said city now deen;s it adviseable for aid city
to accept the provisions of Title 28, 3evised Statutes of Texas,
1925, relating to Cities and Towns, and thereby become vested
with all he rights power, priviliges, iuuntLnities, franchises
and responsibilities conferred upon cities and town incorporated
under the General Laws of the State of Texas; Therefore:
BE IT RESuLVED by tYie City Council of the City of Nederland,
Texas;
That the City of Nederland, Texas, hereby accepts as its
organic law all the provisions of Title 28, Aeveised statutes
of Texas, 1,.25 re sting to citites and towns.
That the said City of Nederland, shall ue hereafter known
as a city and subject to all the provisions of said Title 28,
Revised Statutes of Texas, 1925, relating to cities and towns
incorporated under the §eneral lawst and shall be vested with
all the rights, powers, priviliges, imnunitities, franchises,
and responsibilities therin conferred.
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That this resolution wiiall be entered upon the official
minutes of the journal of tiie City Council, of the City of
Nederland. Texas and a Copy of Same 6igned by the iAay and
attested by the Secretary, Under the corporate seal, shall
be filed and recorded in t_ie office of the County Clerk of
Jefferson Cou:!ty, Te:,as.
Passed and approved on this 8th.day of July, 1940;
ATT,�ZT: JOHN J May J H Goodwin- __ayor
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Motion made by iar Carington and 6econded by Lz Champagne - That
the council enact and ordinance establishing a corporation
court of Nederland, Texas.
ORDINANCE ESTABL16HING CORP0RATION GORRT.
ICE IT ORDAI iED BY TiiE CITY COUNCIL Or' THE CITY OF NEDE:KLAND.
Sec. 1. Ther is hereby established and created within
the City of4ederland, a court to be known as the Corporation
Court. Said Court shall have a seal with a star of five points
in the center, and the words "Corporation Court in rederland,
Texas ", the is -press of which seal shall be attached to all
papers issued out of aid Court, except subpoenas, and shall
be used to authenticate the official acts of the Clerk and the
Recorder.
Sec. 2. The said Court shall have jurisdiction within the
territorial limits of the City of Nederland in all criminal
cases arising under the ordinances of said City, and s:-all
also ha-:e concurrent jurisdiction wits. any Justic of the Peace
in the precinct in which said City of Nederland is situated,
in all criminal cases arising under the criminal laws of this
dtate, in which punishment is by fine only, and where t,e maximum
of said fine may not exceed 4200.00, and arising within such
territorial limits.
Sec. 3. The hayor of the City of Nederland shall be ex-
officio Recorder of the Corporation Court of said City and the
City 6ecreatry shall be ex- officio Clerk .f said Corporation
Court, and suc Clerk he shall keel,- docket showing all cases
filed, and keep minutes of the proceedings of said Court, issue
all process, and generally perform all the duties of the Clerk
of the Court, as prescribed by law for County Clerks insofar
as the same may be applicable. Said Corporation Court dhall
hold no terms, but sha 1 at all times be open for transactbnn
of business.
sec. 4. That the following rules of procedure be adopted
for the corporation Court of laid City;
(a) All proceedings shall be commenced by filing a complaint
duly swlrn to and filed with the Clerk of the Oorporation Court,
and same s all comply with the provisions to Article 667 of the
mode of Criminal Procedure of the State of Teas of 1925. The
conplaint shall state the name of th person char:>ed with the
offence, or if nar,e can, of be obtained, any description of the
person, as near as may be, the nature of the o f ence, and the
time and place where the offence was committed.
(b) If the defendant be not in the custody of a officer or
other person authorized to _.:ake an arrest, a warrant shall be
issued by the Clerk, directed to the City idarshaljj� or any Deputy,
cora:- anding hi, to forthwith arrest the person, named or described
therein, and bring him forthwith before the Recorder of the
Corporation Court for a hearing upon said complaint.
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(c) All cases coning up before said Corporation Curt
shall be tried and disposed of in open court; complaint---
shall be read to dependant, who shall plead therto, and plea
shall be entered upon the docket by the Clerk of the Court.
If the defendant plead guilty before the Corporation Court, the
recorder shall assess such fine and cost as hay be authorized
by law or by the ordinances of the City of Nederland. If the
plea of "not - guilty" be el.tered to the complaint, trial shall
be had either by the court or by jury as defendant may elect.
A jury trial shall be jury of six (6) legal voters of said City,
who shall be summoned, e4ipanelled, qualified, and sworn, as are
jurors in Justice Courts under the laws of Texas. Each person
who shall serve as such juror shall be paid by the Bitk out of
such funds as it may have available tnerefor.
(d) All rules of pleading, practice, and procedure now
established for the Co -,_nty 0ourt or County Courts -at -law by
the laws azdt of the State of Texas, shall apply in said Corporativa
Court insofar as the same are applicable, except where the pleadings
practice and procedure are required by law to confrom to the plead-
ings, practrice, and procedure in Justice of the Peace Courts.
sec. 5. There shall be taxed against each defendant convicted
in aaidorporation Court the same amount of costs as the General
Laws of the state of Texas trovide shall be taxed against persons
convicted of misdemeanor in the Justic of Peace Court.
Sec. 6. Ali cost and f -nes shall be paid to the City Larshal,
who shall have custody of the person convicted until fines a-d
costs are paid, and tae City laarshal shall turn over each day to
to the City Treasurer all t:e costs and iines collected, ta,in
the City Treasurer's receipt therefor, and shall each aonth
make a report to the City Council snowing the style and awaber
of each case com:aitted to him, and tr.e amount of fines and costs
are not paid by the defendant, then to state what disposition
was made of the defendant in each case.
Sec. 7. Unless the judg,.ent of co.,viction be a - pealed from,
and an appeal bond appr3ved and filed, it shall be the duty
of the Clerk of the Court to forthwith issue a commitment directed
to the City Larshal of the City of i ederland, or any deputy, to
commit the defe dant to jail until the full amont of the fine and
costs ce paid, or untill the defendant be discharged, according to
law.
sec. 8. The luayor, as recorder of said Court, Shall receive no
fees or any other compensation beyond what he otherwise may receive
for his general duties as lvay of the City. The other oif icers
of said Corporation Court shall receive such fees is are taxable
and collectable by law for similar services in Justice of the
Peace Courts, the Clerk's fees to be same as prescribed by law
for Justic f the Peace fees for the clerical work of their
office.
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Sec. 9. Said Corporation Court is created by virture of Chapter
16Title 28, of the nevised Civil atatutes of the Jtate of Texas,
of 1925, and the provisions thereof, and of Title 11, of the Code
of Criminal Procedure of Texas of 1925, are hereby adopted so far
as applicable, and are accordingly to be applied in the administ-
ration of the Corporation Court of the City of ,!uederland.
Sec. 10. The fact that there is n:, ordinance establishing a
6orporation Court in the City of Nederland, Creates and emergency
requiring a suspension of the rules, and that this ordinance taKe
effect from and after its passage and publication in accordance
with law, and its accordingly so ordained.
Approved --4-H Goodwin
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Attest;
John J. ivia.,y
Secretary
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(Voted by H C Farris. 4 N Carrington, 3 D larcontel, J B Cook,
and Fred Chatapagae, This 8th day of July 1940)
Motion by J B Cook and seconded by r'red Champagne that the fore-
going instrument be published in the Port lieches paper, "The Chronicle"
Report from i�x Faris on the safe that is trying to be purc used
from the Pure Oil Co. Reported that the saie has been purchased
for the sum of :25.00 and that the Council will nave to provide
trasnportation for moving the safe to the council quateters.
.Lotion made by Lir Carring-ton seconded by Fred Champagne that Rk
the council purchase the safe (Carried)
mayor appointed lr
National Bank of Port
the City of liederland
money for a peroid of
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the banks in Beauomt,
;arrington and i,z Cook to contact the First
ideches, Texas, to see what kind of terms
can o-et from them in reference to borrowing
six to twelve months. The iiay�)r to contact
and Port Arthur.
iiation to - djourn by i4r Cook Ajourned 11;50 PM
Mayor orderd Council to a s :ecial meeting for t'--,e purpose pf
studing the contract of the sewer and water survgy with %r H. Z.
1I kwell.
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JULY 22, 1940
Meeting called to order at 7;55 p.m. with the mayor and three
councilmen present. Those present were, Fred Champagne, S. N.
Carrington, and H. C. varris.
No Committes out to report.
",otio,, made by i,ir. W. N. Carrington and seconded by Lr. H. C.
Farris- That a petty cash fund be set up of 410.00 and payments
frDm this fund be limitedto 42.00 (Carried by all L,e:abers)
The ivayor appointed a committee of two men to ,vork with him in
selecting some furniture for the council office and have it in
the office by Saturday July 27. ttir. H. C. rarris and i�ur. W. N.
Carrington appointed as the committee.
-,L round tabel discussion of the tral-ic problem of the City of
Nederland were talked about. Each iuember of the council is to
think of improviuents that could be made and bring them befire
the council at sDme later date.
The following bills were passed for payment from the petty
cash fund:
A. Moses & Sons (For i;eys) ;) .50
Smiths Bluff Lumber Cc 1.05
John J. Lay (Refund of filing fee) 1.25
Motion to adjourn by i+ir. Fred Champagne:
Adjourned 9;35 p.m.
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JULY 29, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;45 p.m. with all members
present.
The following bills were pissed for pay —ent:
C. H. Rob.rts 431.50
Beaumont Typewriter & supply Co 45.00
W. C. dells 10.00
The Pure Oil Com.any 25.00
A bill for 431.45 from the Chronicle will be held over until
the next regular meeting. IYr U. J. Wilkerson explained whyy
he had billed the city for the ballots calling for an election
of incorporation. He also stated that he would appear before the
county and try to collect the money from'wthem for the incorporating
election. Lotion by d. N. Carrington and seconded by L, iwarcon-
tel t at the above bills be paid.
lir C. Doornbos presented the council with letters from different
concerns in regards to the appraisals bf property, given their
qualifications and experience. The mayor authorized the secretary
to write letters t: two different concerns giving them infromation
as to the size of the city and pouplation and acres. also securing
their prices for this type of work.
The b;ayor appointed a committee to find out the cost of Lading '
"City Limit signs for four difiernet entrances to the city.
The same committee were to also get prices on the painting of
parking spaces in the one block of street in the business area _
alone. H. C. karris and ,red Champagne is the committee.
City ordinances of different types were d- scussed in a round
table discussion. The city attorney is to draw up some of the
ordinances that he thinks will suit the needs of the city and
present the.L to the council for a)proval at our next regular
meeting.
Motion to adjourn by Mr J. B. Cook
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Adjourned 9;10 p.m.
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AJGUST 5. 1940.
The meeting was cIlled to order at 7;45 p.m. wit_ the mayor„
N. N. Carrington, J. B. Cook and �i, C. r'arris present.
The grounds committee of the Nederland .school Board ap ?eared
before the council seeking permission to lay a tile pipe in
front of the new school building. The tile is to meet with
the county's specifications as to size. This is to be covered
with dirt and shell as to allow the weight of a school buss
beaing run over it. The oine is to run from the north corner
ff the building in front to the south corner also in the front.
Motion by J. B. Cook seconded by H. C. rarris- That the Nederland
bchool Board be granted permission to lay the proposed line as
stated above. ( Carried by all members present)
bIr H. C. Barris reported that a painter employed by the Fare Oil
Company. mill paint the signs denoting '•City litatts -Speed Limit"
free of charge for the city. The city is to furnish all material.
The painter also to make bid on the :Larking of Main Stree, for
parking.
Y:otion by 9. N. Carrington and second by H. C. r'arris that the
Chronicle bill be paired in full less 4.50 for ballots calling
for incorporation. The total bill is #31.45 less 44.50 leaves
' a total of y26.95. The secretary is to attach a mote to the
bill informing the Chronicle that the bill for 44.50 was not
approved.
iv,otion to Adjourn by J. B. Cooh
Adjourned 9;15 p.m.
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k:1GU6T 12, 1940
Meeting called to order at 7;45 p.m with the mayor and four member
of the council present. Those present were H. C. Parris, N. N.
Carrington, J/ B. Cook and A. D. Marcontel.
ikS. H. C. Farris made a report on the parking stips and the
"City Limit" signs. Joe Hollis a local painter presented a
bid of Y*45.00 for the entire job of striping ]Main 5tree and
also making the "City Limit" signs. idr. Farris to follow up
the work with the Pure Oil Company painter.
The City Attorney is to draw up an ordinance as to the parking
limit, the riding of bicycles on the side wolks, shooting fire
works in the business area and around the public buildings.
Also incorporate in the ordinance a speed limit in the school
zone of ten miles per hour.
Irr. d. 1'erdisking of the E. d. Synider & Co. of Houston, Texas,
a bond buying firm, ap eared before the council offering the
services of his company.
The following bills were held up pending further study;
E. 1. Black 4165.00
Councilmen Election 27.50 '
The Mayor appointed a cocmuitte to work with Johnny Bourque
and C. E. Gibson on the tax roll. A. D. larcontel and Fred
Champagne Appointed.
Secretary given authority to ent a post off ice box for the
City of Nederland.
!yLotion to adjourn by vi. N. Carrington.
Adjourned 9;40 p.m.
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AUGUST 19, 1940
' Meeting was called to order by the kayor with three members
present. Those present were S. 3a. Carrington, tied Champagne
and A. D. warcontel.
Lar. C. E. Gibson and Johnny Bourque meet with the council
in regards to the diiferent tax roll forms that will be
necessary to secure in setting up a tax roll. Tor. Gibson
is to write a firm in Austin, Texas, securing prices on
abstracts and inventory forms. ;,iayor also to het prices
locally.
tr. E. M. Black and A. Cochran appeared before the council
in regards to the bill of drawing up the necessary forms
calling for an election for the incorporating of the city.
They explained the bill to the council as they saw it. in
their opinion the city is responsible for the pay —ent of
this bill. The bill was passed over pending a writen
opinnon from the city attorney.
fur. Pitre appeared before tine council to try to get persons
driving cars cutting the corner in front of his business
to be slowed down and also some sign to get the drivers to
slow down for the intersecti:n in front of his place of
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business on L ederland Ave.
Report by the iviayor on the traffic books could be secured
for the amount of X10.00, per thousand.
Motion by 4. N. Carrington seconded by A. D. Iviarcontell
that the idayor purchase 1000 of these traffic violation
forms.
6ecretary to write a letter of appreciation to the Y.M.B.h.
for the letter received from them offering their services
whenever needed.
Ordinance to be passed over to the next regular meeting.
Motion to adjourn by v'red Champagne.
Adjourned 9;45 p.m.
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AUGUST 26, 1940.
i,:eeting called to order at 7 ;30 p.m. with the 1ayor and
three councilmen present. Those present were J. B. Cook, '
Fred Champagne, and 'd. N. Carrington.
Report from C. E. Gibson on the tax roll forms from Steck
Printing do, in Austin, Texas.
Motion by 4. N. Carrington and seconded by J. B. Cook -
That C. E. Gibson be authorized to place and order for the
following forms for the tax roll if proofs are up to our
expectations. (Passed by all members present)
2000 Inventory Blanks ,P21.40
300 Tax moll Sheets 27.25
500 Abstract Sheets (Comb) 30.00
Secretary authorized to pay out of petty cash fund the sum of
(42.00) two dollars to Henry Gallier for removing limbs from
the streets after the strom.
Lotion by Fred Champagne and seconded by 4. N. Carrington -
That the following ordinance be passed and publis,.ed:
An Urdinance
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND EQUIPIMT OF AUTWWBILrS, ,
TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES, PROVIDING SPEED LIALiITS IN CERTAIN
AREAS THEREFOR. PROHIB IT ING USE OF S IDE1fi ALKS BY OPERATURS OF
BICYCLES, SCOOTERS, SKATES, &OTORSCOOTS , PUSEMUBILFS , AND
VEHICLES, PROHIBITING USE OF IRENURKS IN CERTAIN AREAS, l'RU-
VIDING FOR ESTABLISiMT OF STOP AND SLOW SIGNS, DEFINING TERLIS,
PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND DECLARING AND MbERGENCY.
BE IT URDAINED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Ur NEDERLAND:
Section 1. Definitions:
HIGHWAY - Any street or road used as a public
throughf are.
Sidewalk - That art of a highway or park provided,
for the use of pedestrians.
CURB - The edge of a street; or the edge of a side-
walk on the street.
DttIVER - Any person in control of a vehicle.
VEHICLE - Every description of carriage, or other
artificial contrivance used or capable of being
used as a means of transportation.
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Section 2. It shall be unlawful to park any automobile,
truck or other vehicle on Main Street, between Prince Street and
Twin City Highway, alongside of, and parallel to, the curb or
street line, the owner or operator of any such automobile, truck
or vehicle being hereby required to park the same at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees to the curb or street line upon the
right hand side of the street as viewed from the -,river's seat
shen such automobile, trick or vehicle is parked.
Section 3 - It shall be unlawful for any person or driver to j
operate or drive any automobile, truck or vehicle at a greater
rate of speed than ten miles per hour on any street or hitrhway
or alley within the City of i�ederland within 600 feet of any
school.
Section 4 - The driver of any automobile, truck or vehicle
upon hearing an approaching fire engine, fire apparatus, or
ambulance, shall immediately drive his automobile, truck or
vehicle to the right side of the street of highway and as near
the curb of street line as possible so as to clear the street
or highway, and shall keep the same standing until such fire
engine, fire apparatus or ambulance has passed.
(contiuned on sheet 12)
Section 5 - Not qutomobile, truck or vehicle shall be driven
through any fuernal procession, nor shall any automobile, truck
or vehicle remain on the street in such manner as to interfere
with the passage of such precession.
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Section 6 - It shall be unlawful far any person on a bicycle
to hang on or be towed by another bicycle or vehicle in motion.
Section 7 - It shall be unlawful for any person in char;>e of
any vehicle to operate or drive same closer than three hundred
feet of any building on fire, without permission of the city
marshall.
Section 8 - It shall be unlawful for any vehicle other than
police cars, or vehicles, ambulances or fire department vehicles
to be equiped with a siren or bell.
- Section 9 - It shall be unlawful for any automobile, truck or
vehicle to engage in conduct on any street or highway in the
City of Nederland, likely to injure pas6engers, endanger ped-
estrians or vehicles on said street or highway, or i�ipede the
passage of vehicles thereon.
Section 10 - It shall be unlawful to park any vesicle on any
alley opening on gain Street between Prince Stree and Twin City
Highway
Section 11 - It shall be unlawful for any person or driver to
park any vehicle abreast another vehicle lengthwise oz the highway,
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except incase of emergency or upon Order of the city marshall: or
to park any vehicle in any street intersection, except in case of
emergency, or upon order of the city marshall.
(contiuned on sheet 12)
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Section 12 - It shall be unlawful for any person or driver
operating any vehicle to pass any school bus discharging or
taking on passengers.
Section 13 - The city marshall shall have tree authority to
establish a 30 minute parking limit between the hours of 6;30
06clock P. M. and 11;30 O'clock P. M. along the curbline, or
any part thereof, of any drugstore; and to designate a reserved
area for the use of ambulances only, along the curb line fronting
any doctor's office.
Section 14 - It shall be unlawful for any person, driver or
operator to use or operate any vehicle, bicycle, skAtes, motor -
scoots, pushmobiles or scooters as a means of transportation upon
or over any sidewalk on Main Street, between Price Street and
Twin City highway: and on Twincity N *ghway between Drain Street
and De Queen Street.
Section 15 - It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge
or explode any firecracker, except "canton crackers" as that
term is used in article 460 of the Penal Code of the -Dtate of
Texas; any pyrotechnic or any description on any public street,
highway or alley or on any sidewald, witiiin 300 feet of any bus-
iness, c,,ruch, public building or school p2 o�,erty ithia the 'pity
of Nederland.
Section 16 - The City Marshall shall have the authority to
place "STOP" and "SLOW" signs upon any street intersection, '
amd it shall be unlawful for any person, driver or operator,
operating or inL:control of any vehicle, automooile or truck to
fail to come to a full stop at such stop sign, or fail to reduce
his speed to slow when approachin such slow sign.
Any person violating any section of this ordinance upon conviction
therefor shall be fined no less than one dollar, nor more than
one hundred dollars.
Provided further that any invalidation fo any section of this
oridance shall not render invalid remaining sections.
The fact that there is no traffic ordinance in the City of
Nederland nor any ordinance regulating the use of fireworks,
and the further fact that bicycles and other forms of trans-
portation on the sidewalks of the City of Nederland Greats a
dangerous situation, creates an emergency requiring the sus erasion
Of rules, sad this ordinance shall take effect and be in Yorce
from and after its passage and publication, and it is accordintrly
hereby so ordained.
Passed by the Cmty Council of the City of Nederland this 26
day of august, 1940
J. H. Goodwin
Signed and Approved
Attest: :yYUR 1
John J. May
5 EC1,MAR & TR�1' SUR
Motion to adjourn by J. B. Cook
Adjourned 9;40 p. m.
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SEPT&IBER 9, 1940.
!Aezting called to order at 7;30 p. m. with the mayor and all
councilmen present.
Lir. C. E. Gibson presented the ioras that were printed by
5teck Printing Co of Austin, Texas. He informed the council
that the forms meet with his approval.
Motion by J. B. Cook and seconded by S. N. Carrington that the
following bills be paid:
Lamb Printing Co. (for Zolders) 2.30
Lamb Printing Co. (:Minute Book) 5.50
Talley Printing Co. (Traffic ,3ooks) 10.14
The Chronicle (Ordinance) 11.20
The bonding of the secretary and treasure to be taken up at
a later date.
No report on the stripping of main street.
H. C. r'arris to contact Joe Hollis and get prices on painting
"STOP" signs at Cobb's Corner and Pitre's Place. Tile si ?ns to
be painted in the middle of the street.
Different forms of safety designs were discussed. It was
brought up that some civic organization should help in
getting this project put over.
W. N. Carrington and A. D. " rcontel to contact the school
board and see waat they have in mind for safety signs for
the different schools.
An opinnion from the city attorney on the Black & Cochran
bill. He stated the the City of Nederland could not be
compelled to pay the bill but could pay it if t::ey wished
to do so.
iYx. A. D. Laracontell to get ordinances irom different sources
on building - plumbing and electrical work.
Liotion to adjourn by J. B. Cook
Adjourned 9;40 p. m.
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Anutes of the Council
,,IEPTLIER 1'6, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;30 p. m. with the iayor
and all councilmen present. '
Mr. W. N. Carrington reported that the school were going to
make the safety signs for the two schools. He also reported
twat the school will work with the City Council in anyway
possible for the safety of the school children.
Report from H. C. Farris on the "STOP" signs. "r. Joe Hollis
will paint the signs and furnish all the materials, making the
signs six foot tall for the sum of x;2.50 each.
notion by A. D. larcontel and seconded by d. N. Carrington that
Iuir. Hollis be authorized to paint the two "STOP" signs. Fine to
located at Cobb's filling station and the other at Pitre's cafe.
Carried by all members.
Report from kr. A. D. i+arcontel on the building and plumbin-
ordinance. Till working, nothing to report at this meeting.
The Mayor appointed 14r. .Fred Champagne to work with him on
this subject.
The securing of appraisers for the city was dro,-_.ed by the council.
The meeting time of the council was changed to 7;00 p. m. O'clock
for the winter months. ,
i::otion to adjourn by J. B. Uook.
Adjourned 8 ;45 p. m.
Approved V
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September 23. 1940
The - meeting was called to order at 7;15 p. m. with tae h,ayor and
three councilemen present. Those present were d. N. Carrington,
Fred Cnampagne, and A. D. Aial•cont el.
14r. C. C. Crutchfield of the League of Texas municipalities, of
Austin, Texas appeared b6fore the council as,.ing the council to
join the league of municipalities, and explained what the league
was and how it operated and what benifits the city ,-could get out
of the membership.
I40tion made by W. N. Carrington and seconded by A. D. I�Iarcontel-
That the City of Nederland, join The League of Texas municipalities.
Carried by all present.
:,r. W. N. Carrington reported that tiie school board is going to
rake the safety signs.
The Council had a round table discussion with -r. Crutchfield
as to information that he could give in regards to running a
city.
Iriotio to adjourn by W. N. Carrington
Adjourned 9;45 p. m.
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miAYOR
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16 1vi'nutes o the Council
Seatember 30, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;00 p. m. with all the council
members present.
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The Mayor reported that the PTA would furnish the school with the
safety sally signs.
Mr. J. B. Cook reported that the school safety zone signs were
being made.
tar. H. Reich appeared before the council in regards to the electrical
ordinance for the City of ;iederlaad. He gave his views on the ordinance
and also suggested some changes.
mr. A. D. Marcontel reported on the pluWuiag ordinance. He is to
follow up on this ordinance.
motion made by J. B. Cook and seconded by H. C. i'arris- That the
following bills be paid:
The First National Bank of Port Neches 411.67
(For intrest due on loan)
The Chronicle 3.20
(Printing Budget)
The League of Texas Municipalities 30.00
(Membership in league)
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The Mayor reported tnat the Pear Ridge council has invited the
local council to meet with them in one of their council meetings.
emotion to adjourn by Fred Champagne.
Adjourned 9;30 p. m.
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October 7, 1940
The meeting was called to order by the 14ayor a 7;00 O'clock
p. m. with the following members present: W. N. Carrington,
Fred Champagne, H. C. r'arris, and J. B. Cook.
Mr. C. E. Gibson appeared before the council in regards to
the tax roll. 7e was asking the Co�.ncil to set a date fbr
the fiscal year.
Lotion by H. C. Parris and seconded by d. N. Carrington -
That the attorney be authorized to designate in an ordinance
that April 30, as the fiscal date f.r the tax roll. Carried
__r. L. C. ra:rris and r'red Champagne, and d. Ii. Carrington
were appointed by the mayor to seek permission from the
Nederland 6choolboard to let the City use their tax roll for
the purpose of making up one for the pity.
6ecretary instructed to write lar. H. L. Thackwell that the
council expects a report from him by October 21, 1940.
Idotion by J. 3. Cook and seconded by d. N. Carrington that
the following bills be paid: Carried by all.
U. H. Roberts 45.00
(B:)ok Binders)
The Mayor and i+. N. Carrington to talk to iyr E. J. Woodward
about the fire record for the city.
Lotion to adjourn by N. N. Carrington.
Adjourned 9;15 o'clock p. m.
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October 14, 1940
Meeting called to order by the - aayor at 7;10 r. iii. with the
following members of the council present: W. iti. Carrington,
Fred Champagne, H. C. Parris, and A. D. karcontell.
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Report from the Mayor that the City Council may have the use
of the Nederland Independent School District tax roil books
in ma:.ing up the cijzyy tax roll.
motion by H. C. Farris and seconded by d. N. Carrington that -
The City Council of the City of Nederland accept the following
letter of resignation from A. D. Marcontell.
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council,
City of Nederland,
Nederland, Texas.
Gentlemen:
I herewith tender my resignation as alderman of the
City of Nederland, to be effective immediately.
It has been a pleasure and honor to serve as alderman,
and it is with regret that I tender my resignation, but the fact
that I am changing my residence to another city ivakes such action
necessary.
Sincerely
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Signed: A. U. karcontell.
,,,r. C. E. Gibson reports that the tax roll is progreosing very
good and will be complete in a very short time.
Members of the council are to think over men to act as members
of an equalization voard for the City of Nederland, and report
same at the next regular meeting.
iuiotion by d. N. Carrington, seconded by J. B.,Cook, that the
following bills be paid:
The Steck Co ip80.49
Election of May 31 25.50
The Mayor to contact the business houses along main street
trying to get parking strips for a part of that area donated
by the business men in that area.
Motion to adjourn by J. B. Cook.
Adjourned 8;45 P. U.
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Oct_ber 15, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;00 P. id. with the following
members of the council present: H. C. 1'arris, J. B. Cook, d. N.
Carrinp-ton. and ired Champagne.
An ordinance calling an election was passed unamously by the
council as follows:
AN ORDiUANCE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTIUR, AND DECLARING A EMERGENCY
BE IT ORDDAZED BY THE CITY COU14CIL Ur' THE CITY OF NEDEnLAND TEXAS:
That an election be held in the said City of Nederland on the 2nd
day of Tdovember, A.D. 1940, for the purpose of election and alderman
to fill the unexpired term of A. D. biarcontell.
The polling place of said election shall be as follows; at the
Langham achool.
Each preson who has attained the age of twenty -one (21) years and
who has resided in this State for a period of twel�.,e (12 ) months,
and within the Cit,; of Nederland for a period of six (6) months
next preceding said election, and is qualified voter under the
General Election Laws of the State of Texas. Shall be entitled to
vote at said election; and said election shall be conducted in
the manner of the annual election.
Any qualified person desirin:~ to have his name placed :;n the ballot
shall iile his written reques with the Mayor on or beiore midnight
Qctober 30. A. D. 1940, and not thereafter.
irotice of the time and p ace of Holding said election shall be given
by posting true and correct copies of this ordinance in three public
places within the boundaries of said City of Nederland, one of w.ich
shall be at the above polling place, for a period of ten (10) days
beiore said election.
The fact that a vaceacy exists on the City Council of the City of
Nederland creates an emergency requiring the suspension of the rules,
and this ordinance shall ta.e effect and ce held in full force from
and after its passage by the City Council.
Passed on the 15th day of Uctober, A. D. 1940.
ATTEST:
JOiiN J. "Y
CITY 6ECREIARY
motion to adjourn Fred Champagne.
Adjourned 7• M.
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J. H. GUODWIN
init,YOR
APP:iOY ED
Mayor
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October 21,,1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;25 P. M. with the iollowing
members of the council present: 4. Id. Ca rington. :-,. C. Farris, I
Fred Champagne, and J. B. Cook.
Mr. C. Donrnbos appeared before the council in regards to the
apprisal of property in the city of Nederland, also presented
a letter from an apprisal iirm inquiring at to the status of
the apprisal of the city.
Lx. H. L. `fnackwell offers to draw up a form for appraisers to
fill out to subiait bids for the apprising of tae City of Nederland.
An ordinance fixing the fisell year of the 0ity of Nederland, and
provinding for the rendation of property for taxation, was passed.
H. C. r'arris making tiie motion,bad being seconded by 4. IV. Carrington.
Passed by all metiers.
AN UnDI,AIJCE
AN OiiDINANCE iIXING THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CITY ur' NEDFaiAND AND
PRUVIDING :OR THE RENDATIUN OF PRUPE -`iTY U'UR TAXATION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CuWWIL i'0 TdE CITY O JNEDEiiLARD, Ti:XAS:
Section 1. The fiscal year for the 6ity of Nederland shall
begin on the 1st day of Liay of each calendar year ( including I
the year 1940) and shall terminate on the 30th day of April of
the next succeeding calendar year.
Section 2. Lacn person, partnership, and corporation owning
property within the limits of the City of Iederland shall,
between Lay 1st and July 31st of each calendar year, hand to
the city assessor and collector a full and complete sworn inven-
tory of the property possessed or controlled by him, her or them
within said limits of the said city on the :irst day of L.ay of
the current calendar year.
Passed, approved, and adopted, this the 21st day of Ucto -er,
1940.
A.TEST:
JOHN J, LiAY
CITY SECRETARY
aimed J. H. Goodwin
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The following resoluti:n was passed unamously by all members of
the council. iv.otion being made by fired Champagne and oeing seconded
by ,. U. carris.
A iiesolution
Nhereas, the Layor of the City of Nederland, `Texas has submitted
nis proposed Judget for the Oity of Nederland to the City Council
of said City for the fiscal year beginning on the lst day of i�iay,
1940, and edding on the 30th day of April 1941, and,
Whereas, due notice of a public hearing was duly and timely given
an said proposed gadget, and,
Whereas, public hearing was daily had of said proposed budget a�
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a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Nederland,
Now therefor be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Nederland. Texas, that;
1. The followinz budget be adopted for the City of Nederland,
Texas, for the fiscal year beginning lklay lst, 1940 and ending
April 30th, 1941.
Fire Department
41500.00
Legal jervice & audit
300.00
Miscellaneous
2000.00
Office supplies and Printing
250.00
Tax Collectors Ufiice
400.00
City Clerks Salary
900.00
City Marshall oalary
450.00
Mayor's Expense -&ccount
450.00
maintenance City Property
50.00
First National Bank of Port iNeches
1060.00
Elections
100.00
2. That true and correct copies of this resolution be sent to the
County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, and to the Comptroller of
the state of Texas.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of Uctooer, 1940.
ATTEST:
JUHN J. MAY
CITY a:i:C AR
J. H. GOODWIN
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L,r. H. L. T'hackwell, Consulting v-agineer of Longview, 'Texas,
turned over to the City Council a written report on the prop3sed
sewer system for the City ofliederland. lax. Thaekwell is to
see whether or not the outlet of the sewer can be run the the
canal or ditch that the coca ty is now making through tae property
of the Pure Uil Co. and report his findings to the council at the
next meeting, also ma�.ing the necessary changes in cost, that this
will involve
Motion to adjourn b. fired Champagne.
Adjourned 9;45 p. m.
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October 28, 1940
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;10 p. m.
with the following aluermen present: Fred Champagne, H. C.
iarris, N. N. Carrington, and J. r3. Cook.
Vir. C.& Gibson reported that the tax roll was ready for an
equallization board.
The following equallization board was selected by the members
of the city council, motion being made by J. B. Cook and sec-
onded by d. N. Carrington. Carried by all.
L-4. Oakley- Chariman, P. F. Sanderson, H. L. Ingram.
The Mayor appointed iui. S. Oakley as election judge for the
election to be held iYovember 2, 1940. for tiie purpose of elect-
ing one alderman to fill t.ie unexpired term of A. D. "rcontel.
fur. E. J. .voodward and D. X. nieastra appeared before the board
fepresenting the Y.ivi.B.L. in regards to a voleateer fire depart-
ment. The Y. ivi. B. L. offored to sponsor the department if the
council would furnish t-ie equipment.
.,x. E. J. doodward was asked if he ;could accept the job as fire
chief if appointed, but he and the council could not agree on
the terms on which he would accept. The matter was tabled to
some later date.
A round table discussion of the proposed sevver wystem was dis-
cused.
motion to adjourn by rred Champagne.
Adjourned 9:45 p. m.
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1� _,ve;Lber 4, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;10 p. m. with the following
members of the council present; W. N. Carrington, h. C. Farris,
and r'red Champagne.
I,ir. H. C. ` arris reported treat .1. L. Ingram request that his
verbal resignation be accepted as proposed by n. C. rarris.
inotion made by ii. C. rarris and seconded by d. N. Uarrinrton,
that the above request be grafted. Carried by all.
• wotion by :i. C. e arris seconded by d. iv. Carrington, that Hobert
E. Tway be appointed on the equalization board to replace tae
vanancy filled upon the resignation of h. L. Ingram. Carried by
all.
The retur s of the election of alderman to fill the unexpired term
of A. D. i- arcontel were canvased. wi. d. Oakley election judge,
opening tae seal on the box. The returns were found to be in good
order by the council. d. J. Lester being elected.
iuotion by tied Uhaiapao-ne aeconaed oy a. U. v'arris that the council
accept tae returns of the election as read and deblare d. J. Lester
elected.
The following bills were passed for payment motion being mane by
N. N. Carrington and seconded by H. C. rarris. Ca ried by all.
The Chronicle 3.50
Cost of Election lb.00
Report on scheme 1:3 on the sewer project teat the lure Oil Compai.y
would not allow the city to flow the sewerge through their property.
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Clerk to write tie League of Texas i.unicipal ties asking their advice
as to whether or not the city council may run into any law suits or
anything o! this nature by letting the sewer darin as proposed in
scheme ifl.
Clerk also to write d. L. `i'hackwell iazing him to get a state ward
of health man down heare and go over the proposed sewer layout with
him and meet with the council as soon as possible.
,�iotion of adjourn by r'red Champagne
Adjourned 9;30 p. m.
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Z�oveaiber 11. 1940
The meeting was called to order by the mayor at 7;05 p. m.
with the following members of the council present: W. N.
Carrington, H. C. r'arris, and Alederman Elect N. J. Lester.
The Mayor reported that H. L. laackwell and a state board
of health engineer over the sewer propositon on scheme #1
and their report was that this is the most logical.
W. N. Carrington, N. J. Lester, and J. B. Cook. were appoiint_d
as a committee to contact the land jwners in the area were the
disposal plant is to be located trying to get right of ways
from them through their property.
H. C. r'arris, Pied Champazne and the iiayor are to contact the
Pure Oil Company officals and also the county officals as to
running the sewer through the property of the Pure Oil Co.
The "yor and clerk are to arrange to have neat and gas
in the city hall by tae next meeting.
The clerk is to notify the equalization board to meet with
the council at the next regglar meeting.
kotion to adjourn by d. N. Carrington
Adjourned 8 :15 p. m.
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T7G1EI,"Br."3t 18, 1940
The meeting, was called to order at 7;20 p. M. by H. C. Farris
hayor- Pro -T'em with the following members of the Council present:
'd. iu. CarrinRton, i'r�-d Champagne, J. B. Cook, and W. J. Lester.
The oath of office was adrainstered to the equalization board
of the City of Nederland, Consisting of the following men:
b. d. Ua,.ley, Chariman, R. E. Iviay, and r. 11. Sanderson.
The following ordinance was passed by all members present.
d. N. Carrington .raking the motion and seconded by J. B. Cook:
AN OiWilNARCE
AN OHDI uAXCE i IkliiG TaE' TI uIE OF MEETTiiG U1` THE BUAHD U1' Ed.UAL-
IZA'i'IUN Ok THE CITY U1` NEDE:1LA1iD, TEXAS !,'OR THE 1 ISCAL YE, iR
1940 -1941.
BE IT URDAIiiED BY THE CI`T'Y COUNCIL U1' TnE CITY OF NEDE;YI.AND,
TEXAS;
Section 1.
The Board of Equalization of the City of Nederland. Texas for
' the year 1940 -41 shall meet and discharge its duties beginning -
Noveriber 25, 1940, and ending Janurary 31, 1940.
Passed,ap roved, and enacted this 18 day of iovember, 1940.
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JOHN J MAY
CITY SECiiEATRY
H. C. FARRIS
i' YOR-PRO -TEEM
iwx CarrintTton reported that the names of the owners of the
property that the city is contemplating on securing for right
of way for the disposal plaiht of the sewer system have been
secured and he will write the owners this week.
iio report lrom committe that was to contact the t'ure Oil Co.
trying to secure a right of way through their porperty for
the sewer system.
motion to adjourn by B. Gook
Adjourned 9;25 p. m.
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h''C'J,. '25*,' 1940
The meeting was called to ordr by the iviayor at 7;10 Pi+, with
the following councilmen present; W. IV. Carrington, 1'red
Champagne, W. J. Lester, and H. C. r'arris.
mr. S. ii. Carrington reported that he contacted an owner
of a strip of land were the prop..sed disposal plat will
drain and reported that the owner could not give a right
of way without some fair payaent. He also reported that
he wrote the land owners that were out of state and ex-
pected an answer from them shortly.
„x. 4. J. Lester reported that he contacted a i.r. Oijeal
also a property owner in the above vicinit.0 and the ow-
ner woul not sell just a part of his property but would
sell it all to the city for the sum of 4600.00.
Iuir. r'red Champagne to contact a iur. Arthur uioome on the
above supject.
motion being made by d. N. Carrington and seconded by h. C.
r'arris- That the city clerk fill out apalication signed by
the city council and also bond applying for a fire rating
for tue City of Irederland, and also post an arson bond for
4200.00. The iayor is also to appoint a eDmmittee of two
for the purpose of securing signors for the arson bond.
00arried by all. The names of tiie person signing the '
above are as follows: J. H. luicNeill Jr., N. 0. haizlip,
B. 1'. Pace, D. a. -ienstra, and d. N. Carrington. )
Mr. i�. N. Ua_ley reported that the equalization board was
unable to meet due to the tax collector being on a vacataion.
Motion to adjourn by Fred Champagne.
itdjourued 9;15 PM
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DECEL3EM 9, 1940
The meeting was called to order at 7;10 p. m. with the f ,)ll.owing
alderman present: Fred Champagne, H. G. karris, J. 3. Cook and
ail. Carrington. Called to order by the bayor.
The 14ayor reported that the County has no autiiority over the ditca
through The Pure Uil Co.
Reported that the oun Oil Go. would grant permission to run a
ditch on their property north of tiem.
Clerk to write J. P. iangfitt of The Pure Oil Cojxpany, asking for
and overriding easewent to use the ditch through their property
for the sewer disposal sjetem.
d. R. Carrington and the ...ayor to secure iniroL,ation on 13lock Bay-
ou located on the iu;agnolia ietroleum Go. Property.
Mayor to see j)octor d- ite in regards to making ail appoiat ent with
Do. Cox of the ,Mate iiealth yepartment. in Austin, Texas.
It wqs reported that ",r. A. J. Davis is willing to -elp the City
in any way regarding iiremanship.
"otion by ii. C. r'arris seconded by N. N. Carrington- That A. J.
Davis be appointed Fire iv;arshal of the City of iiederland, Texas.
(Carried by All)
Ajourned by :-iayor 9:10 P --.
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DECEBMER630, 1940
The meeting was called to order by the laayor with tree following
members of the council present: J. B. Cook, gyred Champagne, and
'N. N. Carrington.
The mayor reported his trip to Austin, Texas in regards to the
disposal plant for our proposed sewerage project. Tali:ing to
Dr. Cox and several other iiealth de,;artment persons.
gars. C. E. Gibson was appointed tax assessor and collector by
the I&ayor which was ananmiously approved by the City Council.
APPRUYED
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The meeting was cilled to order by the mayor with t "e following
memb-rs :,f the council present: ,,d. id. Carrington, J. B. Cook,
H. C. rarris. and r'red Champagne.
Motion by dP. N. Carrington seconded by J. B. Cook, that the
following bills be paid:
J. H. Goodwin 29.50
Lamb Priuting Go 4.00
r'irst national Lsank
of Port Nec,ies 1b.00
The iayor turned in 415.00 that was secured from a carnival
that was granted permission to operate in the city limits for
one week.
i r. idiike Peveto of tine w:agnolia Petroleum Go. as tpe council
to inspect tneir property for an outlet to the river for the
sewer system.
The 1dayor to find out when the commissioners court meets and
make an appointment with them in regards to the ditch through
the Pure nil Company property.
4ir. A. V. diatson appeared beiore the council in regards to
two of his clients property trying to get the said property
irom within the city limits.
The ,d.ayor appointed 4. 14. Garrin -ton to meet with the I. k. B.
L. and work with them to organize a lire department.
i,.ayor to grant the justic of the peace to use the city hall as
a court room so long as it does not interfer with the council
or any city business.
Glerk to write the fire department at Austin, Texas reg- nrding
lire rates.
Adjourned by the .viayor
9;30 P. "d.
Approved
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JANU,.HY 13, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the luayor at 7;00 P.14. with
the following council ientpresent; .r. J. Lester, 4. N. Carrington,
r'red Champagne, J. 3. Cook, and li. C. r arris.
The following bills were passed for payment, motion being made
by V. J. Lester and seconded by Ii. C. iarris. Carried by All
J. H. Goodwin (r'or Stamps) 410.00
The Chronicle 10.70
Pepoles Gas Co 1.59
Letter read for tiie Pure Gil Co —pang giving the city an easement
on using the ditch through their property for the sewer disposal
plant.
iuir. A. i. Batson preseated petition of his clients trjing to get
their property from wituin the city limits. City council def ered
making any decision on the question until a iuture date.
City Clerk to notify —r. viiatson of the decision.
ibtion by r'red Cnampagne and seconded by di. N. Carrington - That
the council turn the City of iederland over to the boy Gcouts of
the Nederland District for one day February 15, 1941, from 8 a.m.
to 4 P.M.
Clerk to write iur. H. L. lhackwell asking him to be present at the
next regular meeting of the City Council.
Layor made a report on the magnolia Company property.
Motion to adjourn by J. B. Cook
Adjourned 9;25 P.Tu.
Approved
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The meeting was called to order by the I,Iayor at 7;u0 P. i,., with
the following members of the council present. 'd. J. Lester, H. C.
Parris, d. N. Carrington, and tied Champagne.
Mr. C. &. Johnson appeared beiore the council offering a piece
of property of his for sale to the city near ti-ie mouth of the
Pure Oil Co. ditch were the proposed outlet for the sewer system
is to be located.
mayor reported that Ivir. .i. V. Batson the legal force for ur Lohamn
and ivr. Barren, hand not talked to w;r. Lohman about the proposition
of removing some of his property from within the city limits.
The following ordinance was passed by all members of the council
present. H. C. r'arris making the motion and being seconded by
d. N. Carrington
An Ordinance
AN ORDI.NL OCE PRUYIDi!�G FUR TIDE REIiDiTIuli Oil' PaUPERTY r UR
TAXATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL UP THE CITY UP NLEDE.LiLA:D, TEXAS:
Each preson, partnership, and corporation owning property
' within the limits of the Uity of Nederland, ''Texas, shall,
between kay first and July tnirty -first of each calendar year,
hand to the city assessor and collector a full and coiuplete
sworn inventory of tiie property possessed or controlled by
him, her, or them within the slid limits of the said city in
the let day of way :.f the current calendar year.
The Tact that there is no ordinance fixing the time for
rendering property for taxation nor requiring said procerty
to be so rendered creates any emergency requiring the suspension
of the rules and this ordinance shall become eiiective upon
passage.
Passed, ap- roved, and adopted, this 20 day of January,
1941.
J. H. Goodwin
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ATTEST:
iv:otion made by bred Champagne and seconded by �i. N. Uarringtoa-
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The clerk to rply to
the letter of -r.
J. P. Langtitt, thanking
Lim and the Pure Oil
Company for their
corporation and also asi,.ing
their legal force to
draw up the neces.ary
papers for an easement.
iv:otion made by bred Champagne and seconded by �i. N. Uarringtoa-
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That the tax collector and assessor be authorixed to purchase the
tax receipts and two binders for that office. Carried by all.
14. H. L. Thackwell appeared before the council in regards to the I
sewer project.
A special meeting of the city council is to be held Tuesday, January
21, at 7 P.M. in regards to the purchase of the water system*
lotion to adjourn by d. N. Carrington
Adjourned 10;15 P.M.
SPECIAL MEAT ii G OY THE COUNCIL
JANUARY 21, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the 1+ayor with the following
members present: N. N. Carrington, r'red Champagne, d. J. Lester,
and n. C. r'arris.
A revenue bond issue for the purchase of the water system was
discussed.
Adviseability of submitting both the water and sewer bonds at
the same time was discussed.
The idea of c:;nducting a straw vote before proceediing was '
discussed, and the council decided a true representive opinion
would not be obtained.
Notion by 4. J. Lester, seconded by —. C. Larris- That the City
council order Mr. H. L. Thackwell to appraise the Nederland
Utilities Corporation and furnish the council with an estimate
of cost of proposed estension and improvements of same. Carried
by all councilmen.
Motion to adjourn by r'red Champagne
Adjourned 8115 P. M.
Approved '
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Jd TJARY 27 1941
' The meeting was called to order by the Mayor with the following
members present: d. J. Lester, H. C. varris, 4. N. Carringtoci,
and r red Champagne.
Secreatry to write the League of iviunicipalities as to wehter or
not a discount may be griven to the tax payers for paying their
taxes in advance. As our taxes are not level in the calendar
year. if a penalty iaay be imposedior delinquent taxes.
The tax collector was authorized to rent a calculator machine!
for thirty days.
'dr. Carrington reported that ne meet with the YMBL in regards
to the fire department. The YMBL are now working on the project
which will be subject to the city council approval.
kotioa to adjourn d. J. Lester
Adjourned 9 -45 P.W1.
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FEBitu:inY 3. 1941
The meeting was called t:: order by the iayor at 7;15 p.m. ,
with the following members of the council present: 'W. N.
Carrington, 1i. C. rarris, 4. J. Lester, and tied Champagne.
The board of equalization presented their final report with
a schedule. L,r. -. d. Ua,cley made a stateiuent regarding
the work of the equalization board and the method of arriving
at their decisions. Lur. Ua-ley also reported that there was
.'716,161.00 total valuves as shorn by the roll. ai.so in the
event that certain propertys were let out of tiie city li:aits
this figure will be reduced by 425,000.00.
- otioi, to accept the report and thank the uoard for their
services was made by H. C. Farris and seconded by .i. J. Lester.
Carried by all.
.ar. Harley Keen appeared before the council representing the
following persons: G. Dander deg, Geo. D. Anderson, a. IL.
Carter, Ed Lo.imean, 3ungey & darren, and C. Joorabos.
-r. Leen ask that the city council give consideration to re-
,aoving these properties from, within the city limits. It was
decided to give this matter due consideration and at a latter
date arrive at some decision.
i,r. C. Doornbos carne before the council to co.waent on the '
board of equalization's method of arriving at their valuves.
4x. John 3odemuller appeared at tiie meting with the Soy Scouts
and ask the council permission to listen to the preceedir4c7s.
The following resolution was passed by all .7iemuers of the
council preseet. i:otion being made by H. C. r'arris and
seconded by 4. i�. Carrington.
A it&ULU' IUN
dH.L crEW the City of Nederland desires to a:ilow a tax discount
to tax payers for the advance pay -ent of ad valorem taxes, and,
dhereas Article 7057d, revised Civil Qtatutes of Texas, 1925,
empowers said Uity to give such discount, and,
NHEREia it is necessary that tine dity adopt the provisions of
said otatute.
NOW TiiER&URE LE i'� �Y THE (;I`lY CUlii.CiL Ur' THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND? TE:iaS, THAT.
The City of iederland adopts tie provisions of article 7057d,
Revised Civil otatutes of Texas,1925. '
Passed. approved and adopted this 3 day of zebruary, A.D. IN41
Approved
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An ordinance covering tae tine and :aauner, ilerialty and interest
on tax payments was passed by all members of the council, liz.
d. J. Lester L.akiag the motion 'being seconded by fired Champagne.
Ali ORDINANCE LEVING TAXFS euh THE USE AidD SUPPUIiT Ur` THE IZNICIP AL
GOVERiuENT OF THE CITY OF NEDERLA qD e u.R THE YEAR FiW APRIL 30, 1941,
AldD DECLARING AN &iZR, iLIXY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL Ok THE CITY OF NEDM LAIrD, TEXAS
SECTION 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected
for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of
Nederland for the year ending April 30, 1941, upon all property,
real, personal, or mixed, within the corporate liwits of said city
subject to taxation, a tax of one dollar and eight teats (41.08)
on each One Hundered Dollars (4100.00) valuation of property, said
tax being so levied and apportioned to the specific purposes herein
set north:
(1) c or the maintenance and support of the general govern-
ment (General rued) One Dollar and Eight Cents 01.08) on each
Une Hundred Dollars {100.00) valuation of propety.
aiaC`rION 2. All _taxpayers shall be allowed the following discounts
for the advance payment of their ad valorem taxes due the City
' for the assessment year ending April 30, 1941,
(a) Three percent (3A) discount if said taxes are paid
during the month of r e'bruary: (b) two percent (2/6) discount if
said taxes are paid during the month of w,arch; (c) One percent
(J%6) discount if said taxes are paid during the month of April.
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The fact there has been no tax levy made for the current fiscal
year treats an e.iergeacy requiring the suspension of the rules,
and this ordinance shall take erect and oe in lorce from and
after its passage and puulication.
Passed and approved tnis 3rd dai of 1'ebruary, A. D. 1941.
APPnUVED
J. H. GOUi)4 N
JOHN J. 1"Y .�.AYOR
SECRKIARY & iREASUAE
(Rote: The above ordinance was passed in the same motion as the
Ordinance fixing the time gad manner of paying ad valorem taxes)
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Aid ORDI1vA1,CE I IbIiVG TdE i!uE Aivii LA. NER OF' PAYING THE AD VALOREM
TAXES iEVIED r'OR THE USE AI-D BaivIT Or' THE GOVEii�N,viE14T OF THE CITY
OF 14BD&t!A1gD, TEXAS, AND DECL L -,I14G "D &'iEitGENCY.
BE IT ORDAIiiED BY ''HE CITY COUiaCIL r'0 THE CITY OF NEDE.._AND,- TEXAS; ,
That the ad valorem taxes levied by the ,eoverniag Cody of the
City of Nederland, Texas, each year shall beco -e due on the first
day of Zebruary of the year for which the levy is made, and may be
paid up to and including the following way 31st, without penalty,
butif not so paid such taxes siiall become delinquent on the follow-
ing day, June 1st, and the following penalty shall be payable there-
on towit: if aaid during the month of June, one percent (1/): duringg'
the month of July, two percent (2 /a): during the month of September, /c)
four percent, during tie month of August, three percent, (3/) During
the month of October, five percent (5�): and on and after the first
day of November, eight percent ( 8 ).
Stich unpaid taxes shall bear interest at tiie rate of six percent (6jo)
per annum from date such taxes becon►e delinquent.
The fact that there is no ordinance setting the time in which
taxes are payable, and due, to the City of Nederland, creates and
emergency requiring the suspensions of the rules, and this ordinance
shall be in force and eiiect from and after its passage and publication.
Passed and approved this 3rd day of g'ebruary, A.D.- 1941
APPROVED
J. H.GOUDWIN
1�iAYOR
ATTEST:
JOHN J. iviAY
ty Clerk
The following bills were passed for payment, motion being made
by d. N. Carrington and seconded by H. C. r'arris. Carried by All.
0. H. ROBERTS 6.82
Peoples Gas Co. 2.32
Lamb Printing Go. 3.75
Adjourned by the -ayor At 10;10 P.lvi.
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F'EBRU,VaY 10 1941
The meeting eas called to order by the iviayor with the follwiug
members of the council present: W. A. Carrington, H. C. r'arris,
fired Champagne, and 4. J. Lester.
kotion by h. C. itarris that the following bills be paid,being
seconded by d. N. Carrington. Carried by all.
Crantz Co.42.65
Motion made by d. N. Carrington seconaed by H. C. r'arris -That
the tax collector get what su,:plies he needs for his office
iwthout contacting the city council at eacii meeting.
The city attorney to write each of our representitives a resolution
that was passed by the city council regarding the onmibus tax bill
aYotion being made by H. C. Barris and seconded by d. N. Carrington.
A Resolution
NHERAS, the Cities and Towns of the State of Texas have been
impounded to levy a rental charge for use of its streets and
alleys, an utilities using said streets and alleys and
+Y13r�nAS, .1. B. 58, known as the Avernor's omnibus tax bill
provides that; " iVo city or other political oubdivision of
this state, by virtue of its taxing power, police power or
otherwise, shall impose an accupation tax, rental or charge
of any sort for tine privilege of doing bueiness or for any
other purpose, upon any person, corpora.ion or association
required to piy an occupation tax under this article prov-
ided that nothing in tais article shall be construed t
pro.libit t- e collection of ad valorem taxes as provided by
law or any tax imposed by franchise, and provided further
that tnis article shall riot affect any contract now in ex-
istence or inereaiter ,wade cetween a city ana the holder of
a franchise, and
ariii:.i Ada: ouch prov.sious would act to prevent tine collection
of a legitemate rental charge by said cities for tae care of
their streets and alleys, and deprive said cities of .ouch
needed revenue.
�,ow there ore be it resolked:by the Clty Council of the City
of i�ederland, Texas,
1. That the City of :Nederland oujects to said provision above
mentioned, and conaenis said drov-sions for the reason stated
above.
2. That state representatives hon. ueditt kinard. C. 9. ivicholson,
and Leslie Lowery, a.,d our state senator, ion. nllen ahivers,ue
sent copies of this resolution.
Passed. A—roved ana adopted this 10th day of ebru =iry, ;. ij. 1` >41
Approved J. h. Coidwin
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The pro.,,erty that is wanted out of the city limits by its
owners was discussed by the council but no dicision was
made
.�otiou to adjourn by gyred Champagne
Adjourned 9;15.P.1u. U'clock
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The meeting was called to order by the i,,ayo -- with the following
members of the Council t'resiat: J. 3. Cook, ai. J. Lester, rred
Cilampa:zne, d. Ii. La,rina'ron, and h. C. rarris.
i.:otion by N. N. Carrington and seconded by h. C. Barris- That
the follooing bills be paid. Carried by all.
E Saziar & Co. 42.85
Amer. Priating Co. 17.50
i,.otion by fired Champagne seconded by �i. J. Lester that the clerk
::rite letters to the Doy Scouts of iiederland compli.uenting them
on the good work tney did in running the City of l+ederland on
3oy iDcout Day.
heport from the i ayor regarding the acreage which is tr,, ing to be
taken from within the city limits. The mayor reported that a com-
promise is possible.
The question of how the alder-an would be elected at the next City
election to be held the lirst Tuesday in ipril. attorney is to
check the statute regarding electbons of alderwau.
The city- attorney to contact some Bonding firms in regards to
bonding the City Clerk and City lax Collector.
_..otion to adjourn by J. 13. Cook
Adjourned 9 P.1ui.
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r'M iUAI,Y �4, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the ivayor at 7,15 P.ii. with '
the following members of the council t)resent; ii. C. Farris, !'red
Champagne, W. J. Lester, J. _i3. Cook, and .i. i4. Carrington.
:Motion by d. N. Carrington and seconded By H. C. IZrris- That
the tax collector and assessor's bond be made for the sum of
two thoasand dollars with a u0nding concern of good standing.
Carried by all.
..potion by ii. C. Farris, seebaued by a. J. Lester - ".chat the city
treasure's bond 6e set at two thousand dollars with a bonding
concern of good standing. Carried by all.
Both of the above mentioned bffieers to make application for
bond with some local co.,.pany.
:..r. Harley Zeen appeared before the council in regards to the
ueo. Pander 'deg estate and also the ueo. Anderson property.
i�x. C. Doornbos appeared before the council in regards to the
equalization's oards error in not meeting with him at some
later date as to the valuations of some of his property.
i4r. Doornbos also presented a letter of protest regarding the
valuations as submitted ty the board of equalization. '
w.r. been to rewrite the letter regarding the Geo. wander deg
and ueo. Anderson Property asking for water and sewerage at
the time the above property is divided_ior buildiing purposes.
iu:otion by J. B. Cook and seconded by 4. N. Carrington- That tae
City Attorney be granted seventy -five dollars (475.00) to apply
on his saliry.
Adjourned by the ►wayor at 10;15 P.M.
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!Vi CH 3, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the iayor Pro Tem at 7;15 P.ui.
with the following members of the council presnet: J. B. Cook,
r'red Champagne, d. N. Carrington, X J. Lester.
Lotion by d. N. Carrington and seconded by r'red Champagne- That
the following bills be paid. Carried by all.
Peoples was ConWany 44.35
The Chroncile 22.75
Letter read which was received from the Pure Uil Company with
referience to the drain ditch. The easement also was with the
letter granting the City of idederland use of the ditch.
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iu.otion b$r d. N. Uarrinton seconded by J. B. Cook - That the( ;i1000.00)
one thousand dollar note ueing held by the r'irst national -ant
of Port ideches, be paid in full plus the intrest which the total
amounts to (41010.67) one thousaad ten dollars and sixty -seven
cents. Carried by all.
Clerk to write letters of thanks to the •Jeaumont fire department
and also the Fort iieches sire oepaft_,ient for their services at
the recent fire which hap.:eaed ..arch 2, 1941.
attorney to check over the Dander ieg Property as to lots etc.
The following ordinance was passed by all Jaemebers, J. B. Cook
.caking the motion and-ueing seconded by d. N. �,arriugton.
AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDIivCANCE PnuVIDTNG dHAT NUkBEn Ur ALDEi-aaER SHALL HULD :: UR
THE LONG TF.Rk OF O: F ICE, ZD ''SHAT NUiviBER SHALL HULD A: UR THE aHUnT
TERM OF OFFICE, AND THE ia"ZIER Ul' DECIDIliG WHICH ALDERiEh SHALL
HOLD o UR SAID TERMS
BE IT ORDAIIiED BY THE CITY COUIuCIL FO THE CITY OF NLEDEtuAivD, T!: A6:
That three (3) aldermen shall hold for the short term of office,
one year, and two (2) aldermen shall hold for the long term of
oif ice: two ( 2) years.
it shall be determined by lot which of said aldermen shall hold
for each said terms.
Passed, apLroved,and adopted this 3rd day of March, A. D. 1941.
H. C. iarris
Approved
Attest:
City secretary
iv;ayor Pro 1 em
The Apprizal of the water s;stem was dsicussed and checked over.
ad j our e bar iw yor Pro ;T em 9;20 Plc
APP UV T;D
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,ARCH 10, 1941
the meet ingv:was,.cklled to order by the Iiayor at 7;15 P.k. with I
the following aldermen presnet: H. C. Farris, �i. N. Carrington,
W. J. Lester, and J. B. Cook.
Letter read irom the Port ideches City Council inviting the
Nederland City Council to meet with them on March 17, 1941,
regarding the fire department of Port iieches.
Clerk to write a letter to ti,e Port Neches Council iniorming
them that the city would meet with them at 8;30 Gbclock.
The following bills were approved for payment, motion being made
by H. C. jarris and Seconded by J. b. CooK
Cranz itubber Co. V1.60
The Mayor approved the following order calling an election of
aldermen.
STA'EE Uri TL&,i.S
ORDEi3 CALLITIG ELECTION
COUi1TY Ok J&Iz E..SON
I, J. H. Goodwin, by virture of the power and authority vested '
in me as mayor of the City of iederland, Texas, do hereby order
an election to be held within the said City of rederland on the
first d :y of April, A. D. 1941, i or the purpose of electing three
Aldermen for the said City of Nederland.
The polling place and presiding officer of said election shall
be as follows:
at the Langham School in the said City of i ederland, with 14. 4.
Oakley as presiding officer and he small select judges and clerks
to assist him in holding same.
Zach person who has attained the age of twenty one yearn and
who has resided in this state for a period of twelve months, and
within the 6aid City of iederland for six months next preceding said
election, and is a qualiiied voter under the General Election Laws
of this State, shall be entitled to vote at said election; and said
election shall be conducted in accordance with the General 1lection
Laws of this State.
Notice of the time and place of holding said election whall be
given by posting true and correct copies of t.iis order three public
places within the uaid City of iederland, one of which whall be
posted at the City Ball.
+fitness my Hand this the 10 day of lurch, A. L. 1941
J. H. GOGDdIN ,
"YUR CiTy Ur' 'VHHE_.LAivD
(i�iiautes contiuned on page f43)
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Motion by d. J. Lester seconded by i. C. Barris that the following
ordinance be approved. Carried by All.
AN DI6CO!iT1!iUii4'G CE.TAliu LAZiD AS ;ITY PROPiSM AND
REDLY Iii iNG `THE BOUNLARIES OF THE CITY OF YTEDEr:LAiND? TEXAS, AND
DECZ"ING AN MiERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAILJED BY THE CITY CUUIXIL FO THE CITY OF NEDE_.LAND, TEX. S;
That the boundaries of the City of Nederland, 'Texas, shall here-
after be as follows:
Be?inniag at in iron staize driven flush witi. the ground at the
intersection of the N rtheast line of Tyrmll Street and the iouti-
east line of kcSinley °Avenue in Hillcrest addition to the City of
Nederland, Texas, said point being the same as the +Test corner of
Block 15 of said Addition.
Thence with the N rtheast line of said Tyrrell Street and
extension to the north line of Nederland Avenue.
Thence East along said north line of Nederland Avenue to the
southwest line of Lot 2, Block 16, _,aage "H" of the Port Arthur
band Company lands.
Thence along the Southwest line of said Lot 2, Mock 16, dan e
"H" of the Port Arthur Land Company Lands extended North 480 b2
Wiest to the iu rth line of i:oeleiaay Road.
Thence witfi the.sald North line of the Koelemay Road North 410
21 ",.East to a U. S. C. & G. Bronze plate set in concrete monument
in the southwest line of the Gulf States Utilities right- ofway.
Thence with the said Southwest right -oi -way of the Gulf otates
Utilities, north 47 deg 46' West 1295.4 feet to a point where the
extension of the Northwest boundary line of Humphrey Heights
ad „ition to the City of Nederland would intersect the Southwest
line of said Gulf States Utilites to a 3/4” iron pin se in fence
line.
Thence with the said Northwest Boun,ary line of Humphrey neignts
Addition north 41 deg. 12' East 2176.0 feet to a 3.4" iron pipe set
in the Northeast right-of-way line of the Zansas City and aouthern
Railway Company.
Thence with the Northeast right -of -way line of said "ailway and
fence line south 47 deg. 12' East 986.00 feet to the intersection
of the ivortnwest line of Dan neinstra property to and iron pin set
at fence corner.
Thectie with the ivorthwest line of said Rienstra propery, iuorth
42 aeg. 23' East 1505.0 feet to the Southwest boundary line of Lot
1, Block 17, dame "F", Port Land Company Lands, a 3/4" iron pin
set on itiortneast side of road and ald fence line.
Thence with the said aoutwest boundary line and fence line,
south 48 deg. 43' East 1623.0 feet to and old iron pin set at an::
old fence corner, said point being in the Northwest line of at.
Charles street.
Thence with the ivorthwest line of at. Charles Street and fence
line, i+orth 41 deg 13' East 990.0 meet to and iron pin in the
southwest line 10 Cypress -atreet.
Thence with said southwest line of Oyprees otreet extended
to the 6outa line of Nederland Avenue.
i;ontivaed on page 44
44 Contiuned from page 43
Thence South 48 deg., 48' Est 520.0 feet.
_._Mhence Southwest, parallel with Nederland Avenue to the South-
east corner of ii;cCauley sub - division to the City of Nederland, Texas
Thence along the Southeast line of said sub - division to the '
Northeast right -of -way line of Yanzaa City and Soutaern liailway
Company.
Thence Southeast along the iiortheast right -of -way line of said
railway to the rigival Southeast boundary line of the City of
iederland, 'Texas.
Thence along said Southeast boundary line to the point of
beginning.
.lands within the original boundaries of the City of iederland,
and which are not included within the above described boundaries,
are specii'ically excluded and are discoutiundd as city property
and shall not be taxed as such.
The fact tnat it is necessary to re- define the boundaries of
the City of Nederland, Texas, creates an emergency requiring the
suspension of the rules, and this ordinance shall be effective
from and after its passage.
Passed, enacted and approved this 10th day of Idarch, A. D., 1941.
ATT&T :
APPRUVED J. H. Goodwin
John J. May ..AYUR
CITY SEC .EA'i.Lff
iAotion to adjourn by u. C. iarris
Adjourned 8 :30 P.1d.
Approved
Mayor
City i;,ecreta
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M19UTrS Cr Ttr� COuiXiL
i,iARCH 17, 1941
The meeting was called to order at 7;05 2- -l. with the L,.ayor and
the following members of the council present: Fred Champagne,
J. B. Cook, H. C. r'arris, d. i9. Carrington, and N. J. Lester.
-otion by r'red Cnampap•ne and seconded by .. C. r'arris t_iat the
following bills Ve paid:
The Chronicle 9.10
Tax Collector (otamps)2.00
..otion by ,J. iii. Carrington and sec;,nded by J. B. %ook- That the
tax collector and assessor be paid eighty dollars (y80.00) for
preparing the tax rbll during the months of .ovember and Jecember
1940. Jurinp the .,_oaths of Janruary, r'ebruary, —arch, and April
30th inclusive the tax collector and assessor be paid at the rate
of forty dollars (440.00) per ::;oath as her salary.
The salary question of the city attorney was tabled uLitil IL e
next regular meeting.
The salary question of the city clerk was not finished as tae
meeting was set to adjourn promply at 8;15 o'clock P.,. as the
idederland city council coald meet with the Port iieches city
' council.
Adjourned by the L ;iayor at 8;15 P. J.
APPR- VED
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i,Ll RCH 24, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the i.iayor at 7;10 with
the following councilmen present: Jd. ii. Carrington, J. B. Cook,
d. J. Lester, and ri. G. c arris.
iuotion by d. N. Carrington seconded by i. C. rarris that the
tax collector and assessor be paid 4200.00 for his work as per
the minutes of ...arch-17, 1941. Carried by all.
i.iotion by J. B. Cook, seconded by .L. C. rarris, tnat the city attorney
draw up the necessary legal papers for .a d ew er 4ystem Bond Election
and present it to the council at the next regular meeting icight.
Carried by All.
i.otion by d. N. Carrington and secondea by d. C. rarris, that the
city attorney be aid three hundred and seventy -live dollars (4375.00)
for his services during the year ending ir,arch 31, 1941. Carried by
all. (The (475.00) seventy -five dollar advance is to be deducted
from the above amount)
"i,ioti3n by H. C. rarris and seconded by +d. N. Carrington-That the
city clerk and treasure be pjid fifteen dollars (415.00) per month
duri:.g the last ten mouths ending iviarch 31, 1941. Carried by all.
iaotion by H. U. rarris and seconded by d. N. Carrinton- 'Thlit the
City ibiarshal be paid ten dollars (.0410.00) per month during the I
last ten months ending March 31, 1941. Carried by all,
The ivayor is to
turn in an expense account at
the next regular
meeting.
iuotion by 4. N.
Carrington, seconded by H. U.
rarris- That the
following sklaries by paid up to
and througnt
larch 31, 1941.
Carried by all.
City Attorney
4375.00
(Less ;75.00)
City Clerk
150.00
City w,arshal
100000
City clerk authorized to secure supplies for the coming council:uan
election.
APPROVED
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M=UTES Cr TH2 CC1ALXIL
IVURCH 31, 1941
. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;10 p. m.
with the following members of the council present: H. C.
larris, d. N. Carrington, lied Champagne, V. J. Lester,
and J. B. Cook.
i�iotion by ii, C. larris and seconded by W. N. Carrington,
that the following bill be paid. Carried by all.
The Chronicle (l'or Ballots) 4 3.50
I&otion by S. N. Carrington and seconded by ii. C. Parris
that an itemized expense account of the Mayor pe paid as
itemized which accounted to the sum of seventy ( 70.60)
dollars and sixty cents. Carried b all.
notion by di. N. Carrington secondec by d. J. Lester the the
bill of four hundred and twenty -seven dollars and sixty -
eight cents (q P"427-68) for his services in the appraisal of
the water system as per contract. Carried by all
lotion by J. D. Cook and seconded by dr. N. Carrington that
iaar. H. L. Thackwell pe paid the sum of one hundred dollars
on the work done on the sews =,e system to date. The rest of
the bill to be paid upon completion of the work. Carried by
all.
The Y. la. B. L. of Nederland, headed by their president .rr.
William dhelphly appeared before the council in regard to
some fire equipment and also a volunteer fire departmEnt.
The Y. M. B. L. also recommedend to tiie city council that
.,.r. E. J. doodward be appointed lire chief of the City of
Nederland.
Discussion was heard by the difierent members of the Y.
B. L. on the ab -)ve subject.
Notion by d. N. Carrington and seconded by J. B. Cook, that
-ir. E. J. �ioodward be appointed fire chief of the City of
ii ederland.
The city clerk was instructed to write letters to different
fire equipment houses askings that representives be ask to
ap ear before the council in regards to purchasing fire
equipment.
Mr. iui. a. Oakley and 4obert E. May appeared before the city
council and presented the council with a bill of one Hundred
and fifty &6fkars for work done on the equalization board.
The bill is for fifty dollars for each member that served on
' the above mentioned board. This bill was tabled for further
study
iviotion by 4. N. Carrington and secondea by Fred Cha..,agne.
that the resolution be adopted appoint The Chronicle as the
official newspaper for the City of lederland for the munici-
pal year ending Aril 30. 1y41.
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(1rinutes of the council of 'uarch 31, 1941 contiuned.
A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of iederland has no official newspaper, and,
WHEREAS, the said City of Nederland is it, need of such papeer,
Now thereiore be it resolved;
1. That the City of iederland duly appoints "The Chronicle"
as the official newspaper of the City of Nederland for
the balance of the present municipal year ending A =ril
30, 1941.
2. That all ordinances, resolutions, and notices and other
matter required to be published of said City shall be
published in said paper during said period.
Passed, approved and ado_)ted this 31st day of iviarch. A. D.
1941
6LAL SIu %ED J. A, GOUDSIN
.�.. YO
ATTEST JUHN J. iViAY
CITY SECREATR
Motion by H. C. r'arris and seconded by d. J. Lester that the
following ordinance be passed and publised. Uarried by all.
AN_URDINANCE ORDERING A14T ELECTIUN TU BE MELD IN THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND TO DETER64ligE ohiET:iER uk NUT BUND.S' UF' SAID CITY
SILILL BE ISSUED r'UR THE PURPOSE OF CU115TKUC` lUi Ur' A 6E44GE
SYSTEM r'OR SAID CITY: FISING THE TILiE AN,) PUCE Ur HuLD1NG
SAID ELECTION, APPOIiiTiliG THE OFl110E1S OF ELECTIUA, PauViDItiG
FUR THE iv diER v! HULDiNG :�A1D LLEC 'ION, GIVING NOTICE TciERE-
OF, A13D DECL -Lnii�G Z &ZRGEi�CY.
BE IT CRDAI1iED BY 'iHE CITY COUivCIL OF THE Gl 'Y
Or' NED. &," D.
Section 1
That an election be held in tie City of Nederland on the
19th day of April, 1I,41, at which election the following
proposition shall be submitted.
Section 2.
. shall the City Council of the City of iederland be auth-
orised to issue serial bonds of said City for the following
purposes and in the following amount:
l'or the purpose of construction of a sewer
system of the City of Nederland . . . . .460,000.00
The said bonds to be issued to mature seriaily for any
given number of years not to exceed (40) years.
(i�:inutes contiunea from pane 48)
Said bonds shall bear interest at the rate not to exceed
give (5/0) per cent per annum, interest on all bonds payable
annually for the iirat year after their gate, and semi - annually
each year they are outstanding thereafter; and on the voting
of said bonds, a tax to be levied sufficient to pay the inte-
rest on all said bonds, create a sinking fund to retire the
principal and interest at maturity.
erection 3.
That the polling place for said election shall be at the
City ball in said City of i4ederland, and the following are
appointed Judges of said election., to -wit: L.. :titter and
Ti. J. .iienstra and said election shall be conducted in
accordance with-the election laws of the state of Txas, and
only qualified voters wno own taxable property swithin tiie
City of Lederland, and who have duly rendered the same for
taxation, shall be qualified to vote at said election.
erection 4.
The question as to whetrier t.re City Council shall be
authorised to issue said bonds, and levy said tax, shall
be submitted in tare proposition, which shall be printed
on the ballot used in said election, is follows;
PBUPCo I 1 I uli
I or the issu�uce of bonds of the City of l�ederland in
the sum of sixty Thousand (60,000.00) Dollars to mature
serially in not to exceed forty (40) years and bear interest
of not to exceed ' .ve ( 5jo) per .cent per annum f or the purpose
of construction of a sewage system forsaid city, and &.,tax
sufficient to pay annual interest and provide a siui:ing fumd
to pa;; bonds at maturity.
against the issuance of bonds of the City of iiederland
in the sum of Sixty Thousand (460,000.00) Dollars to mature
serially in not to exceed forty (40) years and bear interest
of not of exceed �� ive (5 /0 ) per cent per annum for the purpose
of construction of a sewaize system for said city, and a tax
sufficient to nay annual interest and provide a sinkin- fund
to pay bonds at maturity.
All voters desiring co sup ort tine proposition to issue
said bonds s.,all run a line through or across that section
of the propostion readin on the ballot beginning with the
word "Against the issuance of 3onds, etc,"
All voters desiring to rote desiring to vote against
the proposition to issue said bonds shall run a line through
or across that section of tine proposition printed on the
ballot Oegianing with the wvords, "For the issuance of bonds,
etc."
�y
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section 5.
Prue copies of this ordinance signed by the iaa�yor of the
City of TJederland and attested by the City Secretary of said
city posted in three public places within the city limits of
said City of Nederland, one of which shall be at the City Hall
of said City, and publication of this ordinance on the same
day of each two consecutive weeks in the Chronicle, xmiezzl
gfx�xt�a; kt; �mxyJ�thamx :::�cinYxt2$�;,xx�dx3�xx1I}€�. ��u�aB.i�c
which is a newspaper of general circulatic within said city,
and which has been regularly and continously publised for
at leist one year prior to the date of the passage of this
ordinance in Jefferson Count, Texas, the date of first pub-
lication in said paper to be not less t.ian fourteen days
p for to date set for said election, shall serve as proper
and su.Lficient notice of said election.
6ection 6.
The fact that the City of iiederland is without a sewage
system and the streets, ditches, and other ways of iiederland
are filled with waste and other poisonous material, causing
a condition injurious to the health and comfort of the people
In said City, and that eederal Grant of ruads to help const-
ructing a sewer system may not be available much longer, creates
an imperative public emergency requiring the sus)ension of the
rule that ordinance be read three separate days before their
passage, and said rule is nereby suspended, and this ordinance
snall take effect from and after the gate of its passage.
2A66ED, this, the 31st day of .viarch, A. D. 1041, by the
afiirmative vote of all the memuers present of the city Council
of the City of iiederland.
APPRUVED this, the 31st day of u.arch, a. j., 1941.
(Seal)
A'Ltest:
JUIL J. i"Y
City secretary
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor of the i ty of iiederland;
T wxa s
14r. H. L. `Phackwell to 3have the city of i4ederland canvased
in regards to explaining the bond issue to tie peoplk of the
City of lyederland.
Motion to adjourn by r'red Chimpaghe
adjourned 11.30 P. Yi.
Approved �
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Special ivieetiag of the Council
April 23, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the ivayor at 7;30 p.m. with ,
the following members of the council present: H. C. r'arris,
Fred Champagne, Lee HolcIDmb, d. J. Lester, and Wil'iiam joornbos.
iviotion by H. C. iarris and seconded by Silliam Doornbos that tie
question of the purchasing of the lire equil)ment be desposed of
at theis meeting providing that the company emn meet arith the
requirr,ients as demanded by the City Council. Uarried by all.
Motion by !'red Champagne and seconded by h. C. i,'arris- That the
lviayor and Uity Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract with
the simplex fire Apparatus Company of Dallas, Texas to purchase
a fire truck on a 1941 lord Chasis. The fire truck consisting a
500 gallon pumperVt a price of three thousand and five hundred
dollars (43500.001 payable on or before march 1, 1942, Une
Thousand dollars to be laid on or before the l,0t day of ivarch
1942. Une thousand dollars payable on or before the 1st day
of march 1943. Une thousand dollars payable on or before the
1st day of iVarch 1944. rive hundred dollars payable on or before
the 1st day of u,arch 1945. Interest on the above is to be six
per sent per annum.
The above equipaeat is to be as per speciiicatioas and including
2 - 2 1/2" lire hose nozzles. Carried by All.
Motion to adjourn by gyred Champagne
Adjourned 10 U'clock P.M.
S iiETAkY & TREASURE
Approved '
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April 14, 1941
53
The meeting was called to order by the
Iviayor at 7;35 p. m.
'
with the following members of tae co.,_ncil
presnet: dilliam
Doornbos, H. C. rarris, i!red Chaiapagne,
Lee Holcomb, and
'i. J. Lester.
The oath of office was admiastered to.bee
Holcomb by the
mayor.
,,otion by ._. C. Farris and seconded by
4illiam Joornbos that
the following financial report be accepted
and published.
Carried by all.
City of iiederlaad, 'texas.
iieceipts, Lxpedditures, Cash on hand
and indebtness of the
City of iuederland, ` exis irom July 23,
1940 to the 12th day
of April, 1941.
REC ,IPT5:
Cash on hand July 23, 1940
V1000.00
Tax Collections
2122.00
- ,iscellaneoas
15.00
Corporation Court
2.00
cT l tir l: ;11 1. 43139.00
E1P1L,i)IiUnE6:
'
Legal Service
375.00
Oif ice Supplies and Printing
248.15
kiiscellaneous r
575.63
Tax Collectors Uffice
363.16
City Clerk's oalary
150.00
City iviarshall's 6 -ilary
100.00
Mayor's Expense account
70.60
First National Ban._ of Port iieches
1037.34
Elections
47.00
'
TUTAL J2966.68
TOTAL CASH ON HAND
172.12
UPEiu ACCUU1 TS
H. L. Thack-,vell
50.00
W. N. Carrine-ton
1.45
'
Cranz x3ubber Co.
1.60
Elections
18.00
V 71.05
TOTAL IiiDLBT!i &5w vs CITY
71.05
iZepresentatives irom the hill iaotor Co.
and jord rotor
Co. presented bids to tae council for
study in regards
to fire equipiaent.
The i,ajor reported tiiat he contacted Dr,
vinite and secured
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a speaker for an open meeting for the citizens, explaining
the advantages of the water and seirage
project. The i"eeting
to be field April 16th, on. Lain otreet.
motion by H. C. rarris and secondea by
Viliiavi ioornbos tiiat
the city clerk be author.;ized to secure
needed ecquip, eat for
the election to be meld april lytn, 1541. carried b;� all.
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notion by .i'illiam Doornbos and seconded by Lee iiolcomb, t"at
the .mayor appoint a committee to contact some reliable engin-
eering firm to get the cost of checiing I+r. H. L. Thackwell's
report on the water and sewer system and see hos close they
can come to giving the city council an accurate estimate on
the above mentioned sewer and water project. The com,_it?.ee
to report back to the council at the next regular meeting.
The committee consisted of ;iilliam Doornbos Chairman, h. C.
Farris and Lee Holcomb.
hir. h. L. Thackwell read to the council the cost of imp-
rovements and etc., on the water system.(The TvAerial was
not -typed and will be given to the City at some later date)
i.x. C. Loornbos appeard before the council in regards to
the sewer system and also the letter iron l.x. riarley -:een
in regards to some of •,r. Doornuos's property.
Adjourneu by the mayor r'ro -tern at 10;05 P. m.
pprovedl
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Lliautes of the Council
April 21, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the uayor at 7;40 P.M. with
all members of the council present.
ir. o. J. Reinstra reported on tae election of the bond issue
which was held April 19, 1941, and declared tae reu -lts as
follows:
Z or 104
Against 82
Motion by H. C. I'aaris and seconded by 4illiam Do rnuos that
the above report be accepted. Carried by all.
Report by ivir. Doornbos t.iat an engineer has not yet been secured
to check the figures of inr. H. 1. Thackwell on the .+ater Works
apprisal.
.,.otion by H. C. iarris atid seconded by gyred Champagne that the
following bills be paid.
The Chronicle 30.00
H. L. irurary 4.50
Peoples as Co 3.71
Election 18.00
,:.r. 0. U. dymer a bond buyer of the iYcUluag & knickerbocker,
Inc. of Houston, Te:�,s, appeared beiore the council with re -arils
to buying the city bonds.
...r. ii. M. hedrick of the aimplex Mire Apparatus ®o. appeared
before the council trying to sell the City of iiederiand a fire
truck and he also presented his terms of payment. The fire
truck is to 4e taz:en to Beaumont for inspection by the Beaumont
lire depart -,ent.
Clerk to notify the douthwestern Bell Telephone Co. and Peoples
Jas Co. to iorward their findncial report iot the year 1940
Council to iiiad out nu,uler of taxis t.,at oper-,te wit,iiu t,ie
city limits auu draw up and ordinance to .gave t.,em pay tie
city for theri operations within the city limits.
There being no iurt.ier business t.ie meeting was adj. urned by
the m iyor at 10;,30 P. iii.
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:inutes of the Council
May 5, 11,141
The meeting was called to order by the iyayor _t 7;40 P.M. with
the following members of -the council present- .iilliam Doorubos,
i1.
C. iarris, tied Cha apagne, a. J. Lester, and ii. L. holcorib.
biotion by 4. I. Lester 'and seconded b -, i. C. rarris, that the
following bill be paid.
reoples Gas Co. 1.00
The city attorney to check into t.-,e laws and find out whet:ier
or not the c#Lty has the rizht to lease the _resent scout but
which is city property.
vir. i:nickerbrocker and wr. C. U. dy.;ier of the inickerbocker &
iviclung 3ondiug Co. appeared - eio e the council in regards to
bonds.
i,ir. Joyner of the Z-ureka lire hose apparatus Div. appeared
be3.ore the coui.cil in re to seeliuc� the city some hose.
i,u. a. iietierick of the 6implex dire apparatus Co. of Dallas
Texas ap eared before the council in re arils to selling the city
sortie fire hose. -
,-he City of ivede land is to borrow fire hose from the City of
Beaumont, Port iieches and Port Arthur and a copy of•tae minutes
go to the dhief of these fire depart.uent.
Adjourned by the :Mayor at 10 ;j5 Pig:.
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i:.=�Y 6, 1941.
special meeting called to order by H. C. rarris with .iilliam
Doornbos, rred Champagne, and d. J. Lester present. ,
,�r. Hedrick appeared and presented the cou.cil witlia a
proposition to sell the certain lire equip.aeut.
.aotion by dilliam Doornbos, secoadeu by 4. J. Leseter that
the City of Nederland accept tine proposition, and that the
L-hyor and City secretary be authorized to issue a warrant
in the amount of y750.00 on iaiay 7, or c. ange, Tarrant No. 4,
w500.00, issued on April 23, 1941, pyaable to oiiaplex hire
Apparatus Company or order, on or before i,4rch1st, 1945, for
the pa- ,.cent of such fire equipiient. i,iotiorn carried by all.
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58 biinutes of tae Council
clay 12, 10,41
The meeting was called to order by the .ayor at 7;40 P. ivi.
with the following members of the C. LUICil present, +i. J.
Lester, La. C. ,arris, ,iilliam 000rnbos and lee Holcomb.
A representative of the southern Greyhound :3us Lines a_i,eared
before the council wanting the council to send a representative
to houston, Texas, ka-y 14th, 1y41, to attend an interstate
coiLmerce meeting in reference to the newly acquired bus line
trying to get permission from tine coili erce tD allow the bus line
to pick up passengers between 3eaumont, and Dort Arthur otiier
Than Nederland.
i,,otion by d. J. Lester, seconded by H. C. Barris- That C. A.
iviorgan be authorized to represent the City of !"ederland at the
above mectioned i,ieeting. Carried by all.
i� -otion by ii. C. 1'arris, and seconded by __. L.. olcomb- Thht the
following ordinance be passed and published. married by all.
-�n Ordinance
yn ordinance fixing rentals to be paid by Tlelpnoue, dater,
Electric and Gas Companies, brganizatioas, iersons or Oorporatious
for the privilege of using with their poles, pipes iiiains, wires,
conduits, fixtures and other material, the streets, alleys, ease-
ments, parKs and other public ways and property within the City '
Of i ederlaad, Texas. providing a penalty, requiring certain
reports, providing a penalty, ana declaring an ecaergency.
Je it ordained by the City Council of the City of iuederiand, texas.
Section 1.
That all person, associations, organizations or corporations. using
or maintaining any telephone, electric lignt or power lines or poles,
gas or water pipes or iaains, mires, fixtures or other material in or
on any of the streets, alleys, easements, p9rks or other public aa,s
within the corporate limits of the City of ivederland, Texas, shall
on or before the first day of August of each and every year file
with the City Secretary sworn report showing the gross receipts
derived frjm such business conducted by such person, association,
organization or corporation within the corporate iii,-its of the
City of iederland, 'Texas for the Year ending June 30 th of each
and every year.
section 2.
The city council may, when it shall see fit, have bo3ks and recorus
of the person, association, organization or corporation rendering
such statement required by section 1 of this ordinance examined to
ascertain whether such statement is true and accurate. ,
oecti on 3.
That upon the first day of August of each and every year, every
person, association, organization or coproration, selling water,
gas or electric energy, and occupying the streets, alleys,
Contiuned from page 59 .59
easements, parks and other public wa.s within the City of i�ederland,
Texas with poles, pipes, water and gas mains, conduits, wires and
other material, shall as a condition to such iurther occupancy ppay
to paid city annually for such occupancy a rental equal to two (2)
' per cent of the gross receipts received by such person, association,
organization or corporation derived from sal of gas, water or electric
energy within the corporate limits of the City of "ederland, Texas,
during the twelve months preceding the first day of July of each year.
oection 4.
That upon the ii_st day of august of each and every year every person,
association, organization or corporation owning, operating, �Ia.age-
ing or controlling any telephone lines or line, or telephones within
the City of Nederland, Texas and using the streets, alleys, easements,
parks and other pgtblic ways witi, poles, wires, conduits or other
material, shall as condition to such further occupany pay to the said
City of Nederland annually for such occupancy a rental equal to two
02) per Gent of the gross receipts received by such person, ssxmaia
associations, organization or corporation from its business conducted
within the corporate limits of the City of Nederland, Texas during the
twelve months preceding the first day of July of each and every year.
section 5.
That upon receipt of the above rental by the City, the City secret-
' ary shall deliver to t-ie person, association, organization or corp-
paying the same, a receipt for such rental, which said receipt shall
authorize such person, association, organization or corporation to
use and occupy the streets, alleys, parks and other public ways of
the City in carrying on its business for twelve (12) months from
the first day of each year
Section 6.
That rental for privilege of using the streets alleys highways
easements, and other public ways of the pity of iederland provided
for in this ordinance is not charged as a tax but is made for the
privilege now enjoyed by such persons, associations, organizations,
and corporations of using the streets, highways, alleys, easements
and other public ways of the City in tiie conduct of their respective
businesses; and such rental is in addition to ad valerem aiid other
taxes now levied against such persons, associations, organizations,
and corporations.
Section 7.
That is nothing here is intended to relieve any person, association,
organization or corporation of any dondtions, restriction, or req-
uirements imposed, or to be imposed, by any law or ordinance of the
' said City of Nederland.
Section S.
That this ordinance does not grant a franchise to any person,
association, organization or corporation to use the strees, alleys,
easements, parks or other public ways, and never shall be soz�
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con %trued by the courts or otherwise, and the said City reserves
the right to cancel tree privileges nereinuhder granted and refund
the unearned rental paid to the City.
erection 9.
That the said City hereby reserves the right to put into effect
at any time, other restrictions and regulations as to the erection
and maintenance of poles, pipes, conduits, wires and appurtannauces
in the streets and alleys, easea:euts, parrs and other public ways
within the City, and from time to tirue to require such poles,pipes,
wires and ot.rer property in or on such public ways to be removed
or named, or to regulate the use of such Lublic ways as t..e uity
shall see lit.
a ec ti on 10.
shat every person, association, organization or corporation wno
shall operate any business without the payarent of such rental as
herein required shall be subject to a penalty of ne Hundred
0100.00) $ollars for each and every day such person, association,
orFaaizati ,)l or r)- -por�ti_on ,11 ,_lndu ^.t Bail business without
the payment of said rental, and using the said streets, alleys,
parks, easements and other public ways, which said sum may be re-
covered by said City in any Court of dompetant jurisdiction by
suit riled therein.
Section 11.
That every person, association, organization or corporation,
and tae local agent ammanager of every such person, association,
organization or corporation iailing or refusing to make the
report required by Section 1 of this ordinance, or failing or
reiusing to allow or permit tine examination providea for in
Section 2, herein, shall, upon conviction therior inthe Corporation
Court of the City of Nederland, be fined in the amount not to
exceed One Hundred (:100.00) Dollars, and every day of such failure
or reiusal shall be separate offence.
section 12.
If any section, paragraph, clause or phrase or provision of this
ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, illegal or unconstitutional
for any cause, the same shall not affect the validity of this
ordinance as a whole or any other part thereof other than the
part aeld invalid or unconstitutional.
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The fact that telephone, electric and water and gas companies
have been occupying and using the streets, easeients and other
public ways of the City of liederlaud without tale payment of ,
any charge therfor creates an emergency and this orcivacne shall
take effect immediately upon its passage and approval tnd
publication as required by law.
Passed, and approved tiiis 12th day of kiy, A.D. 1941.
John J. May J. H. Goodwin
CITY 6EC iBTARY
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There being no further busiftess the meeting was adjourned by
the Mayor at 9;30 P.M.
Approved_
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iuinutes o the Council
May 19, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the ivayor at 7;40 P.ivl. with ,
the following aldermen present: Id. J. Lester- ,dilliam Doornbos,
H. L. Holcomb, H. C. -va-rris, and bred Champagne,
1, otion by H. C. r'arris and seconded by odilliam Doornbos that imr.
H. L. Thackwebl be paid fifty 050.00 Dollars on the sewer survey
account whcih amouutsat pays the account in full as per contract.
carried by all.
6ecretary to :Trite l-lr. H. L. Tiiack`rvell a letter about the ac.;ount
of x2000.00.
Secretary also write the simplex sire Apparatus Company about the
equipment that has not yet been received by the city.
i,iotion by .i. C. Farris and seconded by r'red Champagne that the
i'ire Cheif be authorized to by the following equipment.
12 - Hose Spanners
3 - Plug Spanners.
Carried by all.
lotion by Hilri zfiarris and seconded by 4illiam Doornbos - That
The First National Bank of Port Neches, Texas, be appointedaas
depository for the City of iiederland, and also accept the bond '
for the sum of Fifteen Thousand (15000.00) Dollars as presented
by The e'irst idational hank of Poet Neches, Texas. Carried by all.
Motion by +dilliam Doornbos seconded by H. C. Farris that the
Sundstrand adding machine be baught from the Underwood Llliott
r'isher Co. of Beaumont, Texas for the Sum of 4112.50 Cash.
Carried by all.
lotion by d. J. Lester and sec_•nded by dilliam Doornbos- !hat
the tax collector, city clerk, and city marshall be paid the
following salaries for the month of April 1941. Carried by all.
Tax Collection X40.00
City Clerk 15.00
City Marshall 10.00
The ir;ayor to call a special meetin on May 27 for the purpose
of studing the water works apprisal.
The budget c- mmittee was appointed by the :mayor, to consist of
the following- William uoornbos, Lee Holcomb, -exed Champagne.
Ther Leing no further business +d. J. Lester moved that the ,
meeting be adjourned.
Adjourned 9;30 P.!%.
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i•.AnoAaes of the Council
Tvay 26, 1941
' The meeting was cIlled to order b., the !�,ayor at 7;40 p. m.
with tine f:ollowdag iiembers of the council present: ,d. J.
Lester, +dilliam Loorabos, ii. C. r'arris, and r'red Champagne.
motion by H. C. rarris and seconded by ,d. J. Lester. that the
following bill be paid. Carried by all.
L. O'coanor X03.20
(Telgpdone Call to Austin)
The clerk was instructed to write the League of Texas ..,uiiicipalities
asking information of the costomary charge on engineering fees,
whe * her is is 5% of the cost of the bond or 510 of the total cost
of the job.
Adjourned by the Mayor at 9;30 P.Iwi.
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64
Linutes o-, tie Council
June 9, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the Liayor at 7;40 p. m, with
the follow -ing members of the council present: H. C. r'arris, r'red
Champagne, 4illiam j)oornbos.
Lotion by H. C. r'ar-ris and aeconded by -iill.am D -Dornbos that the
following bills be paid. Carried by all.
American Lairance Loa,,dte Corp 411.95
The Chronicle 16.00
1. A. LLLorgan 23.00
iviotion by Zred Ciiampap�ne and seconded by H. U. arris t eat the
secretary be instructed to write Us. M. iv. Carrington a letter
informing him that the council thinks that the prices ne as as
rental on the fire plugs within the city limits are to high,
and v:ould be glad to ii.ve him meet witn the council regarding
the rental.
The item of the budget was tauled for further study.
...otion by dilliam Joornbos and seconded by h. C. Larris Xxs* ix3e
secrataryzbeziazZ t, pay Lx. H. 1. `ihackwell the sum of one
tnousand dollars without prejudice to the balance of the account.
Carried by all.
Adjourned by the i�yor at 8.60 P. m.
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I%Inutes of the Cou . cil
June 16, 1941
' The meeting was called to order by the kayor with the following
members of the council present: H. ". larris, Lee Holcomb, 4. J.
Lester and 1'red Champagne.
l,x. d. N. Carrington appeared before the council in regards to tine
rental on the fire plugs within the city limits- but no dicision
was reached by the council. The clerk was instructed to write the
League of Texas Municipalities for information as to rental on fire
plugs.
motion by H. C. x'arris and seconded by Lee Holcomb that the following
bills be :;aid. Carried by all.
The Pure Uil Co. 42.80
Clarke & Courts 3.50
Clerk also to write the League of Texas bianicipalities r,- garding
ordinances is regards to taxis.
Adjourned by the uayor 9 ;30 P. M.
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Iuinutes of the i;ouacil
June 23, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the i,iayor- pro -tem at 7 :30 p. m. ,
with the following members of the council present: idilliaw Doorabos,
Fred Champagne and Lee Holcomb.
The secretary w.s instructed to contact -r. dd. iu. Carrington and
ask him to appear before the council at the next regular meeting
in regards to the sale of the water works.
The Y. M. B. L. of the City of Nederland ap_ eared before the council
in -regards to securing some zive or six str,ets lights located within
the city. iwr. 4. a;. Dinkins reported that tue Culf'States utilities
Co. would :.ot sign a contract with their organixation but would sign
one with the city. The lights are to cost 415.50 per year (tuis
includes the installation, maintenance and etc.,) The Y. u1. 13. L.
agrees to pay the cost of the liEhts for the iirst year ii the city
will undertake this project.
lix. Doornoos suggested that the council take this up at the next
regular meeting.
Secretary instructed to write i r. Li. M. Herdick of the 6implex r'ire
Apparatus Co. re arUng the fire hose asking when we may expect
delivery.
adjourned b Tulayorgi'ro iem 8 :45 p. m.
S E`i' 8c TR4ASUIiE
Approved
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i,;inutes of the Council
June 30, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;45 p. m. with
the following members of the council preseat:U. C. r'arris, -red
Champagne, William Doornbos.
Mr. C. X. Johnson appeared before the council in regards to the
land on which the sewer disposal plant is to be loc:zted. 1vir.
Johnson reports that he will take y 475XO per acre for the ,jro-
perty and will eue an option for 4100.00 ivr a peroid of four
wonths to hold the property.
iuir. Wo N. Carrington of the iJederlaud Utilities Go. reports that
he will take the appraised valuat,_on for the water w rks. also
reports that he will take the house and car or either of them id
the city does not want them.
-otion by i'red Champagne and seconded by H. C. Farris t -at trte
city cl -rk's salary be paid for the months of Lay and June 1941.
Carried by all,
adjourned by the ..ayor at 10.30 P.M.
Approved.
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.L,.inutes of the Council
Xuly 7, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the "yor- Pro- Tem,with the '
following memoers of the co,,acil present: r'red Champagne, .d. J.
Lester and irilliam A)oornbos.
Tae propisition of the f. iii. B. L. to put in street lights were
discussed. it was reported that Port 14,2caes has twenty -nine sucu
lights at a montae rental :)I X41.08. dilliam Loorabos was appointed
by the �i.ayor- Por -Tem to take up tiie ma ter with tiie int rested parties.
,�eeting adjjurnd by motion of rred Champagae*
e re y 80asure
Ap -roved '
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.-inutes oi the Count it
July 14, 11j41
The meeting was called to order at 7;60 p, m. with the ivayor and
following members of the council present: d. J. L,ster, Lee Holcomb.
.red Champagne, Silliam Doornbos.
The item of street lights for the city was tabled until the next
regular meeting.
William Doornbos was instructed by the :�.ayor to contact the Simplex
Zire Apparatus Co. in Dallas, Texas, in regards to the fire hone
that was purchased by the city and has not been received.
City attorney instructed to write lease for the approval of the
city council in regards to leasing the acout but to the Lions C,ub.
Secretary instructed to write a letter of tiianks to the fire
de,A rtmeat for their services in the recent lire of Pitre's Cale.
The changing of the tax collectors working hours to be taken up
at the next regular meeting.
The item of securing an equalization board for tine coming year
is to be brought up at tine next regular meeting.
Secretary instructed to contact i�x. C. W. Aimsey at Urange, 'Texas
in regards to organizing a Defense Uouncil in the Uity of ivederland.
ne ort for max. H. C. r'arris on the Staiien property, reported that
.,r. Staiien would nave to converse with the Anderson 'state.
Adjourned by the "ayor at 9 p. m.
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Approved
".a-or
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,..iiiutes o- iihe Council
July 28, lj41
The i,ieeting was called to order by the _..ayor at 7;30 p. m. with I
the following members of the council preaerit: 4illiam Doornbos
h. C. larris, Lee iiolcomb.
viz. H. C. Barris that the names presented be named an \designated
as tiie Idedeylaud Deiense Co;,,icil, oeconded by ,dilliam Doornbos .
Carried by all.
i..otion by H. C. rarris and secindeu by +William Doornbos, that the
Gulf otates Utilities .,om_:aay's request for exceptions of industrial
and public aut,iority customers receipts be deducteu irom the 4j6
which t.,ey propose to pay tiie city instead of the 2/0 levid uy the
City. Uarried bj All.
iar. A. C. iLandly of the uul estates utilitivs Company wade a report
on the proposal to install live street lights: and pointed olt the
diiferences between a multiple and a series circuit such as Port
Ideciies has; and the resulting ,i-Lferei ces thereon in tiie rate oiiered
by the Gulf states Utilities Comyoany.
,-lotion by ,dilliam Doornbos and seconded by h. C. caj,ris t,iat the
iiiayor and City iaecretary be aut.o.ized to sign a contract with the
Gulf estates Utilities Coiapany for five street li. ~hts if the contract
meets with the approval of the City dttoraey. Ca vied by all.
i.Lotioa by L. - arris and secoadea by dil_iam - 000rnuos, that t.ie
following bills be paid:
,..ayors F.x)ease for april,—ay,June 1',,A X21.59
E. a. Gibson otamps ( -ax u� ice) 1.00
Chief doodward of the ii e deparVaent reportea that the lire hose
borrowed irom the rdeauiaoat ire Dept. had bursted.(`i`wo oections)
H. L. 'i!hackaell ap eared uelore tae cou,..cil in resards to his fee,
and apprasal of the water works, acid urged t-ie City to tare deiinite
action in resard to tiie water works.
. -otion by .iiiiiam Doornbos to ad,journ2t
,ldjourned 10.30 p. m.
:,.a,/ or
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t.inutes of the Council
August 4, 1'.,41
if The meeting was called to order by the i�.ayor- pro -tem at 7;45
P.i.. with the following i:.embers :;f the council present: gyred
Champazne, W. J. Lester, ro+illiam Doornbos and C. Ilarris.
After the minutes were approved the .neeting was turned over
to the bia;; or.
i'he wayor reported on his trip to -Oallas, Texas, to inquire
about the lire nose that was purchased from tine dir•plex 4-ire
Apparatus Coi,r)any. Tile A.ayor rey)orts' that :.. ..., Hedrick did
not order the hose but would tiiis week.
i -otion by ,iilliam Doornbos and seconded by Lee -nolcomb, That
the tax collectors office lours be chanTed to one o'clock
P...i. to lour o'clock P.ia. during the live week days. The
salary is to be cn:nged from fourty dollars a .ninth to twenty
doll =rs a month during tuis change. Carried by .ill.
an Urdinance
an ordinance Providing for v__,ice :ours of lax Assessor- collector,
and Declaring au
:ie it Urdained iiy tiie Cit', council ui 11:.e city of iuederland, Texas
' 6ection 1. That the lax assessor- collector shall iieiicelorth
kee, _is office open for business uuring t--.o 'iolloUJing hours
in the following periods, towit;
During the months of July, August, oepte.aber and Uctober said
office shall remain open from 1 o'clock i'.ld. to 4 o'clock
on the followiijg days: i,.onday, Tuesday, :iedaesday, Thursday,
and oriday.
During tine remaining months s:ald office shall re:.ain open from
9 o' clock A.k. to 12 o'clock .;oon. fro4i 1 o' clock P.ir.. to 4
o'clock P.LI. on all week days.
The fact triat there has not hereto ore been office hours
desiiznated for the off of the 'Tax assessor - collector creates an
eiaergeacy requiring the suspension of the rule, and this ordinance
shall. become effective iiamedlately upon passage.
Passed and approved tnis 4 day of august, a.D. 1y41.
=approved
J. H. Goodwin
attest; iayor
John J. ..ay
City secretary
iviotion by ,iil iam Doornbos and secondod by i. J. Lester - `1'nat
H. L. Tnackwell be paid ,1?500.00 doliars. carried by Chb.following
vote: d. J. Lester, 4illiam DoDrnoos and Lee holcomb nor. H. C.
r arris and .:red Ci.aiup igne ygaiust.
-otion by ii. C. varris :.ind seconded by ,villiam Doorabo that the
follwoing -ills be paid;
coiit_ui.eu
it
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( _iiiutes of .Zagast 4tii contiuned)
Carried by all.
J. H. soodwin 48.78
Fare Uil Co. o. x4
AL-derland 'utilities 46.00
!Motion by 4illiim Loornbos end sec,nded by Lee nolcomb - !fiat
the tax collector salary be paid for tiie mont_a of ..ay, June,
and 4uly at 440 0p per .,.oaths. loata1,�120.00. Carried by all.
,_otioii to adjourn by H. C. ,iarris
Adjourned 10 o'clock r.`....
Approved__
ayor
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Minutes of the council
August 18, 1941
The meeting was called to rder by the i.Zyor at 7;45 P.iui.
' witii the iollowiag members of the council present: d. J
Lester, fired Champagne and dilliam Joornbos.
i,.otion by dilliam Doorubos and seconded by ,red Champagne -
That the following salaries be paid. Carried by all.
City Iviarshall (.'flay, June, July ?) .30.00
City Clerk (July) 15.00
,x. ij. d. Joyner of the Eureka ,!ire _ ose Division o.r the
U. o. Rubber Company appeired beiore the council presenting
a bid on fire hose as follows:
1000' - 2 1/2" Underw iters rouble Jacketed -ose ualauelled
w /"Docker Lug Coupling. 73
300' - 1 1/2" Ditto 48
1 - 2 1MI x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" oi. —se w /cut ofi ialve (.eree)
`Perms to be 2/o Pro:.inio, 60 days net, or aaa additional ten months
6,a interest.
h,.otion by dilliam uoorabos and seconded by d. J. Lester t -at tine
auove order be placed with the Eureka sire dose Livision of the
U.S. dubber Co. wiin the option that the City man cancel the
order within thirty days. Carried by all)
Motion by d. J. Lester and seconded by ,red Champagne that the
following :, esolution be adopted. Carried by ill
A Resolution
dhereas, it is necessary for tine City of ilederland to obtain
certin right -of -ways of a proposed sewer system, and,
dhereas, Some of said right -of -ways must be obtained from
the uansas City o outinern iii ilway Company, and
Whereas, the Kansas City oouther A ilway Company is agreeable
to entering into an agteement 11ivinag such right -of -ways to the
City of Nederland, and,
dhereas, it is necessary that the proper officials of the said
City be duly authorized to enter into said agreeident with the
said .0iiway Company.
i�ow therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the pity
of Nede_ land, Texas, that
1. The "yor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and
enter into said agree. -.ent with the said itailway Company.
gassed, Approved, and adopted. this 18th day of August A.D. 1941.
Approved J. H. Goodwin
' Attest: iviayor
John J. ".ay
City .secretary
..otion by , +iiliam joornbos and seconded by ,red Champagne * -That
at
City attorney be paid V15.00 for the arawlug up of tine ord-
inarice changing tax collector hours and above resolution.
Carried by all.
t' (minutes oi the council of august loth contiuned)
There being no iurther business the weeting was adjourned by
the 14ayor at 9 o'clock 13.M.
City - ecPetary
Approved
Mayor
i.inutes of the Council
august 25, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the mayor at M;45 P.M. with
the following members of the council present: W. J. Lester, Lee
Holcomb, 'William Doornbos, and gyred C iampgane.
Motion by William Doornbos and seconded by d. J. Lester - That
the bill of 410.00 to the 4merican aurety Company for the Tax
Assessor- Collector's bond be paid. Carried by all.
The purchasing -of the Nederland Utilities Com_;any was discussed
and the Mayor is to contact vi. N. Carrington and have him appear
at the 6eptember the bth meting regarding the sale.
:notion by dilliam Doornbos and seconded by Lee holcomb - That
tine Scout Hut be accepted from the pions club and turned over
to the Youn men's business -eague for their use uatill the
City council makes other arrangiients. Carried by all.
Approved �l
i�;ayor
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i.,inutes of the council
September 8, 1511
The meeting w s called to order by the 1"'Iyor with the following
members of t-ae council present: N. J. Lester, rred Champagne,
H. C. r'arris and 4illi.im Doornbos.
u:otion by h. (;, Parris and seconded by +iilliam j)o::rnbos - That
the following bills be paid: Carried uy all.
she Pure Uil Co. 4.02
oederland Utilities Co. w23.00
Motion by diilliam Jo rabos and seconded by ii. C. Barris - lhat
the petty cas fund be built up to X10.00 waich amount is
Carried by all.
Carrington of the Nederland Utilities Com ,any appeared
before the council in regards to the s,le of the water works.
Ir. Carrington reports that .ie still wa«ts the apparisal price.
Lotion by Lred �;nampagne and seconded by dilliam Uoornbos- shat
the tax collector be authorized to purchase two post binders.
Carried by all.
adjourned by the- �,ayor at 9 ;30 P.si.
approved
kayor
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.,.inutes of the �Iout,cil
Ue tewber 15, 1.41
The meeting was called to order by the IJayor at 7;30
with the iolloing council -ea present: 4. J. Lester, : -:. C.
liarris, i red Chau,pagne, and-Lee iiolcomb. '
The .purchasing of the -ede.larnd Utilities was aiscussed it
length. the :,.a -roe- is t, s', J'. N. Gar- ii -toa to appear
beiore the council in regards to securing an option on the
system.
kotion by -a. u. rarris and seconded by bred C.iampagne - ingt
the lire ciiiei be aut.,Drized to purchase oue 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
dater for the fire truck. Carried by all.
motion by ii. C. Farris and seconded by d. J. Lester - i,iat
the mire Chief be authorized to have tue fire truck lettered
with the letters ReD on oot_i doors. Carried bj all.
The Y.ia.d.L. suggested that the lights that are to be installed
by the uulf otates Utilities 0ompany be placed at the following
places: Cne at the alley in back of the ieedeyland Pnarmsy- une
by Netterville's Garage- One luclieill Grocery- une at baptist
Chrueh- and one at Jimmie' food at,re.
The •v•ayor re_)orted that Q. -. r ields wjuld serve -,n tue equal-
ization board. He is also to contact t.,e following _-en.
Trotter, ii. C. a treadl and L. d. .spencer '
Their being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9 ;14 P. i.
Approved
Idiayor `-
ty p�qiretotfy
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i,inutes of one Council
Leptember 1941
2�
Tne meeting was called to order by the iwayor at 7 0' clock r.....
with the floowing members of the council present: W. J. Lester,
rJilliam Doornbos, H. C. a'arris, Lee iiolcomb, and c red Cna up_zgae.
The equalization hoard for the 1941 and 1942 period wre present
and were expl�ineddtheir duties as an equalization board by the
Layor before they were sworn in.
irotion by C. carris and seconded by d. J. Lester =`'That the
following ordinance be passed fixing the time of the meeting
of the equalization board. Uarried by all.
a Ordinance
An ordinance fixing the time of meeting of the board of Equalization
fbf the City of Nederland, ' 'Texas for the year 1541 - 1142.
Ee it ordained by the Gity Council of the Uity of aederlaad, ` 'Texas:
Section 1.
The Board of Equalization of the City of i'+ederlaad, Texas or the
$ear 1941 -and 1942 shall meet and discharge its duties begianing
October 1st, 1941 and thereafter until it has performed it duties
' and is discr:arged by the City Council.
This Urdinance shall become eif ective immedialty on passage,
Gassed, approved and enacted this 29th day of oepte,auer, A.D. 1941.
J. H. Goodwin
Attest: ivayor
John J. !'.Jay
City 6ecretary
wotion by H. C. r'arris and seconded by Lee Holcomb - That the
following bills be paid. Carried by all.
Tax Collector 6alary August -dept 1941 N40.00
City Ulerk " " " 30.00
City karshall -" " " " 20.00
E. A. Gibson otamps (Tx- Uifice) 1.00
T. M. Biggs a valuation engineer apjeared before the council
in re;zards to a7ork of the equalization uoard. idr. Bi. -gs reprts
t' liat he will work with the equalization board at the pleainary
meeting and also at the nearing and tiie city may pay him what they
( the city's think tRXtxXsexx— ..is service are worth.
contivaed on page X78
78 ( -mutes coutiuned iro.0 p.i�e ,r77)
laotion by H. C. =arris and seconded by dilliam Do�rabos - That
the following ordinance be passed aut'norizinp• the 1u ayor and City
Clerk to sign a contract wit.- the Gulf atates Utilities Co -..any
for the installation of rive li7hts within the City limitys as
directed by the council. Carried by all.
zu Ordinance
Be it ordained by the City Counc,.l of the City of liederland, in
regular session thereof on this the 29 dao of ogptember, -.D.
1941, that the "4ayor be and he-is hereby autnorizeu and directed
to iortirvvith execute twat certain street lighting cotract arranged
by him atad the City Council, by and between the I,.ity of idederland
and the Gulf atates Utilities Company for operating and maintaining
an electric lighting system to provi-de illu.aination of certain road-
ways in the City of iiederland, said contract to be for the five (5)
year pero id, dated iro,:, the 1 day of i,ove...ber, s. u. 1941 to the
1 day of i ovember, A. L., 1946: and t ,e City dierk of the amity of
iJedJerlaud is hereby ordered and directed to attest said contract.
rags on this the 29 day of aepte,,:ber, a..u., 1941, by tii affir-ative
vote of the City Council vtith five voting in t,_e aiiiriiative and
11 ue voting in the negative.
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Goodvvia xaxzx
"ay or
Joan .:.ay City secretary
Ile meeting adj .urned ;t 10.15 o' ci ock r. u.. b,, the ,�,syor
ao,roved
iayor
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- 'inutes of the Council
.;e te,nber 22, 1941
the meeting was called to order by the i,;ayor at 7;10 P.ici.
with the following members of the c3 -acil _,resent:- ii( C.
carris, 4illiam Dowrnbos, and red �aaxpagne.
.report on the equalization uoard. ,lr. rarris reports tiiA
x. ueo P. trotter would a::t as aiiieuuer and alos .,x. J.
.ielas will serve on the board.
The city clerk w,s instructed by the council to call Mr.'
Jo ner of the gureke lire iLose .iivisioa of jallas, 'texas,
as-inp- for an extension of time on tite order of hose for
another illonth.
-r. .jooriibos re, ortea that ..x. `l',r. iui. iii; gs as appraiser
would meet with the council at any tiiue co,ivieut. -r.
.uoarnbos was instructed to invite .,r. Biggs to tue next
regular meetitig.
The city clerk was also instructed to write .�x. ii. L.
Thackwell and have hi<,i to meet with the coaacil at tite
next regular meeting to discuss the i.d rove,.ents of tite
present water system.
-kajourned by the,i�.ayor •-3t 9;30 P-L-
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:.Ii,f ut es of the Go ,:nc it
uctouer 6, 141
The meetiup-' .gas called to order by tie i ,yor at 7 0' clock
Y. UJliin file 10i1JuJlti;" .,ic._uer5 Ji t..e �Ou:;C11r��'esetlt:
H. V• iat'i'is, dilliaii, 1lo.;r C; �; vS, �'f uCi v,l� ":fe, ,�. J. I
and Lee Holcomb.
i..otion by H. u. rarris 3na oeco,iaed by ,iiliiaw jooicuuos-
i-iat the iollowinp- bi:ls be paid. Carried by all
E. 3za it ('Lax U:i-Lice) 4.20
liederland Utilities Uo 23.00
League off 'Texas ..iunicipalities 30.00
Te1e,,,_.one Calls 1.65
iwayors Expense 21..15
i,.r. calsidck of the American i- arrance Uom-)anj appeared .io. e
tiie council in regards to a iire alar::i sy6tem quoting several
prices.
—otion by Ii. U. rarris and seconiied by iLee :.olc3uib - Tinat tiie
following ordinance by passed. Carried uy all.
An Urdinance
An ordi, ante a.ae:.d,.u�r ordinance fix_ inF rental to be paid by
telephone, water, electric and gas compa.ies, orP'anrzati:;ns,
for the privilege of using with their poles, pipes, conduits
and other iixtiures, tae streets, alleys, ease..ients, parks and
other public ways and property witiiiii tine city of i.eaei land, ,
Texas, provikinj); a penalty and declaring an ewr,e'eucy.
i;e it Urdained by the uity Uouucil of the City of iederla,.d,
Texas.
aection 1
Tuat tue ordinance eujcteu uy t.ie wit Uouucil of the . ity of
1Vedei'land, l'exas, an tiie 12t.i d -iy of .,.ay 1 41, lixiug rentals
to bepaid said city for use �i tiie sheets, alleys, eascu,euts
parks ana other puuiic way anLi property by certain co.:ip.nies,
corporations, aua persons.be, and Same iiereby amended wo as to
read as follows:
oection 2
Tnat all persons, assDuiatime, or�'aaizat.ons and torpor =at..ons
usinP, or :saintaining m telephone,gelectric lip-nt �)r other
poles, 5zas pipes, waiter pi es, or ot.ier pipes or fixtures in
in any of the streets, highways, alleys, ease;ueats, parks osrd
other public ways and property within the corporate lii.its of
the Uity of L�ederland, texas, shall on or before the let day
of aus-ust of each and every year, pile with the Uity Secretary
a sworn report s.ijaine the gross receipts from the business
coeiducte by such presons, associations, organizations and
corporations witnin the corporate li —ites of said Uity for the
preceaing .-ar ending June 30.
aection 3
�,�ty1C�}��}ilemytt swh�eVl�i��oe Tit, :lave the uo ks and
•,.iautes cintiun�d from p.ge c0) 81
record of such perso:is, association, or:ranizatious or
corporations rendering the state..ent required bu Section 2
of this ordi ante. examined by a representative of the City
to axertain wiiet.:er such state.,ents are accurate, but nothing
' in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent tue .ity from
ascertaining the facts by any other method.
erection 4
That upon receipt of tiie aboe rental.by the city, tae city
secetary shall deliver to the person, association, organization
or c:rporation payin the same, a receipt for such rental, which
said receipt shall authorise such person. association, organ-
ization or corporation touse and occupy the streets, highways,
easements, alley, parks and other public ways of the city in
oarrying on its business for twelve (12) months from Xune 30
of such year.
erection S
That the rental for the privilege of using the streets, alleys,
highways, easements, and public places of the City of ,ederland,
Texas, provided nor in the ordinance is not charged as a tax
but made for the privilege now enjoyed and to the enjoyed by
such persons, associ :tioa, organisations and corporations Asing
jhe streets, easements, alleys and other public wa_,s of tae city
in the conduct of every nature whatsoever agairAst the persons,
association. organizations or corporations - entioned herein.
' erection 7
That nothing herein is intended to relieve any person, association,
organization or corporation of an,, condition. restriction or re-
quirement imposed by any law or ordinance of the eraid City of
i,ederlaad, 'texas.
( contirued ou page b2)
That on or before the 1 st day of - august each and every year
every person, association organization, or corporation occupying
or using t..e streets, highways, ease:ents, alleys parks or other
public ways and property in the City of iaederlaad, Texas, with
poles, pipes, water pipes, cinduits and Ether fixutres and
structures shall, •as a condition to such Partner occupancy, pa,,
to the city annually for such priileges, as Follows:
a. if the operator of such telephone system, a rental equal to
2 per cent of the annual gross. receipts by such telepnorie
c:)mpany irom the rendition of local exchange telephone trans-
mission service within the city and:
b. If the operator of any gas, water r electric company, a
rental of 2 per cent of the gross receipts rec,ivea by any such
gas, water or electric cjmpauy lro:: the sale of gas. water, or
electric energy, where not for resale, but excluding- all industrial
and public authority revenue, as tnose teris are nereinaiter ue-
fined, where such revenue is received by such persons, associati -as,
organization or corporation from its business conducted within the
corporate li_-its of the City of +ederiaad, Texas, for the preceaing
'
year, which sums shall be paid to the City of Tiederland, .texas.
erection 5
That upon receipt of tiie aboe rental.by the city, tae city
secetary shall deliver to the person, association, organization
or c:rporation payin the same, a receipt for such rental, which
said receipt shall authorise such person. association, organ-
ization or corporation touse and occupy the streets, highways,
easements, alley, parks and other public ways of the city in
oarrying on its business for twelve (12) months from Xune 30
of such year.
erection S
That the rental for the privilege of using the streets, alleys,
highways, easements, and public places of the City of ,ederland,
Texas, provided nor in the ordinance is not charged as a tax
but made for the privilege now enjoyed and to the enjoyed by
such persons, associ :tioa, organisations and corporations Asing
jhe streets, easements, alleys and other public wa_,s of tae city
in the conduct of every nature whatsoever agairAst the persons,
association. organizations or corporations - entioned herein.
' erection 7
That nothing herein is intended to relieve any person, association,
organization or corporation of an,, condition. restriction or re-
quirement imposed by any law or ordinance of the eraid City of
i,ederlaad, 'texas.
( contirued ou page b2)
82 ( contiuned irom page 81)
oection 8
That tiiis ordinance does not grant a franchise to any Itility
or person, association, organization or corporation to ase '
the streets, easements, alleys and other p,olic wgtys anu shall
never be so construed b., the Court of otherwise and the City
reserves tree right to caael t_.e privkleges grautea hereunaer
and refund the unearned rentals paid to the �Aty.
erection 9
That the City Of i4ederlaad, 'iexas hereby reserves the ri;Pnt to
put into eiiect aj :any other ti -e reasonable restrictions and
regulations as to the erection and maintenance of _,oles, wires
and other appurtenanoeses in the streets, easements, alleys, and
:;they public ways, of the city froia time to time to require wires
and other property, equipmeht and fixtures as it may deem proper
to be removed and to require wires to run in conduits on such
rer,.,s as the City may deem proper.
section 10
That every person, association, orgaiization, and corporation
who shall operate any business without payment of the rental
pprovided for herein shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred
14100.00) dollars, for each and every day that such person,
assocatioa, organization or corporation shall conduct such bus-
iness using or occui,ying the streets, ease,uents alleys or other '
public wyas of the City of Ivede land, Texas, without the pay-
ment of said rentals which said sum may be recovered by the City
of iiederland, leaas, in a court of comp @tent jurisdiction by a
suit filed therein.
.,ection 11
That every ;,erson, association, organization or corporation and
the ljcal �amager or agent or every s<ch person, associ tion,
organization or corporation failing or reiusing to ia�;e the
rei,ort required by )ec,.ioLi 2 of this ordeikrauce, or iailing or
refusiug to allow the ex...nivation provided for in erection 8
herein, shall upon conviction 'in the Corporation Court of the "ity
of i4ederland, leas, be lined in any sum not to exceed one hunu-ced
(4100.00) dollars, and every day's failure or refusal, as ,ueutioued
in this section, shall be deeiued a separate olfense.
Section 12
'The city o'ire ivarshall, wilding inspectoor, Llectrical Inspector,
the City's Police officers, and such persous designated by t,.e
City shall have the pwoer and it shall be their privilege to
examine and ins,ect from time to time all tele -.one, electric ,
light or other poles, pipes and other fixtures in the public
contiuned on p,ge 83
M U JLl1,lLLL1CLL L JS All paKe ()4, / 3
places within i.he city for t::e urp:;se of s::elnz,, that all Df
same are in a safe and suitable condition, and whenever such
item is ioudd to be unsife or unsuitable for the purpose for
which it is used, the person, using, possessing or maint-
aining same shall be notified and rquired to place sa__1e in a
safe and suitable condition.
Section 13
If any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or
provision of this ordinance, shall be adjudged invalid or
held unconstitutional, the aliae shall not affect the validity
of this ordinance as a wnole or any part or provision thereof
ot.ler than the part so declared to be ii.valid or unco:istitutiotial.
6 ection 14
"Industrial" revenue is receipts obtained from concerns or
persons engaTed in manuiacturiig, mining, processing, refining
and shipbuilding.
"Public Authority" revenue is receipts obtained ilom public
utilities, railroads, telepho;le co— panies, irrigation compaiues
or persons engaged in that business, municipal corporation, and
nonprolit educational institutuions.
'Jection 15
Provided, nowever that this ordinance shall not be construed so
as to prevent or prohibit the collction os such sums as may be
due the saia city u�- er the existing ordinance providing for
payment of such rental c.larges up to the time tiiis ordinance
shall become effective, nor as a release of such sum.
erection 16
The fact that payment of such charges on revenue derived from
insustrial and public authority consa -ers of water, gas and
electric energy is not of the bes interests of tiie City creates
an emergency, and this ordiaace shall take effect im...ediately
upon passage approval and publication as required by law.
Passed, enacted, and approved this the 6tn day of Uctober, L.D.
1941.
(6E .L)
A. test:
John J. "vay
City ziecretary
Ap_)roved J. H. Uoodwin
...ay o r
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The Mayor issued a proclamation procaliiainR the days of Uct giber
23 and 24 as Alumni Days.
Nilliam Uoorabos
and r'red
C.la -paprne w,re appointed by tae lwayor
as a commi to to
contact
l-x. .6. J. doodward, inquiring as to
now much rental
the city
is to pay hi— for tine storage of the
fire truck.
lContiuned on page 84)
€4 contivaed from page b3
The : ayor to notify all Taxi drivers to a:eet wits the City
Council at the next meeting to cork out Arid ordinance ciritr0-
11ing tae usage of the taxies in tie City Liiaits.
City Clerk inst-acted to notify :c. 4. 14. �,arriagota to appear
at the next r-gualr me..ting of tae council reardia the sale
of th iyederland Utilities Qo.
iviotion by Pred Champa >zne and seconded by ,iilliam ijoorabos -
That the city attorney be paid twenty (20.00) for drawing
up of the above ordinance of the street rental. Carried by all
Adjoureud by the .,ayor at 10,15 P.ivi.
Approved 2411U11
U9ayor
ty c�et"�y
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1d uutes o� the Council
October 1,5, 1941
The meet ng was called to order by the ...ayor- i'ro -lem at 7 p.m.
witii the iollowi.g ...embers ol the council present: ,iillia;n
Doorubos, Lee liolcoisb, fired c,.ampagne.
ao report on tine storage o� the i ire t -uck.
Tax collectir to secure prices of plats or aauitiocns within tie
city li..its for ..is office.
she taxi drives of the city oi. !�ederland ;aeet with t, e council
in re ards to controlling tine taxi system aithii tine ci$y liadts,
but no agree -Lent was reached.
`!'here being no iurt_.er buskmess t-ie meeting adiourned 8.15 p.m.
J�
aec ary sure
Approved Lam,
oily :�i -P� 0 -r�i
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M.
lutes of the Jouucil
uctober 20, 1j,±l
The meeting w;s called to order by the -ayor- fro - em at 7;15 p.m.
with the following members of the co..,ncil present: 4. J. Lester,
. .'illiam Joornuos, Lee - Holcomb, -red iampagne.
i r. Doornuos re)orted that the storage rental oi the lire truck
at —r. E. J. JJoodward's ara�re would be ,,2.00 per iaouth as this
is satisfactory with war. 4 )odward for the time the truck has been
stored at iiis place. the rental iee will be ,,,.5.00 per wont .L t.iere-
aiter.
ine tax collector was given aut.,ority to purc..;.se tax reports at tae
Li b Printing Co. at sevent.:ea dollars ind iiity cents per live nuud-
ered. i,iotion being _,lade by ailliam Uoornbos Ind sec -nded by Lee
holcomb. Carried by all.
ity Clerk instructed to piicne tree Eureka .-ire _dose oivisioa of trie
U.6. iubber Company at Dallas, lexas, asafng for an ex,eiision of time
on the lire hose contact and ii the ex.eusion is not g.arited caicel
tiie order.
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,V,r. d. id. Carrington of tiie Nederland Utilities i,orpn. appeared uei ore
the council at tueir tquest in regards to tae saie of the Nederland
Utilities Corporation to the i.ity of i:ederlAad. :r. Carrington reports
that he will not accept any price lo:✓er than the appraised value.
s. d. J. Lester sug;�ested t..at the council ta, s:;ue steps in secur- '
Ong a traffic light or suiiicient number A stop signs for the corner
at Pitre's Cafe, -is triis c_-raer is a safety nazard.
,.otion by Adilli im ,JoDrnbos and seconded by Lee nolcoiub that the
sec,.eLary and treasure be paid i.Lis salary for the month of October 1 41.
nVI
ecr ary i'reasure
A-
pproved 1-7 1-t
wayor- r'roti em
87
i:inutes of the Louncil
vctober 27, LIJ41
' The meeting was called to order by the ivayor at '7;15 p.m. witii the
following ,lembers of the council present: H. C. 1'arris, +d. J. Lester
dilliam yoornbos.
The auditing of the city books was discussed and the iYayor appointed
-..r. lioornbos and ir. Lester to secure and auditor to meet vita the
coui.cil regarding this work.
emotion by l.. �. -arris and secondeduby - iilliam oorabo6- That .wr.
.�. L. lhackwell be in full of account waich amount is live hunured
dollars (4500.00). Carried by all iaembers present.
The city attorney to write iur. H. L. aac swell about the property
that is to ..ave soae sewer changes.
The Ladies Club whisi.es to lease or rent the scout tut. It was
su- gested by members of the council that if the club puts the ..ut
in first class condition and maintain the property they could nave
a lease for a term of three years.
iur. ii. J. Lawre�_ce and io,r. y. z.. . ieastra, appeared before the
council to see wnetaer or not tae city coula exempt taxes ou inaustry
that may be. wrought into ttie city by this method. The city attorney
to secure legal infor.uation on this matter -.r the Chamber :,f o_iaerce.
The item of the stop signs were discussed, the Lnayor and city secretary
to secure pric•as on this equip,,ent.
The purc.iasing of the ;eater s,;stem was discussed ana tae .,.ayor called
a special meeting for ctober 2i, 1 41, to reach som decision on this
problem.
Adjourned 9 :60 p.m.
5 egieta & ure
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iuiayor
special :.- eeting of the Cou cil
October 29, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the Llayor at 6..30 p.m. with
all members of the council present.
motion by .iilliam Joornbos and seconded by H. C. Parris - That the
following Ordinance be passed. Carried by all members present.
An Urdinance
An Ordinance ordering an election to be neld in the City of iiederland,
Texas, on the 22 day of L.ovember, 1941, upon the question of issuing
Sixty Thousand i)ollars in bonds of the City of Lgederiand, for tine
purpose of building, purchasing, i- proving, enlarging, and extending
a municipally owned water system: said bonds to be issued in the
manner prescribed by articles 1111 to 1116 of the :revised Statutes
of Texas, as amended, conditioned ti.at ti.e holders snall never have
the right to demand payiueut our of funds raised by taxation; said
insure of bouas not to constitute a debt of the City: oecurea by a
liortggge in said wter system and tiie net revenue tnereirom, the
extensions thereof, and i:uproveiueats taereto, and aduitious t..ereto,
and for an operating franchise if sold alter deiault: wi.ich said
bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed live (51o) jer cent
per annum irom date until maturity or until paid, and to matare
serially wi.nin a period not to exceed 25 gears from and after aate
of ti.eir issuance: designating the time and place of holding said
election and appointing judges to preside over said election:
Providing for the manner of holding said election and the giving of
notice thereof: prescribing the qualifications of voters in said
elections: and declaring an emergency.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of iiederi.and, Texas.
5 ection 1.
That an election be meld in the City of Nederland on the 22 day of
November 1941, at wAic.i election the following proposiLion shall be
submitted:
Section 2.
S_.all the City Council of the City of iiederland be authorized to issue
revenue bonds bf said city for the following purposes and in the
f Dllowiug amount.
.d'or tae purpose of building, purc....sing, improving,
enlarging, and extending a municipally owned water
system for tae City of iiederland . . . . . . . 160.000.00
The said bonds to be issued to mature serially for any given number
of years not to exceed (25) years.
Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed rive (5h) per
cent per annum, interest on all binds payable annually for the first
,,ear after their date, and semi - annually eac.i year trey are outstanding,
thereafter.
( contiuned from page 88)
Section 3.
'
That the
in said
polling place for
City of Nederland,
said elect-Lo, shall be at tiie City Hall
and the following are appointed Judges
of said
election, to -wit: 1. d. Oakley and P. G. Tynan and sad
election
shall be conducted
in accordance with the election laws
of the State
of Texas, and
only gyalified voters who own taxable
property
within the Uity of
iederland, and w.,o have duly rendered tie
same for
taxation, shall be
qualified to vote at said election.
o ectio,. 4.
The question viaet.ler the city council s:iall be aut.horizeci to issuv
said bonds s.iall be submitted in the proposition, which shall be
priateu on the ballot used in said election as follows:
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r'or tae purpose of building, purc „asing, improving, enlarging
and extending a municipally owned water eystem for the City of
iederland, Shall the City of Nederland issue Sixty- Thousand Dollars
of reven,,e bonds, bearing interest at a rate not to exceed five (511o)
per sent per annum from date until maturity or until paid and maturing
serially within a period not exceeding Tweaty -rive (25) years from
and after date �i issuance of said bonds, issued in the —anner pre-
scribed in articles 1111 to 1118. as amended, each bond to ce conditioned
that the holder t:iereof snall never nave the right t., demand pay:aent of
said obligation out of ivads raised or to ue raised by taxation, and
said issue of bonds not constituting indebtedness; of t.re City, and
secured by a cortgage of the net revenues irom the o,e:.ation of, and
a mortgage on said system and any extentions tr.ereof or improvements
thereto, and in the event of sale tnerof alter default an operating
franchise for a term of nd)t exceeding twenty Years.
finis proposition shall be priated on the official ballot to ue used
in said election and under said proposition the word "r'Oa i_hE iS„U_ ",CE
Or' 1iEVL,%'jE 3Qivi)5 16�lJED A1,D dECUnED Ab PnUViDED iL IHE PitOPUdi'iiUA,
and directly theruader the words, "_iG INST ' .,E IdoU.A_XE ur REJr.'ugUE-
B_NDa ISSUED Il D dECUnED lid PROVIDED Iiv THE PnUPudITION".
All voters desiring to support the proposition to issue said bonds shall
run a line or lines through or across the section of the ollicial oailot
reading _is follows, to -wit: ur iIEJ_,UE BuivDo
j6Q_j !,D &,X1aPtilol �x,1d :�, A �. AIvD DEGUtttD AQ 21lUu lDrh) Ii, :l,, P1AUIVUO_LTIUIVj
and all voters desiring to vote against tire propsotioa to Issue said
bonds shall run a line or lines tiiroup1a or ;cross the section of the
official ballot reading as follows: "cult Tiiz WoU LiGi; ur n.IuILLiUE i3vi,D6
16OUEy rW 6HOUllt j :ii i'1SUf1jj.C;' L., i,1L 1'i,UeU.J.LIiUii ".
Section 5.
' True co,.ies of this ordinance signed by the .,.ayor of the city of
r +ederlaud and attested by tike City oecretary _i said City posted
(coutiunL,u on age 90)
90 coutiuned Pram page 89)
in three public places wituiu the amity liaiits o� said City of .'ie- erland,
v one of which shall be at the City ilall of said City, ana ilubliCa-Lion of
this ordinance on the saiue day of eac., of two consecutive weei;s in tile'
Chronicle, the official newspaper of the Uity of Riede land, which is
a newspaper of ; eiiei•al circulation witnia said City, and which has
been regularly and continously publised for at least one year prior to
the date of the passage of tiiis ordinance in Jeffierson Co:,aty, 'iexas,
the date of first publiction in said raper to be not lees tuan four-
teen do.,s prior to date set for said elec.ioa, shall serve as proper
and sufficient notice of said election.
erection 6.
The fact t -ere is not now a munici2'aliy owned water system in the city
of ii'-de-land, and there is not now in said City and :adequate sL.pply of
water and the property of citizens is suuject to lire hazards t.iereby
ere -ates an imperative public emergency requiring tiie suspension of the
rule t:iat ordiaaiices must be read oil three separate days beiore t:ieir
passage, and said rule is iiereby suspended, and this ordinance siiall
take ei� ect -Lro,,i and alter the date of its passage.
PAaoF.11 this, the 29 day of October i.D. 1941, by the aflirmative vote
of all the memuers present of the Uity Council of the Uity of ��ederland/
APPiiUVED this tae 29 day of - ctober, ,i. o. 1941.
f nib L)
Al'`TerI :
JuLlxi J .V..aY
U I'i Y a i U ..1$'l Ally
J. H. GUUD41h
. <.ayor of tiie Uity of i,ed -nd,
exas
Approved 2t i
"'AYUR
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4 'vV -!Z, da 3, 1(j41
The meeting was called to order by the .,zyor at 7;10 o'clock p.m.
with the follovviag - emuers of the council present; n. U. rarris,
dilliam woarabos. Lee -iolcomb and ,recL Giiampaggae.
The equalization board meet with the council in regards to the
services of .,.r. Biggs of .ioustoa, Texas. The board reported that
it aid not need the services of this ex_,ert at this ti:ie.
iar. Y+. J. namby, C. P. A. of the U. H. u-ascuet firm of auditors
appeared before the council in regar«s to the auditing of the
city books.
kotion by H. C. rarris and seconded by dilliam Doortibos that the
firm of U. H. Lascnet be authorized to audit the books of tae City
of Nederland at tvventy -live (425.00) dollars per day. Carried by
all members present.
:.lotion by Pred Champagne and seconded by H. Q. i 3rris tiiat the
following bills be paid. Carried by all Present.
C. U. ,Vilsoa 4.60
The Curoniale 41.50
Cranz rubber atamp Co. 1.00
.,ederlarid utilities Go. 20.00
American l.arrance Co. 16.85
John J. i,.,ay 1.65
The C_ty iax Collector was authorized by the council to purchase
the required fDrLis of the aeliquent tax rool 1ro,, the lowest oid-
aer.
the City Clerk was authorized to secure tie necessary election
su_:plies for the election to be held on .+oveuiuer 22, 1,41
ihEPL beiu:r no Curtner business tree meeting was as :)urued at
9.30 P.M.
CI1'6yC' 'i
92.
V1 IiI'E uLU1IG111
10, 1941
The meeting was called to order by the ...av3r at 7.15 o'clock p.m.
and ttie lollowiij. -• meiabers of the council were present: dilliam
Doornbos, ii. U. xarriS, .i. J. Lester and wee ..olcouib.
,�.r. ,i. I. Lelu.:.an of the i%ruiwier ,�c t:o. iuc. , appeared beio e tiie
council in rerards to the p:e electio:i sale of the ujuds of the
water works. Tile couuci agreed t_.at t,iey would liKe to .lave ii.re
ti.ue to study the propisitiou.
i.le item of tiie uudget ;vas ta..eu up but no aecision was reached
but will be ta. en up at tiie next regujlr i;:eet.Ln . ... yor to secure
iurt.ier inlro ition is tj the mites of the uudget.
There being no iurtuer business the meeting was adjourned by the
i,syor st 10 o'clock p.m.
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tue ,,.3, or at 7 ;15 vuc�ock p.in.
as called to oioe3 byleseut.�
the meeting the coui.cil p -turfy Jlub
with all iueiubers of the Liec��lsud the
riic - arcason of easing ox
and i..rs wards to the 1 secure auk
i.itter iu re,: the cl •b is to con -
XS 0• i• the council first class
appeased at to their organization. ici 0r not
Pat' in this bui7-a i`i as t o wiietaer
;boy aCOUt cost of p city council
estiiji�te 0n the report back t.; tiie
ion and then rep hut. .tat tie
t :aey ;gill accept the u c. , •a,rris-
*,_oti0n by tied
Ciiavpane trucebei]paad +Yard also the express
��o", Dill on the fireent. Carried by a, l.
st0- fire equ1S�"
bi11 on some 20.00
J. oodward. 1.3
J • .i oodwatd _ `lYi t t..e
,.. ii 113. ii ,�oor'Ose isioa
_i05e ,)1V
and sec'nuea by le <a fire Se t:iat
]rris ti:e Lar the lire i]0
otion by ii. C• cted to va-L - t.ietn s.iip '1 ;ose Voting
city leek be iust CO,., any and have in5tractions. d.- J. Lester.
;,ubuer a our :na tutee.
Di trie U• ''at this iirm avrii 'jS iilliaiii ,ioovote. C ,rried by
is on order C, rarris. aid not vote.
the G .0,,,e were. the coui]cil with
for two mei - era of talkeu
"he other iiere It co,;s,aules
seve di
-'al revenue con -a-
�oiad buyers leQ7esea ,5L]9D the s:le of bie Yi, =at tsie
�dilliaia 0oorubos-
the council Utilities
r'arris and sec jaded uY , eael:
r._oti0ii by 'I. L• a ;i. . C �rrI11F ition,oi tae i,euerland
�3v a. log an 900.00. rried by
City of . +ederland i do11 ass
Drat iou) one jt1. -0 3L , iseci v alv.tie 1
Jorp Corp.
rJties t,.at tiie
ll• yez ay 1,�1
sec aridea J,, 1.
iillla i jo1r�,b0s _ai�u t.ie �re_r ..eg�i_�.1❑
,otiou by accented for c�, all•
budget be married 44000 .00
io1lI�aing .��ril 00+ •
euding 400.00
1. i rPepa rt' - - "ent
aria tuuit L�00.00
2. e =a1 i,ervile 250.00
3. :•- �scellaneous cud Printing 500.00
ies 180.00
4. U,Ti ice pup= 5 Uiiice
�. Tax 6017 -ecL 720.00
o. City.CiexYs �al'srY 1b0.00
7 . C! '. y " arshal �c o .nt 50 .00.
8.
.1 or 'hyeG Property 100.00
9. titeu. Ice Git,, 75.00
10. Elections ,0,rd Yantiu$
11. i9ualiztion 3 letter g ..
clerk to ',at•ite , ti -, e in
the
inst.•cted the
city to lay a l0
,, 0ns tile
:,...ibis Blu' 1
ae council C, daugliau x Ouse '4�; ere
;ei issiori to ei•t_ie roposed gare_.
aitc�, ii] iron
ia..iuex %o' „any no;. s, ,
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:,e meeting• :e'is called t:: order by the - a_,-or it 7 p.rn. xttu all
- e,,iuers of t.,e cout,cil pr: gent.
:•.otion by .Jilli -;in yoDnbos and sec -)uuea by . -. Barris t,'it the ,
cost of tine election clerks be raid. arriea u,, all.
:J. Oa.:ley (Election) N18.00
,- :)tion by -red �.,_,. a ue and sec tiuecA by _ Barris treat tiie
.goy Dcout iiut be LL,u-rea wita tiie ai�eill lii9u-auce - z�_t.ecy ror
live- uutiured dollars. k..e insnrarice to be, in - .over:.uer zu,
ied by all.
ua..ley appeareu u-lo.e tiie cout,cii anu took jn o :th t.,at
the results of tie uonu election Meld on i ,,41 is as
iollOPJS :
Total dotes bast 51
for iss:, -rote Total 41
- ,Prainst lasu:ance ITot al 10
i.otion by H. C: larris and seconded by .lilliam .0oornbestthat the
above resuts be accepted by the council. Carried by all.
:aids were accepted irotu t.iree u:;ridiag iiruis withe tae privilege
of the council of acceµiting or rej cling all bids. The Qou cil
to study the bids at a specill meeting Tuesday 1,ove:uuer 2u,
CiY
a eci :1 .- eetinp of tiie ouncil
iVDv &.aLer 26, 1IJ41
iIie ,ueeting ,vas tailed to order by t_:e .• -ay or at 6.45 p.m. with
the iollo+vine L emL;ers of the cou:.cil - Tesent: H. �. Barris,
,Jilliam iJDDrnbos, gyred Cna,,ipagne and .J. J. Lester.
.otiou by- ,Jilliaia uoornbos aua secoriueu uy u. irris t-at all
bids received ue rejected anu tiiat tiie council work ul., a s:;_ieudle
iau place is tree ii iads Ji all bouuiag ilru:s interested. carried
by all.
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iuutes of the 30UI,cil
Oece.,�uer 1�, 1941
The meeti►iF was called to oruer by the iiajor at 7 �' clock
witi: the iollo.ainP* memuers of the council present: i. larris,
Tae
iilliam �ooruuos, gyred i�a;ipa > :nd Lee h icoiub.
uy L.L. �. arris aiiu Oecci1 uea uy ,.ee ��lc ,u tact tue
..a 1st 1y41 ilia �.nuiagyapril 0v, is .
achedule of �' xed :dues of .Leal �5Late :,1 the ity of aeaeriar�
for tale Year i;egiuning yarried b� all .�e;uuers. pr,_:.eut.
total of w7lb,479.06.
"r. ,;. J. esigL��ard lire accepted uy tneIcounclilc.1ei�ouacil yto study
nib oral resiiiatiou be accepted y
t.le Nat ter.
_�tion uy s'red �i�,:aPagae and seco!ideu by iee i lcoab that the
iollo;rinz men ue ivea the oath of oilice as cep�ar_iedsbylall
Joiiason, J. diesber, and
Jae Le lane.
uaeiabers present.
the = =- a;,�or appointed _red _a.�ue tD see ..x. Leo. iuetterville
auout the Storage of t: e lire truck.
- eetine, a.uja rn ck at 9.30 u' clock 1'-
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i..iautes of tiie Council
December 29, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the .,.ayor
presence of all ,ieiabers of tue c uncil.
...otioa by `Jilliam iiooruoos and seconded by 4
the tax collector be authorized tj purca3se
years or a set of 1500 for tae sum of X24.50
Company of Beawaout, Texas. Carried b_, all.
at 7 p.m. with tiie
J. Lester - That
tax receints -for two
from the Lamb rriiiting
-otiou by +r. J. Lester and secouaed oy .. v. ,2arria - Lhat the
compri..iise on the 1:40 tax with ..,r. C. oornoos on his proposed
tax vallatiou subject to tiie api;rival of tae city :atLoraey as to
the legality of tine above .uention. Carried by all. ( -,eier to
.:.iuutes of �)ecewber 6, 1941)
,,.otion by i . U. Barris and sec.iudeu by aiiliam -000ruuos - That
the iollowing ordinance ue pawed aaa publisued.
an Uruinsuce
Ali ordinance Leving 'faxes nor the Use and oupport of tine ...un-
icipal '�overment of the Cit,, of -iederland .ior tiie Year Ending
April 30, 1942 and yeclering an- Lmergeacy.
Be it ordained oy the city council of the City of Aederland, Texas.
aection 1. shat th.re is iiereby levied and there shall be collected
for the use and support of the municipal goveriuent of the City of
liederl ind for t.ie year ending .4pril 30, 1942, upon all property,
-real personal, or mixed, within tine corporate li.ufts of said city
subject to taxation, a tax of eighty six cents (Q.86) on each one
hundred dollars ( 4100.00) valuation of pro, -jerty herein set forth:
(1) r'or the maintenance and support of tue General gover�.ieat
(General -Lund) E,ignty oix Cents (y.86) on each one hwidred dollars.
aection 2. all taxpayers shall be allowed the ioliowipg aisc;D-nts
for tiie advance payments of their ad valorem taxes due tiie City for
tiie assess:aent year ending April 30, 1.,42.
(a) Three percent (3/o) discount ii said taxes are paid auria , tine
iuonth of c ebraary: (b) two precept (2/6) discoant if said taxes are
paid aurinp- tiie month of ..arch: ( c) Une percent ( lo) uiscount if
said taxes are paid during the mouth of April.
The fact there has been no tax levy iiiaue for t-ie current fiscal
year creates and emergeiicy requiring the suspension of tine rules,
and this ordinance snall tat,e e:,_ect and be in force and after its
pasaa�-•e and puulication.
Passed and approved tuis 49th day of ,�ecewuer, a.0. 1 41
Deal ap ;roved J. a. uoodwin
ay or
attest john J. .riay
oecretary & Treasare
( contivaea ci, paae A )
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( coutiuneu irD, p3 i�e 98)
let)Od of res"'z'"'ation was received u
l• 3• J�ortmard s lire caiei.
Y tie c�ancil iroiu .._r,
r. Lee iolc�.:zb and l red �iiamt agne to see h.
the storabe of tiie lire t3ruck iu his t,ui 1vorr: >sioti -)bout
1i_�tion by ii. ,;. ,� lding.
'D of A. Iarabinabel$uaid secdn ed by dilliam Loorubos
,r. acout :iut as do sDule repair work ' lat
Per esti_,iate of W;30.95. i;ari°ie� oil the
pity ilerk Ilistracted to notify „_r. 1 . by all.
western i7e11 telop..one �o that tie couticil1�voulus;, rtiie11., t
t -eir next regular .ileetiig. outh-
Approveu
ae etar x ma-
asure
Tao
binutes of the Council
January d, 1942
`i.'he meeting seas tailed to ozuer b
�vith t:ze iolio�-�in� y the '"ay_r at 7;10 �'ciock
dill i;za �o�zubos,�- bersuoa the council pl ejetzt: ;1, �. p' "`•
pPgne, gad yee �.oicox,.b. - srris,
• i �luouzU reported ,,,at t,ie tit
� ity'e of the calf -Mates Jtilities � stJz'e file ii�e truck ill tine
�lty builds quaters i or the truck at no costll s zch ti�;te that t.,e
otiou by ,Viliam Loornbos and seconded b ;
resignation of E. J. yr odwrard as lire chief be accepted end that
E y d• yarris t,at the
tailey be appointed as temporary lire chief. �arrid u
present.
y all
:.r. Pius Ji
ap_ eared bef ore t_ie c oauci it'`ert; extern -3ell 1
r. 1'oiu; ins to i.zeet tiJith thelconc lyds to t_ie streettzrentallatax.
t some latter date.
Villiatn 1rci�eill re ;opted tilat Isis opi zion on ti:e i .
primise on tine 1 40 t 3x on riffs proposed valuation ie
to the Vest of his leo_i j 3s
��= aosled�e. le•Tal as
betis�lued z:red �tlaia acne and 5ecouded
for t:7e necessary ,);int to cover the ,3rris tilat a c -neck
tout lint.
.. -otion by Lee Ljolcomb and secctzded b
'��aY c iv paid ii'teen (1011 d-8 ,jer - oath�3sra�, uoorubos that the
e�.. ective Jece.,zuer Z 1941, married by )11 pr
exi>euse accoutzt
csent.
1 <IpprovedG�(it /� ,
y beta e :sure'` �F�
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Jatiaary 11, 142
the meetia� .was called to order :t 7 Q' clock p.m. with tiie Lay or
and all -embers of trie cou«cil present.
A motion ryas intro,,uced by +dillia.a Loorubos and seconded by 'red
Cii :. acne, that l,.r. dil.lord Oarlin be Daid the su:i of iiity doll -irs
( 450.00) i or the labor of painting tfie Boy oc oat liut. Carried by
all.
r. Loornuos iutrouaced anotiier motion w.iich was seconaed by d. J.
Lester, that the lire chief be authorized to secure polish and a
wash rack for servicing tide lire track unuer tice authority or the
i.ayor. Gar. ied by all.
r. i). 1i. "einstra to neu over to t.ie 'lolunteer .ire oepait -ent
for their use as they see iit the sum of unity -eight dollars and
iiity one cents kgItIt (9£1.51). 'This movie; was left over u on t.ie
disolution of the iiede,lIand later and improv�mc'nt i)istrict and ,.r.
iteinstra reports trat he ilas contacted .,lost of file u, nators and they
a ,reed that this money should be turned over to the iVedelland Joluuteer
mire L)epartiaent.
''he lire Ghiei and sire ,�arsnall are to see about uur,,iog of the vacatit
lots within the city li�uits.
otion by dilliam yoorabos and seconded by +. J. Lester,
tiiat the
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company of laoroaey 13eissner & Gompany employ the lira of
Jibson,
Llr:in, deems .and arancis to prepare tiie necessary papers
of the
iiedei land dater 4dorks � and Issue and compensate the firm
of 4 ibson,
Llkin. +deems and Francis in lieu of the onc:,hundred and
sixty two
dollars and fiity cents (V1u2.50) Uarriea by all. Iiie auove
is
subject to the approval of the city attorney.
..otion by Gilliam Loornuos ana secutiucu uy ,o. J. Le,t Jr it_.et
ie
iollowiag bills ue paid:
J. H. ;oodwin ( r'xpense --cc ouiit Lec. 1,-41)
15.00
J. H. Uoodwin (a ec al Lxpease
0.90
.rs E. A. Gibson (aalary Leueaber 1L)41)
40.00
Gliver Lee )ailary Lecemuer 1941)
10.00
John J. i�ay (dal ary L)ecewber 1941)
15.00
John J. .ay ( Petty Cash fund)
9.21
suli Ltates Utilities Go. (Street - iahts)
8.13
aocony Paint and Tarnish Go (scout lint Paint)
27.65
Granz itu ber -tamp Go. (at iap pax u _ice)
1.00
J. y. Garabin (Labor to wcout Hat)
7.50
i�ederland Utilities -orp (r ii e Mug -eutal)
23.OU
i,ici�eill Insu; ante agency (Scout i,ut insarance)
.80
aeinstra Auto oup?ly (tire uepart_,ient)
' I.. ,t. uai;ley (insurance of Libary)
1.25
7.42
a. -ores & ohs ( --eys for sire uepartiaent)
3.50
Peoples uis 0o. (Gas oervice)
3.70
-i. Jibson (ataips lax G13.ice
1.00
L. J. doouward (mire Truck ytorat�e)
10.00
Gontivaed on page 102
jilt Cotrtia[ie� iron p3�e lal
Aldermaa Lester iutr:)duced a proposed ordinance anu i.oved its
adoption. The ordinance w s read in lull. ylueriaan ... i;. iarris
sedonded the motion,- which carried Ly the folloaing vote: AyLa
Alderman, Lester, varris, Champagne, ijoorabos, ._olcomb. i�Os.S: %one.
The Layor auuounced that tiie ordeinace had been dually passed. The
ordinance thus adopted is as ioilows:
Aa ordinance
BLACKOUT AND AIR RAID PRCTECTICN ORDINANCE
AN CR7T "TANCE RELATING TC AIR RAID PRCTECTICN: AT'THCRIZING BLACKOUT
AND AIR RAID PRCTECTICN ORDERS, RULES ATM) REGULATIONS; PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
;IHEREAS, A state of war exists between the United States
of America. and Japan, Germany, and Italy, and the defense of the
United States of America is in the hands of the Army and Navy; and
'aHTREAS, In modern warfare no city, however distant from
the enemy, is free from attach; and
'WHEREAS, Lights at night time are a definite aid to the
enemy, in reaching military and other objectives; and
'4HEREAS, Blackouts, when ordered by the Army or Navy are
essential to the preservation of life and property in this city, and
it is imperative that the City of Nederland aid the Army and Navy
by all possible cooperation and assistance; and
WHEREAS, Failure to extinguish lights when or�ered to
do so by duly authorized authorities may result in loss of life by
thousands of the residents of the City of Nederland as well as the
residents of other parts of the Nation when lights in this city are
used as a guide to oth — objectives;
,fHEREAS, Failure to comply with orders, rules and regula-
tions 7overning excavations, traffic movements, congregation of
persons in streets and other public places will result in confusion
and unnecessary loss of life both during blackouts and during air
raids in the daytime, now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY ORDERS,
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BLACKOUTS AND AIR RAIDS. In order to pro-
tect life and property in the City of Nederland, Texas, from enemy
action, the Mayor is authorized and directed to carry out blackouts
and air raid protection measures in said city at such times and for
such periods as are authorized or ordered by the Army or navy and to
promulgate such orders, rules, and regulations as may be necessary
to insure the success of the blackouts and air raid protection
measures and to protect life and property during such periods. Said
orders, rules and regulations shall include traffic movements of
emergency or other vehicles, evacuation of residents, congregation of
persons on public streets, sidewalks, and in public places or
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buildings, but this enumeration or any enumeration contained in this
ordinance shall not be taken as a limitation on the power to promulgate
orders, rules, regulations governing any other subject, persons or
property which must be regulated in order to insure the proper carrying
out of any duly authorized blackout or air raid protection measure.
Practice blackouts and air raid drills may be carried out at such times
and for such periods as the Mayor shall in his discretion deem appro-
priate or necessary but subject always to the orders and directions of
the Army or Navy, and the orders, rules and regulations authorized
herein.
SECTICN la. A "blackout" is hereby defined as any period
of time desi -nated by United States Military or Naval Authorities for
extinguishing or effectively screening lights of all kinds. During
such period it shall be unlawful:�(1). For any person in the occupancy
or in the possession or control of any building or structure to fail to
turn out or cause to be turned out all exterior lights thereon or con-
nected therewith.
(2). For any person to allow any light in any house, room or apartment
to be visible from the outside. Managements of hotels, apartments,
lodging, houses and office buildings shall be responsible for all exterior
lights, lights in passageways, stairways, halls, corridors and other
spaces not occupied by tenants or other persons and in all unoccupied
rooms, apartments or offices.
(3). For any person excepting as may be herein otherwise provided to
display or allow to shine, any light in any open space, or for any per-
son owning or controlling any sign to allow the same to be illuminated
or any light to be displayed therefrom.
(4). For any person to drive an emergencyvehicle with the lights on
unless screened and shielded according to regulation promulgated by the
Mayor or United States Military or Naval Authority.
(5). For any person to place or leave any vehicle or any obstruction of
any character in any public street, avenue or alley in such a manner as
to obstruct traffic, fire hydrants, or exits from public places.
Emergency vehicles shall be those designated as such by the
Mayor, shall exhibit on the front windshield an insignia to be designated
by him, and all lights thereon shall be shielded in accordance with
rules and regulations prescribed by him.
In extinguishing or turninm off electric lights in any building
or structure the main switch should not be used for such purpose.
mien deemed necessary for the protection of the public safety
the Mayor shall make rules and regulations to be observed during "black -
outs" In addition to those prescribed in this ordinance which shall have
the force and effect of taw until repealed.
SECTICN 2. G?N'?RAL ORDERS, RULES AND R?GULATIONS TO BE IN
WRITING. All orders, rules and regulations authorized by this ordinance
for the conduct of the general public snail be in writing and snail be
available for public inspection at the place and during the hours fixed
by the Mayor.
S^CTION 3. CRDERS, RULES AND R3GULATIONS EFFECTIVE UNTIL
REPEALED °.Y COUNCIL. Any order, rule or rerrulation promulgated pursuant
Continued on page 104
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to the authority conferred by this ordinance shall be in force and effect
from the time of promulgation until amended or repealed by the Mayor,
or until repealed by the City Council.
S7CTICN 4. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL FIRE AND POLICE FORCE
AND AIR RAID WARDENS - IDENTI^YING EMBLEM. The Mayor may appoint for
a specified time as many special or auxiliary firemen and policemen
and air raid wardens, without nay, from among residents of the City as
may be deemed advisable for service in connection with any blackout or
air raid protection measure. During the term of service of such auxil-
iary firemen and policemen and air raid wardens, they shall possess all
the powers and privileges and perform all the duties as may be set out
by law, ordinance or rules and regulations pursuant thereto. They must
wear such identifying emblem as may be prescribed by the Mayor and it
shall be unlawful for any of them to attempt to carry out any order,
rule or regulation promulgated under the authority conferred by this
ordinance when he is not wearing said identifying. emblem.
SECTION 5. UNAUTHORIZED .YARNING OR ALL -CLEAR SIGNALS PRO-
HIBITED. Any unauthorized person who shall operate siren or other de-
vice so as to simulate a blackout signal or air raid, or the termina-
tion of a blackout or air raid, shall be deemed guilty of a violation
of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. NO MUNICIPAL OR PRIVATE LIABILITY. This ordi-
nance is an exercise by the city of its governmental functions for the
protection of the public peace, health and safety and neither the
City of Nederland, the accents and representatives of said city, or any '
Individual, receiver, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or
trustee, or any of the agents thereof, in good faith carrying out,
complying with or attempting to comply with, any order, rule, or regu-
lation promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall
be liable for any damage sustained to person or property as a result
of said activity.
SECTION 7. LIGHTS DURING BLACKOUT DECLARED PUBLIC NUISANCE.
Any light displayed contrary to any order, rule or regulation promul-
gated pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance constitutes a pub-
lic nuisance and when deemed necessary in order to protect life or
property during a blackout or air raid the police, or the special
police authorized herein, are authorized and directed to enter upon
any premises within the City, using reasonable force, and extinguish
lights or take other necessary action to make effective any oraer, rule
or regulation promulgated under the authority conferred by this ordi-
nance.
SECTION 8. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, ORDERS, RULES AND REGU-
LATIONS SUSPENDED. At all times when the orders, rules and regulations
made and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance shall be in effect, they
shall supersede all existing ordinances, orders, rules and regulations
Insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
SECTION 9. NO CC??FLICT WITH STATE OR FEDERAL STATUTES. I
This ordinance shall not be construed so as to conf> dt with any State
or Federal statute or with any Military or Naval Died r;� rule,'lor regula-
tion.
SECTION 10. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIOT'S. Any person, firm or
Continued on page 105
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corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance or any
oraer, rule or regulation issued pursuant thereto shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by a nine of not exceeding One Hundred ( "100.00) Dollars.
SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY OR PROVISION'S. It is the inten-
tion of the City Council that each separate provision of this Ordi-
nance shall be deemed independent of all other provisions herein, and
It is further the intention of the City Council that if any provisions
of this Ordinance be declared to be invalid all other provisions there-
of shall remain velid and enrorceable.
SECTION 12. WHEREAS, in order to quickly enforce any
blackout order and to render the maximum protection to its inhabi-
tants and their property against loss from air raids, it is necessary
that appropriate regulations be promulgated by the City of Nederland
and put immediately in effect, and the lack of such regulations creates
an urgency and an emergency in the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health and safety renuires that this ordinance shall take effect
from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is
accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th day of January, A. D.
1942.
J. H. Goodwin
MAYOR
Q V AT'
ATTEST:
John J. May
CITY SECRETARY
Their being no further business the meeting w ^s adjourned by the
Iv;-yor -t In n'clock *.m.
Approved
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lUS iruinutes of the Council
January 26, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the kayor- pro -tem at 7 U'clock
P -M. with the following members of the council present: Lee Holcomb,
William iioornbos, and tied Champagne.
A motion was introduced by alderman Joornbos and was seconded by
Lee Holcomb. That H. C. r'arris be authorized to take care of the
necessary printing of circulars before the next meeting for the
blackout program if this becomes necessary. Those voting AYFZ:
Alderman Doornbos, Holcomb, and Champagne. Noes: None.
idr. Holcomb and ivir. Champagne were instructed to contact ivr. D. k.
Reiastra and see if he will make the necessary changes to his present
garage so that the fire truck may be stored at his place of business.
Alderman Champagne reported to the council that the fire truck would
have to be moved from its present storage place as the Gulf otates
Utilities Company desires the use of the complete garage.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 o'clock
p, M.
Approved L4e-e-��,�.ti
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ginutes of the Council
February 2, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the kayor with all members of
the city council present.
Mr. H. L. Holcomb reported that the fire truck still may be stored
at the Gulf States Utilities (;om)any
The temporary iire chief ap;�eard before the council in regards to
some fire fighting equipment that is to oe supplied by the goverment.
He also ask that the council appoint a fire chief as soon as possible
as this is hindering the department in training men in the outlaying
districts as air wardens and etc.,
luotion by A derman Doornbos and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that the
temporary �4 authorized to have the fire truck tunaed up costing the
city three dollars and sixty -thee cents. Those voting AYE: Alderman
Doornbos, Holcomb, Lester, rarris. and Chaapagne. Those voting NUE.
lione.
BOND ORDiiV UCE
THE STATE CF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
The City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, convened
in Regular Session at the regular meeting place on the 2nd day of
February, 1942, with the following members present, to -wit:
J. H. Goodwin,
William Doornbos
Fred Champagne
Lee Holcombe
W. J. Lester
H. C. Farris
John J. May
Mayor
Aldermen
City Secretary
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constituting a quorum, at which time the following, among other business,
was transacted, to -wit:
Alderman Doornbos introduced a proposed ordinance and moved
its adoption. The ordinance was read in full. Alderman Champagne
seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: AYES: Alder-
men Doornbos, Champagne, Holcombe, Lester and Farris. NOES: None.
The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed.
The ordinance thus adopted is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE
60,000 CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, WATER - ',STORKS
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1942, PRESCRIBING
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON `AHICH SAID BONDS
SHALL BE ISSUED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT
AND THE SECURING OF THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCI-
PAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS.
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tr1HEREAS, on October 29, 1941, the City Council of the City
of Nederland, Texas, ordered an election to be held in said City on
November 22, 1941, on the proposition of issuing 160,000 Water- storks
System Bonds for the purpose of building, purchasing, improving, en-
larging, and extending a municipally owned water system; and ,
WHEREAS, said election was duly held in keeping with said
order and the returns thereof duly canvassed by the City Council, in
which it was declared that a majority of those voting at said elec-
tion voted in favor of the issuance of said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the proposition voted on at said election and adop-
ted authorizes the City Couiicil to issue revenue bonds, secured by a
pledge of the net revenues from the operation of the municipal water-
works system to be acquired with the proceeds of sale of said oonds
and in addition, authorizes the City Council to mortgage said system
and any extensions thereof or improvements thereto, and in the event
of sale thereof, after default, to grant an operating franchise for a
term of not exceeding twenty (20) years to the purchasers at said sale,
but the City Council has determined that it can sell said bonds, se-
cured only by a pledge of the net revenues from the operations of said
water -works system without the necessity of placing a mortgage on the
physical assets of said system; and
VHEREAS, it will be a great advantage to said City to issue
said bonds in such a manner that a mortgage on the physical assets and
properties of said system will be eliminated, thereby eliminating the
possibility that the City might lose said system through foreclosure
proceedings after default at some future date; and I
HEREAS, it is proper and necessary that the City Council
now proceed with the issuance of said bonds:
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland,
Texas:
I. That the bonds of said City, to be known as "CITY OF
NEDERLA ^'D, TEXAS, WATER-WORKS SYSTEM REVENUE 3ONDS, SERIES 1942 ",
shall be issued under and in strict conformity with the Constitution
and Laws of the State of Texas, particularly Articles 1111 -1118, both
inclusive, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, in the
total principal sum of Sixty Thousand ($60,000) Dollars, for the pur-
pose of building, purchasinv, improving, enlarging and extending a
municipally owned water system for the City of Nederland.
2. That said bonds shall be dated January 1, 1942, shall be
numbered consecutively from 1 to 60, both inclusive, shall be of the
denomination of One Thousand (1,000) Dollars each, aggregating ..0,60,000,
shall bear interest as follows: Bonds Nos. 1 to 9, both inclusive,
shall bear interest at the rate of 3% per annum, and 3onds Nos. 10 to
60, both inclusive, shall bear interest at the rate of %1% per annum,
payable July 1, 1942, and semi - annually thereafter on January 1 and I
July 1 of each year, and shall mature in numerical order onJa.nuary 1st
of each year, as shown on the following schedule:
PONDS NOS. KATURITIES AMOUNTS
1 1943 1,000
2 -3 1944 2,000
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BOND NOS.
MATURITIES
AMOUNTS
4 -5
1945.
2,000
6 -7
8 -9
1946
1947
2,000
2,000
10 -12
1948
3,000
13 -15
1949
3,000
16 -18
1950
3,000
19 -21
1951
3,000
22 -24
1952
3,000
25 -27
1953
3,000
28 -30
1954
31000
31 -33
1955
3,000
34 -36
1956
3,000
37-39
1957
3,000
40 -42
1958
3,000
43 -46
1959
4,000
47 -50
1960
4,000
51 -55
1961
5,000
56 -61)
1962
5,000
1i ►3
The City of Nederland, Texas, reserves the right to redeem
Bonds Nos. 25 -61, both inclusive, on January 1, 1952, or on any interest
payment date thereafter, upon payment of par and accrued interest to
the date fixed for redemption. Notice of the exercise of the o)tion to
redeem said bonds shall be given by the City in writing, by mailing a
copy thereof to the paying agent where said bonds are payable, and by
publication one time in a financial journal of general circulation in
' the United States, such notice to be mailed and published at least
thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption. If the bonds
called for redemption shall not be presented for payment on the date
fixed for redemption, they shall not thereafter bear interest.
3. That the principal of and interest on said bonds shall be
payable on presentation and surrender of proper bonds or interest
coupons at the National Bank of Commerce Houston Texas in such
funds as are, on t e respective dates o payment of both principal and interest, legal tender for debts due United States of America.
4. That each of said bonds shall be signed by the Mayor,
countersigned by the City Secretary, and registered by the City Treasur-
er of said City, and the corporate seal of said City shall be impressed
upon each of them. The facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Secre-
tary may be lithographed, engraved or printed upon the coupons attached
to said bonds, and shall have the same effect as if they had been signed
by said officers.
5. The form of said bonds shall be substantially as follows,
to -wit:
NO. $1,000.00
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
CITY OF NEDERLAND WATER- '- •IORKS SYSTEM REVENUE
BOND, SERIES 1942
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110 Continued from page 109
The City of r'.ederland, in the County of Jefferson, in the
State of Texas, FOR VALUE RECEIVED, hereby acknowledges itself indebted
to and promises to pay to bearer, out of the funds hereinafter stated,
the sum of One Thousand (11,000.00) Dollars on the 1st day of January,
19 , in such funds as are, on said date, legal tender for debts
due the United States of America, with interest thereon from date at ,
the rate of o per annum, payable July 1, 1942, and semi -an-
nually thereafter on January 1 and July 1 of each year until the prin-
cipal shall be paid, which interest is payable in such funds as are,
on the respective dates of payment, legal tender for debts due the
United Statescif America, upon presentation and surrender of proper
coupons as they severally become due; both principal and interest be-
ing payable at the National Bank of Commerce, Houston, Texas.
This bond is subject to the condition, and every holder here-
of by accepting the same agrees with the obliger and every subsequent
holder hereof, that: (a) Delivery of this bond to any transferee, shall
vest title in this bond end the interest represented thereby in such
transferee tothe same extent for all purposes as would the delivery
under like circumstances of any negotiable instrument payable to bear-
er; (b) The obligor and any agent of the obligor may treat the bearer
of this bond, as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes and shall
not be affected by any notice to the contrary; (c) The principal of
and interest on this bond will be paid, and this bond and each of the
coupons appertaining, thereto are transferable, free from and without re-
gard to equities between the obligor and the original or any intermediate
holder hereof of any set -offs or cost claims; and (d) The surrender to
the obligor or any agent of the obligor of this bond and of each of the
coupons shall be a good discharge to the obligor for the same. '
This bond is one of a series of bonds of like tenor and ef-
fect, except as to maturity, numbered from 1 to 60, both inclusive,
in the denomination of One Thousand (1,000.00) Dollars each, aggrega-
ting $60,000.00, issued by the City of Nederland, Texas, for the pur-
pose of building, purchasing, improving, enlarging and extending a
municipally owned water system for the City of Nederland, Texas, in
strict compliance with the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas,
particularly Articles 1111 -1118, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925,
as amended, and by the authority of a majority of the qualified electors
of said City, voting at an election held in said City on November 22,
1941, and. pursuant to an ordinance passed by the City Council, duly
recorded in the minutes of said City Council.
The date of this bond in conformity with the ordinance above
mentioned is January 1, 1942.
This bond and the series of which it is a part constitute
special obligations of the City of Nederland, Texas, payable from and
secured by an exclusive first lien on and pledge of the revenues of the
City's water -works system, after deduction of reasonable operation and
maintenance expenses.
The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand pay-
ment Iof this obligation out of any funds raised or to be raised by
taxation.
It is hereby certified that the issuance of this bond, and
the series of which it is a part, is duly authorized by law; that all
acts, conditions and things required to exist and to be done precedent
to and in the issuance of this bond to render the same lawful and valid,
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111
have been performed in regular due time, form and manner required by
the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas, and the ordinance
hereinabove mentioned, and that this series of revenue bonds does not
exceed any constitutional or statutory limitations; and that provision
has been made for the payment of the principal and interest of this
bond, and the series of which it is a part, by irrevocably pledging
the net revenues of said water -works system of said City of Nederland,
Texas.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Neder-
land, Texas, has caused the seal of said City to be hereon impressed
and this bond to be signed by the Mayor of said City, countersigned
by the City Secretary and registered by the City Treasurer, and has
caused the annexed coupons to be signed by the facsimile signatures
of the Mayor and the City Secretary.
a
Mayor City of Nederland, Texas
Countersigned:
City Secretary
Registered:
City Treasurer
' 6. ? bonds Nos. 25 to 50, both inclusive, shall contain the
following additional paragraph:
The City of Nederland, Texas, reserves the right to redeem
this bond on January 1, 1952, or on any interest payment date there-
after, upon payment of par and accrued interest to the date fixed for
redemption. Notice of the exercise of the option to redeem shall be
-1ven by the City in writing, by mailing a, copy thereof to the paying
agent where said bonds are payable, and by publication one time in a
financial journal of general circulation in the United States, such
notice to be mailed and published at least thirty (30) days prior to
the date fixed for redemption. If this bond shall not be presented
for payment on the date fixed for redemption, it shall not thereafter
bear interest.
7. The form of interest coupon shall be substantially as
follows:
N0.
On the day of 19 , the
City of Nederland, Texas, will pay to the bearer, from the revenues
of the City's water -works system, after deduction of reasonable opera-
' tion and maintenance expenses, at the office of the National Sank of
Commerce Houston Texas the sum of
Dollars, in such rands as are on said date, legal
tender for debts due the United States of America, same being six (6)
months' interest due that day on "CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, 'JATER- :40RKS
S`LSTEA? REVENUE 30ND, SERIES 1942," dated January 1, 1942. The holder
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112 Continued from page 111
hereof shall never have the right to demand payment of this obligation
out of any funds raised or to be raised by taxation. Bond NO.
r".ayor, City of Nederland, Texas. '
City Secretary
8. Substantially the following shall be printed on the back
of each bond:
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER
STATE OF TEXAS
I hereby certify that there is on file and of record in my
office a certificate of the Attorney General of the State of Texas to
the effect that this bond has been examined by him as required by law,
and that he finds that it has been issued in conformity with the Consti-
tution and Laws of the State of Texas, and that it is a valid and bind-
ing special obligation of said City of Nederland, Texas, payable from
the revenues pledged to its payment by and in the ordinance authorizing
same, and that said bond has this day been registered by me.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE at Austin, Texas, this
the day of , 1942.
Comptroller of Public Accounts
of the State of Texas.
9. In this ordinance the term "system" shall include and mean
the water -works system of said City, together with the completed pro-
ject and any additions thereto and improvements and replacements thereof,
hereinafter constructed or acquired.
10. The City Council shall at all times while any of said bonds,
or any interest thereon, are outstanding and unpaid, charge and collect
for services rendered by said system rates sufficient to pay all main-
tenance, depreciation, replacement, betterment, and interest charges, and
for interest and sinking fund sufficient to pay the interest and princi-
pal of said bonds as such principal and interest mature and accrue and
any outstanding indebtedness against the system, as is required by Arti-
cle 1113, 1925 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas and amendments thereto,
for the benefit of the original purchaser, and for the benefit of any and
all subsequent holders of said bonds, coupons, or any part thereof, and
in addition to all other provisions and covenants in the laws of the State
of Texas and in this ordinance, it is expressly stipulated:
A. Rates: The City shall fix and maintain rates and collect
charges for the facilities and services afforded by the system, which
will provide revenues sufficient at all times:
(1) To pay for all operations, maintenance, depreciation, '
replacements, and betterment charges of the system.
(2) To establish and maintain the 9ond Fund.
(3) To pay all outstanding indebtedness against the system,
other than the bonds, as and when the same becomes aue;:
provided also that no free service of the system shall
be allowed, and should the City or any of its agencies
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113
or instrumentalities make use of the services and facilities of the
system, payment of the reasonable value thereof shall be made by the
City out of the funds derived from sources other than the revenues
and income of the system -.
B. USE OF REVENUES: The City will deposit as collected all reve-
nues derived from the operation of the system into a separate account
(herein called the "System Fund ") which shall be Kept separate and apart
from all other funds of the City. The System Fund shall be administered
as follows:
(1) Bond Fund. From the funds in the System Fund, the City
shall pay into the Bond Fund during each year, beginning with the date
when the City takes over the system, an amount equal to 100 per centum
of the amount required to meet the interest and principal payments fall-
ing due on or before the next maturity date of the bonds. In addition
to such payment, the City shall pay into the Bond Fund from the System
Fund in each year 20 per centum of the above required amount until such
time as there is in the Bond Fund an amount sufficient to meet the in-
terest and principal payments falling due on or before the next maturity
date of the bonds and the interest and principal payments on the bonds
t'or the next succeeding year thereafter.. The amount required to be paid
Into the Bond Fund in each year shall be in substantially equal monthly
payments from the monies in the System Fund after deductions nave been
made for paying the reasonable cost of the operating and maintaining of
the System for such month. I1' the revenues of the system in any month,
after deductions for operation and maintenance, are insufficient to make
the required payment into the Bond Fund, then the amount of any dericiency
in the payment made shall be added to the amount otherwise required to be
' paid into the Bond Fund in the next month. It is the intent of this pro-
vision that the sums paid into the Bond Fund shall be in excess of the
Immediate requirements for payment of interest on the principal of the
bonds, until there nas been accumulated in the Bond Fund, as a reserve
ror contingencies, an amount suft'icient to service the bonds for the next
succeeding year. The monies in the Bond Fund shall be used solely for
the purpose of paying interest on an principal of the bonds until all
bonds nave been retired; provided that, when the total in the Bond Fund
is equal to the aggregate principal amount of the bonds outstanding plus
accrued interest thereon, the monies in the Bond Fund may be used to pur-
chase bonds at a price, exclusive of accrued interest, not exceeding the
principal amount thereof. The monies paid into the Bond Fund shall be
deposited in a bank or banks and shall be continuously secured by a valid
pledge to the City of direct obligations of the United States of America
having an aggregate market value exclusive of accrued interest, at all
times at least equal to such Bond Turd. The Bond Fund, at the option of
the City, may be invested in such direct orligations of the United States
of America and deposited in escrow under and escrow aggrement. It' such
funds are so invested and deposited in escrow, the City shall have the
right to have sold throu?h the escrow agent on the open market a suffi-
cient amount of said securities in order to meet its obligations of
principal and interest in event it does not have sufficient runds, unin-
vested, on hand for such purpose. Under such circumstances, the Mayor is
'hereby authorized, ordered and directed to give rifteen days written no-
tice to such escrow agent of the necessity to sell said securities on the
open market. After such sale, the monies resulting therefrom shall belong
to the Bond Fund and shall be available to pay such obligations of prin-
cipal and interest.
(2) Surplus. Any runds remaining in the System Fund, after pro-
visions ror the reasonable cost of operating and :maintaining the system
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and after paying the amounts required to be paid into the 3ond Fund as
above provided, may be used by the City for the purchase of bonds at
not exceeding the principal amount thereof (exclusive of accrued inter-
est) or for any other purpose permitted by law.
C. Additional 3onds; Encumbrances and Sale. While any of the
bonds are outstanding, the City shall not issue any additional bonds
payable from the revenues of the system unless the lien of such bonds
on the revenues of the system is made junior and subordinate in all
respects to the lien of the bonds authorized in this ordinance. In no
event, while any of said bonds are outstanding, will the City mortgage
or otherwise encumber the system or any part thereof, or sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of any substantial portion of such system. These pro-
visions shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by any holder
of any of the bonds.
D. Maintenance and Operation. The City shall maintain the
system in good condition and operate the same in an efficient manner
and at a reasonable cost. So long as any of the bonds are outstanding,
the City agrees to maintain insurance, for the benefit of the holder or
holders of the bonds, on the system of a kind and in an amount which
usually would be carried by private com °)anies engaged in a similar type
of business. Nothinrr in this ordinance shall be construed as requiring
the City to expend any funds which are derived from sources other than
the operation of the system, but nothing herein shall be construed as
preventing the City from doing so.
E. Accounts and Periodic Statements. The City shall keep prop-
er books of records and accounts separate from all other records and
accounts) in which complete and correct entrees shall be made of all
transactions relating to the system. The City shall furnish to any
holder of any of the bonds,at the written request of such holder, not
more than thirty days after the close of each six months fiscal period,
complete operating and income statements of the system in reasonable de-
tail covering such six months period, and, not more than sixty days after
the close of each fiscal year, complete financial statements of the
system in reasonaole detail covering such riscal year, certified by the
City's auditors. Any expense incurred by City in t'urnishing any state-
ment other than auditor's annual report shall be paid by the person
or firm requesting the information.
F. Inspection. Any purchaser of 25 per centum in aggregate
principal amount of the bonds,at the time then outstanding or any holder
or holders of 25 per centum of said amount of outstanding bonds shall
have the rIFht at all reasonable times to inspect the system and all
records, accounts and data of the City relating thereto.
G. Sale of Bonds. Upon request, the City will furnish to any
purchaser of 25 per centum of the Bonds, information for the preparation
of a bond circular in the customary form, signed by the proper official
of the City, containing such data as such purchaser may reasonably re-
quest concerning the City and the system.
H. Additional Remedies for Bond Holders. As a separate and in-
dependent remedy the holder or holders of twenty -five (25;) per centum
'
or more in principal amount of the bonds herein described, upon appli-
cation_ to a court of competent jurisdiction, shall be entitled to the
appointment of a trustee to operate the system in event of failure to
pay the principal of or interest on the bonds, or any of them, as toe
same shall become due. In such event, said trustee shall continue to
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115
to act until all past due principal of and interest on the bonds
has been paid, and the system shall be in all respects current with
respect to the principal and interest requirements of the bonds.
11. The Mayor, City Secretary and City Treasurer are hereby
instructed and directed to do any and all things necessary and/or
convenient in reference to the installing and maintaining of a com-
plete system of records and accounts pertaining to said system and to
make the monies available for the payment of said revenue bonds in
the manner provided by Chapter 122, Acts of the Regular Session of the
Forty -Third Legislature, effective May 12, 1933. In accordance with
the provisions of Article 1113, 1925, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas,
as amended, the Fiscal year for the operation of such system shall be
January 1st to December 31st of each year. The remaining part of
1942 shall constitute a fractional part of a fiscal ,year.
12. The City further covenants by and through this ordi-
nance as follows:
(a) That the revenue bonds authorized hereunder shall be
special obligations of the City, and the holder thereof shall never
have the right to demand payment thereof out of funds raised or to be
raised by taxation.
(b) That it has the lawful power to pledge the revenue
supporting this issue of bonds and has lawfully exercised said power
under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas, including
power existing under Articles 1111 to 1118 both inclusive, 1925, Re-
vised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, with amendments thereto,
' and by authority of a majority of the qualified electors of said City
voting at an election held on the 22nd da- of November, 1941, that the
bonds issued hereunder shall be ratably secured under said pledges of
Income, in such manner that one bond shall have no preference over any
other bond of said issue.
(c) That other than for the payment of the bonds herein
provided for, the rents, revenues and income of the said water -works
system have not in any manner been pledged to the payment of any debt
or obligation of the City, nor of siad system.
(d) In addition to the monies to be paid into the Bond
Fund from the revenues produced by said system, the City will pay into
said fund the following: The balance remaining unexpended from the
proceeds of the sale of the bonds, after the completion of the project,
and the money represented by interest accruing on said bonds from their
date to the date of delivery to the purchaser or purchasers thereof.
Said funds may be used for the purpose of purchasing outstanding bonds
and /or interest coupons; provided that bonds thus purchased shall be
cancelled and shall not be reissued.
13. It shall be the duty of the Mayor to submit the record
of said bonds and the bonds to the Attorney General of the State of
Texas for approval and thereafter to have them registered by the Comp-
' troller of the State of Texas.
14. The revenue bonds, when properly executed by the City
officials shall be held by the Mayor of the City tobe delivered by the
Mayor to the purchaser or purchasers thereof. The Mayor, City Secre-
tary, and City Treasurer are authorized and directed to do any and all
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116 Continued from page 115
things necessary and /or convenient to carry out the terms of said
purchase.
PASS -D ,',PPRCVED this the day of January, 1942. 1
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor, City of Nederland, Tex.
ATTEST:
John J. May
City Secretary
RATE ORDINANCE
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
X
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON X
THE (ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, met in
Regular Session at the regular meeting place, on February 2, 1942,
with the following members present, to -wit: J. H. Goodwin, Mayor;
William Doornbos, Fred Champagne, W. J. Lester, Lee Holcomb, and I
H. C. Farris, Aldermen; when, among other proceedings, the follow-
ing business was transacted:
Alderman H. C. Farris introduced an ordinance en-
titled:
"AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO BE
CHARGED FOR WATER BY THE CITY '.MATER - '.CORKS
SYSTEM AND THE TT_gMS AND METHODS OF PAYMENT ",
and moved its adoption. The ordinance was read in full. Alderman
W. J. Lester seconded the motion which carried by the following
vote: AYES: Aldermen Doornbos, Champagne, Lester, Holcomb, and
Farris. "CES: None. The PIayor announced that the ordinance had
been finally passed. The ordinance thus adopted reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO "?E CHARGED
FOR WATER BY THT CITY ;MATER- WORKS SYSTEM AND THE
=UVIS AND METHODS OF PAYMENT.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Nederland, Texas:
That the domestic rates to be charged for the sale of '
water by the City of Nederland 'Mater - :works System shall be as
follows: For the first 3,000 Fallons delivered to each customer
during each fiscal month, there shall be charged and collected
the sum of fifty (50 %) cents per thousand gallons, and for all
water sold over and above 3,000 gallons during each fiscal month,
there shall be charged and collected thirty -five (350) cents per
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thousand gallons, and the minimum bill for each customer for each fis-
cal month shall be One and 50/100 (01.50) Dollars. Each meter shall
be considered a customer.
Water bills shall become due on the 1st of each month for
water furnished the next preceding month, and shall become delinouent
on the 10th of such month. If bills are not paid on or before the
delinquent date, there shall be added and collected a penalty of ten
(10;) percent of the face amount of the bill.
ATTEST:
PASSED and APPROVED this the 2nd day of February, 1942.
John J. May
City Secretary.
J. H. soodwin
Mayor, City of Nederland, Texas
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9;30 p.m.
approved
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;:inutes of the �oancil
ebruary : -, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the .'Mayor at 7 o'clock p.m. with
the follo�Tring conrcil:aen oresent, Doornbos, iarris, Lester ind
Champagne.
Amotion .vas made by alier_aan Doornbos and seconded by .ilder -,aan Yarris
that the following list of bills be rai3. Tli DD ;2 v:)tin AYE: Aldermen
Doornbos, Farris, Champagne, and alderman Lester. Those voting NOE;
None.
The Chronicle i➢ 41.75
H. 0. Morrison 1.90
Nedera nd Utilities Corp. 23.00
E. -i. Gibson 11.00
Smiths Bluff Lumber Co. 3.00
E. J. Woodward 5.00
Netterville's Garage 3.35
Peoples Gas Co 4.75
iteinstra Auto Supply 6.02
The Pure Oil Co. 4.75
Lamb Printing Co 27.50
J. H. Goodwin 15.00
E. A. Gibson 40.00
Oliver Lee 10.00
John J. Ma$i 15.00
,
The clerk was instructed to write the &ureka mire nose division asking
them to snip as much hose as possible of the 2 1/2" size.
Mr. George P. Trotter or. appeared before the council in regards to
the sewer system representing the Liederland Cha.,.oer of commerce.
Suggesting to the council means and ways of rushing up the construction
of the system.
A motion was introduced by ti. C. Barris and seconded by d. J. Lester
that the Mayor and one city alderman and Ivir. C. Uebusk of the Chamber
of Commerceo of Beaumont, 'Texas be authorized to go to Austin and San
Antonio to secure inforiiation on the sewer project at the expense of the
city of Nederland.
Mr. Geo: B— Uargan an attorney for the Gleen. H. McCarthy, Inc., appeared ""'•;
before the douncil in regards to the privilege to secure the right to lay
a ten inch gas line along the old interurban right -of -way.,
Alderman Farris introduced thz an ordinance grating the privilige of the
right -of -way and moved its adpption. The ordinance was read in full.
Alderman Doornbos seconded the motion which was carried by the following
vote, AYES: Aldermen Varris, Doornbos, Cnampagne, and Lester. NOES: '
None.
The !Aayor announced that the ordinance that the ordinance had been
finally passed. The ordinance thus adopted is as follows:
C �)ntiuneda
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AN OnDINANCt
' An Ordinance Granting To Gleen H. McCarthy, in., The Bight And
Priviligge To Lay A Ten -Inch Gas Line Along The Old Interurban
Hight -Of -'day, Beaing :row The Gulf States Utilities Company iiight-
Of -Way `Through The Town of Nederland.
11 O
SEC IuN uirE. The right and privilege is hereby granted unto Glean
H. kcCarthy, Inc., to install and construct a ten inch pipe line for
the purpose of transmitting gas in and along that portion of the old
interurban right -of -way, being now the Gulf States Utilities Company
right -of -way, which is situated in public ways in the town Of iiederland.
Section Two. Said line shall be constructed and placed at such location
along said rightpof -way as the said Glenn H. McCarthy, In., may deem
best, and all excavations shall be properly back filled, and where any
street ;r avenue is crossed the same shall be repaired and restored to
is fDrme condition.
Section Three. This privilege shall be and remain in force and eilect
for a period of fifty (50) years from and after January 1, 1942.
Section four. all ordinances or parts d ordinances in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed.
Section five. This ordinance shall taxe effect and in force from and
' after its passage and it is so ordered.
Read, adopted and Approved at a regular meeting of the 1-ity Council
of the Town of iiederland, held on this 9th day of January a. D. 1942.
SEAL J. H. GuuD'WiN
iU. YOH
ATTEST JOH-9 J. iv,AY
CLERK
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 -30 p.m.
" Approved
kayor
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Minutes of the Co .ncil
Pebruary 16, 1942
T..e meeting was called to order by the Mayor with the follwoiag members I
of the council present. Farris, Champagne, and yoornbos.
The fire chief appeared before the council in regards to some necessary
repairs to the fire truck engine. The mayor and chief are to see what
concerns within the city li —its have the necessary egpLitpment to to this
work.
The Mayor appointed alderman Doorabos to secure information as to
insurance for the members of the fire department.
motion by Alderman Doornbos and seconded by alderman 41arris that the
fire department be paid the sum of two dollars per month for labor and
material for greasing the lire equipment, Carried by all members of
the council present.
The aiayor and Alderman Doorabos made a very favorable report on the trip
to Austin and oan Antonio in regards to securing Aid on the sewer project.
There being no iurtner business the meeting was adjourned at 9.30 p.m.
ler
Approved �j(WJ' -"J' ' I
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Minutes of the Council
February 23, 1942
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by the Mayor with the follow-
ing members of the council present: Farris, Holcomb, Lester, and Doornbos.
The fire chief was instructed by the council to have the fire truck repair-
ed at the Netterville's Garage as per estimate.
Mr. Holcomb reports that the fire truck will have to be moved from the
Gulf States Utilities property. Mr. Lester and Holcomb are to contact Mr.
L. B. Cobb to rent storage space for the fire equipment.
Motion by H. C. Farris and seconded by Holcomb that the following Tax Can-
cellation certificates be accepted. Motion carried.
TAX CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE
NG. 1
'•=EAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 20th, 1941, a
tract of Land assessed in the name of Bunge Warren and Martin, containing
twenty (20) acres of land, being Lot 6, Block 16, Range "H" of the Fort
Arthur Land Company Survey, as shown by the map or plat of record in the
office of the County Clerk at Beaumont, Jefferson, County, Texas and
WHEREAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax pur-
poses, as fixed by tha Board of Ecualization, of the City of Nederland
and as shown by the tax roll, is 02,000.00, at a rate of `"1.08 per hun-
dred dollars valuation, or a tax of 121.60 and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of "Tederland did,'on March 10th,
1941, pass an ordinance, changing the boundary lines of the City of Neder-
land which excluded all of the lands above described
THERE?ORE, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council of
the City of Nederland that the $21.60 tax, as described above, should be
cancelled from the City Tax Roll, and it 1s so ordered, adjudged and
decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925.
IN TESTIMONY 1HEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the 20th
day of November , 1941.
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor
John J. May
' City Clerk
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12 2 (Continued from page 121)
TAX CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE
No. 2
'IFTREAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941,
personal property in the name of The Dolph Club, and
WHEREAS, the value of said personal property as described above,
for tax purposes, as fixed by the Board of Eoualization of the City of
Nederland, was 1250.00, but was in error, carried to the tax roll as
1500.00, making the tax amount to 15.40 instead of 12.70.
THEREFORE, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council
of the City of Nederland that $2.70 tax, as described above, should
be cancelled from the City Tax 'loll, and it is so ordered, adjudged
and decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the
23rd day of February , 1941.
J. H. goodwin
Mayor
John J. May
City Clerk
TAX CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE
NO. 3
WH"REAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941,
a tract of land assessed in the name of Lohman Brothers containing
twenty (20) acres of land, being Lot 3, clock lb, Range "H" of the Port
Arthur Land Company Survey, as shown by the map or plat of record in
the of'f'ice of the County Clerk at Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, and
WF7REAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax pur-
poses, as fixed by the Board of Equalization, of the City of Nederland
and as shown by the tax roll, is 3,b00.00, at a rate of "h1.08 per
hundred aoilars valuation, or a tax, of 638.88, and.
V EREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland did, on March
10th, 1941, pass an ordinance, changing the boundary lines of the C1cy
of Nederland which excluded all of the lands above described
77777CRE, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council
cf' the City of Nederland that the 138.88 tax., as described above, should
be cancelled from the City Tax Roll, and it is so ordered, adjudged,.
and decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925.
(.Continued on pane 123)
(Continued from page 122) )��
IN TESTIMONY 'IFEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the
20th day of November 1941.
J. H. Goodwin
Yayor
John J. May
City Clerk
TAX CAYCELLATION CERTIFICATE
No. 4
WHEREAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, i-or the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941,
several tracts of land assessed in the name of G. Van der Tfeg Estate,
containing 45.10 acres, being parts of Lot 5, 6 and 7, Block 15, Range
"F" of the Port Arthur Land Company, C-urve,y, as shown by the map or plat
of record in the office of the County Clerk at Beaumont, Jefferson
County, Texas, and
'WHEREAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax pur-
poses, as nixed by -the Roar d. of Equalization, of the City of Nederland
and as shown by the tax roll, is 18,675.00 including all appurtenances
thereon, at a rate of 11.08 per hundred dollars valuation, or a tax of
$93.69 and
'WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland did, on March
10, 1941, pass an ordinance, changing the boundary lines of the City of
Nederland which excluded 29.(ho acres of above described lands leaving
15.24 acres within the City at a. tax valuation of $6,725.00 at a rate
of X1.08 per hundred dollars valuation or a tax of :72.63 making a dif-
ference of X21.06 tax as shown on tax roll and the amount due after ex-
clusion of the 29.86 acres from the City.
THEREFORE, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council of
the City of Nederland that the $21.06, as above described, should be
cancelled from the City Tax Roll, and it is so ordered, adjudged and
decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925.
IN TTSTIMONY WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the
20th day oi' "Tovember , 1941.
CITY OF NEDERLAND
TAX CANCELLATION CERTIFICATE
STATE CF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSCN X
CITY OF NEDERLAND X
(Continued on page 124)
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor.
John J. May
City Clerk.
No. 5
124 (Continued from page 123)
WHEREAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City or
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941,
a tract of land assessed in the name of John M. Staffen, containing
seventeen (17) acres,being a part of Lot o, Bieck 15, Range "F" of the
Port Arthur Land Comoa.ny Survey, as shown by the map or plat of record
in the orF'ice of the County Clerk at Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas,
and
YH EREAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax pur-
poses, as fixed by the Board of' Equalization, of the City of Nederland,
and as shown by the tax roll, is 1,700.00 and the tax is $18.36, based
on a, rate of 11.08 per hundred dollars valuation, and
IVEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland did, on March
10th, 1941, pass an ordinance, changing the boundary lines of the City
of Nederland, which excluded all of the lands above described, except
6.69 acres, or a valuation of 1669.00 and a tax of $7.23 based on a rate
of `1.08 per hundred dollars valuation.
THEREFORE, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council of
the City of Nederland, that the tax of '11.13, or the difference between
the ;18.36 and X7.23 mentioned above, should be cancelled from the City
Tax Roll, and it is so ordered, adjudged and decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925.
IN TESTIA4CNY TqJ47 _REOF, we have hereunto set our hands this the '
23rd day of February , 1942.
TAX CANCELLATICN CERTIFICATE
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor
John J. May
City Clerk
ffkmoqt
WHEREAS, there was reported on the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941, a
tract of land assessed in the name of F.M.Nelson, containing six acres of
land, being a part of Lot 5, Block 15, Range "E" of Port Arthur Land
Company Survey, as shown by the map or piat of record in the office of
the County Clerk at Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, and
'.FEREAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax pur-
poses, as fixed oy the "card of Equalization, of the City of Nederland,
is one hundred dollars (-1100.00) per acre, making a total tax valuation
of six hundred (?1600.00) at a rate of one dollar and eight cents (:1.08)
per hundred dollar valuation, or a total tax of six dollars and forty
eight cents ($6.48) and '
ofHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland did, on March
10th, 1941, pass an ordinance, changing the boundary lines of the City
of Nederland which excluded all of the lands above described except 2.36
acres, which based on a valuation of one hundred dollars (100:00) per
acre and a tax rate of one dollar and eight cents ($1.08) per hundred
(Continued on page 125)
( Continued i'ram page 124)
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as shown by the map or plat or record in the ofrice of the County Clerk
at Beaumont, Jerrerson County, Texas, and
(Continued on page 125)
dollars valuation totals a tax of Two dollars nifty five cents ($2.55),
or a difference of Three Dollars Ninety Three Cents (13.93).
THEREFCRE, it appearing to the
satisraction of the City Council of
the City of Nederland that Tnree Dollars Ninety Three Cents (13.93), as
described above should be cancelled
from the City Tax Roll, and it is
so ordered, adjudged and decreed.
Said order being authorized by
Article 7286, Revised Civil Statutes,
Acts of 1925..
IP1 TESTIMONY HER we nave
hereunto set our hands this the
23rd day or February 1941.
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor
John J. May
City Clerk
CITY OF NEDERLAND
TAX CAP ?CE'LLATION
CERTTFTCATE
No. 7
^TATS OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF JEFF^RSCN X
CITY OF NEDERLAND X
•7HEREAS, there was reported on
the City Tax Roll, of the City of
Nederland, Texas, for the tax year May 1st, 1940, to April 30th, 1941,
assessed in the name or C. Doornbos,
the rollowing described parcels of
land, to -wits
LOT BLOCK RANGE ACRES
Pt. Arthur Land. Company
1 17 "G" - 6
Pt. Arthur Land Company
2 17 "G" 10
Pt. Arthur Land Company
3 lb "G" 1
Nederland
1 23
Nederland
b 23
Nederland
21 23
Burson Addition
Nth Hall' 5
C. Doornbos Addition
10 -11
C. Doornbos Addition
4 -28
C. Doornbos Addition
27
C. Doornbos,Addition
46
C. Doornbos Addition
46 to 52
Humphreys heights Add.n.
6 2
Nelson Addition
19 to 25 1
Nelson Addition
1 to 5 2
Nelson Addition
35 to 40 2
College Addition
1
College Addition
7 to 16
College, Addition
21 to 22
Blanche Addition
13
as shown by the map or plat or record in the ofrice of the County Clerk
at Beaumont, Jerrerson County, Texas, and
(Continued on page 125)
126 (Continued from page 125)
711FTREAS, the value of said lands as described above, for tax
purposes, as Mixed by the ?9oard of Equalization, of the City of Neder-
land and as shown by the tax roll, is "15,275.00 and a tax of
1264.97 based on a rate of ;,p1.08 per hundred dollars valuation, and '
VHEREAS, the City Council of the City o2' Nederland, did, on
the 29th day of December, 1941, pass an order, changing the value
of lands as described above from 715,275.00 to 712,550.00, a differ-
ence of 72,725.00 valuation, and changing the tax from $164.97 to
7135.54, a difference of *29.43, based on a rate of $1.08 per hundred
dollars valuation.
THEREFOR, it appearing to the satisfaction of the City Council
of the City of Nederland, that the 729.43 tax, as described above,
should be cancelled from the City Tax Roll, and it is so ordered,
adjudged and decreed.
Said order being authorized by Article 7289, 3evised Civil
Statutes, Acts of 1925..
IN TESTIMONY 11FEREOF, we slave hereunto set our hands this the
23rd day of February, 1942.
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor.
John J. May
City Clerk '
Mr. J. H. McNeill, Jr., appeared before the council in regard to
insurance for the volunteer fire department. He is to secure more
Information on same and forward to the council.
Mr. A. C. Handley, Mr. Y. A. Furth, and Mr. Johnnie Bourque appeared
before the council representing the Chamber of Commerce in regard to
numbering the houses within the City limits. The Council advised them
that they could do this work but would have to rename a number of
streets within the City limits and this should be done first. The
City Clerk was instructed to write Mr. H. L. Thackwell for the
Original drawing of the city of Nederland. The Chamber off' Commerce
are to return their findings to the Council to be,trked.
Motion by Alderman Lester and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that the
order calling an election be adopted. Motion carried.
STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON X ORDER CALLING ELECTION
CITY OF NEDERLAND X
I, J. H. Goodwin, by virtue of the power and authority vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Nederland, Texas, do hereby order an elec-
(Continued on page 127)
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tion to be held within the said City of Nederland on the seventh day
of April, A. D., 1942, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and two
Alderman for the said City of Nederland, also a City Marshall for the
said City of Nederland —
The polling place and presiding officer of said election shall
be as follows:
At the Langham School in the said City of Nederland, with
•M. W. Cakley as presiding officer and he stall select
judges and clerks to assist him in holding same.
Each person who has attained the age of twenty -one years and who
has resided in this state for a period of twelve months, and within
the said City of Nederland for six months next preceding said election,
and is a aualified voter under the General Election Laws of this State,
shall be conducted in accordance with the General Election Laws of this
State.
Notice of the time and place of holding said election shall be
liven by posting true and correct copies of this order in three public
places within the said City of Nederland, one of which shall be posted
at the City Hall.
WITNESS MY HAND this the 23rd Day of February A. D., 1942.
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor of City of Nederland.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
9;30 P.M.
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Approved ,
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Minutes of the Oouacil
March 2, 194$
The meeting was called to order by the Layor- pro -tem with the '
following members of the council present: dilliam Doornbos,
Fred Champagne and Lee Holcomb.
A motion was introduced by Alder an Doornbos and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb - That the First National Bank of Port Neches,
Texas be aid the sum of one thousand two hundred and ten dollars
i41210.00Y for the first warrant on the lire truck that is held
by this firm. Carried by all members present.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at
8;30 p.m.
Approved _
OVMavbr-Pro-tem
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„iinutes of the Council
March 9, 1942
The iveeting was called to order by the mayor at 7115 p.m with the
following members of the council present: Doornbos., iarris, Liolcomb
and Champagne.
Alderman Doornbos introduced a motion athat the iollwoing bills be
paid. The motion was seconded uy Alderman Parris. Carried by all
members present.
J. H. Goodwin
434.50
John J. May
15.00
William Doornbos
26.04
W. T. kciieill
12.50
E. A. Gibson
40.00
Port iieches .motor Co.
1.00
Gulf :hates Utilities Co.
8.13
The Chronicle
300
Iiederland Utilities Corp.
23.00
Smiths Bluff Lumber Co.
23.10
Peoples Gas Compan$r
4.65
Underwood Elliott r'isher Co.
2.00
E. A. Gibson t6tamps)
1.68
The American Printing Co.
25.00(;
Oliver Lee
10.jo
".r. Don r'arris of the liederland x'ire department appeared before
the council in regards to asz>istants irom the council in giv:zing
a supper for the r'ire Cepartment.
Motion bym H. C. Farris and seconded by 4illiam Doornbos that the
city pay up to j10.00 on the supper. Carried by all.
ioiotion by H. C. karris and seconded by William Doornbos that the
Eureka v'ire Bose Division of the U. 5. Rubber Company be paid the
su.r. of eight hundred and eighty dollars and four cents ( 4880.04)
for the fire hose and nozzle that were purchased from that company.
Zotion by H. C. r'arris and seconded bjr William Joorabos the telephone
bill of I a 41.50 of the Mayor's be paid for the telephone call to
Aus ti n. Carried by all.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.L.
Approved
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Larch 16, 1942
The meeting was callled to order by The Mayor at with all members
of the-council present. I
A motion was introduced by Alderman Doornbos and was seconded by
Aldermand Farris that George H. Qheppard State Corptroller be paid
the sum of five dollars and inity one cents (45.91) for postage on
the shipment of the City of iuederland, 'exas, waterworks bonds.
Those voting AY& +SERE Alderman Do�rabos, Farris, Holcomb, Champagne,
and Lester. NUES NuNE
Alderman Dolrnbos intruduced anotiier motion being seconded by Alderman
r'arris that the Boy Scout Hut be turned over to the Port ***XX x Arthur
Chapter of the American lied Caess for the uuration of the war as a
canteen post for tact orginazitaion. Carried by all members present.
The dog ordinance was discussed at is to be studied at the next regular
meeting of the council;
Mr. iui. d. Uakley and ii. A. r'urth and J. C. Tarbott appeared before the
council in regards to the city purchasing and installing some kind of
a cmmmumicati on system for the OCD. Two plans were layed before the
council for approval. The council are to study the systems and sake
a decision as to which t:; install at the next regualr meeting.
Lotion by Alderman Doornbo and seconded by alderman Farris that th
NCDC be authorized to purchase lorms as submitted to the council for
records fot that orginazition. The motion was caried by all members
present.
There being no further business the meeting was ad4oarned at 10;15 p.m
APPEOVLD
,�7 MAYO ii
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Special ; meeting of the Council ].,I
1warch 21, 1942.
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The State of Texas
County of Jei1erson O
The City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, convened
in Special session at its regular meeting place on the
21st day or March, 1942, witn the rollowitlg mewDers present,
to wit:
J. H. Goodwin, Mayor;
William Doornbos,
Fred Champagne
W. J. Lester
Lee Holcomb, and
H. C. Farris, Aiderweu; and
Jonn J. May, City Secretary;
when, among OLner proceedings, the rollowing business was trans -
acted:
Alderman Doornoos introduced an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EXISTING
WATER WORKS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
FROM THE NEDERLAND UTILITIES CORPORATION UNDER THE TER "S
OF THE OPTION HERETOFORE GRANTED TO SAID CITY BY SAID
CORPORATION."
and moved its adop uion. The orclliiance was read in roll. Alderman
Cnampa@;ne seconded the motion, whicn carried vy une io.ilowing
vote:
Ayes - Aldermen Doornbos, Cnampagne, Lester, Holcomb
and Farris.
Noes - None
Tne Mayor announced tnat the orainance had been rivally
passed. Tne orainance as adopted reads as ro11"ows:-
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THE EXISTING
WATER WORKS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, FROM
' THE NEDERLAND UTILITIES CORPORATION UNDER THE TERMS OF
THE OPTION HERETOFORE GRANTED TO SAID CITY BY SAID COR-
PORATION."
"Be it ordained oy the City Council or the City of Nederland,
Texas:
"Tnat the City of Neaerland nereby exercises the option
(Continued on page 132)
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ror the purchase of the complete water system now owned by the Neder-
land. Utilities Corporation, which option was contained iii the said
corporation's proposal to the City of Nederland under date of
November 17 , 1941, and whien was accepted by the City Council oy
resolution adopted on November/7.,_ 1941, at the agreed option price
of
"That tl�e Mayor, City Secretary and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized tolreceive from said corporation the proper warranty deed
and bill. of sale conveying the properties which constitute said
water system to the City of Nederland and to take charge of said
water system and begin the operation thereof and to pay to said
Nederland Utilities Corporation the sum of $41,86d.11, out of the
proceeds of the sale or the $50,000 City of Nederland !dater Works
System Revenue Eonas, Series 1942, upon delivery of proper conveyances
of said properties and upon receiving rrom W. T.McP7eill, Attorney at
Law, Peaumont, Texas, an opinion showing that title to said property
is good in Nederland Utilities Corporation,rree of all liens and en-
cumbrances."
Passed and approved this the 21st day of March, 1942.
J. H. Goodwin
Mayor, City of Nederland, Texas.
ATTEST:
John J. May
City Secretary.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.
Attest * * **
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Approved
Goodwin
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karch 23. 1942
' The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;30 p.m. with all
members of the council present with the exception of +r. J. Lester.
The fire chief appeared before the council in regards to sending
several members of the department to A & hT College for the training
course in fire fighting and first aid. The city secretary is to
write a letter to the college securing the expense that will occur
during the stay at the college.
The fire chief also wants some indification for the _.embers of the
fire department.
Mr. Bic. 'N. Oakley, Ri. a. vurth and J. C. lorbett meet with the council
in regards to the coliimunication system for the UCD.
133
A motion was introduced by Alderman i)oornbos and was seconded by
Alderman Yarlis that the UCD be authorized to install a telephone at
the United Gas Company's office for a controll center whenever the
OCD may see fit. This is not to exceed the such of seven dollars 147.00)
at the expense of the City of Uederland. Carried by all members present.
Mr. k. d. Oakley reports that the Lied Cross will not accept the Boy
scout Hut as a canteen post.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.k.
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The dog ordinance was
discussed at some
length and the IWayor is to
contact Port Arthur or
Beaumont and see
is the citys will dispose of
the dogs that are to
be collected by truck in-the near future. Aldermen
Holcomb and uhampac%ie
were appointed by
the iiayor as a committee to
secure transportation
for the dogs.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.k.
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Minutes of the Council
March 25, 1942
Resolution Awarding The sale of Water drorks System
ttevenue Bonds
The atate Of Texas
County of Jefierson Q
The city Council of the City of Nederland, Texas convened in
Special 6ession at the regular meeting place on the 25 day of iaarch
1942, with the following members of the council present, To wit:
J. H. Goodwin, Mayor, 'William Doornbos, r'red Champagne, a. J. Lester,
Lee Holcomb and H. C. r'arris, and John J. May Qecretary, when among
other proceeding s, the following business was transacted:
Alderman Holcaamb introduced a resolution entitled:
"A iiesolution awarding the gale of 450,000 City
.Uf Nederland, Texas, Water Yorks system aevenue
Bonds, series 1942,"
and moved its adoption, The resolution' was read in full by the City
Secretary. Alderman Lester seconded the motion, waich carried by the I
following vote: ayes, Aldermen Doornbos, Champagne, Lester, Holcomb,
and iarris: Noes, None.
The Mayor announced that the resolution has been finaily passed.
The resolution as adopted reads as follows:
"A Resolution Awarding the Sale of 450,000 City
Of 1 ederland, Texas, dater +Yorks System Revenue
Bonds, aeries 1942,"
"BE IT RESULVED By the City Council of the City,pf iederland,
Texas: That the proposal of iaoroney, Beissaer & Company, and wahan,
Dittmar & Company, of Houston, Texas, for the purchase of the following
described bonds, to wit, 450,000 City of Nederland, Texas, dater Yorks
System revenue roads, aeries 1942, Dated January 1, 1942, and maturing
on January 1 of each yxxx of the years, as follows:
41,000 in 1943
42,000 in each of the years 1944 thru 1947,
43,000 in each of the years 1948 thru 1958,
.4,000 in each of the years 1959 Ind 1960;
and bearing interest as follows: The bonds maturing daring the years
1943 thru 1947 at the rate of 3)c per annum, and the bonds maturing
during the years 1948 thru 1960 at the rate of 34 /o per annum: at the
price equal to par, acuured interest and premium of 0162.50, be and the
same is hereby accepted, and the iwayor, t -e City Decretary, and the
City 'Treasure are hereby authorized to deliver said bonds to said
purchasers upon payment of purenase price.
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PASjED kdD APPROVED This the 25 day of March, 1942.
AT'Mi T
JOHN J. MAY
CITY 6ECAETARY
STATE UP TEXAS 0
C UU J TY OF J &'s' Eit8 UN 0
J. H. Goodwin
iviayor, city of iie erland,"exas
I, The undersigned, City oecretary of the City of
Nederland, Texas, certify that the attached and foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the resoluti off} awarding the sale of V50,000 4ater
dorks 6ystem Revenue Bonds passed a..d adopted by the City Council of the
City of Nederland, Texas together with an excerpt of the iviinutes showing
the adoption th:.reof.
WIUI &o MY HAND AIJD THE i.)EAL �.r 6.aiD CITY, This the
25 day of iviarch, A.D., 1942
JL'AL
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JOHN J. "Y
CITY 6 RE'i ARY OF
CITY Ur' NEDEilAND;
TEXAS
APPROVED
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1iinutes of the Council
march 30, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the uwayor at 7;30 p.m. with the '
following members of the council present: Farris, Doornbos, Holcoiab,
and Champagne.
k. 4. Oakley, It. A. Furth and J. C. Torbett appeared before the council
in regards to the communication system for the UGD. iiequesting the
City Hall as a controll center and that a telephone be installed with
extensions to the resident of 1�1. d. Uakley and T. J. Bortenberry.
A motion was introduced by alderman Doornbos and seconded by Alderman
Farris that the UCD be authorized to install phones in the City Hall
and that extensions be put in the residents of ,vi. 4. Uakley and T. J.
Fortenberry and that the City Hall be used as a controll center. This
motion is to abolish t:e motion of installing a phone at the United
Gas Company office. The cost of installation and maiateuaing is not
to exceed 47.63 per month. Carried by all members of the council
present.
kr. A. C. Handly appeared before the council in regards to the electrica,
power of the water works system.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Holcomb and seconded by Alderman
Farris that the vulf otates Utilities Corp be authorized to charge the
City of Nederland with power that is consumed by the water works after
March 31, 1942. Carried by all members present.
liiotion by Alderman ooDrnbos and seconded by Alderman g'arris that the
city clerk's salary be paid for the month of :larch. Carried by all
members present.
The iAayor called a special meeting for aaturuay April 4 at 9 A. m. for
the purpose of discussion of a water works superiateaueat.
There being no iurther business the meeting was adjourned at 9;30 p.m.
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APRIL 4th, 1942
The meet *iag was called to order by the mayor at 9 a.m. with all
members of the council present.
A motion was introducea by Alderman Champagne and seconded by Alderman
Doornbos that the operator Df the Nederland 'dater dorks will receive
as a salary one hundred and twenty -five dollars per month,(125.00),
for the duties of operator and also the item of lights, water, telepilone,
and house are to be furnished by the City of Nederland. Those voting
Aye were as follows: Champagne, Doornbos. r'arris, Holcomb. Lester.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10. a.m.
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Minutes of the Council
April 6, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;30 p.m. with
all members of the council present. ,
A motion was introduced by Alderman Doornbos and seconded by
Alderman Champagne that the following list of bills be paid.
Carried by ill members present.
.Y.r s . E. A. Gibson
41.00
J. H. Goodwin
26.65
D. X. iienstra
1.00
Mrs. E. A. Gibson
40.00
Oliver Lee
10000
Gulf States Utilities Co.
16.26
Nederland Utilities Corp.
26.00
Gardners' Grocery
9.03
r'urby Tiros. Garage
2.77
Peoples Gas Co.
3110
Harrison H. r is .er
10.00
lar A. C. Haddly of the Gulf Qtates Utilities Company appeared
before the council with a contract of the Gulf States Utilities
Co,apany in regards to the electrical power for the water works.
The council are to review this contract at the next regular
meeting.
A motion was introduced by Alderman r'arris and seconded by Alderman '
Holcomb that the the fire department be issued the sum of forty
dollars (440.00) for expenses for a trip to A&M College at College
Station, 'Texas, livay 18 -22 for instruction in fire fighting. Carried
by all.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Parris and seconded by alderman
Doornbos that the plan suggested by the Mayor for operating the
Water 'Works be discarded. Those voting Ayes were as follow: r'arris
Doornbos, and Champagne. does: None.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Champagne and seocnded by Alderman
Ong Doornbos that air. J. G. Burnain be employed to operate the Neder-
land Water Works System for the City of liederiaad, Texas. This was
voted by secret ballot. Votes for Burnfin were three. One Blank
ballot.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Approved J. H. Goodwin
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iviinutes of the "ouncil
4,ril 13, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;30 p.m with all
members of the council present.
Mr. M. ud. Oakley election judge gave a return of the election as
follows declaring the iollowing men klected to the oiiices as
listed.
"YOE
H. C. FARRIS
176
ALD&UAtEN
,RED CHAiviPAGNE
173
H. D. S 1NDEitSON
151
MAR6HALL
OLIVIUi LEE
303
a motion was introduced by N. J. Lester and seconded by Lee Holcomb
that the above results of the electnon be accepted. Carried by all.
Mr. H. C. rarris letter of resignation as alderman of the 1-ity of
Nederland was accepted. iviotion being made by Lee_ Holcomb and
seconded by d. J. Lester. Carried by all.
The new officers of the City of iederland were swon into their
respective offices by the city clerk..
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Mayor J. H. Goodwin at this time turned the meeting over to iviayor-
elect, H. C. r arris.
A motion was introduced by Aldel. -an Doorabos and seconded by alder -an
Champagne that the mayor and city clerk be authorized to sign a cont-
ract with the Gulf Qtates Utilities Company. for electrical power for
the Nederland Municipal eater +corks. Carried by all.
Motion by Lee Holcomb and seconded by r'red -hampagne that the iviayor,
ioayor- Pro -1'em, be authorized to sign ckeeks for monies drawn on the
City of Nederland accounts. City treasure name to appear on all checks
with one of the above mentioned names. Carried b all.
iviotion by Alderman Champagne and seconded by Alderman Ooornbos that
J. G. Barnfin be authorized to purch;ise the neces -ary equipment for
setting up a bo keeping system at the water works. Carried b,; all.
Motion by Alderman Champagne and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that
Alderman yoornbos be elected as ivJayor- Pro -1'em for the City of irederlaad.
Carried by all.
motion by Alderman Loornbos and seconded by Alderman Champagne that an
election be called )n May 9th, to fill out the unexpired term of ii. �.
r'arris. Carried by all.
There being no fu bher business the meeting was adjourned at 10;00 P.M.
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April 20, 1�)U
The meeting was called to order by the ivy -iyor at 7;30 p.m. with the
following members of the council present. �aaderson, Champagne, I
Holcomb, Doarnbos,
Mr. ia. A. iurth appeared uefore the council in regards to the commuuic-
ation system for the UCD. The "u /or appointed Alderman Sanderson and
Doernbos to serve on this committee and report its findings back zk to
the council at its next regular meeting.
The city clerk was - nstructed to write the ureynjund Bus Lines in
regards to the blocking of the highway in front of the iederland
Pharmacy.
Alderman Holcomb and Alderman Champagne are to chek on the amount of
pipe that will be necessary to furnish residents across the old inter
urban track with water service.
kotion by Alderman Doarabos and seconded by Alderman Sanderson that
the bill of six dollars and eighty xxx:t three cents (46.83) be paid
k. 4. Oakley for the telephone service during the trial blackout.
Carried by all.
The luayor is to call the city attorney auout the bond for the Dater
+corks Operator.
Motion by aldeman Doornbos and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that the '
bond of the Secretary and Treasure of the City of Nederland be ex-
tended for a peroid of two years. Carried by all.
Deposits for water meters for the city is to be taken up at the next
regular meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at :145 p.m.
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i.:inutes of the Council
April 27, 1542
' The meeting was called to order at 7;45 p.m. by the kayor with the
following members of the council present. Dooribos, zianderson,
Champagne.
,kr. wartin and iar. Todd of the Tyrrell- Combest Lielaty Company appeared
before the council in regards to the sale of the water main that in
owned by that company within the city limits, consisting of 4070' 6"
C. I. ..ain and 675' 2" ". i. lines. A price of 46069.25 for the lines
within the city limits and also the return of all tapping charges
to the householder. Council to study this at the next regular_ meeting.
A motion by Alderman Champagne and seconded by alderman 5ande_,son that
the iollowiug checks be issued on the Nederland launicipal +later +forks.
Ca.--Lied by all.
J. G. "Burnfin ( Change for Uffice) X50.00
J. G. Burnfin (Stamps for do) 5.00
.Laotion by -Lldeiaan Champagne and seconded by Alderman -onrabos that J.G.
Burnfin be bonded for the sum of Une Thousand Dollars. Carried by all.
A motion was introducea by Alder man Doorabos and seconded by Alderman
oanderson that all home renters are to pay 45.00 for deposit on water
meters and any new meters _installed are to be required to put up a
deposit of jp5.00, to be paid on or before June 1, 1942,as of April 27,
1942. Any home owner maxing a deposit will il.ive same returned to him
after one year upon demand. Any water bill ruining over a peroid of two
months time is subject to being cut off with ten days notice. Carried
by all.
The lvlayor was instruced to have t,ie secretary- treasure's bond estended
for a peroid of tow years.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11 ;00 p.m.
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1uinutes of the Council
May 4, 1942
The meeting was called to order b;r the iviayor at 7;30 p.m. with
all members of the council present.
A motion was introduced by Alderman L)oornbos and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb that the following salaries be paid for the
month of April of the Nederland ivunicipal daterworks. Carried
by all.
J. G. durnfin
B. S. Arnold
'93.75
14.00
J. H. 1uclleill Jr. appeared before the council in regards to
insurance for the fire department members.
The clerk was instructed to write Lr. H. L. Thackwell regarding
the sewer project as to whether or not he will be able to serve
in the capacity of consulting engineer.
iviotion by Alderman Holcomb and seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that all houses outsidd the city limits be charged a 42.00
minimum per month for water services e_f ective Bray 1, 1942.
Carried by All.
kotion by Alderman Champagne and seconded by Alderman Holcomb
that the insurance policy as marked be purchased from the luc-
Reill insurance agency. Carried by all.
",Lotion introduced by Alderman fhampagne and seconded by Alderman
Holcomb that the water works superintendent be authorized to
purchase the following pipe: Carried by all.
600' V Galv. iron Pipe T&O
1100' 1.12" Ditto
100' 3/4' - Ditto
There being no iurther business the meeting was adjourned at 10;00
P.M.
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Mayo 11, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the i�iayor
at 7;30 p.m. with
the following members of the council present:
H. D. oanderson,
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Champagne, Doornbos and Holcomb.
ivir. B. A. ctitter appeared before the council
and declared the
following results of the election held on kaay
9, 1�j42 for the
purpose of electing one alderman to fill out
the unexpired term
of ii. r arris.
Votes
Ii. A. nackley
111
iiobert E. May
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J. D. r arris
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A motion was introduced by Alderman Qanders::n
and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb treat the above results of the
election be acc-
epted. Carried by all.
idr. ft. A. nackley to the oath of office.
A motion was indroduced by Alderman Doornbos
and seconded by
Alderman Champagne that the following irederiand *,Municipal
uVaterwotks bills be paid. Carried by all.
The Chronicle
46.00
southwestern Bell Tele
6.25
Gulf otates Utilities
24.31
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Lamb Printing Co.
23.95
A motion was introduced by alderman aanderson and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb that the following bills be
paid. Carried by
all.
H. C. r'arris
15.00
i;. A. Gibson
40.00
uliver Lee
10.00
John J. "y
15.00
Nederland Volunteer Dire Dept.
40.00
J. H/ Goodwin
1.50
B. A. Hitter
14.40
M. W. Oakley
16.00
Gulf -4tates Utilities Co.
1.67
Peoples Gas Co.
1.45
Callihan Insurance Agency
16.50
The Chronicle
4.50
Gulf' S ates Utilities Co.
6.13
liederlindVolunteer T ire Dept.
2.00
A notion was introduced by alderman uolcomb and s ec3nded by
Alderman Doornbos that the city attorney be paid one per cent
of the 460,000.00 4aterworks Bond issue less
4162.50 preinum
which was deducted by the oonding company for extra legal fees.
Carried by all.
nepresentitives from the Jackson mtor co:r,pany appeared before
the council in regards to transportibion of dei erase works*
Asking that the city send some one to Austin
in regards to the
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A motion was introduced by Alderman Doornbos and seconded by
Alderman iiackley that n. D. Sanderson be appointed fire Cheif
for the City of Nederland, Cairied b,, all.
There being no further business Hmeting was adjourned at 10;45
P.M.
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kay 18, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the 1kayor at 7.30 p.m. with
all members of the council present.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Sanderson and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb that the Southwest ern Bell Telephone Co. be
paid the sum of x17.47. Carried by all.
lviayor reported of his trip to Austin, 'Texas regarding the bus
service for defense workers and also hi interview with the
State health Department.
Alderman Holcomb introduced a motion which was seconded by
Alderman t?ackley that Tyrrell- Combest realty Company be offered
the sum of four thousand (44000.00) for the water lines that are
owned b., that company that are located within the city limits.
Also Tyrrell- Combest return all tapping charges in conjunction with
holdings within the city limits. Carried by all.
A motion was introduced by alderman Doornbos and seconded by
Alderman Sanderson that t.,e following Nederland iviuuicdpal 4ater-
works bills be paid. Carried by all.
J. G. Buraf in 462.50
B. S. Arnold 15.75
Gulf States 3.55
J. G. Burnf in 5.05
A motion was introduced by alderman Holcomb and seconded by alderman
Sanderson that another telephone be installed in the city hall for
UCD with an extension for the little office in the lobby. Carried
by all.
Tue mayor appointed alderman Mahz&k*=ax& Doorabos and Alderman
Rackley to look over the waterworks property for a suitable place
for a garage for the fire truck.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10.15
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MME25, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the iviayor at 7;30 p.m. with
the following members of the council present, Doornbos, Holcomb,
6anderson, Rackley.
iwr. H. Sanders appeared before the council in regards to the
repairing of the tools for the city.
A :notion was introduced by alderman woornbos and seconded by
Alderman Sanderson to the effect that C. A. worgan and d. T.
iacNeill be paid five hundred (4500.00) for all services in
full on the daterorks -Lievenue bonds or any other works pre -
taiaing to the daterworks property to date. Those voting
Aye on the above proposition are as follows: Sanderson,
Doornbos, nackley, Holcomb.
C. A. Morgan city attorney offers to settle his account with the
city in f ull to date for the sum of one hundred and twenty -iive
dollars. This amount also indludes the Sewer Bond Issue in the
event the city decides to pay the above account the money is to
be deposited in the r'irst Vational Dank of Port Neches, 'Texas,
to the account of C. A. iaorgan.
The iiayor appointed Alderman holcomb to make arragwents for
painting markers for the prupose of parking automobiles in the
down town section of Nederland.
Doornbos
Motion by Alderman Xx-JrUW and seconded Sanderson that Alderman
Rackley be authorized to secure the papers of the City of i4ed-
erland that are in a safe deposit box. Carried by all members
of the council present.
motion by Alderman Rackley and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that
an attorney be secured to draw up an ordinance to cover sanitary
Tourist ordinance. Carried by all.
ivlotion by Alderman Aackley and seconded by Alderman Holcomb that the
offices of city cler, city tax collector and city water works super-
intendent be combined as one office effective June 30, 1942. Carried
by all wembers present.
The Mayor appointed alderman nackley and Holcomb to look into the
building of a garage to be located at the water w.;rks for the fire
truck.
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A motion was introduced by Alderman Sanderson and seconded by alderman
Rackley that the City Marshall be authorized to instruct all places
with slot machines to cease operation within the city limits, Those
voting Aye are as follows: Sanderson, nackley, Holcomb. Those voting
ivoe: None. One member of the council aid not vote on this issue.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11.45 p.m'
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June 1, 1942
The meet &ng was called to order by the "yor at 7;30 p.m. with all
members of the council present.
A petition was turned in to the council by persons litaing on .tiorth
Main Street Area asking that water service be extended to their
part of the city.
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A motion was introduced by alderman Ltackley and Oeconded by Alderman
Sanderson that the following iederland idunicipal eater dorks Bills
be paid. Carried by all.
J. G. Burnfin 462.50
Nederland eater diorks Sinking Fund 229.43
liational deter Co. 283.00
J. C. Burnfin 134.45
The Crane Co. 341.34
The Mayor was intructed to have the markers for parking cars inst-
alled in the down town area.
Clerk instructed to write ureyhound Bus Lines and also the KCS H.R.
Co.
There Being no lurther business the meeting was adjourned at 9.15.
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Minutes of the Council
June 8, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;30 p.m. with I
all members of the council present.
A motion was made by Alderman Holcomb and seconded by Alderman
iiackley that the following bills be paid. Car ied by all.
A. Moses & Sons
9.00
Southwestern Sell Telephone Co
8.95
Callihan Insurance Agency
18.50
Granz Rubber Stamp Co.
2.50
The Chronicle
9.50
McNeill Insurance Agency
68.00
Gulf states Utilities Co.
8.13
mayor's &xoease Account
15.00
City Clerk
15.00
Tax Collector
40.00
City Marshall
10.00
Alderman iackley introduced a motion that water service be
furnished to the residents of t.,e Borth iaain street area and
that Alderman iiolcomb and alderman Champagne with the dater
Works superintendent secure estimates from contractors tb lay
the prop:,sed lines. This motion was seconded by Alderman
Champagne. Carried by all.
motion by Alderman Holcomb and seconded by Alderman aackley '
that E. B. Cochran be appointed city attorney. Carried by all.
Liquor ordinances are to be studied at t,sre next regular meeting.
Y,otion by Alderman Champagne that places operating slot machines
within the city limits pay the city a tax of 415.00 per mDnth to
operate same. This motion died for the wAnt of a second.
The combining of the city offices were discassed byt no decision
was reached.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9.05 p.m
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June 15, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7;30 p.m. with all
members of the council present.
Motion by Alderman Hackley and seconded by Alderman Doornbos that
the following biunicip,al Waterworks bills be paid. Carried by all.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. 4.44
J. G. Burnfin 62.50
Gulf States Utilities Co. 26.52
Crane Co. 45.65
J. G. Burniin 23.25
A committee jf citizens from the Humphry Heights addition appeared
before the council in regards to the drainage in that part of the
city. City clerk instructed to write the Gulf States Utilities Co.
regarding- the opening of a ditch across the right of way.
Soiae members of the fire department appeared before the council
asking the council to res`end their motion of stopping the slot
machines and et that department handle the machines. Council to
discuss this latter
The ivlinilda Bros. appeared beioie the council in regards to some
pipe lines they own and wish to sell the city which consist of the
following;
500' 1" Galy. Line Pipe J .12
365' 3/4" Do .743
No action was taken -,on the above.
E. B. Cochran is hired to be the city attorney on a fee basis.
Mayor reported on his trip to Orange, 'Texas, in regards to c.ntacting
Bill Lee in re -ards to the sewer project.
Clerk instructed to write iviarshall Umis, r'ederal Housing Autnority
at b'ort Borth, Texas. in regards to a housing project in the city
of Nederland,
Motion by H. D. Sanderon and seconded by H. L. Holcomb that and ord-
inance be drawn up by the city attorney taxing the beer, liquor, and
wine dealers in the city limits as follows:
Liquor
Beer
Nine
425.00
25.00
3.75
The above motion was carried by all members of the council.
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10.45 p.m.
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A TOURIST CAMP ORDINANCE _Iz4 23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEIERLAND, Tr;XAS,RE«
GULA^1ING ''WATER SUPPLY, EXCRETA AND SEWAGE DISPvSAL,
GARBAGE AND RUSE, PLU'alliG AND OVER CRO dDING OF
TOURIST CAi'PS,TENT CAI4u6"I) S31MILAR &TABLISHMiZTS
IN THE CITY Ot iiEDERLAND,TEXAS. AND PROVIDING A
PENALTY vOxi VIOLATION THEREOF, PROVIDING THAT THE
IiiVALI.O.ITY uF AINY SECTION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL
NOT AFFECT THL+ VALIDITY OF THE RE&AINiiiG i'ORTiOlrS
HEREOF, AND DECLARIIiJ AN Ev.ERGEVCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY Tii,�; CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or NEDERLAND,TF,X.
SECTION L.
Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any owner or lessee
of any tourist camp,trailer camp, cabin, construction camp,
tent camp or any similar establishment to own, rent or oper-
ate the same in the City of Nederland, Texas,without.fiisu
providing a water supply, excreta and sewage disposal connect-
ion, )lumbing and spacing as provided herein and as provided
by Ordinance and laws of the City of iiederland,'Texas, apper-
taining thereto, and the estate of Texas supplementing and
cu.:.ulative of the terms of this ordinance.
ISECTION 11.
Connections must be made with the city water supply wher-
ever available and all private water supplies must be of a
standard to meet the requirement of the health Departmant of
the pity of Nederland, Texas.
SECTION 111.
There snall be provided at each such establishment a
method of excreta and sewage disposal which comrlies with the
requirements of all ordinances of the City of Nederland, Texas,
a,;pertainiag to excreta and sewage disposal, and there shall be
no pit type toilets, cess pools, or septic tanks constructed by
any owner or lesse for the accomodatioa of any of the estab-
l:,is.hments covered herein until a plan of such excreta and
sewage disposal shall have been reduced to writing and sub-
mitted to the `'ity Health Officer and the Superintendent of
the Water Department for approval and no class of establish-
ment described herein shall be erected or offered to the pub-
lic for occupancy until such plans have been approved and signed
by such authorities.
SECTION IV.
The disposal of garbage and refuse shall be in compliance
faith the requirement of the Health Department of the City of
Nederland, and the State of 'Texas.
SEC'T'ION V.
All cabins, trailers, tents and other inhabited buildings
of any such establishments located on any such premises in
the City of Nederland, Texas shall meet the requirejients of
the City Health Ordinance appertaining thereto; and there shall
be a space of 15 feet between each row or tier of such i...prove-
ments and the ground shall be well drained so as to carry oil
the water, not less than 15 feet shall be allowed from side to
side of each such cabin, trailers, tents and other inhabited
buildings located in any such establishment.
SEC'T'ION VI.
Before erecting and maintaining any tourist camp, trailer
camp, tent construction camp or any other form of establish-
ment for occupancy of vehicle or persons, a plan of same in-
cluding the plan of Water supply, excreta,and sewage disposal,
garbage and refuse disposal plumbing and drainage shall be re-
duced to writing and submitted to the City Health Officer and
the superintendent of the ,Dater yepartment for approval and
no class of establishment described herein shallbe erected or
offered to the public for occupancy until such plans have
been approved and signed by such authorities.
SECTION VII.
hereafter it shall be unlawful to maintain for rent and
use by the public of any of the establishments described above,
on any premises in the City of Nederland. Texas, until a permit
has been issued permitting the same, and signed by the authorit-
ies above designated. any person violating any term or condi-
tion of this ordinance, and any person maintaining any estab-
lishmenton his premises or on any premises rented or leased by
him, without first obtaining the permit herein provided for. and
complying with the conditions abovespecified, shall be fined in
any sum not exceeding Une Hundred (100.00 ) Dollars, and each
days operation shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION JIII.
In case any section of this ordinance shall hereafter
be declared for any reason null and void, or inoperative. such
holding shall not affect the other portions or sections hereof,
whichshall remain in full force and effect.
SHliiiEAS, the fact that the population of the City of
Nederland,Texas, has been greatly increased because of certain
war industries operating in this vicinity and will be further
increased by the establishment of other war industries, creates
conditions detrimental to the public health and sanitation of
the City of Nederland, Texas and creates a public necessity
and emergency requiring the immediate passage and approval
of this ordinance, requiring the suspension of therules, and
this ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage
and publication in one issue of The Chronicle, a weeklynews-
paper of general circulation published in the 1-ity of poxt
Neches,'T'exas, and it is so ordained.
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ADOPTING THE PRUVIai0N5 OF THE TEXAS LI�,UOR CON-
TROL ACT ". ACTS 1935,44th LEG. 2nd C.S.,IN 50 i,AR
AS SAID PROVISIUNS ARE APPLICABLE, LEVYING AND ASSESS -
ING CERTAIN TAXES ON LICENSE FEES. AGAIIi6T PLR6ONS
ENGAGED IN THE VARIOUS PHASES OF 'THE LI�,UOR TRAFFIC;
PRESCRIBING THE METHOD r'Oit OBTAINING LICENSES OR
Pr;RMITS,''NHEN THE SAME SHALL TE:MINATE AND OBTAIIv'ING
RENEWALS THE.LiKeOi2; 1,UKING IT iHE DUTY OF THE HEALTH
OFFICER TO INSPECT ESTABL16M EN`I'S DOING BUSINESS
HEREUNDER: PRUHIBITING THE SALE OF NINE, WHISKEY
OR BEER YITHIN 300FEET OF ANY CHURCH. SCHOOL, OR
OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION BY ANY DEALEit VHOSE
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS is THE SALE OF NINE.NHISKEY, OR
BEER; PRESCRIBING PENALTY r Oil THE VIOLATIUN OF THE
TE.tM6 OF 'PHIS ORDINANCE PROVIDING F01i CANCELLATiUN
OF LICENSES OR PERMITS: PROVIDING THAT THE INVALIDITY
Or' ANY SECTION OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL iiOT AFFECT
THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIOIi8 HEitwvl:
AND DECLARIiiG AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY !HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI`iY OF NEDE.iLAND,TEAAS:
SECTION I.
This ordinance is passed pursuant to and is referable to
the "Texas Liquor Control acts" Acts 1935,44 Legislature
2nd C.S., and excepts as hereinafter provided the provisions
of said act are hereby adopted insofar as the same are
applicable, and shall govern the administration and enforce-
ment of this ordinance.
SECTION II.
For the purposes of this ordinance the classification
of permits and other terms shall be used in the same sense
and be defined as said classification of permits and other
terms are defined in the Act referred to in section i, of
this ordinance.
SECTION III.
fit shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture or
brew for the purpose of sale, or to sell or distribute any
wine, whiskey, or beer within the corporate limits of the
' City of Nederland, Texas, without having applied for and se-
cured a permit or license, as required by law.
SECTION iv.
Before the issuance of any license, or permit required
by this Urdinance to any person, firm, or corporation, dom-
iciled in the city of liederland,Texas, to carry on business
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therein under such per pit, the license fee required therefor,
and which is hereby levied and assessed, shall be paid to the
Assessor and Collector of Texas for the pity of Nederland,
Texas. Annual fees required for a license shall be as follows;
(a) From the holder of each "Brewer's rermit" as defined
by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 4500.00 for each such permit.
(b) From the holder of each "Distiller's Permit" as de-
fined by the A ct referred to in Section 1, this ordinance,
an annual tax or fee of 4500.00 for each such permit.
(c) From the holder of each "'Winery Permit" as defined by
the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 425.00 for each such permit. rrovided, however,
that there shall be collected frog the holder of each Class B.
Winery Permit an annual tax or fee of X5.00 for each such per,,it.
(d) From the holder of each "Rectifier's Permit" as de-
fined by the act referred to in Section i, this ordinance,
an annual tax or fee of 4500.00 for each such per:ait.
(e) From the holder of each "'Wholesaler's Permit" as
defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance,
an annual tax or fee of X625.00 for each such permit.
(f) From the holder of each "Package Store Permit" as
defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance
an annual tax or fee of 9`50.00 for each such permit.
(gO From the holder of each "Package Store Permit" as
defined by the Act referred to in Section 1, this ordinance, an
annual tax or fee of 425.00. Provided, however, that the annaul
tax or fee from the holder of a "Package atore Permit" to sell
wine only shall be 03.75 for each such permit.
(h) From the holder of each "Agent's Permit" as defineu by
the act referred to in Section 1, this ordinance, an annual
tax of fee of 42.50 for each such permit.
(i) From the holder of each "Industrial rermit" as defined
by the Act referred to in Section i, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 45.00 for each such permit.
(j) From the holder of each "Carrier Permit" as defined
by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 42.50 for each such permit.
(k) From the holder of each "Private Carrier Permit"
as defined by the Act referred to in Section I, thos ordinance,
an annual tax or fee of 1*02. 50 for each such permit.
(1) From the holder of each "Local Cartage t'ermit "as
defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this , an annual
tax or iee of 42.50 for each such permit.
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( m) Prom the holder of each "Bonded Marehouse i'ermits"
as defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance,
an annual tax or fee of 9'50.00 for each such permit.
® (n) From the holder of each "Storage rermit" as defined
by the _act referred to in Section i, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 425.00 for each such permit.
(0 ) From the holder of each "Rine and Beer Retailer's
Permit" as defined by the act referred to in Section I, this
ordinance, an annual tax or fee of 425.00 for each such permit.
(p) From the holder of each "Wine Bottler's - eermit" as
defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this ordinance, an
annual tax or fee of 9'75.00 for each such permit.
(q) erom the holder of each "viedicinal Permits" as defined
by the Act referred to in Section l,this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of 425.00 for each such permit. Provided, however,
the annual tax or fee for hospitals, sariitoria, and like in-
stitutions shall be4l.00.
SECTION V.
All taxes or fees prescribed by Section 4 hereof shall be
paid in advance Tor one year, unless such tax or fee be coll-
ected for only a portion of the year. In such event, the fee
required shall cover the p..riod of time from the date of the
permit to mid -night of December 31st next succeeding ind only
the proportionate part of the fee or tax levied for such permit
shall be collected. The fractional part of any .uonth remaining
shall be counted as one month in calculating the fee that shall
be due.
Section VI.
Any person desiring a permit to conduct a business under
any of the classifications providea for in Section 4, this
ordinance, shall :hake application therefor to the Assessor and
Collector of Taxes for the City of iederland, Texas, by filing
with said officer a true and correct copy of the petition
required to be filed by the applicant in order to obtain a
State license, or permit. Upon receiving satisfactory evidence
that the applicant has been duly licensed, or has a permit
from the State of Texas and on receipt of the proper license
fee required by this ordinance, the Assessor and Collector
of Taxes shall forthwith issue to the applicant, in the name
of the City of Nederland,Texas a permit to engage in business
in the City of Nederland, Texas, of the character described
in and authorized by the permit so issued in the name of the
City of Nederland, Texas shall authorize the conduct of such
business upon the premises described in the permit from the
State of Texas and shall remain in force only so long as such
permit from theState of Texas remains iniorce. Said permit
shall be signed by the Tax Assessor and Collector,be under
seal of his office, be dated, state on its face for what
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purpose it is issued, when it will expire and by whom and wnere
such business is to be conducted.
SECTION VII.
iJo person shall carry on business at more than one place
under any permit prescribed by this ordinance, but a separate
permit must be obtained for each place of business.
SECTION VIII.
It shall be unlawf al for any person to sell, or off er for
sale or possess whiskey, wine or beer or other intoxicating
beverages for the purpose of sale in any establishment or place
of business.within three hundred (300) feet of any church, school
or other educational institution within the corporate limits of
the City of Nederland, Tex-is, the measurement to be along the
property line of the street fronts and from front door and in
a direct line across intersections where they occur. Any per-
son violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a
fine not to exceed One Hundred (100.00) Dellars and each days
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION IX.
Lt is hereby made the duty of the Health Officer of the
City of Nederland, Texas, to enter into and inspect as often
\iI as the occ,sion demands, all establishments operating under any
provisions of Section 4, this ordinance, in order to enforce the
health and sanitary ordinances and regulations of the City of
Iederlaad, Texas, and the health laws A the State of Texas.
SECTION X.
Any person required to obtain a license hereunder who
shall nail to keep the same displayed in a coaspicious place
in the establishment where such business is conducted, siiall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be pun-
ished by a fine not to exceed Twenty -five (425.00) Dollars
and each day's violation hereof shall constitute a separate
offense.
SECTION XI.
On or before the Ist day of January, of each and every year,
each and every person Owning a license, or permit, issued under
the terms of this ordinance may, by written application filed
with the Assessor and Collector of Taxes for the City of
Nederland, Texas, not more than thirty (30) days prior to the
Ist day of January, renew such license or permit, so held by
him. auch applecation may be in same form as required to be
filed by tae applicant in order to benew his license, or permit,
to operate from the State of 'Texas. Upon the presentation of such
application for renewal of license, or permit, together with the
sums required by this ordinance for an annual license, or permit,
and the presentation of the renewal license, or permit, from
the State of Texas, the Assessor and Collector of Taxes for the
City of Nederland. Texas, shall forwith issue such renewal
license, or permit, in proper form, provided no section of
this ordinance would be violated by the renewal license
or permit,issuance.
6ECTION XII.
All licenses, or permits issued under the terms of this
ordinance shall terminate at midnight on the 31st day of De-
cember of such year, and no license, or permit shall be issued
for a longer term than one year.
jECTION XIII.
if any person operating any establishment under a license,
or permit prescribed by the provisions of this ordinance shall
violate any provision of this ordinance and of the State law
applicable thereto, or b.iail violate any of the heaiLli .,r sdui-
tary ordinances or re- ulations of the City of Nederland, Texas,
or any health laws of the State of Texgs,or has made or allowed
the place where he is authorized to do business by license, or
permit, issued hereunder to become a place of bad repute or a
resort for disorderly persons, the City of Nederland, Texas.
after due hearing, shall nave the right to cancel the license,
or permit, of such offender. after which he shall not be allowed
to operate by virtue of any license, or permit hereunder until
the expiration of one (1) year, from the date of revokement of
such license, or permit. if the license shall at any time have
his or its State license, or permit. then in effect issued by the
City of iederland, Texas,through its Tax Assessor and Collector
shall thereupon ;stand revoked and cancelled without notice or act.-
ion.
SECTION XIV.
No license, or permit under this ordinance shall be issued
to any person for the purpose of operating any such establish-
ment or business as herein regulated within any private residence.
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished
by a fine of not to exceed one Hundred (100.00) Dollars, and
each day's violation hereof shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION XV.
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall fail to pay any
tax, or fee prescribed in 6 ection 4 hereof and to secure a permit
as prescribed in Section O hereof before engaging in any business
for which the payment of any suchtax, or fee and the securing of
any such permit is required by the provisions of this ordinance,
orwho shall engage in any such business withoht holding an un-
revoked, or unexpired permit from theCity of hederland,Texas,
authorizing same, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeaner and
uponconviction shall be punished by fine in any amount not ex-
ceeding One Hundred (100.x0) Dollars, and each days violation
her eof shall constitute a separate offense.
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SECTION XVI.
In case any section of this ordinance shall hereafter be
declared for any reason null and void, or inoperative, such
holding shall not aif ect the other portions or sections hereof,
which shall remain zn full force and effect.
SECTION XVII.
she fact that the atate of Texas has issued numerous
licenses, or permits authorizing certain persons, firms and
corporations to carry on liquor business within the 1,ity of
ederland, Texas, and the further fact that there is no pro -
vision whereby the City of Nederland, Texas, may collect its
license, or permit, fees or taxes and obtain any revenue
from said liquor traffic, creates an emergency and imperative
public necessity, necessitating the suspension of the rule
requiring ordinances to be read on three separate days before
adoption, said rule is therefore hereby suspended and this
ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
immediately upon its passage and publication in one issue of
The Chronicle, a weekly newspaper of general circulation pub-
lished in the amity of sort Neches, 'Texas, and it is so ordained.
PASSED by unamious vote of all members of the City Council
of the City of Nederland, Texas, on this the 22nd day of June,
A.D. 1942.
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THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS.
y�i�ayor �
iviinutes of the Council I b"
June 29, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the ivayor with the follow-
ing members of the Council present: Fred Champaigne, Lee Holcombe
R. A. Hackley, and Sanderson.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Holcomb and seconded by
Alderman Rackley that the following Municipal Yaterworks pills
be paid: Carried by all
J. C. Burnf in 462.60
Paul Stehle 9.75
Ames idachine docks 6.OU
Gulf States Utilities Co. 6.10
i,ir. Kimbler 30. 75
iiational dieter Co. 354.90
Mr. Martin of Tyrrell - Combest Company appeared before the Council
in regards to the sale of the water main. The Council to meet
with bar. Martin at 5 p.m. Friday to go more into detail in this
matter.
Beirmortt & Kimbler agrees to lay the proposed water mains in the
North End wain section for 447.00 per thousand.
A motion was introduced by alderman iiackley and seconded by Alderman
' Holcomb that the tax collector assessor. and City Clerk's books
be turned over to C. A. Hamby to be auaited on June 30, 1942
and the above mentioned are on the pay roll of the City until
the books are audited. Those voting Aye: iiackley, Holcomb,
Sanderson. Those voting i�oe; Champagne.
Motion by alderman iiackley and seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that the tax collector and assessor be paid her salary for
the month of June 1942. Carried by all.
The discussion of the water works superintendent job is to be
discuesed at a special meeting to be held Tuesday night June 30.
There being no further business the mettiag was adjourned at
10:45 p.m.
Secretary
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Special haeeting of the Council
June 30, 1942
The meeting was called to order by the "ayor at 7:30 p.,..
with all members of the Council present. except Fred Champagne.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Sanderson and secondea by
Alderman i3ackley that Mrs. B. A. Ritter be employed to keep
all the City of Nederland books which includes; Tag Collector
& Assessor. City Clerk. and Nederland Municipal 4aterworks for
a salary of 475.00 per month starting July 1, 1942. Carried by
all members of the Council present.
Motion by Zee Holcomb and seconded by Alderman Rackley that
George Crane be employed as outside man for the Nederland
Municipal daterworks at a salary of 460.00 per month plus
the following furnished: house lights, water and phone.
Carried by all members present.
A motion was introduced by Alderman Nornbos and seconded by
Alderman Holcomb that ivrs. C. E. Gibson and John J. ivay be
discharged from their duties for the City of i�ederland as of
June 30, 1942. Carried by all.
Action by alderman Lornbos and seconded by Alderman Qanderson
to the fact J. G. Burafin has advised the City Council that he
' is unable to handle the waterworks, tax collector& assessor,
and the City Clerk's job, I mope that we discharge iiim fromhis
respective duties as of June 30, 1942.
A .notion was introduced by Alderiaa .Lornbos and seconded by
Alderman itackley that J. G. Burnfia be allowed to take care of
his present job until the books are audited not to exceed 15
days during which time the City Council agrees to have books
audited at the same rate of pay.
Sec. & treasurer
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July 7, 1942
A special meeting of the City Council was hald on above date.
The meeting was called to order by "yor r'arris with Aldermen
Dornbos, Holcombe, Rackley, and Champaigne present; Alderman
Sanderson absent.
The purpose of'the meeting was to discuss with Mr. Smith of
urange the possiiblity of Nederland obtaining a sewer system.
.sir. Smith discussed the type filtering plant advisable , and
our nearness to the rubber plant and airfield.
i,Lr. Smit,i said that our possibility of getting the sewerage, plant
would depend on our ability to make Washington realize that
it was a vital necissity to the war effort for health reasont.
To show the fact that we are secondary to the rubber plant and
very near the airport.
Mr. Smith advised doing two things: First, ask Fort Worth for
forms for application showing our nearness to the rubber in-
dustry, and the airport. Second, wire or write lair. lea in
Washington, sending all information letters corroborating the fact
that more and more demands for houses are being made. and our
condition is becoming critical. These letters should come from
the officials of the Rubber Plant and the Air Port.
On the question of housing kr. Smith advised that the Council
get in touch with Marshall W. Amis-- Reginal Directory, Federal
Housing Authority- -1309 Electricity building, Fort Worth, Texas.
iuir. smith said that he was very busy at present and did not need
another job but would be able to build liederland's sewer system
if they could get the loan. He is to give the city an estimate
within the next few days of the approximate cost of the system.
As a summary Mr. Smith said to ask for as little money* as the
City could get by with, telling Authorities in Washington the
amount of money that the City already has available; stress the
necissity of sewerage to the health of tine people, our nearness
to the rubberplant and airport, also of Goodrich and Goodyear's
plans to build plants near Nederland.
' IT Y UL ZRK MAYOR
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TII23UTES GF EMUL: R ELT+YNG OF THE I ED LiiI AND CITY COUNCIL
Nederland Texas, July 6, 1942
Regular meeting of the City Council of A ederland, held at
above date in the City Hall, :vas called to order by Mayor
Farris, the following members present: Aldermen Rackley,
Champagne, Sanderson, Dornbos, and Holcombe.
Llinutes of June 29, and 30 were reau, and approved.
Mr. Hamby presented the Council with a report on the Audit
made by him of the books of ivirs. E. A. Gibson, tax- collector,
assessor and John ivay, City Clerk. motion was made by Alder-
man Dornbos, seconded by Alderman Sanderson to accept the audit.
Upon motion of Alderman Dornbos seconded by Alderman Sanderson
the following bills were voted paid:
Pyramid Concrete Cc ---------------------------------- .13.20
Port Neches Motor Co.-------------------------- - - - - -- S,g
--- -------- ------------ --- - - - - -- 8.13
Gulf States Utilities Co-----------------------------
The Chronical---------------------------------- - - - - -- 39.00
Bell Telephone Co. ---------------------------- - - - - -- 7.50
Defence Phone---------------------------------- - - - - -- 9.87
S. L. Adams Co.-------------------------------- - - - - -- 12.50
PureOil Co.----------------------------------- - - - - -- 2.54
Hamby Audit Bill------------------------------- - - - - -- 40.00
Marshall's salar y------------------------------ - - - - --
-- 10.00
Fire Lept. bill of two months---------------- - - - - -- 4. 0,
L. Bishop, labo.-------------------------------- - - - - -- 10.00
Municipal dater +Yorks Bills:
Bell Telephone Co------------------------------ - - - - -- 5.91
Gulf States Utilities Co.-------------------- ae�ap -41- 24.41
n n n n - -- ----- ------ -- - - -- #2 4.22
D. X. Rienstra Hard ware----------------------- - - - - -- 1.37
Crane Cc------------ - - - - -- --------------------- - - - - -- 415.78
Lamb Printing, Co.------------------------------ - - - - -- 10.00
J. R. Kimler----------------------------------- - - - - -- 11.2j
Pyramid Concrete Co.--------------------------- - - - - -- 13.20
D. J. Rienstra Ins----------------------------- - - - - -- 50.00
A request was wade by Alderman Rackley that the Crane Co be
called asking them to rush the order for 220J' of 2" pipe
that was ordered, and to hold their bill until they were con-
tacted.
Lr. J. H. Goodwin brou,zht a letter before the Council from the
War production Board concerning sewerage for Nederland.
Letter was read from Mr. A. E. Lea in regard to his contacting
' officials in Nashington. Mr. Lea stated that he wo ld expect
a fee of 4600.00 Or 1% of the 460,000 asked for if was
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able to secure this amount. �X. Lea's expence account, for
his trip to 4ashington is to be 4500.J0, this being the City's
only expence if money is not secured. '
Attorney Cockran read the contract for laying of new water
lines if pipe can be secured.
Upon motion of Alderan Rac�ley, seconded by Alderman Doornbos,
Sec. was instructed to pay Ivr. Cockran his fee for two ordinances
drawn for the City. The iee is 430.00 for both.
Cdr. C. Dornbos Sr. and "lr. L. Van Marion appeared before the
Council to ask the aid of the Council in securing County aid
for better drainage. Alderman Rackley stated that he had ex-
amined the conditions ivlr. Dornbos mentioned, and found them to
be just as he said. Mayor Farris agreed to call ivlr. iw.ills and
see if the Co;urty would help in the matter.
The Council discussed makiag an offer of 44721.90 to Tyrrell
Combest Realty Co. for their water lines. This amount is at
the rate of 41.21 per ioo; v. 6 " °pipe,and 4.48 for 2" pipe.
Depreciating it on a 20 year basis -- figuring 4070' 6" and
675' 2 ".
A petition signed by Joe Le Bland, T. J. Neisser, J. D. Farris
acid >uu r . �,._ asking for the resignation of Alderman Sanderson
as Fire Chief or Alderman. Ivir. Sanderson stated that he would '
like to resign to save friction, but the Council decided to
look further into the matter before accepting Alderman Sanderson's
resignation. Mir. Farris said that he would meet with the Firemen
on dJednesday night to see if the matter could be straightened
out to the satisfacti n of all.
ecretary & Treasure.
Mayor
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Nederland, Texas
July 13, 1942
Regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date
at the City Hall, Mayor Farris called the meeting to order with
Aldermen Dornbos, Champagne. Holcombe, Rackley, and Sanderson
present. The-minutes were read and approved.
Mayor Farris re)orted that iyir. Smith called him on Thursday, say-
ing that he had written iu,r. Lea about Nederland Sewerage plans,
and that he would be qble to give the Council more information
at a later date.
Mayor Farris also gave a report f rom the f ire -en' s meeting. The
fire depabtmeat decided to carry on their work in the future as
in the past. The fire dept asked for 2" taps on water lines.
Upon hiotion of Alderman Rackley and seconded by Alderman Dornbos
the City agreed to buy materials for poles to be put up by the
side of the fire plugs. Said poles to placed by the fireman.
Upon motion of Alderman Dornbos seconded by Alderman Rackley the
following labor bills for the Municipal Water dVorks were voted
paid, with the scale set for common labor at 60 cents an hour:
E. B. Martin----------- - - - - -3 hrs ----------------------- $3.00
Adam Biermont -------------- 12 hrs.---------------- - - - - -- 7.20
Paul Stehle ---------------- 16 hrs.---------------- - - - - -- 9.60
F. R. Balcar --------------- June bal --------------------- 28.00
of ----------- - - - - -2 days ---------------------- 20.00
Balcar helper---------- - - - - -12L days --------------------- 7.50
' Mayor Farris stated that he contacted Commissioned idills and
went ov,r the drainage situation with him on Saturday. Julylltri.
Mr. Mills agreed to get men to work on the ditches the following
week.
Upon motion of Alderman Dornbos seconded by Alderman Holcombe,
Mayor Farris was authorized to sign the contract to put water
line extentions as far as the material will go. The City also
agreed to furnish the tools necessary for the mien contracted
to put in the lilies, said tools to be returned to City after
completion of line.
U ^on motion of Alderman Doornbos and seconded by Alderman Holc-
ombe. Mayor Farris wa6 authorized to purchace,from the Yost
Office, 10,000 small stamped envelopes for the dater dorks;
1,000 small envelopes for the City, 1000 large envelopes for
the City; and 1,000 small envelopes for the Tax - assessor. The
small envelopes are to cost 412.24 a thousand, the large 433.84
a thousand.
Mayor Farris instructed the Sec, to call the Crane company and
ask them about the order for 3,000 ft of 2" pipe that was placed
' a month ago. The Sec, was also requested to call the Sabine
Supply of Orange, and Tyerell Hardware to see if they would be
able to supply the City with any 2" pipe, and to place an
order for 200 ft of 4" pipe with the Crane Co. of Bmt.
The Council granted the request of the Sec. to have the type-
writer repaired.
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Upon motion of Alderman Doorabos and seconded by Alderman
Holcombe the hours that the City Hall will be kept open.are
as followes: Week days; 8 a.ri. until 12 o'clock noon, 1 p.m.
until 5 o'clock and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. '
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Nederland, Texas
July 20, 1942
The regular meeting of the City Council was held on the
above date at the City Hall. The meeting* was called to
order by Mayor Farris with the following present: Alder-
men: Holcombe, Doornbos, Hackley and Sanderson; Alderman
Champagne absent.
The minutes were read and approved.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman San-
derson the following bills were ordered paid:
Builders Lbr. Co. --------------------- - - - - -- 4268.14
H. C. Farris -- expense tort. North----- - - - - -- 22.55
Mrs. E. A. Gibson -41.00 cost, w1.00 stamps
and 35 cents for key------------------- - - - - -- 2.35
A wire was read from iVir. ii. E. Lea requesting Iviayor Farris
to meet Mr. Smith in b't. iiorth, in behalf of the sewer
project. Mayor Farris gave a report from this trip to Ft.
Worth, stating that it would be necessary for Nederland
to show an increase in population before any money could be
secured for the project. It was also recommended to Mayor
Farris that Nederland get a health certificate from the
Federal Health Dept. showing the need of sewerage.
' Mayor Farris stated that he went to Dallas and checked on
the housing proposition, and that he was promised a man to
come to Nederland within the next few weeks to look over
the housing situation. Mayor Farris stated that he asked
that local contractors be allowed to build these houses
if possible.
Lir. Kimler and Mr. Biermont appeared before the Council
and refused the job of laying pipe at the first figure
offered. lair. Kimler said that since the time of the first
offer, things had gotten to where it would be impossible
to secure help at t._e original cost, and that weeds had
grown so high that he would probable have to have all
ground mowed before working. Upon motion of Alderman Hackley
and seconded by Alderman Holcombe the Council decided to
accept the figure requested by ivir. Kimler and Biermon;t.
Said figure: $60.00 a thousand. This figure includes the
laying of fittings. Three other houses are to be added to
the list if possible.
The Sec, was granted a request for binders for the inven-
tory tax sheets.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos secouaed by Alderman San-
, Berson a charge of 41.00 was made f or turning on water that
has been turned off at the request of the owner.
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Upon motion of Alderman Rackley seconded by Alderman ')oorn-
bos it was decided to pay :40.00 a month out of the City
funds, and y35.00 a month out of the Municipal Water Works
funds as salary for furs. Ritter.
Mayor Farris appointed Alderman Rackley to see if he could get '
a truck to pick up all dogs that are given to the City.
The buying of the Tyrrell Combest line was discussed with a
definite decision to be made at next Council meeting. The
Secretary was requested to phone different Supply houses to
see if pipe could be secured to develope the Combest lines,
before the decision would be made.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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July 27, 1942
' The regular meeting of the City Council was held at the
City Hall on above date. Mayor Farris called the meeting
to order with aldermen Holcombe, Doornbos, Sanderson, Cham-
pagne and Rackley present.
Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
Upon motion of Alderman Holcombe seconded by Alderman Hackley
the following bills were ordered paid:
D. P. Ritter -- - - - -4. 55 express charge
5.00 meter refund
6.00 stamps
1.25 rubber stamp ---------- tota1�p12.80
George Crane salary - -July 15st. to Aug. 1st- - - - - -- 30.00
D. P. Hitter salary -- " 1 st to Aug. 1st - - - - -- 75.00
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman Rack -
ley the Council,decided to offer Tyrrell Combest 45000.00
for water line extention. Tyrrell Combest to be responsible
for all deposits made to them.
The Council instrmcted wayor Farris to contact Paul Stehle
to level the garage floor and dig a ditch at the water works;
and to find someone to haul shell.
There being no furtr�er business to co-,e before the Council,
the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES •OF' "Tiff I EuUL-111 W,ETING 0V THL CITY COUNCIL
;ederland, Texas
Aug. 3, 1942
The City Council of Nederland met in the City Hall at the
above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Parris
with the following Aldermen present: Sanderson, Champagne,
Holcombe, Rackley, and Doornbos.
The minutes were read and approved.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman Rac-
kley, thefollowing City bills were voted paid:
011ie Lee(ivarshall sal:: iry ) ----------------------- 410.00
H. C. Parris, ( expense Account) ---------- - - - - -- -15.00
J. H. Me Neill Ins. Agency ------------------------ 10.00
The Chronical -------------------------------------- 6.30
E. B. Cochran - - - -- Attorney fees -------------------- 5.00
Smith Bluff Lbr. Co -------------------------------- 2.60
Socony Paint Products Co --------------------------- 1.86
Gulf States (scout but light)--------------- - - - - -- 3.00
Telephone Co --------------------------------------- 9.20
Gulf States (bal. on Christmas tree lights) - - - - -- -10.54
Western Union------------------------------- - - - - -- 3.26
H. C. Parris -(lock 1.50 telephone calls 2.000 ----- 3.50
A bill for 43.00 salary July 1 to July 6 for J. Lay
was thrown out. 35 cents petty cash bal. vvis ordered
paid to John May.
Upon motion of Alderman Holcombe seconded by Alderman
Rackl-ey ,,the following Water 4orks bills were ordered
paid:
Sinking fund($ 312 .80� --------------------------- 4312.80
CraneCo.--------------------------------- - - - - -- 575.10
Sampson Iron and Supply Co.--------------- - - - - -- 9.10
Gulf States Utilities Co.----------------- - - - - -- 7.10
Telephone Co.----------------------------- - - - - -- 4.51
E. R. Dohman------------------------------ - - - - -- 1.50
E. B. Cochran -------------- Atty lees------ - - - - -- 12.50
Paul Stehle------------------------------- - - - - -- 7.80
Upon motion of Alderman Holcombe seconded by Alderman
Champagne Mayor Farris was authorized to inspect pipe
line extention and if ok p•ive check to Kimler and
Biermordt.
The contract from Tyrrell Combest was read and discussed.
The Council decided to reprise the contract befere signing.
Mayor Farris was instructed to hire a man to help Mr. Crane
fix old leaks, and other odd jobs.
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The Sec, was autnorised to order priority stamp and to
purchase Requisition order blanks. City rating being J 5.
The Council decided to hire H. K. Osborne of Port Neches
to haul shell from Port Arthur, at 75 cents a yard. The '
shell to cost 1.10 at the dump.
A letter frog. Mr. dJ. E. Lea informing the Mayor that he
was ready to return to W3s.ington and wanted 250.00 on
expenses to work on the sewer project was read.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman
Sanderson the Council decided to accept Mr. Lea's prop-
osition, providing he is willing to set a time limit of
one year on the proposition. The Sec, was instructed to
write Mr. Lea to this effect.
There being no further business to come before theCouncil
at this time the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE REGUL_R IVIEE'TIN"' OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Aug. 10, 1942
The regular meeting of the Nederland City Council was
' held on above date at the City Hall. Mayor Farris
called the meeting to order with the following present:
Aldermen; Holcombe, Rackley, Sandersoh,Champagae, and
Doornbos.
The minutes were read and approved.
A copy of the letter written to Mr, aV. E. Lea in regards
to his connection with the City was read. Letters from
Senator W. Lee O'Daniel and Gov. Coke Stevenson were read.
Upon motion of Alderman Rackley seconded by Alderman Hol-
combe the following bills were ordered paid:
City bills
Lamb Printing Co -------------------------------- 43.90
L. A. Kelly ------------------------------------- 39.00
Gulf States-------- - - - - -- street lights--- - - - - -- 8.13
Telephone Co.(O.C.D. phone) -------------- - - - - -- 3.95
Water Works bills
D. P. Ritter ( meter refund 45.00 &
express charge 55 cents) - - - - - -- 5.55
H. K. Osborne--------------------------- - - - - -- 12.00
Gulf States (pump it1 and pamp �20 ---- - - - - -- 30.35
D. X.. Rienstra hd.ware store----------- - - - - -- 49.67
W. R. Kimler and Adam Biermorde-------- - - - - -- 46.52
The City Council decided to refund earnest money to
W. R. Kimler, the job being finisned.
The Council decided to lay pipe accross the street on
the Koelemay road to Joe Fosters.
A new contract was drawn up by Attorney Cochran for the
Tyrrell Combest line. The contract was read and approved
by the Council to be submitted to Tyrrell Combest for
their arproval. The Sec. was instructed to write Combest
mailing a copy of the Contract.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman
Holcombe, Mr. Geo. Crane was granted permission to rent
a bed room providing he prorate utilities expense, and
to have a light switch placed in the pump room.
Mayor Farris was instructed to buy a filing cabinet from
Mr. Furby for 425.00, if he thought it in good condition.
The Sec. was instructed to write National Meter Co. or-
dering 25 new meters. The Sec. Was also authorized to
' order new leger sheets for the water works books.
Report of gro s street rental from Gulf States Utilities
Co ----------- :544.83
Peoples Gas Co------ street rental ----------- $439.67
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There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time the meeting was adjourned.
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1JIMIT23 OF T142 Re3tMR IYE TIM OF TIM CITY CCtN011
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Bederland. Texas
Aug. 17, 1942
The City Council of Nederland met in regular session on
the above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
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Farris with the following present: Alderman; Sanderson.
Champagne, Rackley, and Doornbos. Alderman Holcomb absent.
The minutes were read and approved.
Mr. Tod of Tyrrell Combest visited the Council bring the
Cities contract for the water lines. signed by Mr. Martin
and Secretary of Tyrrell Combest.
Upon moti_.n of Alderman Doornbos. seconded by Alderman
Rackley, the Council authorized Mayor Farris to sign this
contract for the City, subject to one change, and upon
approval of the City Attcuney; and to sign a check for
$5.000.00 for this Tyrrell Combest Mater line extension.
Mr. C. Doornbos visited the Council as head of the victory
bond Commi#ee. Mr. Doornbos asked the help of the Council
in this work.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded Champagne the
following bills were ordered paid:
Geo. Crane----- - - - - -- salary Aug. 1 to Aug. 15--- _$30.00
D. P. Ritter- - - - - -- Water works salary for Aug.- 35900
H. K. Osborne - - - - -- hauling shell----------- - - - - -- 6.00
The Council decided to have Paul Stehle paint the filing
cabinet. and to buy a cooler from Jack Furby for defence
work.
There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
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170 M'INUTEa 02 S'142 RMULAR MMING OF THE CITY COVi CIL
of
Nederland, Texas
Aug. 24, 1942
The regular meeting of the City Council was held at the
City Hall on above date. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor Farris with the following present: Alderman, Hackley,
Holcombe, Sanderson, and Doornbos. Alderman Champagne
absent.
Minutes were read and approved.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos, seconded by Alderman
Holcombe, The Haden Co. was ordered paid for 24 yds. of
shell at 41.10 a yd.- -total 26.40
A letter from Air. W. E. lea from Orange was read. Mr.
Lea acknowledged receipt of 4250.00 partial expence
account money, and agreed to the terms set up by the
City. Further legal agreement to follow. A letter from
Senator Lee O'Daniel was also read. thanking Mayor Farris
for his reply to his last letter.
Mr. Adam Biermordtt appeared before the Council to present
his bill for 369' of pipe layea by bar. Kimler and him.
Mr. Biermordtt asked for 8 cents a foot instead of the
previous figure of 6 cents. Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos
seconded by alderman :iackley the Council decided to pay
bar. Biermordtt at the rate of 6 cents a foot, or a total
of {23.34 as previously set up by the Council.
The Council decided to make a survey of the new water line
extention in Hillerest to decide how best they could give
water to the other people in that addition.
Alderman Doornbos moved. seconded by Alderman Holcombe, and
carried by all member present, that Mayor Farris be al-
lowed to order Sec. to withdraw two bonds from the safety
deposit vault of the Port Neches bank. These bonds to be
turned over to kra. Callihan, to be cancelle.
The Council decided to contact the same .men to see if the
would serve on the equalization board again this year.
Alderman Rackley was appointed to contact the building and
grounds committee about fixing the roof over the City Hall.
mayor Farris was authorized to buy a lawn mower for the City.
Albert Bienstra, as Chairman of Nederland Salvage committe
appeared before the Council seeking a place to use for stor-
ing salvage. Alderman Doornbos offered the use of a lot
in town.
There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTZ3 OV THE RMULAR ZETIA OP THE 01TY COUNCIL 1 7 1
of
The City of Nederland,
Nederland, Tex
Aug. 31, 1942
The regular meeting of the City Council was held on the
above date at the City Hall. The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Farris. with the following members present:
Alderman: Holcombe, Rackley, Doornbos, Sanderson and
Champagne.
The minutes were read and approved.
The resignation of Mr. Oliver Lee as Marshall was read,
and upon motion of Alderman Doornbos, seconded by Alder-
man Sanderson, accepted. Mr. Lee told the Council that
he would be glad to serve them in any way possible in
the future.
Adam Biermordtt appeared before the Council on behalf of
the Hillcrest line development job. Upon motion of Alder-
man Doornbos seconded by Alderman Rackley. Mr. Biermordt
was given the contract of laying the line at six cents
a foot. Mayor Farris is to supervise the line giving Mr.
Biermordt a check for not over 50% of the weeks total every
Saturday. the ballance to be paid on completion.
' Mayor Farris instructed Sec. to order a list of connections
and fittings from Crane do.
Joe LeBlanc, firemen, appeared before the Council to ask
their opinion about what may be done about the people run-
ning their cars over the fire hose. The Council instructed
that the fire Chief has complete authority to take whatever
steps he deems necessary.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman Cham-
pagne the salaries of D. P. Ritter ------------ 440.00,
George Crane,430.00 three meter refunds, and note books
for Crane. 415.50, were ordered paid.
Alderman Champagne was appointed by the Mayor to select six
men to be policemen during an air raid.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman Holcombe
Fire Chief ::Sanderson was authorized to order lumber for, and
to have a drying rack built, also to purchase 75' of garden
hose. and to get some one to build this rack.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTFZ 0? TII2 RtMIUZAR FTI-L+(; OF Tilt CITY COUNCIL
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Nederland, Texas
Sept. 8, 1942
' The regular meeting of,the City Council was held on the
above date at the City Hall. The following members present:
Aldermen; Doornbos. Sanderson, Holcombe, and Rackley,
Alderman Champagne absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos, seconded by Alderman
Holcombe the following City Bills were voted paid:
Oliver Lee ------------- Aug. salary----------- - - - - -- .10.00
H. C. Farris------ - - - - -- mayor's expense act.- - - - - -- 15.00
Gulf States Utilities Co.--- Street Lights---- - - - - -- 8.13
it it it " - - -- Boy Scout Hut--- - - - - -- 1.00
Telephone Co -------------- O.C.D-------------------- 7.89
" -------- - - - - -- Office phone------- - - - - -- 3.11
Lamb Printing Cc----------------------------- - - - - -- 6,50
The Chronicle-------------------------------- - - - - -- 7.50
Paul Stehle---------------------------------- - - - - -- 10.20
J. A. Carabia - -- ---------------------------- - - - - -- 1.70
Furby Bros. Garage--- - - - - -- ----------------- - - - - -- 28.00
Fire Dept. -- Greese truck for July and Aug.-- - - - - -- 4.00
Mrs. A. C. Handley -- typing June ordinances- - - - - -- 2.50
' Petty Cash - -D.P. Ritter---------------------- - - - - -- 9.23
Upon motion of Alderman Holcombe and seconded by Alderman
Sanderson the following '#9ater 'Sorks bills were ordered paid:
Bond Fund, Sinking fund ---------------------------- $312.80
Lamb Printing Co.---------------------------- - - - - -- 4.50
E. B. Cochran-------------------------------- - - - - -- 10.00
Gulf States Utilities--- - - - - -- Crane's house-- - - - - -- 2.60
" - Punpil and Punp #2 - -- 30.73
Ames Machine Works--------------------------- - - - - -- 105.60
D. X. Rienstra Hd. Ware Store---------------- - - - - -- 108.45
Southwestern telephone Co.------------------- - - - - -- 5.06
Paul 3tehle, 2 days labor-------------------- - - - - -- 9.60
H. M. Higgins -Audit of Burnfin books--------- - - - - -- 30.00
CraneCo.---------------------------- -------- - - -- -- 266.77
National Meter Co.--------------------------- - - - - -- 236.60
D. P. Ritter -- -two meter refunds------------- - - - - -- 10.00
H. 0. Morrison ---- Greese for pump------------ - - - - -- 1.10
Cranz Rmbber Stamp--------------------------- - - - - -- 2.25
Callihan Ins. Co- -- - - - - -- Ritter bond-------- - - - - -- 6.50
The dec. was instructed to order 300' of 1f "pipe from Crane
Co. if they didn't have any more two inch pipe. Sec, told
' the Council that the Manager at Crane Co. asked the City
to see if they couldn't secure a higher rating than the
A -5, P46 that they now have.
Mayor Farris stated that two of the three men asked could
not serve on the equalization borad. others are to be con-
tacted before next meeting.
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Aldezmand Doornbos was appointed to see Maxwell to get the
grass out off of the City land around the scout Hut.
Upon motion of Alderman Doornbos seconded by Alderman San-
derson. Joe Le Blanc was unanimously elected as Deputy
Marshall. Mr. Le Blanc is to be sworn in at the next meeting.
Discussion of transportation for wr. Geo. Crane was held,
iviayor Farris to see just waat could be worked out.
There being no further business to come before the Council
at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
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ZOTES GF lI]fL ii VLAR BBEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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Nederland, Texas
Sept. 14, 1942
The sleeting of the City Council was .ield on the above
date, at the City Hall. The meeting w.3s called to or-
der by Mayor Farris with the following Councilmen pres-
ent: Sanderson, Doornbos, Hackl ey. and Champagne;
Alderman Holcombe absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Joe Le Blanc was given the Oath of office as Deputy
!darshall.
The following bills were voted paid:
Mr. Geo. Crane,--- - - - - -- salary Setp. 1 to Sept. 15th - -- X30.00
D. P. Hitter, --- - - - - -- -two meter refunds -------------- 10.00
Mayor Farris gave a report on the water line work that is
being done in riillcrest, stating that the work is being
delayed to some extent due to the getting of parts. &ayor
Farris stated that the Catholic Church was willing to
furnish their own pipe, if the City would let them tap
into the water line. The Council agreed to allow the
Catholic Church water if they would furnish their own line.
The Sec. stated that the Dolf Club still had not paid
their license. The Council decided to give the Club
just a few more days to pay this fee.
The following men were a.:po ated on the equalization board:
iN. C. Adamson, E.H. Spencer, and H.C. *treadle.
Mrs. Hitter resigned her job as Qecretary, and tax -coll-
ector her written letter of resignation to be in 'Wednesday
night, at a call ia =eting of the Council to be held at
that time. firs. Hitter was also requested by the Mayor
to contact Idr. Hamby, C.P.A. to see if he could Audit
the books of the City's ''Hater Workd and Tax, and City.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
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7 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL IL2TING 01' THE CITY COU1401L
OF
The City of 1,ederland
Sept. 16, 1942
A special meeting was held at the City Hall on the p
above date. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Farris with the following iaembers present: Aldermen;
Rackley. Champagne, Doornbos, and Sanderson. Alderman
Holcombe absent.
Mrs. Ritter" s resignation was read, and upon motion of
Alderman Doornbos, seconded by Alderman Rackley accepted.
Mrs. Cox appeared before the Council in application of
the job of '.fax- dollector. Assessor & Sec., stating her
qualificatione. Mrs.Prestredge also appeared before the
Council of the job.
Upon motion of Alderman Rackley seconded by Alderman
Doornbos, Mayor Farris was authorized to sign checks for
Mrs. Ritter's salary and any meter deposit refunds that
occur up to Sept. 20th.
The Council decided to meet in special meeting on Thurs-
day night to decide on some one for the job of Tax -Coll-
ector and Abs essor and Sec.
There being no further business to come before the Council '
at thes time, the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL iZET ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
The City of Nederland
Sept. 17, 1942.
The council met in special session on the above date at the
City Hall. The meting was called to order by the Mayor,
with the following members present. Aldermen: Champagne, D
Doornbos. Holcombe. Aackley, and Sanderson.
The purpose of the meeting was to elect a Secretary and Tax -
collector. Upon motion of Hackley and Seconded oy Aluermau
Holcomb it was decided to divide the office of Sec, from the
offices of 'Pax- Collector and bookkeeping of 'Water i4orks.
Upon motion of Alderman Sanderson, seconded by Alderman
Holcombe Mrs B.W.Prestridge was aired as Tax Collector.
Assessor and Bookkeeper for the mater Norks.
Mrs Prestridge's salary to be 475.00 a month.
Those voting aye were Holcombe, Sandersoa, Kackley.
Doornbos. . Contrary. None.
There being no further business to come before the
Council at this time the meeting was Adjourned.
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MI1WTES OF THE REGULAR i4 ,STING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF ,THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
Sept. 21, 1942.
7:45 P.M.
The meeting of the City Council was held on the above date
at the city Hall. The meeting was called to order by iaayor
Parris with the following Councilmen Present: Doornbos,
iiackley, oanderson, and Champaigne.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
emotion by Doornbos that lair. u1.L.Bronaugh be hired as City
Secretary and Treasurer of the city of Nederlan. Motion
seconded by ,lder:-aan Hackley. All present voted Aye.
The City budget was discussed.
The question of dogs in the city was discussed and Alderman
Champagne was appointed to see abut disposition of dogs in
the city.
There baing no further business to come before the c:,uncil
at this time the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P. iv,. I
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Alderman Dornbos.
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TIL_ CITY OP NEDP IM Sept. 28. 1942.
The meeting of the city Council was held on the above date at the
City Hall. Meeting Called to order by Mayor Farris 8:15 P.L. with
Alderman present: Doornbos, iiaci. ley, dolcombe, Absent Sanderson,
' and Champaigne.
The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
,,r. C.D.ornbos came before council to ask their aid in making the
public acquainted with the series A bonds that can be purchased in
amounts from 425.00 to 0'5,000.00 , purpose of bonds to enable
citizens to meet their income tax payments etc as the bonds can be
usel for that purpose.
Mr. Crane presented pro _;osal to bay more meters, as the city is
in need of diem at present, and he presented a letter from The
Pittsburgh Lquitable i-eter Co. Stating they could supply a victory
meter at 412.90 each with aelivery in approximately 40 days from
date of receipt of order.
motion by Alderman Holcombe and seconded by Alderman Rackley that
the city clerk place an order for 36 meters and 24 3/4" stop cocks.
And that parts list be obtained for the new meters. All voting Aye.
Pair. Biermortt a_;peared before the council and presented a statement of
the progress of the Hillcrest water line. And the council agreed that
the Catholic water system should have a meter to each building, and
Alderman iiackley was appointed to go to r'arther Hardy and explain this
to him before any connections were made.
Alderman iackley advised the council that Mr. Sanderson wantea approval
to buy a pump for grass fire fi=:hting. No action taken.
The council discussed the slot machine ordinance.
The council discussed at length the General fund budget and account
regard to advisability of paying off part of the note on the lire -
Truck in order to save considerable interest. After which motion made
by Alderman Doornbos, seconded by Alderman Holcombe th t the lvayor
and -Decretary be authorized to pay 42500.00 plus interest on the note
at the First National Batik of Port Neches, All menbers voting Aye.
The council discu sed the purchase of an Automobile for the water
department.
notion by Doornbos , seconded by Holcombe: " That the Tax Collector
and Bookkeeper for the water works salary oe split equally between
the water works and general funds, and that the oecr.tary and i�Layor L
be granted authority until co4nt-iracted by the council to pay the
balary of the Two employees viz ivirs ierrol PrestriLit?e and lyr. Geroge
Crane on the 1st and 15th of the month. j)hrs Prestridge's salary to be
' paid alternately from the two funds. All present voted aye.
There being no further business to e meeting was adjourned.
MAYOR
City Secretary �f�
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MINUTES OF THE RMVI12 OF T142 CITY COUNCIL
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THE CITY OF NED:�RLAND
OCTOBER 5, 1942.
The meeting of the City Council was held on the above date at the
city hall. The meeting was called to order by kayor rarris at 8:45 P.iv1.,
with the following councilmen present: Champagne, Sanderson,
Rackley,Doornbos, Councilmen Absent Holcombe.
The equalization board members appeared before the council and
took the oath of office.
t+x Biermortt came before the Council and presented a bill for
labor for the City dater Department. Part of the bill was for
2.25 covering wages paid two men by him, called to open drainage
sewer at corner of :rederland Pharmacy. Alter discussion the
council ruled to not pay this bill as it nad no connection with
the Uity ,Dater Department. The remainder of the bill was paid in
full.
Mr. Huffhines of State Health Lepartment of Austin, game before
the council to ask about the stxtas of the city's newer project,
and left a report with the secretary to be copied for the use
and information of the city.
Ls. - Wilkerson presdnted the council with a sample of Reckipt Book
forms to replace the small receipt pads that were practically
exhausted. After discussion a motion was made by alderman
Champagne, Seconded by alderman Doornbos that the City order a '
year's supply or an estimated quantity of 8000 receipts, numbers
to follow in numerical order the last number of the receipts now
on hand, 1Vumbers to be on both the stub and the receipt. All present
voting Aye.
yr Crane appeared before the council and explained that the State
"ealth department required 4 samples of the city water and was
instructed by the council to go ahead and look after the shipping
of the samples himself.
he also explained to the council that he had paid Jerrold Crane
44.50 for reading the meters one month and that he hdd instruct-
ed him to read the meters again this month as the city desire( to
have someone available to read the meters in case Liz. Crane was
indosposed in any way. It was decided that three times around the
city with ivir. Crane would enable Jerrold to know where all the
meters were and 14otion was made by Alderman Doorn. -os, Ceconded
by Alderman iiackley that the City ray him for these three readings
at ip4.50 each. All present voting Aye.
Mr. Crane called the council's attention to the fact that they
had no more meters and ask there advise in regard to counectiug
customers temporarily at flat monthly rate. Council decided to I
wait a few days and see what word they could get of the meters
on order.
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October 5. 1942.
CONTINUED.
Mr. Cochran presented an ordinance 'lie had drawn up for the
city in regard to dogs in the city.
bir. Townsend presented a request to the council in the interest
of the fire department for a tank truck, as the adjoining additions
of the city are willing to help in the purchase of said truck.
as they have no adequate water supply for fire fighting.
No decision was reached on this subject.
A letter was read from u,rs oerrol crestridge requesting that she
be allowed to close the present account out and reopen it in her name
as Tax- Collector, as it would be more convenient for all con-
cerned. and give her a better accounting of her tax collections.
iviotion made by Alderman Dooenbos, seconded by Alderman Champagne
that :firs I?restridge request be granted. All present voting Aye.
idotion by Alderman champagne, seconded by Alderman Champagne
that Ir. iimon's bid of 415.00 for labor and material be accepted
"To put in Lights at the fire truck garage as the Fire Chief
Directs ". All present v:.ting aye.
Mayor Farris c:xplain�d that O.C.D. dants and needs cards printed
and a table and chair, and there are no U.C.D. funds therefore
the city should tike care of it, to which the council Unanimously
' agreed.
Motion by Alderman Doorabos, seconded by Alderman Champagne that
the Fire department be authorized to purchase pump. tank and
spray nozzle for fighting grass fires at an approximate cost
of V`20.00 . All present voting Aye.
The council discussed bir. Grand's salary but no action was taken.
There being no other uusiness the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 F.h.
MAYOR !-, , --,7 ,
�Q .C.Fariis
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OF
THE CITY OF NED-�RLAND
OCTOBER 12, 1942.
;meeting was called to order by Mayor varris at 7:45 P.M. with the
followinp, Councilmen present: nackley, Holcombe, Sanderson, L)oorabos
Champagne.. Abseatl. :None.
Rdnutes of previous meeting were re 3d and approved.
Motion by Alderman Champagne, Seconded Alderman n anderson that the
following bills of the dater Department be paid. All present voting
Aye.
Mrs F erol Prestridge- Back Salary 2 days. . . $7.50
H.C. Farris - .einburse cash paid for pipe & Fittings.... 9.23
D.X.Reinstra- Pipe Fittings as per Oct 1st invoice .......22.97
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Phone i 8 . . . . . . . 3.98
Gulf St l
stes Utilities Co. Sept. Bill on Pumps ;f&�2 ....32.31
W.H.Hamby - Audit of dater +corks Books July l,oep. 19th ... 25.00
i-otioa by Alderman Rackley, seconded by ilaerman Sanderson that
the following Bills of the amity be paid. All Present doting Aye.
Joseph Leblanc.. Salary Sept. 15th to wept 30th Inc ....... 4 5.00
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Phones f2 & e17 ......... 11.28
W.H.Hamby - Audit of City Books July 1st to dept 19th ..... 15.00
The League of Texas Municapiiies - Dues 10/1/42 to 9/30/43. 430.00
McNeill Insurance Agency - Annual Bond - M.L.Bronaugh.... 5.00
Gulf States Utilities Co. -- street light and Boy iicout
but light bills ................... 9.13
H.C.Farris - �6xpense Account. . . . . . . . . 15.00
Mrs Ferol Prestri #ge ...... Tax Cost Refund ............. 1.00
Mrs Albert Chaplin apea rcd before the council to obtain permission
to tie on to the city water line. Request granted provided she could
obtain and install necessary pipe.
City biarshall LaBlanc appeared before the council to ask if the
ordina ,ce w,s in al.f e,:t and wasto be inforced regard to riding
bicycles on the city didewalks, and was advised that it was.
Motion by Alderman Uoornbos, aeconded Alderman nackley that X2.00
be deducted from H.H.Newton's Mater bill for July, and 41.00 be
deducted fro.L hirs. C.J.Ingwersen's Bill for June. all present
voting, Aye.
There being no other business the council adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Sect. Tres / �yL
M.L.Br` augh
Mayor
H.C.iarris
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MINUTM OF THE REGULAR B22ETING' OF THE CITY COUNCIL 183
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLA1D
October 19, 1942.
The meeting of the city council was called to order by : kayor karris
at 7;30 P.1u1. with the following councilmen present: Rackley, Holcombe
Sanderson, Doornbos, Councilmen Absent: Champagne.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. E.J.Haffhines, Sanitary Engineer, of Jefferson Co. Health Unit.
Port Neches, Texas presented the council with a letter he had received
from Mr. V.M.Ehlers, Chief Engineer of State Health Department, with
reference to the City Sewer Project, and volunteered to assist in
filling out the necessary forms to try and speed up said project.
With this in view the kayor gave Mr. Huffhines a letter to Mr. Smiths
at Orange to enable Mr. Huffhines to obtain the Plans. Maps Etc for
this Project.
Motion by Alderman .iackley, aeconded by alderman Holcombe. that
Mayor Parris and Alderman Sanderson be appointeu as a committee with
authority to buy an automouile for the City 'JJater Department. All
present voting Aye.
Mayor Farris advised the council that 1;&. A.G. Hemmingway desired a
letter from the Council stating that he had permission from them to
do plumbing in the city until advised otherwise, 4hich the council
granted .
' Mayor Farris appointed Alderman iiaekley and alderman Holcombe as a
committee to see about location and building of a dog pound for
the city.
Lotion by Alderman tiackley, aeconded by Alderman Sanderson, that
Mr. Crane's salary be raised 415.00 per month effective October let.
1942. All present voting Aye.
Alderman Sanderson Advised that the Pire Department purchased a red
light for use on the front of the r'ire Truck and wanted to know about
pay for it. After due discussion the council's decision was that the
City would handle the Bill. And that same be sent to thw City.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by the
itayor at 9:00 P.M.
MayorGZoL
H.C.Farris
Sect Tres. 7G
. L. Bronaugh
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OP
THE CITY OF NEDERLAIJD
A10 ; iB r, 2. 1942.
The meting of the city council was called to order by iiayor Farris
at 7:45 P.lvi. with the following aldermen Present: i)oDrnbos. Holcombe.
aanderson iiackley. alderman Champagee Absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Mr. Z.H.Goodwin ap- geared before tae council and ask that the ripe
De �artment proceed in burning grass off vacant lots in the city, The
Council discussed the question and instructed the sire Department to
proceed with this wgrk as soon as the grass was dry enough to burn
properly.
A letter signed "r'riead and ;.Mother" which had been mailed to the council
was read. The contents of the letter wqs a plea to the council to do
soinetiiing about the dogs in the city as thei e were numerjus cases of
persons being bitten by the dogs.
The council had also received a letter from ice. Chas. P. 5.nith of Orange
repard to t.ie newer Project, and in this letter he o -fered to undertake
the job on a contingent fee, provided work could be done in the near future
while he had a sta�f of Engineers availaule. :after discussion by the counQ
cil it was dicided to contact Lar. 6mith for further discussion of tine
problem. In the meantime the council instructed the secretary to wri6e a
letter to ivir. H.L.Thackwell, ban Antonio, lex.as and ask him for a letter
of release, and a statement that he had been paid in full for all services
to enable the Council to get another Engineer and proceed with the -Job.
The Council instructed Alderman _ackley to contact iv,r. Zelley and see about
having him clean up the city street, and if Ivir. Kelley oilered to take
the job at a reasonaole price, to have him proceed with the cleaning.
This cleaning to consist of scraping trash and dirt to the gutters on
each side of the street and scoop up same and haul it away.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos, oecon.ded by Alderman Holcombe that Ivir.
Wild_rson be authorized to print 10.000 Bill forms for the dater depart-
ment, with certain changes to be make in the forms as instructed by
furs. Prestridp-e. at a total cost of 425.00. all Present voting Aye.
Tnere oeing no iurtner business. the meeting was adjourned by the
..,ayor at 9:15 P.N.
Iviayor 716
.C.Farris
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MIMMS OF THE REGULAR ILETING Or T112 CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLA10
November 9, 1942.
The meeting of the city Council was called to order by iiayorr'arris
at
7:45 P.b;. with the following Aldermen Pr-sent: dolcomoe, Champagne,
Sanderson, Liackley. Alderman Doorabos Absent.
The minutes of the Previous meeting of l'ovember 2nd read and approved.
Notion by Alderman holcomue . Seconded by Alderman Sanderson that the
following list of bills be approved and paid. All present voting Aye.
CITY 'NATER DEPARTiAENT:
Geo. Crane - Reinbutsement of Cash Paid for rit,ings ....... 7.65
Pipe ............. . ........ ..........
L.A.Kelley - Hauling Pipe .... .. .19.00
Mrs li'erol Prestridge - meter Lefunds on Reckipts ; 717,715,716.....
X15.00
C.O.Clark - Truck for outer Department.. ..................
225.00
The Chronicle- Printing dater Bill iteceipt Books ................
37.50
Southwestern Bell Telephone - Bill for October on Phone 1p8 ..
4.03
Gulf States Utilities - Sept 3c Uct Bill acct ,r104,uct. lumps ,rl &2..
40.70
.. .. .. ......
D.d.Rien$tra - Pipe & vittings October account . �
8. -i2
National .�.eter Co. - Dieter Parts - invoice �05334of10/14/42.....
54.00
Crane Co.- Pipe & eittings ............................ ......
498.85
Lamb Printing Co.- S *ationery & Office supplies .................
10.55
CITY GENERAL FUND:
M.H.Townsend- Reimbursement of Cash paid for lied Light for r'ire
Truck... .. .. ... ... ......
. . . ... ..... ... .... .......
4.53
Nederland Volunteer Fire Department- Greas Truck Sept & Oct. .....
4.00
Geo.F.Simon- Install Lights & Switches in Fire Engine Room........
15.00
H.C.Farris - Expense Account.. .. .. .........
.. ........ ...... ......
15.00
Joseph LeBlanc - Salary as City Liarshall for Octob_r 1942 .........
10.00
The Chronicle- Printing O.C.D. Cards .. .... ...............
3.50
M.L.Bronaugh - Salary for October and part of Septemuer ..........
18.00
J.A.Carabine - Labor building Hose .asn ii;ck for sire department...
22.00
D.X.Rienstra - Mdse. as per invoice and 6tatec4eats Nov lot & 2nd...
which covered Paint etc for Fire nose Nasn itack ......
19.50
Builders LumberCo. invoice ,rB00298 of 10/22/42 :ails,Lbr Etc for
building Fire Hose dash nack . .....................
2.72
E.B.Cochran - Leg4l Services ( Dog Ordinance) ... ..............
17.50
Peoples Gas Co- Gas Bill Oct 29th to Sept 26th 1942 ..............
1.17
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co -uct Bill on Phones #2 & #17...:..:.
10.73
GULF STATES UTILITIES- Oct Bill Boy Scout nut & Street Lights.....
9.13
FIRST LUMB,�R STORE- invoice #17903 ,�,aterial for r'ire Hose Rack.....
41971
The council discussed paying iranaldo Bros. for pipe they used to get
water
to new home across interurban dump . No action taken.
by, Alderman Liackley seconded by Alderman Sanaerson, that the
water-
'iv:otion
works bookkeeper be issued a check for 425.00 to be used as a meter
re-
volving fund . All pre_,ernt voting [Tye
ivayor rarris notified the council of a special meeting to be held
Nednesday night i+ov 11th at 7;30 P.M. and There 'being no f urtner business
the meeting was adjourned .
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Sect Tres -e �l lS iyh,�,,,r�.c�L, Mayor ZZC
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LrIIXTEa OP THEl OF '2 "a, CITY CU -noIT,
OF
THE CITY OF NEDRLAND
NOVE1, 3ER 16, 1942.
The meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:45 P.ir:. by
Mayor Faris with the following Aldermen Present: Rackley,5anderson,
& Holcombe. Aldermen Absent: Doornos . Champagne.
The minutes of tae previous meeting Novemb,.r 9th were read and approved.
Motion by Alderman nackley, 6econded by alderman aand-rson that the
following City bills be paid. All Present Doting Aye.
Nettervilles Garage- Gas,Oil & Grease for the Fire Truck........ 44.50
hiclreill Insurance Agency- Accident Policy Premium on -
Paul atehle and Ja:aes L. Grimes ........................... 6.04
A committee from the school board consisting of iar. C.a.Nortou and
,.r. 14.3.6app met with the council and discussed tae possibility of some
kind of agreement with the council regard to sharing tae expense of
repairing the roof of tae old school building, They also discussed the
water bill and lith bills on the building. and after discussion both
parties were of the opinion that the City should adjust the October
bill to waitever tine bill came to for tae month of iuovember. regard to
tae up keep of the building the Dchool Board Coiamittee suggested to tine
council a charge of 415.00 per ;aonth for the use of the building as a
city hall, rental to start becember 1, 1942. Later during the c.;uncil
meeting, the Council again discussed this suggestion from the school
board and all were of tine opinlou that 4:10.00 instead of 415.00 per
month would be a fair price for t_iis rental. A motion was .wade by
Alderman ztackley, seconded by Alderman iolcombe that Nayor Farris be
authorized by the council to contact the scho-,;l board and on the basis
of these figures make any agreeable arrangement he sees fit with the
board, for the continued use of tine building by the city. All present
voting Aye.
iJ.r Crane ca-..e before the council and presented the following bills gnat
he had paid and ask for reimbursement:
Tony Gazardo- Pipe and r'ittings . �
.. ... .......... 6.19
Gerald Crane - Heading city metersiv.ovlst ............... 4.50
Adam Biermordt- Laoor on water lines ................... 2.25
1vir. Crane also advised tae council that i�x. Biermordt had also Helped
him 4 hours for which he nid not been paid, and at 74 per Hr. the city
owed him 43.00
motion by alderman Holcombe, seconded by Alderman rackley that the
above bills be paid. All present votinz Aye.
Mr. A.J.Johnson came before the council as a representative from the
Cha,aber of Comi,;erce of the City of lrederland to ask the council if the
City had any ordinance regulating the erection of rent sancks such as
are being erected for renting to the construction workers, and was ad-
vised by the Council that there was no ordinance prohibiting tuis
erection so long as they provided toilets and waste disposal facilities
that were approved b, the State aanitary & Health Department.
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Mr ciackley advised tae Council that Tyrrell Combest Co had installed
several meters to new houses and that these meters snowed water had
been used by Tyrrell Combest Co. before the houses were occupied.
The council advised i,x. Crane to n tify Tyrrell Coiabest tnat they were
responsible to the water department for payment of tne�e bills, and for
Mr. Crane to advise IdIrs. Prestridge to bill Tyrrell Combest for these
bills and hold their meter deposits as security until these bills were
paid.
Mr. Crane ask about tapping main lines in oraer to get water to custo-
mers and was advised that if the customer were inside the city limit
it was U.K. to have this done.
The iviayor informed the council that someone wanted the Scout Hut for
use in holding first aid classes and wanted arrangements made for pro-
per heating of the building. After discussiing the possibilities of
getting material for a gas line and a stove, a motion was made b,
Alderman 11olcombe ana seconded by alderman -,ackley, that lfayor Parris
get in touch with irir. Hemmingway and arrange for installation of Gas
neat for the 6c ,)ut Hat'tocenable the Pirst aid Classes to Proceed.
all present voting aye.
The purchase of a Tank 'TTrucc for the r'ire Department was discussed, but
no action was taken.
There being no further business the meting wqs adjourned at 9:45 P. -_.
Sect Tres
M.L.Bronaugh
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01'
THE CITY OF NEDERLA14'D
NOVEMBER 23, 1942.
The meeting was called to order by mayor Farris at 7:50 P.M. with
all Aldermen present except Alderman Holcombe. Alderman Holcome �
arrived at the meeting just after the reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting.
The minutes of the Previous 1ueeting 14ovemoer 16th were read and Approved.
Mr Cochran reported in regard to tIR City's sewer project, aiid read
a letter he had received from the League of Texas municipalities on
the subject of financing a sewerage system on a service charge basis.
Various Contracts and systems used by different Cities were also read,
And this literature was left with the council for further study.
The Budget Committee was ask for a report and stated they anticipated
completion of this budget at tonights meeting and the following Budget
was presented to the Council for the fiscal year iday 1, 1943 to April
30, 1944. To be published, and the Council set the date of hearing on
the proposed budget that follows as December 7, 1942 at the City Hall
of 1ederland. Texas.
i1ire Department ............... ............................... 4800.-)0
Legal Service ................. ............................... 300.00
iaiscellaneous ............................. .. ................. 2,200.00
Oifice Supplies ............. ............................... 450.00 F
Tax Collector oalary .......... ............................... 600.00
CityClerk Salary ............. ............................... 180.00
karshall's Salary .... ....... .......0.........0...0......... 120.00
Mayor's Expense Account ... ...................... ............. 180.00
!�,aintenance of City Propeerty . ............................... 50.00
Elections . .. . .. ............................... ......... 100.00
Equalization Board ............ ............................... 75.00
The questi:;n of a parking space for busses arriving in the city was
discussed and Alderman Sanderson and Alderman Champagne were appointed
as a committee to look over the location in front of the Nederland
Pharmacy and discuss with Mr Roach the possibility of blocking off
this space for a Buss Stop.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
Sect Tres��
.L.Bronaugh
Mayor / � Ia/t/l�
H.C. ar is
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
J. H. GOODWIN, MAYOR
NEDERLAND, TEXAS
L. A. MORGAN, ciTY AriaRN eY
JOHN J. MAY, 11TY .[cR[TA wY
November 23, 1942
The Budget coimU ttee oif erect the following budget to the council
for the fiscal year May 1, 1943 to April 30, 1944.
Fire Department ................. 9,800.00
Legal Services ................. 300.00
kiscellaneous ................. 2,200.00
Office Supplies ............... 450.00
Tax Collector Salary .......... 600.00
City Clerk Salary ............. 180.00
Marshall's Salary ............. 120.00
Mayor's Expense Account ....... 180.00
Maintenance of City Property ... 50.00
Elections .................... 100.00
Equalazation Board ........... 75.00
The Budget Committee
The date of hearing on the above budget to be December 7, 194+ at
the City Hall of 1gederland, Texas
ALDERMEN
W. N. CAR RIN GTpN
E CAHAM
A. D.
D. M RCONTETEL
COOK[,
H. C. FARR..
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CITY OF NEDERLAND
J. H. GOODWIN, MAYOR
NEDERLAND, TEXAS
L. A. MORGAN, ciTY AriaRN eY
JOHN J. MAY, 11TY .[cR[TA wY
November 23, 1942
The Budget coimU ttee oif erect the following budget to the council
for the fiscal year May 1, 1943 to April 30, 1944.
Fire Department ................. 9,800.00
Legal Services ................. 300.00
kiscellaneous ................. 2,200.00
Office Supplies ............... 450.00
Tax Collector Salary .......... 600.00
City Clerk Salary ............. 180.00
Marshall's Salary ............. 120.00
Mayor's Expense Account ....... 180.00
Maintenance of City Property ... 50.00
Elections .................... 100.00
Equalazation Board ........... 75.00
The Budget Committee
The date of hearing on the above budget to be December 7, 194+ at
the City Hall of 1gederland, Texas
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1V:T11U'T2S Or V12 11=UT"k'2 PvtinNG OF 2 i� CITY CVUNCII
Or
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
Novembir 30, 1942.
The meeting of the City Council .ias called to order By ioiayor "ar_is
at 7:45 P.m. with the follwoing councilmen present : Alderman Holcombe,
Sanderson, nackley. Aldermen Absent Champagne and Doornbos.
The minutes of the previous meeting Nove.:,ber 23rd were read and approved.
Mr. C. Doornbos came before the council in interest of distributing t0
all homes in the community the Government's " Share the treat ror Victory"
program.
1dr. H.C.Streadle presentea the co. ncil with the report of the Equali-
zation Board, - waieh •was read , and a motion was made by Alderman
holcombe. seconded -by Alder:;a n nackley that the report be accepted.
All present Voting Aye.
in verbal report Mr: Streadl stated -that they had no controversy with
any of the tax payers, in this work, and that everyone seemed to be
satisfied with the board's rulings. The Council complimented tae board
on their work and expressed their appreciation for the board's services.
A reply to the council's letter to 1dr. J.W.Bradner Jr. was read in
regard to the sewer project, and in this'co►inection'the council agreed
to get in touch with i�Ir. Smith, and get the information requested by
Mr Bradner as soon as possible.
The Mayor advised the council that Mr. Joh n Stafford wanted city water
and that it would be hecessary'to•drill under the highway, which will
require additional labor'. Since lik.''Stafford lives in-the city limits
the council agreed that'Lr. Crane be instructed to obtain the necessary
help and proceed with furnishing water to Mr. Staiford.
loti:,n by Alderman nackley, sec�jnded by :alderman Holcombe tnat the
Mayor have the city attourney draw up a Building Permit ordinance for
r the city. All voting Aye.
Mr Sandersin reported in regard to the Buss Stop , that mfr Roach was
agreeable that space be marked off in front of the Drug store for
Buss Stop, and the council agreed to proceed with this arrangement.
Motion by Alder:ian :iackley. seconded- by Alderman 6anderson that a bill
of 46.50 owed to Gerald Crane for 13 hours work at 50¢ -ter hr, done
for the water department be paid. All present voting aye.
A request for an increase in salary for the Tax & Water Department
clerk Lars Ferrol Prestridge, was discussed. The council decided to
take no action on the subject at this meeting but to take it up at the
ne,,t meeting as they wanted all the Alderman present before any action
was taken.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 Y...
Sect Tres��� Mayor
M.L.Bronaugh H.C- darris
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY C -UNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
December 14, 1942
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 7:30 P.M. with All
the Aldermen presdnt.
The minutes of the previous meeting Nov 30, were read and approved.
The council discussed the bus stop space and Alderman Sanderson and
Alderman Champagne were instructed to proceed with marking off and
painting the space selected.
Motion by Alderman Holcombe, Seconded by Alderman Sanderson that, all
brills presented by paid with the exception of bill to McNeill Tnsur-
ance Co. and Bill from the Nederland School for 'Taxes on Water Works.
All present voted Aye.
Gulf Stages Utiliteis C,� - rump #1 - Acct 1255 ............126.24
- Pump #2 " 1250 ........... 7.36
The Chronicle - Print 10M Wa' ems• Bills .. 25.00
D.X.Rienstra - Fittings Etc . �
..... �
.. .............. 8.03
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ...Phone##8 ............ 4.35
MeterlR €volving Fund. Frt.Bill.8d. 2 Meter xefunds ....... 22.60
Rienstra Auto Supply ... Gas ,Oil Etc 6.76
Cit; Bills :
Rienstra Auto Supply - Battery H.D.Sanderson ) ......... 11.10
The Pure Oil Co. - Gas Bill on ire `Truck (Woodwards�l�... 2.54
Peoples Gas Co. ..... .. 1.88
The Chronicle .•Yr:nt•Budget•in Paper ...... ... 4.00
.... . . .....
Gulf States Utilities ..... Street Lights �- Loy Scout Huh... 9.13
McNeill Insurance Agency .... Insurance Boy Scout Lodge . 9.09
..Personal Accitend Jorsin Miller2.66
M.L.Bronaugh - Salary November .................. . .......... 15.00
H.C.Farris .. Expense Account . ........................15.00
Joseph LeBlanc - Marshall Salary hovember .. • .. . .......... 10.00
Southwestern Bell `Telephone Co. ......... Phon##2k #17..... 9.68
The Question of a raise for Mrs Prestridge was discussed and the
Council's decision was to put off' any actsm until the next, meeting
as the generikl opinion of the council was opposed to any salavy
increase at this meeting.
Mayor Parris advised. c,)until that the Chamber of C ,)mmerce wanted
to give a banquet or something for the fo- ,tball squad, an,' wished
to know if the City wo$ld donate something toward the expenses
of the entertainment, decided on. No action was taken, howe -Krer
the Council was in favor of helping ti-e Chamber of Commerce
_finance the entertainment.
There being no other business the meeting was adj -)urned at 9:30
Mayor
.C.Farris
Sect ? Tres , ,
. 13 rona
ALDERMEN CITY OF N E D E R LA N D C. A. MORGAN, CITY A,TDRNE.
dDHN W. N. CARRINGTON J. H. GOODWIN, MAYOR OLIVER LEE, IT I. -AL ApY
FRED CHAMPAGNE
A. O. MARCONTEL NEDERLAND, TEXAS
J. S. CDOKE, +w.
H. C. FARRIS
AN ORDINANCE
An orliaaace Leving Taxes for the Use and support Of the Mun-
icipal Government of the City of iederland for the Year Ending
April 30, 194f.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas.
Section 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected
for the use and support of the municipal government of the City of
Nederland for the year ending April 30, 194A, uopn all property, real
personal, or mixed, within the corporate limits of said city subject
to taxation, a tax of fifty seven cents ( $.57) on each one hundred
dollars (4100.00) valuation of property herein set forth: (1) For the
maintenance and support of the .ieneral goverment ( General fund) Fifty
Seven cents (4.57) on each one hundred dollars. 110NA
Section 2. All taxpayers shall be allowed the following discounts
for the advance payments of their advalorem taxes due the City for
the assessment year ending aril 30, 1943.
(A) Three percent (3 %) discount if said taxes are paid during the
months of February: (B) two percent (2%) discount if said taxes are
paid during tiie month of 1+iarch: (C) One percent (1�) discountt if
said taxes are paid during tLe month of April.
Passed and approved this JVXX1V4V 21st day of L)edember 1942 A.D.
S eal
Attest M.L.Bronaugh
Sect. & Tres.
1
���r�iu�c,
Approved H. A.Farris
Mayor
1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COTTNC?IL
OF
THE C IT 1_' OF NEDERLAND
The ll;:.et ing was called to order b Mayor r December 21, 1942
y yo Farris at 3:00 P.�% with
the following Aldermen present: Doornbos, Sanderson, Packley,
Aldermen Absent : Champagne, Holcombe.
The minutes of the prevoius,mc:eting, December 14th were reac' and
approved.
191
A letter from Mr°. W.R.Butts, Inspectyr of Rubber Canservatin progrsm,
was read to the council. h -b letter was to call to their attention
s -)me very bad places on Tyrrell Street that, were probably damaging
all tires that padded over this street.
Mr. Cochran presented a letter stating various cases showing that
the school could not levy and collect tax on City Water Department,
and the council instructed the Secretary to return the Tax State-
ment with coPy of Mr. Cochran's letter.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos, Secanded by Alderman Rackley that
following bills be paid: All present voting Aye.
Water Department Bills:
Paul Stehle 10 Hrs. Labor installing dater lines @ 65¢ ....
Ira H. Smith - Tunneling tinder read to Smiths Bluff Lbr co..
A.G.Hemme m,:ay - Repair Break in water line .................
City Bills:
A.G.Hemmenway - Install Gas heat in Sc•�ut Hut ..............
the
"6.50
7.50
6.00
16. 55
A raise for Mrs prestridge was discussed and motlon made bl Alr�,er-
man Sanderson, Secnded by Alderman Rackley that ?ors prestridge's
salary be raised to $85.00 per Month Effective Jan. 1, 1943.
Motion by Alderman.Doornbos, Seconded by Alderman Rackley that the
following Tax ordinance be pas:�ed and published. All present voting
Aye.
An Ordinance
An ordinance-levying Taxes fo -the use and support "of the t ^un-
icipal Government of the City of Nederland for the 'ear End tng
ApP11-30, 1944.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland , mexas.
Section 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected
for the 'use and support of the municipal go,�rernment of the city of
Nederland for the year ending April 30, 1944, upon all property, real
personal, or mixed, within the corporate limits of sni'd city subject
to taxation, a tax of fifty seven cents (1.57) on each one hundred
dollars (100.00) valuation of property herein set forth: (1) For the
maintenance and support of the general povernment(Genernl Fund ) Fifty
seven cents ($.57) on each one hundred dollars.
Section 2. All taxpayers shall be alloyed the following discounts
for the advance payment of their advalorem taxes due the Ott- for
the assessment year ending April 30,1943.
(A) Three percent (3 %) discount if said taxes are paid during the
months of February: (B) two percent (2f) discount if said taxes are
paid during the monti-, oi' larch: (C) One percent (1 %) discount if
said taxes are paid during the month of April.
Passed and approved this 21st day of December 1942 A.D.
Seal % //. �;' /�' A /,/v -- a ved %9,G
p u� Spc7— .Y- s
192 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY C^U"TCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
December 2R, 1942.
The meeting of the city council was called to order by Mayor Pro tem
Doornbos with the following Aldermen present: Rackley, Champgg_,ne, Holcombe,
Mayor Farris Absent , and Alderman Sanders)n absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting Dec.21st, were read and approved.
'
Mr. Howard and Mr. Street of Jeffers ,)n Co. Health Unit appeared before
the council to discuss a garbage collection system and place of garbage
disposal for the city. And suggested the Old Prairie Oil Co. earthen
tanks North Vest of the city as a possible disposal place. No action
was taken.
`lhe following resignation from Wars. Prestridge was read: " rear Mayor
and Councilmen: I wish you to accept my official resignation, effec-
tive January lst 1943. And I recommend that you appoint someone to fill
my place tonight, so it will be possible for me to introduce the work
to them." Signed: " Mrs Ferol Prestridge ".
Motion by Alderman xackley, Seconded by Alderman Folcombe that ATrs.
Prestridge's Resignation be accepted. All present voting Aye.
Motin by Alderman Champagne, seconded by Alderman Holcombe that Mr.
K.Koelemay be appointed as Tax Collector & Assessor and Bookkeeper
k and collector of the water works department at a salary of 185.00 per
month, effective January 1st, 1943. All present voting Aye.
Robbery insurance for the bookkeeper was discussed by the council .
Mo action was taken.
'
The council contacted Mr. Hamby and made arrangement, fm an immediate
audit of the books kept by Mrs. Prestridge.
Motion by alderman Rackley Sec)nded by Al, ^erman Champagne that, the
following Salary and Labor bills be paid December 31, 1942. All Present,
voting Aye.
Mrs Prestridge ... Salary Dec 16 to 31 inclusive ............. X37.50
Mr. George Crane .. Ditto 37.50
r.
MayoH.C.Farris - Expense Account • for. December 1942 ........... 15.00
M.L.Branaugh ... Salary as City Sect. Tres. December 1()42 ...... 15.00
Joseph LeBlanc .. Salary as City Marshall Dec. 1942. ............. 10.00
A.M.Townsend.. Labor Tappinp,,Water Lines .................... 10.00
Alderman Rackley was appointed to have someone clean up the city street
and if there was any expense connected with the cleaning the city will
pay the bill.
There being no other business , the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.T.
Sect . & Tres Mayor
pro temam Dornhos
193
Mr. C.Doornbos appeared before the council to explain that there wan
to be an electi-)n on January 16th in regard to Soil Conservation pro-
gram for Jefferson County. And it was his unCerstanding that this prop. -
ram took care of drainage also, therefore all citizens in this county
would be personally interested. However he explained that there sho>>ld
be more information available in regard to the program , as to who could
vote in this election, between now and Saturday the 16th.
Notion by Alderman Doornbos , Seconded by Alderman Rackley that, the
following bills be paid. All present voting , Aye.
CITY WATER DEPARTMENT BILLS;
Gulf States Utilities Co. 111...... Wat r Deprat. Bill..$3.07
" #1 Water Pump Acct. 1255 ........... 27.27
" #2 " it " 1250 ..........10.80 $41.14
W.J.Hamby ... Audit Water Works Books. . ..................15.00
�
D.X.Rienstra.. Pipe ?c Fittings .4, Misc. items................ 14.32
Hill Chevrolet Co. .. Water Works .. lick lip truck Labor.... 8.45
Southwestern Bell telephone Co. ..... Phone #8 ............ 4.50
Sanders Too; Service.... Pipe Wrench Parts ........ .75
' Port Neches Plumbing Co. .... Make two 3j4 "�Tater� Taps •...... 15.00
Rienstra Auto Supply Co. ..Gas ': Oil for Pick Up . 5.90
Sampson Iron & Supply Co. .. 1" Galv. Pipe 504 Ft. ...........60.48
CITY GENERAL FUND BILLS;
W.J.Hamby...... Audit City Tax Collectors 'looks . ......20.00
Eureka Fire Hose Liv, of U.S.Rubber Co ... Expansion Rings.... 5.28
Gulf States Utilities Co. .... Street Lights .....""813.3
" Boy Scout Hut Lights.... 1.00 9.13
Peoples Gas Co... Prince Street Gas Bill. 4.40
Southwestern Bell•'�'elephone Co. ... Phones i/2 � 1'7.:: ........10.98
A letter from The Pure Oil Co., Smiths Bluff nefinery, signed by
Wr. J.S.Allen was read to the council expressing their thanks and
appreciation of the services rendered by the City Fire Department,
And a check for $100.00 was enclosed for use by the Foremen's
welfare.
A letter from Mr. E.J.Drozd of the Shredded Steel Co. was read,which
stressed the importance of saving tin cans. Regard to this matter
the Council discussed the clearing up of the pile we now have on
hae_d, with the idea of getting it sorted to where they could be
handled-properly.
' The council discussed the collection of Liquor License- No action
was talnen otter than instructing the Tax Collector to mail all of
the places selling liquors a notice that these license were due.
MINUTES OF THE R"GULAR MEETING OF TI?F CITY C'!UNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
January 11, 1943.
'
The meeting
at the City
of the
Hall at
city council was called to order by -ayor Farris
8:00 P.M. with the following Aldermen present:
Champagne,
Rackley,
and Doornbos. Aldermen Absent: Sanr'erson,FTolcombe.
The minutes
of the
previous meeting Lee. 28th were read and approved.
Mr. C.Doornbos appeared before the council to explain that there wan
to be an electi-)n on January 16th in regard to Soil Conservation pro-
gram for Jefferson County. And it was his unCerstanding that this prop. -
ram took care of drainage also, therefore all citizens in this county
would be personally interested. However he explained that there sho>>ld
be more information available in regard to the program , as to who could
vote in this election, between now and Saturday the 16th.
Notion by Alderman Doornbos , Seconded by Alderman Rackley that, the
following bills be paid. All present voting , Aye.
CITY WATER DEPARTMENT BILLS;
Gulf States Utilities Co. 111...... Wat r Deprat. Bill..$3.07
" #1 Water Pump Acct. 1255 ........... 27.27
" #2 " it " 1250 ..........10.80 $41.14
W.J.Hamby ... Audit Water Works Books. . ..................15.00
�
D.X.Rienstra.. Pipe ?c Fittings .4, Misc. items................ 14.32
Hill Chevrolet Co. .. Water Works .. lick lip truck Labor.... 8.45
Southwestern Bell telephone Co. ..... Phone #8 ............ 4.50
Sanders Too; Service.... Pipe Wrench Parts ........ .75
' Port Neches Plumbing Co. .... Make two 3j4 "�Tater� Taps •...... 15.00
Rienstra Auto Supply Co. ..Gas ': Oil for Pick Up . 5.90
Sampson Iron & Supply Co. .. 1" Galv. Pipe 504 Ft. ...........60.48
CITY GENERAL FUND BILLS;
W.J.Hamby...... Audit City Tax Collectors 'looks . ......20.00
Eureka Fire Hose Liv, of U.S.Rubber Co ... Expansion Rings.... 5.28
Gulf States Utilities Co. .... Street Lights .....""813.3
" Boy Scout Hut Lights.... 1.00 9.13
Peoples Gas Co... Prince Street Gas Bill. 4.40
Southwestern Bell•'�'elephone Co. ... Phones i/2 � 1'7.:: ........10.98
A letter from The Pure Oil Co., Smiths Bluff nefinery, signed by
Wr. J.S.Allen was read to the council expressing their thanks and
appreciation of the services rendered by the City Fire Department,
And a check for $100.00 was enclosed for use by the Foremen's
welfare.
A letter from Mr. E.J.Drozd of the Shredded Steel Co. was read,which
stressed the importance of saving tin cans. Regard to this matter
the Council discussed the clearing up of the pile we now have on
hae_d, with the idea of getting it sorted to where they could be
handled-properly.
' The council discussed the collection of Liquor License- No action
was talnen otter than instructing the Tax Collector to mail all of
the places selling liquors a notice that these license were due.
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No 2
The council also discussed the City Yarshall problem and since Yr.
LeBlanc is working such hours that he can not take care of the office
properly, Mayor Farris was instructed to contact Pr7r. LeBlanc nd see if
he did not think Lt best for him and the city for him to resign the
office and allow them to place someone with more time to fill his ,
place. Along this line PE ;ayor Farris was 'instructed to contact Dir. Lee
and see if he would not consider giving special attention to the
City of Nederland rroblems while serving under Sheriff Richardson,
And if' he could , the City would consider making him a special donation
of appreciation, for such services.
The council also discussed the garbage collection system again- No actibn
was taken.
The council discussed the collection of delinquent Water Bills and Tax
Bills.
LotI on by Alderman Dooirpbos, seconded by Alderman Champagne, " That
the City Clerk order 6 gooks of Delinquent Tax Notice forms No. 64 from
The Steck Co. Austin, Texas. All present voting Aye.
The council'discussed :the Bus stop problem again to see why nothing
had been done since it Iiad been some time since this was decided
The 'council discussed the ` Scout Hut , as the buildinm vias beln� abused.
Mot ion by Alderman Chaampagne,' seconded by Alderman D)orhbos , ' Tlia't the
Scout Hut be moved over next to "the Library, - 'All 'present, voting , Aye.
The l!ayor Appointed Alderman Champagne and Rackley to act as a committee
to Puck a location and get the building'mdved.
There being no furth;r business the meeting`was adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Sect'Tres
.L.Broroau gh
Maybr
H.C.Farris
1
A BUILDING ORDINANCE / 7 S 14
An ordinance requiring a buildingpermait for the construction.
enlargement, or alteration of any building within the City of
Nederland, Texas. wher the cost of such construction. Enlar e-
meat, or alteration, Exce;ds $25.Op; aequiring the payment of
a permit fee; Requiring pe4:,it for the moving of buildings; De-
claring dilapidated buildings a nuisance and providing for the
abatement of such nuisance: providing a penalty for the violat-
lon of this ordinance: providing that the invalidity of any sect -
kon of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of the re-
maining portion and declaring an emergence.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUi4CIL OF TiiE CITY OF NEjERLAND7
TEXAS.
Section L.
Before and wall, structure, building or part t.lereof shall here-
after be build, enlarged, or altered a plan, of the proposed work
together with a statement of the materials to be used shall have
been submitted to the City Secretary or other officer designated
by the City Council of the City of iieaerland, Texas, whn shall.
if in accordance with provisions herein contained, issue a buil-
ding permit for the proposed construction, The City Secretary or
other designated officer shall be required to keep a record of all
building permits issued, in a well bound volume. that shall be
available for the inspection of the public.
Section 11.
Before any such building permit is issued, the builder, his re-
presentative, or contractor, shall be required to furnish. in
writing, detailed information regarding the name of the owner.
proposed location, character of occupancy, kind of materials
to be used, Plumbing. wiring, roofing, chimney and flue const-
ruction, mariner and kind of heat to be used. estimated cost of
building, estimated time for completlon and the name of the con-
tractor.
Section 111.
On submission of this information, it shall ue the duty of the
City secretary or other designated officer to issue a building permit
upon the payment of a fte of one (41.00) Dollar by said owner
which gives the builder the right to erect, enlarge, or alter
said building or structure, in accordance with the plans and
specifications submitted. Said permit shall also give the build-
er the right to place the materials required for such construction
upon the streets and alleyways adjacent to the lot where said
building is to be erected provided that in no event shall such
materials be placed in a street or alley in a manner that will
interfere witlithe tra,fic over or through said street or alley
or endanger the public in passing such building. All other appli-
cable ordinances must be complied with
Section 1V.
Permits are required on all building erected. enlarged. or alter-
ed witting the corporate limits of the City of Nederland. Texas.
with the exception of erections, enlarge.dents. or alterations.
where the total cost does not exceed 425.00. Structures herein-
9'�'- R
after erected without permit, or enlarged or alterations
made without permit or not in conformity with this ordinance
shall be removed.
Section V.
No building shall be moved from one location to another within
the City limits of the City of Nederland, Texas, Until a permit
has been obtained therefor. Before such permit shall be issued
a detailed statement and plan of removal shall be submitted, in
writing to the City Secretary or other designated officer. Said
statement, or plan of removal shall state the present lot, block
number and addition upon which the building is loaated,and the
present ownership. It shall also state the lot, block number and
addition to which the building is to be removed and the ownership
after removal. The plan of removal shall further state all streets
and alleys to be traversed an the approximate time required to
complete the moving. The City secretary or other designated
officer shall be required to keep a record of all such permits
so issued in the same volume heretofore required for building
permits.
SECTION VI
All dilapidated buildings within the City of Nederland, Texas,
are hereby declared to be a nuisance, and after ten (10) da,,s
notice to tle owner of any such building by the City Secretary
or other designated officer, uuon order of the City Council, if
building be in fact found to be a nuisance, the Cite Council
may direct the sane to be repaired, removed or abated in such
manner as the City Council shall direct in open session. Tnclud-
ed in this power to declare a nuisance, the City Council shall
after notice and procedure as provided for in this section have
the right to declare wooden buildings dangerous to contiguous
buildings in causing or promoting fires, to be a nuisance and
may by its order duly passed in open session, cause such repair,
or alterations as will abate such nuisance.
. SECTION VII
Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance upon
conviction thereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not to exceed
One Hundred (100.00 ) Dollars.
SECTI ^N VIII
In case any section of this ordinance shall hereafter be declar-
ed f r any reaSDn null and void, or inoperative, such holding
Shall not affect the other portions o]F sections hfreof, which
shall remain in full force and effect.
Whereas the fact that the City or Nederland, Texas, is located
within a defense area and the population has been greatly in-
creased, because of certain war industries operating in this
vicinity and has no ordinance requiring building permits or
providing for the abatement of fife hazards and nuisances
caused by dilapidated buildings creates conditions hazardous
to the population and conditions detrimental to the welfare of
the piople of the City of Nederland, Texas, creates an emer-
gency requiring the immediate passage and approval of this
ordinance, requiring the suspension of the rules, and this
Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication in one issue of the Chronicle, a wee$ly newspaper
of general circulation published in the City of Port Neches,
Texas, and it is so ordained.
Passed Unanimously by the City Council of the City of
Nederland, Texas, on this the 18th day of January
A.D. 1943.
Attest:
� v
City S A tary
THE C ITY ^F NE-7 -PLAM. , T77AS
BY
Mayor
Ll
f
195
IvINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF -HE CITY COi7TTCII4
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND f f
January 18, 1943.
' The meeting of the City Council was called to order by AVayor Farris
at 8:00 P.M. with the following Aldermen present: Champagne, Rackley
Sanderson, Aldermen Absent: Doornbos Rc Holcombe. Alderman noornbos
arrived at the meeting just after the reading of the building? Ordin-
aned by Attorney Cochran.
Minutes of the previous meeting Jan. 11, 1943 were read and apnroved.
Mrs Hackworth came before the council in the in'erest of the city
Library, arid suggested a combining of the Boy Scout Hut, with the
Library building. So that the Scout Hut could be used as a reading
room on the two days that the library was open. Mrs Hackworth review-
ed the activities of the Library and its gr ^wth since it was started.
She explained further that besides being able to use the Hut for a
reading room it would still serve as efficiently as a Scout Hut etc.
She also ask the Council to consider nutting a rest room in connect-
ion with the two buildings as this was very urgently needed.
A building ordinance was read by the City's legal Adviser Mr. E.B.
Cochran. And a motion was made by Alderman Packley and seconded by
alderman Sanderson, " That the Ordinance be adopted as read. All
present voting , Aye.
A letter from Mr. Bourque was read in regard to Tax on Water Works
' prevmnus to the purchase of said water works by the city. After
discussion the Council ad-ised the Secrretary to writ$ Mr. Bourque and
tell him to send any bill for said taxes previous to the purchase
of said wa'.er works by the City on nIarch 21, lg42. to nIr. "arrington.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos, Seconded by.Alderman Champagne , "That
the following bills be paid.
CITY WATER 7'EFARTVENT
Paule Stehle 16 Hrs labor Dec 23 7 24th 65¢ Fr. ...tiO.40
Reimburse Dieter Revolving Fund ........................ 28.53
CITY BILLS ( General Fund j
Reinburse Koelemay Grain Co ... Delinquent T ^x collected in
error in the amount of ;9.36. ( necatpt #159 ) .,......9.36
AnC that the #10.00 Petti Cash Fund formerly handled by the City
Secretary be transferred to the Tax Collector. All present voting,
Aye.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10;00
P.M.
' Sect & Tres 4`62
//�
Mayor 7d l� 701,2 ��
.C.Farms
196
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING nF THE C TTY COUNC M ,
OF
THE CITY CF NEDERLAND -ran
The meeting of the City Cuncil was called.to order by Mayor Farris
at 8:00 P.M. with the following Aldermen present: Dom nbos , Rackley
Sanderson , Champagne, Alderman Holcombe Absent.
The minute of the previous meeting Jan. 18th were read and approved.
A letter of resignation from the City Marshall, Joseph LeBlanc was
read to the council. Ar- motion by Alderman Doornbos, seconded by
Alderman Sanderson , "That Mr. Leblanc's resignation be accepted,
effective Feb 1, 1943. All present voting , Aye.
Painting of curbing for Bus stop was discussed.
Mayor Farris advised i,he council t hat Mr. Smith was surveying possi-
ble site for sewage disposal to the river today and that Mr. Smith
was of the opinion that the �iovernment wold likely loosen.up on
materials required for this project within the next 60 days.
The Garbage disposal question was discussed, one sugnestion was of-
fered: " That the city hire a man to take care of this work and also
act in other capacities for the City, such as Dog Catcher, and possi-
bly have some time to help with the streets and water works, No ac-
tion was taken.
Mayor Farris also mentioned that more shell was needed in the drive
of the Fire Truck Garage.
Alderman Champagne advised the council that the alley back of the
Post office should be opened and shelled an d that Mr. Mills was
willing to do the job if the council gave him a ~o ahead signal.
Alfter discussion the Council as that Mayor Farris contact all parties
concerned and report his findings at the next meeting.
Alderman Champagne reported that Mr. Gallier wiuld move the Scout
Hut-for 175.00 and the Council advised the committee to proceed with
this moving.
Mr. Koelemag advised that a Building; that had been closed for some time
had a meter reading of approximately $7.50 charges against it, and
wanted the council's advise regard to paying the bill. Council was of
the opinion that the property owner should pay this bill.
Motion by Alderman Rackley , seconded by Alderman Doornbos that +,he
following bills be paid. All present voting, Aye.
H.R.Strickland Labor on water lines Dec 3, 8 Hrs ^ 7q $6.00 ,
Oliver Moan -Labor " Jan 5th 3 Hrs @ 7' . ....2.25
Murray Garat ..." " Jan 9th 4 hrs.Xan 20th4H 6.00
The Council also discussed the existance of a Machine shop in the
city that had not been assessed for taxes and advised the Tax Access -
or to contact the owner and have them turn in an assessment, and
#2 ,. 1 197
January 25th 1943.
' then send them a bill for their taxes.
Mayor Farris advised the council that the OCD had equipment -
ready for the City but required a Property Officer to take
charge of this equipment, And that this officer had to be t'
bonded for $5,000.00 and the City would have,to 'year the ex-
pense and a motion was made by Alderman Doornbos , seconded
by Alderman Rackley " That the- Iflayer be authorized to appoint
said officer and take out the bond for $5,000.00 for 1 year.
All present voting , Aye.
Mayor Farris appointed Mr. John J. May as Property Officer of
the O.C.D. Equipment.
Motion by Aldermna Doornbos, seconded by Alderman Champagne,
" That a check be made out, to "The Chamber of Commerce of
The City of Nederland', for $25.00 as agreed in previous
meeting , to be used as a donation to help sponcer a Ranquet
or such entertainment-as selected , for the Nederland 1942
Football Team ". All present voting, Aye.
There being no other business the mmeting was adjourned at
10:00-. P.M.
MayorG
"I."C -. Farris
Sect. Tres.
Wraush
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MINUTES C' THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
Feb. 1, 1943.
The meeting of the City C)uncil was called to order by Mayor Farris
at 8:00 P.M. with the following Aldermem present: Doornbos, Rackley
Sanderson. Aldermne Absent: Champagne, Holcombe.
Minutes of the previous meeting Jan. 25thQ were read and approved.
Mr. Smith reported and discussed at length his survey of the sewage
system for the City. His report showed that the sewage would reouire
more money than the City's Bondi Based on prices for the past two
months the cost would be '116,000.00 but he was of the opinion that
in 60 days from now the price would be down about 20'/,. He also ad-
vised that bids on such projects were plentiful. He read his entire
report of which the council was given a copy. Further in discussing
the project he pointed of the advantages of a gravity system, one in
particular was the futare upkeep and operating expense would be cheaper.
After considerable discussion a motion was made by Alderman Rackley,
seconded by Alderman Sanderson " That Mayor Farris be authorized to
apply to the Federal Works Agency for a grant of $65,000.00 to Sup-
plement available city funds for the construction Of Sanitary Sewage
system based on plans submitted by Mr. C.P.Smith at this meeting.
All present voting, Aye.
Mr. Smith stated further that his survey showed about 100 more resi-
dences than the previous survey showed, in the city limits.
Mayor Farris advised the council that the motor on #2 'rater well had '
burned out and that it wo�ild have to be rewound at a cost of 150.00.
Motion by Alderman Dornbos, seconded by Alderman Rackley, "That the
following bills be paid from the Plater Department Fund:
Reinburse Mr. Crane for pipe pur hased from Lamar Plumbing Co..
as per Paid Receipt Slip #291447 ated 2/1/43 .................lbl6.80
Murray Godwin.. 8.hrs lbr. helping pull motor ^ 75¢ per hr... 6.00
Adam Biermordt...... Ditto .... ............................... 6.00
Jorsin i.iller ....... Ditto .... ............................... 6. ()0
Motion by alderman D^,ornbos, seconded by Alderman Rackley, "`What the
First National Ba k -, Port Neches Texas be designated'as : "City Depos-
itory" for the year of 1943. All present voting, Aye.
The city clerk was instructed to write Mr. I..ontgomery of the First
National Bank to this affect and enclose a copy of a letter from
Callihan's Insurance Co. and ask him to supnly informati ,)n requested. -
Ther being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P.M
Mayor d L/LL
P. .Farris
Sect Tres
M. ron gh
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MINETES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL 199
OF
THE CITY OF NE?)ERL AND
February 8, 1943.
The meeting of the city council was called to order by Manor Farris
at 8:00 P.M. with the following aldermen present: Champagne, Rackley
Doornbos, Aldermen Absent : Sanderson , Holcombe.
The minutes of the previous meeting February 1st were read and approved.
A letter to Mr. X.W.Bradncr Jr, regard to application for financial
aid on the Sewer Project was read. Mayor Farris reported that the
representatives of the F.W.A. and IT
.ealth department came down and went
over the propesed..plans. -ai- -d these representatives informed him that
"A Certificate of filar Need" was required before any application woiild
be considered. In connection with this project the council discussed
the probable time before we could get a reply to our application for
the certificate. Also the possibilities of gettin the sewage sT;7stem
by voting revinue bonds.
Motion by Alderman Champagne, seconded by Alderman Rackley,"
That
the following Bills be paid: All present voting , Aye.
WATER DEPARTMENT BILLS:
D.X.Rienstra - .. Pipe Fittings.... .... ................`"4.34
... Phone #8 ...............
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co . ..... • �
4.13
Gulf States Utilities Pumps #1 &2 & House BillNov8,Jan 7 ...
43.29
Smiths Bluff Lbr. Co. Invoices #4234- +4239 -4245 ...............37.80
Sampson Iron & Supply Co. ..Invoice #27513 .................
5.70
J & J Armature Works ... .Invoice #5721.. .. ..........
50.00
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. .. Invoice #0646 & 06784......464.40
CITY FUND BILLS:
M.L.Bronaugh .... January Salar • .... ....................
15.00
H.C.Farris ..... " Expense Account .............15.On
,Joseph Leblanc .... " Salary as city Varshall ...........
10.00
Gulf States Utilities ... Boy Scout Ilut °c. Street Lights .....
9.13
The Chronicle .. Publish Tax Rate Ordinance, Building permit
ordinance , And pring 5 Tax Books . ............31.50
E.B.Cochran... Bldg. Ordinance , Legal Opinion Etc ............
22.50
McNeill Insurance Agency.. Bond on J.J.May .................
5.00
The Steck Co. ... nelinquent Tax Notice Forms ................11.71
Lamb Printing Co. .. Invoice Jan 9, 13 ,19,27th .................12.05
Southwest Bell Telephone Co. ..Phones #2 Rr. 17 ................
9.69
PeoplesGas Co . ............... ............................... 4.13
Motion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Doornbos that 011ie
Lee be appointed as City Marshall to fill the unexpired term of Joseph
LeBlanc. All present voting, Aye.
Mayor Farris Farris advised the council he had JVf obtained a place
where garbage could be dumped at no cost and the Council discussed
the problem of hauling & Collecting the garbage, No action was taken.
Mr. Lee was instructed to contact party he had in mind that might be
available for the Job of Dog Catche for the City and report bsck to
the council.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 10 :00 P.A.
yor
Sect Tres a �. �� /l Ia/�
Pfi.L.Bronaugh Cl
II . C . Farris
200 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETTNG OF THE CITY COUNCTL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
February 15, 1943.
The meeting of the City Council was called to order by Ya,yor Farris
at 8:00 P.P.Q. with the following Alderman present: Doornbos ,
Sanderson, Rackley, Holcombe, Champange. Absent , None.
Minutes of the previous meeting Feb. 8 th were read anc approved.
Motion by^ Alderman Doornbos, Seconded by Alderman Sanderson ,
"That the following bills be paid: All present voting, Aye.
olurray Godwin.... 18 firs labor @ 75¢ -� / ...................113.50
J.L.Crane........ 16 " " . . .... .. ... . 12.00
Geo Crane ......... Re : inbursement for 10G.lof Oil @40¢...... 4.00
Pure PJotor Co.. Gas , Oil , Battery Cable -?c Labor .......... 9.20
Nederland Machine Co..... iviachine Work for Plater Dept....... 6.00
Nelson Carter.... Change Conbination on Safe 10.00
The Council discussed the request of the Count;; Librarian, that the
Scout Hut and Library bulilding be formed together for use by the
Library. Th: decision of the Council was to proceed with the building
as formerly planned. That is put a connecting door between them.and
allow the Library to use the Hut-on the days that the Library was
open.
The Council discussed the need for placing connections on water lines
where plugs were left for fire connections. And their decision was
to instruct Mr. Crane to install valves which they now have at
these plugs.
Motion by Al erman Rackley, Seconded by Hlderman Sanderson, ",That
an election be called at the earliest ler,al date asking the pednle
to vote ;40,000.00 worth of 40 yeaP 3% Revenue Bonds to Supplement
$60,000.00 worth of Tax Bonds already voted to install a swwage
.system in the City limits."
In discussing this motion the followine points were brought out:
Alderman Doornbos ask Alderman Rackley if lie had any assurance that
.this additional $40,00000 would be sufficient to complete the system
-and if the city could obtain the material for the job even if it lhdd
the money without a Certificate of Pear Need ".? Alderman Rackley ad-
vised that he believed it would, and was basing his statement on
Mr.Smith's report that the job could be done for possibly 20% less
than the money ask for in the Grant and what they already had in bonds
And if the people were anxious enough for the system to vote the
revenue bonas and this was not enough, the additional money could be
raisedin some way. In reply to this statement Alderman Doornbos
stated that he had not seen this statement from Mr. Smith and ask
Alderman nackley if he had some data on the project that he knew
nothing about, for unless he knew more about it he could not vote
for a motion to ask the people to vote a bond without something
more definate to offer them. Alderman Rackley replied that all the
council had the same information that he had.
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Alderman Sanderson stated that he did not think it wo,310 hurt any-
thing to try the Bond Idea and give the peiple a chance to say
whether they wanted to try this method, as the Council had not been
able to get any action throgh its previous representative: Mr. Lee.
Alderman Doornbos advised Alderman Sanderson that the selection of Air.
Lee to represent the city was the unanimous decision of the council
as a whole and could not be blamed os any certain one's idea.
Alderman Sanderson agreed that this was the case, but that they Cert-
ainly had obtained no results.
Alderman Ch agne stated that unless he had some assurance that the
additional 40,000.09 would complete the project, or that they had
some defina e�ian to complete the project he was not in favor of it
at all as he knew of several instances where a city had started out
without enough money, and the thickly populated places got the sewer
and the isolated residence got nothing. And he wanted to see a system
put in that would reach everyone.
Alderman Holcombe stated that he was not familiar enough with the
details to discuss the question but was in favor of trying Alderman
Rackley's suggestion as they had 'not succeeded in accomplishing any-
thing any other way.
Alderman Doornbos again entered the discussion and stated that he
wold not vote for the motion, neither would lie appose it as he did
not have enough information to'enable him to make a decision on the
question. But if anyone knew anything definat.e that he did not know,
that would enlighten him on the proposition he would lilme to know it.
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Mayor Farris stated that he was afraid that such a step might enter -
fer with the City_ obtaining the �65,000.00 grant, they were asking for,
and as Mr. Smith was expected to have the required data ready as soon
as possible to enable them to apply for the "Certificate of War ?deed"
and then the Grant,'he was going to table the motion until such time
as the concil could hear from Mr. smith.
There was some question as to whether the Mayor had authority to do
this. And Mayor Farris stated that he believed he had.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Mayor ��—�j�
/ C.Farris
Sect Tres 4.L? Br augh
202
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CALLED M''ETINr OF TIT CITE' COt?NCIL
OF
TIIE CITY OF NEDPF?LAND
February 25, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P.A% with
the following Aldermen present: Doornbos , Rackley, Champagne,
Sanderson, Alderman Holcombe Absent.
The meeting immediately proceeded with the business for which it
was called and 1.lr. Smith read his report, prepared for the City
for the purpose of obtaining the Certificate of War Need, and to
apply for the Grant fron the Federal Works Administration.
The report included a list of all the refineries, Rubber Plant,
Air Port, Coast Guard Station,Ship Yards, and other industries
in the immediate vicinity of Nederland, which makes Nederland
without a doubt a vital war area.
A letter received today from Mr. James 1AT.pradnEr Jr. requested
that an estimate of the per cent of dwellings in the City already
connected with plumbing and plumbing fixtures, be included in the
report that Mr. Smith had prepared. And Mr. Smith was instructed
to incluGe such estimate in the report.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos, Seconded by Alderman Rackley: "That
an amendment: be added to the motion passed at the February 1st
meeting of the Council, asking for a grant from the Federal Works
Administration of X65,000:00 be increased to X66,500.00 , and
that the Secretary of the City be named as official Correspon-
dent of the project':. All present votin, Aye.
TheYe Leing no other business, the meeting was adjourned at
10:20 P.M.
Mayor /
E.C.Parris
Sect Tres
.L. ,I ugh
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY C ^UNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
b?arch 1', 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:10 P.M. with
the following Aldermen present: Alderman Rackley, Holcombe, Sanderson
Doornbos. Alderman Champagne Absent:
Minutes of the previous meeting Feb 15th and February 25th were
read and approved.
Mayor Farris opened the motion that was tabled at the February
15th meeting, stating that they now had Mr. Smith's report and
the Aldermen were at liberty to take any disposition the}7 saw fit
regard to the motion.
14r. Townsend of the fire department presented data showin.a where
the City needed additional Fire Fighting Equipment and stated
that the department had about ?d600.00 they were ready to apply on
such equipment.
The equipment desired is an additional truck equipped with a water
tank,as this would save the truck they now have, because the addit-
ional truck could handle grass fires and woihld help in fighting
fires where there was a water shortage. He sup-,gested the distri-
bution of the surplus tanks the city has at variour points over
the City as an emergency water storage.
He also ask about plugs for the 4" line out to Hillcrest , and one
across the tracks at the gulf States Substation. Mr. Stehle
stated in addition to these sugesti ^ns that additional equipment
would enable them to enroll more firemen in the department.
A wire from D.B.Smith & Co. was read, in regard to Indian Fire
Pumps ordered for the fire : epartment.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos , Seaonded by Alderman Holcombe, "That
the City buy two Indian Fire Pumps Complete with carrier tanks and
spray nozzles ". All present voting, Aye.
Aleerman Sanderson stated he did not think Nederland's disaster -
ous fires were due to our equipment as the fires were too far gone
before the fire department got the calls. He stated further,
that there was a possibility of the City getting some equipment
supplied by t'.:e county if someone would approach the county com-
missioners on the Subject.
Mr. James McNeill advised that the school gays a premium of '2500.00
a year on its buildings, and if they could qualify as a protected
town it would save the City Schools about$1500.00 a year.
Mr. Oakley stated he believed it worth while to investigate and see
what could be done toward making; it a protected town as it would
save the individuals a large sum on insurance. Mr.McNeill state=d
this saving would be a figure of about 40% .
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Mayor Farris stated lie thaught it a good idea , but did not think
they could obtain pipe at this time to revamp the water system to
where it would meet specifications called for on water mains and
fire plugs.
Mr. Furth stated be believed a part of our trouble was our com-
munication system, not notifying the department in time. As bur
telephone system was very poor.
There followed a general discussion of the things that would be
.�. necessary to make the city a protected city.
Mr. Tom Vinson appeared before the council and stated that the
conditions in the City were such that people would not care to
live in it. And that unless the town were cleaned up an epidemic
was certain to break out . And unless the City Officials did
something immediately to clean it up the citizens were going to
do it some way or another. He spoke at length on the subject of the
unsanitary conditions of the city .
Mr. Oakley stated that he was of the opinion the hold up on the
sewer system was a question of finance and not, a question of
material. In regard to the financial scheems , he said too much
time had elapsed since the project was started,with nothing done.
And he believe steps should be taken at once to raise she money and
get the work started. For the time to raise money was when it was
plentiful. And in his opinion if we had the m ,)ney we could get the
material and proceed with the installation of the sewer system.
iria or Farris ask Mr. Oakley if he believed it worth whiff.? to wait
a short while to hearfrom the Grant or take a chance on loosinw; it
by raising the money by a bond issue.
1v1r. Oakley express the opinion that it would be a good idea to
proceed with the bond issue and be ready to proceed without delay
in case the grant was not granted. He further stated that he be-
lieved all the citizens were more than willing to pay the extra
cost for the sesired facilities , in order to get the town cleaned
up
Mr. Trotter stated that he believed Mr. Oakley had St.a+.ed the de-
sires of the majority of the citizens of -11ederland, As we all
wanted the sewage system and were willing to pay whateve it took
to get it. Ile said he had talked with prominent citizens of both
Beaumont and Port Arthur and that they realized the need of a
sanitary system in Nederland and we c ,)uld count on all the support
they could give to get the project through. And what the people
wanted was action on the sewage system.-
Yr. Haizlip stated he was of the same opinion as the others, and
believed anything that could be done to speed up this project sholild
be done. As several hundred people had left this community on
account of not being able to get houses and proper living quarters.
hir. Oakley ai=ded to thA s statement that lie had a record of 500.
applica'ions from peip;e inquiring for a place to live, and that
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the Government would never approve of any housing plan here until
we get a sewage system and clean up the town.
Mr. Haizlip express the opinion that, there were so many delays in
politics chat we should not wait on them, for finances.
Fr. Haizlip and Mr. Furth ask that a time limit be placed on waiting;
for govennment grant or even better proceed at once with the preper-
ations for an election and vottthe bonds at once.
Motion by Alderman Rackley Seconded by Alderman Holcombe "'ghat an
amendment be added to my motion of February 15th calling, for an
election 1st tuesday in April, Asking the peiple to vote t75,000.00
worth of 40 Year 3% revinue Bonds to supplement '60,000.00 Aofith
of Tax Bonds already voted, to be used to build a sewer system
in the city limits.. All present viting , Aye.
Mayor Farris ask for a motion to call an election to elect City
officers for the coming year.
potion by AluErmai Sanderson, Seconded by Alderman Doornbos,"
"That an election be called the first Tuesday in April to elect
three Alderman ". Ail present voting, Aye-.
Motion--by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Sanderson that the
City Attorney draw up an ordinance, making?; the Tax Collector 9
Assessor appointive instead of elective. All present voting,, Age
Mayor Farris advised the Council that Mr. Koelemay wanted permission
to close the co'�Iectors office on March 2nd. Council granted this
request.
Alderman Sanderson ask that the Council autl —rite someone to amcest-
igate at once-the possibility of obtaining the 117ater Tank "ruck
desired by the Fire -r.epartment, and in this respect appoint someone
to contact the Councy Commissioners and ask financial aid. T'a-ror
Farris suggested that Alderman Sanders ^n head this committee.
Alderman Sanderson also ask the permission of the coueil to pay a
designated party $2.00 per month to keep the Fire Truck greased,
Council granted this request.
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There being no other business the meetin was adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
Mayor
B.C. Farris
Sect
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Yiarch 8, 1943.
weekly newspaper of General C ieculat io n publ is_led in t,t,e City
of kart Neches, Texas, and it is so ordained.
Passed by Unanimous vote of all mer.bers of the
City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, on this the 8th
day of March A.D. 1943.
THE C r Y OF NEDERLAND,. TEXAS
BY
n AyIIR
ATTEST:
or ary
Mat ion '_byrAk-ienman•Champagne, Seconded by Alderman Sanderson ,
"That March 31st be the dead line for filing as a candidate for
City Alderman, and that Candidates must file their names in writ-
ing with Mr. Koelemay at the City Hall ". `All present,votirg, Aye.
Attorney Cochran advised that in order to have the Pond election at
the time proposed Viz April 6th 1943, it would be necessary to start
work immediately and would run into quite an expense and should be
approved by the Council before the work was started. Fe proposed to
hsndle the deal all way through for 1 -1 /2J or the bond issue, or
up to and including the election for $150.00. No action was t --ken.
Alderman Rackley advised the Council that the School board wanted a
rental fee on the City Hall of $15.00 per month. No action was
taken as Mayor Farris had previously been appointed by the council
to deal with the board as he saw fit.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10 *30
P.M. .
Sect. Tres."
naugh
Mayor �j�(�i -l-s
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL CALL FFFT ING OF TF?E C TTY COFT TC rL
OF
THE CITY OF NE1`3LAND
March 10, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris as 8:00 P.A%
with the following Aldermen present: Doornbos, xflckley,
Champagne, Sanderson, Alderman Holcombe Absent.
Mr. W.E. Lea of Orange was present and the proposed Bond Issue
was discussed by all.
Mr. Lea proposed to handle the bond issue for the City as fol-
lows:
"I will prepare, the election for a fee of'$100.00 , fee to be
paid after the election:'. Or I will carry the Bond is�-ue record
to completion for 1% plus $50.00 expense to Austin ". Fee in
this case to be paid when the bonds are sold.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Doarnnbos:
"That Mr. Lea is to prepare bonds for sale as per above agree=
ment ". All present voting, Aye.
The secretary was instructed to make a note in the minutes for
rec rd only, " That Mr. Lea has the Tally List and Affidal-id of
Judges on the $60,000.00 Bond election of April 19th , 1941.
There being no further business the meeting was adjo,:rned at
9:45 P.M. .
Sect,Tres.
M.L.Bronau
Mayor
H.C.Farris
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MINUTES OF TILE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
March 15, 1943.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Nederland met in regular
session at the City Hall on the 15th day of Yarch, 1943, at 8 P.M.
The following membe-s were present: R.A.Rackley, H. j.TTolcombe,
Wm. Doornbos and H.R.Sanderson, ( Alderman Champagne being absent),
with Layor H.C.Farris presiding.
There being a quorum present for the transaction of business,
there came on for discussion the need of a''itional funds for
the constrTicting of a sanitary sewer system and on motion 'by
Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Holcombe and unanimously
carried, the following? Resolution and Order was directed to be
spread on the minutes of he meeting and the T, "ayor and City Secre-
tary were directed to follow the instructions contained in said
Resolution and order.
RESOLUTION AND ORDER
BY THE BOAr.D OF ALDERIMEN OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND; "ERAS, CALL -
ING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF B ^f?DS FM
THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING, CONSTRUCTING, EXTEND ING, ENLARGING,
AND REPAIRING A SANITARY SEWER SYS"'El" FOR SAID. CITY; AND THE
MORTAGAGING AND OTHERWISE ENCUMBERING OF SAID PORPEKTY AI\ "HE
FRANCHISE AND NET INCOME THEREOF AND MrrRv-THING PERTAINMBG
THERETO ACQUIRED, OR TO BE ACQUIRED.
WHEREAS, there exists in the City 0" Nederland a necessity for
the construction of a sanitary sewer s-stem for said city; and,
WHEREAS, it is considered TO PE TO TITr T-ST INm^RFST OF THE CITY
that the bonds of the City be issued for said proposAt.ion as
hereinafter set forth:
THEREFORE, IT IS 117REBY O?T)EFI;P BY "'PE BCARD OF AL -ERYEN OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLA`'D JEXAS, That an election be held on the 6th
day of April, 1943, at which election the following proposition
shall be submitted to the resident, q?zalified, property tax-
paying voters of said City, who have d,zl.y rendered their prop-
erty for taxation, for their action thereupon:
PROPOSITION NO 1
SHALL THE' BOARD OF COI�qJjIISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NET?ERLATID,
TEXAS,BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF THE CITY OF NFDERLAND
THOUSAND (175,0001 DOLLARS:
TEXAS, IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE
MATURING SERIALLY WI`.PHIN FORTY (40) YEARS FROM THEIR DATE,
BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF NOT OVER FIVE (5) PER CENT PER
ANNUM, FOR THE PURCHASE; CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEflENT, EXTENSION,
FrF SAID CITY,
ENLARGEmENT, AND REPAIR OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEP!
PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AI]D INTT7EST OTT
AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE
BY PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES FRO,1' THE OPE'ATION OF
SAID BONDS
SAID SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, A 11ORTGAGE ON SAID SYSTEIF AND THE
ON NOT
PLEI:GE OF A FRANCHISE TO6PAERAIN SAID
'
EXCEEDING TWENTY Q 20 ) V dTYOFEDEFOR .TERM
Said election shall be held t:7e following; voting place in the
`
City of Nederland, l doat
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At the City Hall.
The following persons are hereby appointed Lanagers o£ said election:
For the City Hall.
' Presiding Judge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B. A. Ritter
Assistant Judge: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A. J. Davis
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs T.J.Fortenberry
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs Dan Barris
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Geo. Trotter
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mrs. Nelson Sapp
That said election shall be held under the provisions of and in accord-
ance with the laws governing the issuance of municipal bonds in citges,
as provided in the General Laws of the State of Texas, and only res -dent,
qualified taxpaying voters, who own taxable property in the City and.
who have fully rendered the same for taxation shall be qualified to vote.
The Ballots for said election shall have written or printed thereupon
the following; works:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
"FOR THE ISSUANCE 1F SANITARY SEWER BONDS"
"AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF SANTTARY SF?,TR BlINnS"
Each voter shall mark out with black ink or pencil the one of the
above expressions on each proposition, thus leaving the other as
indicating his vote.
That a copy of this Resolution and Order, signed by the Mayor of
said City and attested by the City Secretary, shall serve as proper
notice of said election.
The Mayor is authorized and directed to cause a copy of this notice
of election to be posted in each election precinct, in the City, and
4t the City Hall, for at least fourteen full days prior to the date
of said election.
The lvayor is further authorized and direc,,dd to cause this notice
of election to be published in some newspaper of general circulation
published in said City once each week for two consecutive weeks, and
the date of the first publication shall be not less than fourteen
full days prior to the date of said election.
The fact that the City of Nederland is without a sewage system and
the streets, ditches, and other ways of Nederland are filled with
waste and other poisonous material causing a condition injurious to
the health and comfort of the people in said City creates an imper-
ative public emergency requiring; the suspension of_ the rule that
ordinances be read on three separate days before their passage,
and said rule is hereby suspended, and this ordinance shall take
effect from and after the date of its passage.
' The Council, being polled as to their vote, voted as folloits:
Rackley, Doornbos, Sanderson and Ilolcombe voted A' *e, Alderman
Champagne Absent. The Mayor did not vote.
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The Motion and Resolution having secured a majority and the
Aldermen being polled , the result was Four (4 ) for, None (0)
against.
?< %ssed and approved this, the 15th`day °of March ; A.D., 1943.
a'Or �it'y ����e� derla, d' ;
Texas.
AT .ST
i S re r, i y o e an , Texas
The minutes of the previous meetings, Regular meeting of Yarch 8th
and special meeting of March 10th were read and approved.
Mr. Crand ask the coc.ncil's decision regard to charming water to
houses where several were hooked onto the same meter, or w6ree
using water from the same meter, In case of Air. Sehon, the concil
ruled that for the present he should put the Garage apartment on a
separate meter. -In case of the places that have the rent shacks
in the yards, the r,--gular meter reading should be charged, and an
additional fee of 50 should be charged for each buildinc over one.
Mr. Loblemay gave a report on Tax and Plater CoU ectio-zs, also build -
ing Permits, Liquor L:`�cense etc collec?,ed to date.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 10:(`0 P.!%
Signed
Mayor
Sect. Tre4a'
M.- Bro augh
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON'
CITY OF NEDERLAidfl
TO THE RESIDENT? QUALIFIED; PROPERTY TAXPAYING V0-7RS° OF "'FT'? CITY ^F
NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
Take notice that an election wk31 be held in the 9ity of Nederl-and
Texas, on the 6th day of April, 1943, on the proposition and at the
place more particularly set forth in the election order adopted by
the City Commission on the 15th day of March, 1943, which is as
follows:
RESOLUTION AND ORDER
BY THE BOARD OF ALDEPMEN OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, CALL TNG
AN ELECTION OR TILE QUESTION OF THE ISSUA°TCE OF BONDS FIR TTTP PTTR-
POSE OF PURCHASING, CONSTRUC-'INTG, EXTENDING, FNLARGTNG, cnm RFPAIR-
INQ A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM F(F SAID CITY; AND TTTE P, "OR^r,ArlNr, AND
OTHERWISE ENCUMBERING OF SAID PROPERTY AND THE FRAI`TCTTISF KIM TTT7
INCOME THEREOF AND EVERYTHING PERTAINING THERETO ACQUIRED, OR TI BE
ACQUIRED.
THEREFORE, IT IS HER3BY ORDERED. BY TTTE BOARD IF ATJ-F?"g7,,N OF -77
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,' T .at an election be held on the 6th day
of April, 1943, at which electron the following proposition shall
be submitted to the resident, qualified, property taxpaying voters
of said City, who have duly rendered their property for taxation,
for their action thereupon:
PROPOSIT ION NO. 1
SHALL THE BOARD OF COP TiT;ISSIONERS OF "'ITF Cry OF NErFRLA,M, , TT'XAS,
BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OR TI?F CITY OF T\TFT7T?LA'\m, TT'YAS),
IN THE AP^OUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE Tfi0TJSAATD (A75,000.00) DOLLARS,
MATURING SERIALLY WITHIN FORTY ( 40 ) `_EARS FROV TTTFIR PATE, FEAR-
ING INTEREST AT THE RATE' OF NOT OVER FIVE (5) PER CENT PFR AMRTM ,
FOR THE PURCHASE, CONSTRITCTI'1N, IMPRO`rEMENT, EXTENSION, ENLARG -F-
MENT AND }?EPAIR OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR SAID CITY, ATM TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTFREST OF SAID BONT)S
BY PLEDGING THE NET R-_TENUES FROM TTTE OPERATION OF SAID SXNTTARY
SEWER SYS -EM, A MORTGABT ON SAID SYSTEM ANT) THE PLEDGE (7 A
FRANCHISE TO OPERATE SAID SYS-EY FOR A TERM OF Nr7T' EXCF i'TNG
T:rTEN'TY ( 20) YEARS IN EVEI4T OF DEFAULT.
Said election shall be held at the following; voting place in the
City of Nederland, Texas to -wit:
At the City Hall.
WHEREAS,
there
exists in the City of Nederland a necessity for the
construction of
a sanitary sewer system for said city; and ,
WHEREAS,
it is
considered TO BE TO THE BES- INTEREST OF T�TF CITY
that the
bonds
of the City be issued for said proposition as he-e-
inafter
set forth;
THEREFORE, IT IS HER3BY ORDERED. BY TTTE BOARD IF ATJ-F?"g7,,N OF -77
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,' T .at an election be held on the 6th day
of April, 1943, at which electron the following proposition shall
be submitted to the resident, qualified, property taxpaying voters
of said City, who have duly rendered their property for taxation,
for their action thereupon:
PROPOSIT ION NO. 1
SHALL THE BOARD OF COP TiT;ISSIONERS OF "'ITF Cry OF NErFRLA,M, , TT'XAS,
BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OR TI?F CITY OF T\TFT7T?LA'\m, TT'YAS),
IN THE AP^OUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE Tfi0TJSAATD (A75,000.00) DOLLARS,
MATURING SERIALLY WITHIN FORTY ( 40 ) `_EARS FROV TTTFIR PATE, FEAR-
ING INTEREST AT THE RATE' OF NOT OVER FIVE (5) PER CENT PFR AMRTM ,
FOR THE PURCHASE, CONSTRITCTI'1N, IMPRO`rEMENT, EXTENSION, ENLARG -F-
MENT AND }?EPAIR OF A SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM FOR SAID CITY, ATM TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTFREST OF SAID BONT)S
BY PLEDGING THE NET R-_TENUES FROM TTTE OPERATION OF SAID SXNTTARY
SEWER SYS -EM, A MORTGABT ON SAID SYSTEM ANT) THE PLEDGE (7 A
FRANCHISE TO OPERATE SAID SYS-EY FOR A TERM OF Nr7T' EXCF i'TNG
T:rTEN'TY ( 20) YEARS IN EVEI4T OF DEFAULT.
Said election shall be held at the following; voting place in the
City of Nederland, Texas to -wit:
At the City Hall.
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The following persons are hereby appointed Managers of said election:
For the City Fall
Presiding Judge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D . A. Ritter
Assistant Judge . . . . . . . . . . . A.J.Davis
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;lrs. T. J. Fortenberry
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K Mrs. Dan Parrds
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Geo. Trotter
Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs Nelson Sapp
That said election shikll be held under the provisions of and in
accordance with the laws governing the issuance of municipal bonds
in cities, as provided in'the General Laws of the State of Texais,
and only resident, qualified taxpaying voters, who own taxable
property in the City and who have duly rendered the same for taxa-
tion shall be qualified to vote.
The ballots for said election shall have written or printed. thereon
the following works:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
" FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SANITARY SEWWR BONDS It
" AGAINST TIIE ISSUANCE OF SAIIITAR7 S77-R Fr1',?rS"
Each voter shall mark out with black ink or pencil the one of the
above expressions on each proposition, thus leaving, Vie other as
indicating his vote.
That a copy of this resolution and order, signed by the 14ayor or
said City and attested by the City Secretary, shall serve as- proper
notice of said election.
The Mayor is authorized and directed to cause a copy of this notice
of election to be posted in each election precinct, in the City,
and at the City Hall, for at least fourteen full days prior to the
date of said election.
The Mayor is further autl'.orized and directed to cause this notice
of election to be published in some newspaper of general circulati -�n '
published in said City once each week for two consecutive weeks,
and -the d.3te of the first publication shall be not less than fourteen
full days prior to the date of said election.
Passed and approved this, the 15th day of ',-arch, A.D., 1943.
Mayor, City Necteriand, '1 exas
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ATTEST:
CIty 'Secretary, City of Ne er n , Texa s
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET ING OF THE CITY CnT7 r1C TL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDFRLAND
March 22, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P.M. with
the following aldermen present: Champagne, Holcombe, Rackley, Aldtr-
man Doornbos arrived at the meetin,T during the discussi ^n with
Yr. Goodwin. Alderman Sanderson, Absent.
v:inutes of the previous meeting March 15th were read and approved.
Several visitors were present: itiiessers Townsend, Stehl.e, Goodwin,
Wilkerson, Yentzen, and City M arshall Lee.
Pair. Goodwin ask for information on the proposed Bond Election, And
discussed the question thoroughly with the Council. After this dis-
cussion Iti'ir. Goodwin suggested that if ant° when the bonds were sold
tine Council have the contract read: " The buyer is to work up the
issue and pay the expenses"
1!r. Goodwin explained that he own (&d the vacant building* where a
water bill had accumilated some months ago and explained the details,
and after hearing same the council agreef unanimously, that the bill
be cancelled.
P ";r. Townsend told the council abvt a water tank for sale and wanted
the Council to act at once befor the tank was sold. Price of tank
was $25.00 . Motion by Alderman Doornbos, Seconded by Alderman TT0l-
combe, "That Mr. Townsend be authorized to buy the tank for the Fire
' Department. All present voting Aye.
A Taxicab ordinance was read to the council and was discussed by the
council with Mr- . lentzen, representative of the Taxicab drivers of
the city. The council suggested that the Taxicab operators take the
proposed ordinance and read it and repro t back to the concil by next
eeting night if the ordinance met with their approval, as it was
designed for their protection.
Motion by Alderman Doornbos Seconded b- Alderman Rackley "That
i1 „r. Wilkerson be authorized to print 500 Building; Fermit Forms,
All present voting, Aye.
Alderman Champagne, called the council's attention to the need of
having the traffic light fixed at the f:'�ain Street Crossing and the
need of additional lights at other main crosseings. Yayor agrreed to
call Comissioner W111s, and get information on these lights.
The Garbage collection problem was discussed.No action was taken.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 10 P.M.
O Mayor
.C.�is
' Sect Tres
.L.Bronaugh
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MINUTES OF `'HE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY C')UNC TL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAN'D.
March 29, 1943.
The meeting{ was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P.P'. with the
following Aldermen present: Doornbos, Rackley, Holcombe, Champagne,
Alderman Sanderson Absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting March 22nd were redd and approved.
Mr. Smith reported to the council that he had seen one of the F!"lA
officials and he spoke favorably of the Nederland Grant. And in
connection with this grant suggested that the council send represent-
atives to Ft. Worth to try and push the project.
Copy of the Depository Bond fro?, the First National Bank, Port Neches
was read;. Motion by Alderman Doornbos; Seconded bT Alderman Rackley,
"That the City has received and accepted the Depository Bond, from
The First National Bank" of Port Neches. All present voting Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Al- -erman Doornbos "That the
following labor bills be paid, and that vie reimburse Mr. Koeleman's
Meter revolving Fund and Petti Cash Fund. All present voting Aye.
Paul Stehle..... 18 hrs @ 75¢ 13.50
Gerald Crane ....11 hrs @ 50¢ . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
K.Koelemay ... Meter RevolvingF'und:
Refund as per receipts #730,7319732,733 ...............20.00
K.Koelemay - Petti Cash Fund:
Paul Stehle... Gas for Truth 2/17/43 .......1.00
Express Bill #161240 3/21/43 ................2.77
it it #485527 2/26/43 .36
t'ostage Due on City P ":ail 3/2 5/43 ............ .03 4.16
Mr. A.J.Davis ask the Council to accept his resignation as city Fire
Marshall. Motion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Holcombe,
"That Mr. Davis' Resignation as Fire Marshall be Accepted" All present
voting Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rackley , Seconded by Alderman T)o -)rnbos "That the
following Taxicab Ordinance be adopted as read. All present v -)ting Aye,
AN ORDINANCE #SL)
DEFINING A "TAXICAB ";DEFINING THE TERM "TAXICAB PUST?TESS "; RF(TTTIATINrT
THE TAXICAB BUSIdESS IN THE CITY OF NEDERLA14D;REQUIRTNG ALT PFRSINS,
FIRF:iS AND CORPORATIONS BEFORE CONDUCTING A TAXICAB PUSTNFSS IN THE
SAID CITY TO OBTAIN FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID, C71.1 A P7PYIT TTTrPE-
FORE; PROVIDING THE MODE AND MANNER OF OBTAINING STTCH PFRMTTS ; PRT'SCRTx
BING THE 0013TE'SATS OF all3h PERMITS; REQUIRING EACH PFRMTTTEE TO PA-' ITT
ADVANCE CERTAIN FEES FOR THE USE OF THE STRFT''TS; AND TNF. AMOUr� TFTEREOF:
REQUIRING EACH PERMITTEE TO FILE A STATEMENT ITT-1 H TTTE CITY ST-CRFTARY
SHOWING THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES PROPOSED TO BE OPFRATFD BY HIM UN-7,,R
SUCH PERMITS TOGETHER WITH T11E MAKE, MOTOR NUMBER, STA`"E LTCFITSF
NM,,'BER AND MODEL OF EACH; PROf?IPIT ING MITE FTIT,T T R OF A PT'R717 FR"AIf
OPERATING ANY TAXICAB NOT OWNED BY HIM; RFQiTTRTrTr FAC11 P7MFTTT -F, TO
CARRY PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AGATNS- INJURY TO P7?S ^rTS AT?n
PROPERTY AND REQUIRING SUCH POLICIES OF INSURANCE TO PF FILFT) WTT'F
THE CITY SECRETARY; MAiIP'G A ^T3' VIOLATION OF TTTIS ORDITTANCF A ?'TS-
DEi': "EA'1OR AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THFR^F!R .
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY CF NEDERLAND,TEXAS:
SECTION 1. By the term "Taxicab" as used in this ordinance
is meant any and all vehicles carrying_* passengers for hire, except
motor buses, or motor coaches operated by bus lines over designated
routes in and through the city.
SECTION 2. The term "Conduct a taxicab business" as used in
this ordinance shall be held to mean the use of one or more taxicabs
within the corporated limits of the City of Nederland, by the owner
thereof, for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire, either
by driving the same himself or having the same driven by some
other person, provided that this definition shall not apply to any
licensed chauffeur hired as a driver by any person, firm or cor-
poration holding a permit to conduct a taxicab business in the City
of Nederland.
SECTION 3. Before any person, firm or corporation shall con-
duct a taxicab business in the City of Nederland he shall file
with the City Secretary of said City, an application to the City
Council of said City for a permit to conduct such business in
said City. The application shall state the name and address of
such applicant, whether the applicant is an individual, firm or
corporation, and if a firm the name and address of each member
thereof and the number of vehicles proposed to be operated under
such permit.
SECTION 4. If the applicant is an individual, before any
permit is granted it shall be made to appear that he is a bona
fide resident of the City of Nederland; if a partnership, then
that the member of the firm who will be in active charge and
control of the affairs of the partnership, is a bona fide res-
ident of said city; and if corporation, that the president, or
other executive officer, in active charge and control of the
affairs of the corporation is a bona fide inhabitant or resident
of the City of Nederland.
SECTION 5. It shall be the duty of the City Secretary,
when an application for a permit is filed with him, at the next
regular meeting of the City Council following the filing of such
application, the City Council may grant or refuse such permits
as in their discretion may seem to the best interest of the
citizenship of the City of Nlederland, and the public in general.
SECTION 6..All permits for the conduct of a taxicab business
in the City of Nederland, shall be issued and signed by the City
Secretary of said City and sealed with the seal of his office; it
shall be dated on the day of its issuance; that the permittee has
been authorized by the City Council of the City of Nederland, to
conduct a taxicab business in said City until the expiration of the,
31st day of December next following the date of issuance; and that
said permit is subject to cancellation at any time by the City
Council.
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SECTION 7. At the time issuance of a permit, the nermittee
shall pay to the City Secretary of said City the sum of X10.00
for the first vehicle: and if more than one vehicle is proposed
to be operated as a taxicab, then .5.00 for each additional h�
vehicle. At the time of the issuance of said permit, the per -
mittee shall file with the City Secretary a statement in writ -
ing under oath signed by him showing the number of vehicles
proposed to be operated by him, the make, model, motor number
and state license number of each. If at any time the holder of
a taxicab permit shall desire to use any additional vehicles
under the permit he may do so only after he has made application
to the City Council for, and been granted by said Board, a per-
mit to use such additional vehicles, and he shall furnish to
the City Secretary the same information re, ^ardincr such addition-
al vehicles as is required in this section regarding those
covered by the original permit, and shall pay to the City Sec-
retary the sum of ,15.00 for such additional vehicle.
SECTION 8. No license for the operation of a motor vehicle
in the City of Nederland for the purpose of carrying passengers
for hire shall be issued until the applicant first procures
liability and property damage insurance from a company licensed
to make and issue such insurance policies in the State of Texas
and approved by the City Attorney covering each and every said
motor vehicle that the applicant may desire to use for the
purpose of transporting passengers for hire in the City of
Nederland while such vehicle is beings operated in the City of
Nederland in the business of carrying nassenners for hire. The
amount of such policy or policies of insurance for liability
for bodily injuries or death of one person shall be not less
than rive Thousand(15,000.00) Dollars; and for any one accident
not less than Ten Thousand(810,000.00) Dollars: and the amount
-of said policy or policies for liability for damage to property
of others shall net be less than rive Thousand(z;5,000.00) Doll-
ars, and the terms and conditions of said policy or policies
covering said motor vehicles are to be such as to insure the
applicant against loss by reason of any personal injury to any
person or loss or damage to property of any person other than
the assured and his employees; and such policy or policies
shall further provide that the insurer will pay all judgements
which may be recovered against the insured, based on claims
for loss or damage from personal injury or loss or injury to
property occurring; during the term of said motor vehicle and
such policy or policies shall n1so provide for successive re-
coveries until complete exhaustion of the amount thereof; and
that such judement will be paid by the insurer irrespective
of the solvency or insolvency of the insured, and such liabil-
ity and property damage insurance shall be con'tinuosly main-
tained in force on every such motor vehicle being operated in
the business of carrying _passengers for hire in the Citv of
T_'ederland. The taking out of such policy or policies shall be
a condition precedent to any operation of said motor vehicle
for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire in the City of
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Nederland, and such policy or policies as required herein shall
be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the City Secre-
tary and the failure to file and keep such policy or policies
�L in force and effect as Provided herein shall be cause for the
cancellation of the license by the City Council, and shall
subject the applicant so failing to the penalties Prescribed
herein.
SECTION 9. Every holder of a Permit granted under the term
of this ordinance shall have to keen Painted in fast colors,
contrasting with the color of the vehicle, on each side of each
and every vehicle used by him as a taxicab, the words: "Taxi -
Permit No..... ", filling the blank with the figures denoting
the serial number of his permit. The letters and figures shall
not be less than five inches in height.
SECTION 10. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any Person,
firm or corporation holding a permit to conduct a taxicab bus-
iness in the City of Nederland, to permit any Person who does
not hold a valid permit from the City of Nederland, as a taxi-
cab driver, to drive or operate on the public streets of the
City of Nederland, any taxicab owned or used in connection
with business of the permittee.
SECTION 11. Every holder of a permit to conduct a taxicab
business in the City of Nederland, shall have each and every
taxicab used in his business inspected once each.60 days, and
shall file with the City Secretary on or about the first day
of each second month, a statement in writing; sinned by a com-
petent resident mechanic showing that he has inspected such
vehicle, the date of such inspection, the license number of
such vehicles, the name of the permittee and the serial number
of his permit; and that the lights, brakes and steering appar-
atus of all such vehicles so inspected by him are in good me-
chanical condition.
SECTION 12. Any Permit issued under the Provisions of
this ordinance shall be non- assi"nable, and may be revoked by
the City Council at any time it shall appear to the City Council
that the permittee had violated any provision of this ordinance
or failed to comply with any requirements hereof.
SECTION 13. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any driver
of any taxicab to drive or cruise about on the streets of the
City of Nederland seeking passengers, ,,Tho have not theretofore
i ordered or called a taxicab. -
SECTION 14. It shall be unlawful for the holder of any
permit issued under the terms of this ordinance, or the agent,
servant or employee of such permittee to park or leave standing
any taxicab on the streets of the City of Dederland except while
loadin? and unloading passengers into and from such taxicab•.
HCTION 15. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person
conducting a taxicab business in the City of Nederland to use
or operate, or cause to be used or operated, as a taxicab, any
vehicle not owned by him.
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SECTION 16. The word "person" and all Personal pronouns
used herein shall be held to apply to and include partnerships,
firms and corporations, as well as individuals.
SECTION 17. This ordinance shall not apply to passenger
buses operating under the regulations of the Railroad Commiss-
ion of Texas, and coming into or passing through the City of
Nederland, for the purpose of loading and unloading_ passengers.
SECTION 18. Any Person who shall conduct a taxicab busi-
ness in the City of Eederl�nd, without a valid Permit as re-
quired by this ordinance or who shall fail to have all vehicles
used by him as a taxicab lettered and Painted as provided in
Section 9 hereof, or who shall use or employ as a driver of
any taxicab owner' by him, any Person who does not have a valid
permit from the City of Nederl -nd to drive a taxicab, or any
person who parks or stands a taxicab on the streets of the City
of Nederland, except when loading or Unloading passengers, or
any person who violates any Provision of this ordinance, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor., and upon conviction, be Punished by
a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars(1100.00), and each
day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense.
SECTION 19. All. ordinances or parts of ordinances in con-
flict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 20. If any section, or any part of any section of
this ordinance shall. be held invalid for any reason, such in-
validity of any section hereof, or any part of any section ,
hereof, shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections
or Portions of sections of this ordinance. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and after final passage and
legal publication as reouired by the Charter of the City of
Nederland, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 29th day of Taarch, A.D. 1943.
(Sinned)__��_��
Mayor
City of Nederland
Attest.
r`e a'� r'y a` nd r asure
City of '� ?ederland
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Motion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Champagne,
*That the City buy 14 yards of shell, 12 to be put in
alley back of Post office and 2 be put between the Dolf Club
and 71ilson's Barber Shop'.' All present voting, Aye.
The trash accumilation back of business houses in the
City was discussed, No action was taken.
The council discussed sending; a representative to Fort
-forth in regard to F'PiA Grant. They also suggested that
the Chamber of Commerce be ask to send a representative
also and Mr. Geo. Trotter was mentioned. Motion by
Alderman Doornbos, Seconded by Alderman Rackley, "That
the Inayor be authorized to r?o to Ft.? "orth in the interest
of the Grant, as he sees fit. Alderman Doornbos, Rackley,
Holcombe voted, Aye. Alderman Champagne did not vote.
Motion Carried.
There being no further business the meetinry was adjourned.
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H:C. Far ris,Mlayor
City of Nederland,
Texas
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!;1INUTES OF THE REGULAR IJEETING
OF
ThE CITY OF NEDERLAND
1
Meeting was called to order by Mayor
the following Aldermen present: Rack
Sanderson, Alderman Doornbos arrived
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
April 12, 1943
Farris at 8:00 F.M. with
ley, Holcombe, Champagne,
late in the meeting.
Minutes of the previous meeting March 29th were read and
approved.
The following Aldermen being elected in the election of
April 6, 1943 took the oath of office: Rackley, Holcombe,
Prestridge.
The following election returns were read by election jude
A.J.Davis:
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
RESOLUTION
BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS,
CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF AN ELECTION ON
THE QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE PURCHASE,IYTROVEIJENT, EXTENSION, ENLARGEMENT,
REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SANITARY SFER SYSTEM FOR THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, AND THE MORTGAGING AND OTHERWISE
ENCUMBERING OF SAID PROPERTY AND THE FRANCHISE AND NET IN-
COME THEREOF AND EVERYTHING PERTAINING THERETO ACQUIRED OR
TO BE ACQUIRED TO SECURE THE PAYMENT THEREOF.
v'hEREAS, on the 15th day of March, A.D., 1943, the City of
Nederland, Texas, adopted a Resolution and Order calling an
election to be held in the City of Nederland on the sixth(6th)
day of April, 1943, on the following question:
PROPOSITION
SHALL THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE THE BONDS OF THE CITY OF NED-
ERLAND, TEXAS, IN THE AIuiOUNT OF SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND($75,000.00)
DOLLARS, Iu":ATURING SERIALLY INITHIN FORTY (40) YEARS FROM THEIR
DATE, BEARING INTEREST AT THE RATE OF NOT OVER FIVE (5) PER
CENT PER ANNUM, FOR THE PURCHAS4,CONSTRUCTION, IldPROVEMENT,
EXTENSION, ENLARGEMENT AND REPAIR OF A SANITARY SE'NFR SYSTEM
FOR SAID CITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS BY PLEDGING THE NET REVENUES FROM
THE OPERATION OF SAID SANITARY SE1:1ER SYSTEM, A MORTGAGE ON
SAID SYSTEM AND THE PLEDGE OF A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE SAID SYSTEM
FOR A TERM OF WOT EXCEEDING TWENTY (20) YEARS IN EVENT OF DE-
FAULT, and
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,'j-iEaEAS, said election was duly held at the time and place
specified, and,
WHEREAS, there were cast at said election 151 votes, of
which there were cast
Proposition No. 1 for the issuance of sanitary sewer
bonds....................... .......................127votes
Against the issuance of sanitary sewer bonds ....... 18 votes
Majority for the issuance of sanitary se,mer bonds ..109 votes
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COIGIIISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS,
that said election was duly called, and that notice was riven
in accordance with law and in accordance �,ith the i- ,esolution
and Order calling the election, that the election was held in
accordance with law, that due return of said election has been
made by the proper office, that said election has resulted
favorably to the issuance of all of said bonds and that a
majority of the resident, qualified, property tax paying voters
who have duly rendered their property for taxation voting at
said election voted in favor of the issuance of all of said
bonds.
Z.iA'T !"E .ITY OF NEDERLAND BE AND IS IN ALL fi-iINGS AUTHORIZED,
ordered and directed to issue all of said bonds and to do any
and all things necessary or convenient in connection therewith.
Adopted and approved this
ATTEST:
day of April, 1943.
I;ayor, City of = 'ederland, Texas
City Secretary, City of 1 e,?.er. nd,
Texas.
Potion by Alderman Rackle,y, seconded by Alderman F.olco!nbe:
"`lha.t we accept the election return as read by A.J.Davis the
election judge ". All present voting, Aye.
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ic:ayor Farris reported to the council the results of his inter-
view with the F14JA at Ft. : :orth.
International Derrick & Equipment Co. .. Pipe
fittings 9.28
Gulf States '?tilities ... Pumps.l &2 & '.`later Dept,.... 55.66
Netterville Gatage .. Gas & Oil Bills Jan.,Feb.,Mar... 32.60
l;iotion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Holcombe
that
the Bills as presented by the Sect. & Treas, be paid. All
pres-
1
ent voting, Aye.
8.00
City Bills:
D.X.Rienstra .. Pipe
Fittings Statement of April
Gulf States Utilities .... Street lights ... 8.13
5.31
Scout Hut ....... 1,00 ...
., Rewind 1/6 H.P. Motor ........
7orthern Ordinance Inc.... Drive shaft for fire truck.
25.00
Rienstra Auto Supply
Southwestern well Telephone... Phones .47 & 2 ........
9.83
4.50
Peoples Gas Co. ..... city :fall Gas gill Peb.25 -Mar 27
3.15
Co.. Phone 18 Pdiarch
The Chronicle ... Election Ordinance, Bond Elec. Ballots,
4.13
Taxicab Ordinance etc, Publications ....112.00
Oil .. Fire Truck etc. .........
.. 1" Pipe sold to City
......
7.B.Cochran ... Ordinance -Make Tax Ass,Collector
Mayor Farris recommended
office Appointive- Fill application for
the in-
Federal Aid for Sewer Grant ......................
35.00
and the high wages being paid
;.P.Findley... Repair ^ire Tro.ck 7 :;rs L $1.45 .......
10.15
l,.H. "ownsend ... Ditto .. Grease Plugs & Grease Truck.
13,15
a raise
he Steck Co. .. Election Stationery Invoice #16552 ...
5.75
:.C.F arris.. Expense Acct.ldonth of Mar.& Trip Ft.'.;dorth
39.58
Oliver Lee ... City Yarshall Salary March ....,.......
10.00
M.L.Bronaugh ... Salary March ........................
15.00
'
A.J.Davis ...... Election Service ....................
h'rs.T.J.Fortenberry..Ditto ...........................
3.60
3.60
1,1rs. Geo. Trotter . Ditto ..
3.60
i.rs. Dan Barra.s ..... Ditto ..........................
3.60
l�rs, N.J.Sapp ....... Ditto ..........................
3.60
B.A.Ritter .......... Ditto (5 Hrs cam; 30?) .............
1.50
.'.E.Lea .... Fee -Trip to Austin in interest of
RevenueBonds ..... ...............................
50.00
'-.7ater ''orks:
International Derrick & Equipment Co. .. Pipe
fittings 9.28
Gulf States '?tilities ... Pumps.l &2 & '.`later Dept,.... 55.66
Netterville Gatage .. Gas & Oil Bills Jan.,Feb.,Mar... 32.60
:rank Sims ,.. 18 hrs
labor on water lines ` 50X......
9,00
H.B.Murry .... 3epair
dater Leaks ....................
8.00
D.X.Rienstra .. Pipe
Fittings Statement of April
1st..
5.31
J. &,J. Armature orks
., Rewind 1/6 H.P. Motor ........
12.00
Rienstra Auto Supply
.. Gas,0il & Grease 'rick Up
Truck
4.50
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Co.. Phone 18 Pdiarch
......
4.13
H.O.Morrison .. Gas &
Smiths Muff Lumber Co.
Oil .. Fire Truck etc. .........
.. 1" Pipe sold to City
......
3.65
6.30
Mayor Farris recommended
to the council that due to
the in-
creased cost of living,
and the high wages being paid
in
this
territory He would like
for the Council to consider
a raise
''416
for all City employees and be ready to act on same at the next
regular meeting.
Hotion by Alderman Folcombe, Seconded by ,Iderma.n a °nderson
"That Pdr. A,J.Davis be reapr�ointed as City Fire ;Iarshall ". All
present voting, Aye.
?:otion by Alderman Sanderson, Seccnded by Alderman Rackley,
"That the Sect. & Tres. be instructed to order a spare shaft
for the fire truck. All Present voting, Aye.
Motion by ^lderman Packley, Seconded by Alderman Prestridge
that Alderman Eolcombe be appointed Prayor Pro Tem. All
present voting, Aye.
An application by Lr. y.C.' %hatley for a permit to operate a
Taxicab in the Cite of Eederland was read to the council.
After examination of application a motion was made by Alder-
man Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Prestridge, "That Pdr. '.hatley
be granted a permit to operate in accordance with the City
Ordinance governing Taxicab operations. All present voting,
Aye. Mr. '7hatley being; granted Permit 111.
The Council again discussed an additional truck for the Fire
department. No action was taken.
The scout but was discussed at length, No action was taken. -
The Council discussed the desirability of cutting the regular
meeting of the council to two nights a month. No action was
taken.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned
at 11:00 P.P;i.
Signed_
lliyor, City of
Nederland
✓ : 1,
Sect— Tres ��
M.L. 3ron4kffh
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:;INUTES CF THE R'!GULAR !:'EErING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
April 19, 1943
The meeting of the City Council was called to order by ?'ayor Farris
at 8:08 P.'. with the following Aldermen present: Rackley, Holcombe,
Prestridde. Aldermen absent: Champagne and Sanderson.
':'inutes of the previous meeting, April 12th were read and approved.
Applications for permits to operate a Taxicab in the City were read
to the Council and after due consideration a :lmtion was made by Alder-
man Rackley, seconded by Alderman Prestridge that the permits be grant-
ed to E. V. Gardner, S. Premeaux, George Yentzen, C. L. Nagle. All
present voting, Aye.
Failure of patrons to pay water bills after they had been duly notified
was discussed and the council advised s ?r. Keelmay to have the water cut
off at noon on April 21st unless the bills were paid.
Mr. Koelemay gave a report of 1940 and 1941 rases collected to date and
this report indicated that only about 15/ of the taxes were uncollected
at this time.
Mayor Farris advised that he had heard from [Sr. Lea and he had a pro -
mise from the Fort 'North office that the Nederland application would
be passed on to -day.
Alderman Rackley called the Council's attention to the juvenile pro-
blem in the City and suggested that the City arrange for a jail and en-
force the laws of the City and stop the misdemeanors now Poing on in
the City.
After discussing the jail question the Council appointed Yayor Farris
and Alderman Prestridge to go to see the County Judge about a jail for
this community.
A raise for all City employees was discussed by the Council after
which a motion was made by Alderman Holcombe, seconded by Alderman
Prestridge that .r. George Crane's salary be raised to $100.00, :':r.
Koelemay's salary to 395.00 and :,,r. Bronaugh-'s salary to $30.00, ef-
fective ay 1st, 1943. All present voting Aye.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 Pvi.
Mayor
H. C/
Secy.
i1. L. Bronaugh /k
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' :INMS OF THE REGULAR a?E:TING OF 'THE CITY COLTUCIL
OF
THE CITY OF N_DERLAND
April 26, 1943
The meeting of the City Council was called to order by tv.$yor Farris
at 6:00 PN, with the following Aldermen present: Prestridge, Rackley,
Sanderson, Champagne. Aldermen absent: Holcombe.
2inutes of the previous m6eting, April 19th were read and approved.
A letter from the W.P.B. at Fort North was read. This letter ad-
vised that they had cut out part of the Grant requested by the City
as not being 'Var connected. And this was discussed in general with
,.r. Smith. They also asvised that they had recom.-lended they City for
a grant of $43,149.00.
Defense housing was discussed and 'rfr. Smith advised that he had in-
formation that the housing need in various cities had changed so
rapidly that towns that ha!', needed hundreds of houses 6 months ago,
now had hundreds of vacancies and vita versa.
The advisability of applying for facilities to tame care of housing
after the was was discussed with ! : ?essers Lea and Smith and they ad-
vised that it micht be advisable to write the Congres aen of this
district and find out just what steps were necessary to place the
City in position to receive such and when, and if it cones about.
4ayor Farris advised their were unable to contact the County Jud-e
this past week but expected to see him Viis corning ihur day in re-
eard to the need of a jail and :pore law enforeement in this commu-
nity.
The Scout but problem was discussed again and the Council was pre-
sented with an estimated cost of $20.00 or putting li`hts in windows
again.
Alderman Rac'_ley advised that he had not been able to get the shell
hauled For the City and that i�Ir. Kelley wants mdre for hauling than
they had previously paid. 'ayor Farris then contacted '.:r. Osborne
and `:r. Osborne advised that he would ha al it for 85¢ per yard and
that the cost of the shell would be about ;1.10 and that he believed
he could haul it this week.
The question of some not complying with the Taxicab Ordinance was
discussed and the Council instructed :',:ayor Farris to contact .;r. Lee
and advise hin the ordinance was to be inforced to the letter with the
exception of the 1 ;.outon boy, wino was to be given until -ay 15th. to
comply, because of circumstances surrounding this case.
The Council held a round table discussion on the Sewer project.in
general planning how the job could best be taken car of.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30
Iviayor
Secy.Treas.
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