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!Nv .TES 07 THE REGULAR ;; "!ElmP TG OF THE CITY CM,� -CIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
10, 1943.
The :meeting was called to order oy Mayor Far =is at 8:00 P.':'...with the
following Aldermen present: Prestridge, Sanderson, Holcombe, Rackley.
Aldermen absent: Champagne.
;._inutes of the previous meeting of April 26th read and approved.
,v.r. Rose appeared before the Council in regard to getting shell put on
his street. Council suZgested trying to get the County to shell this
street.
},:otion by Alderman Holcombe, seconded by Aldermen Sanderson that bills
as presented by the Secretary be paid. All present voting Aye.
City Bills:
ti.L.Bronau&- - - - - -- Salary April
$15.00
H. C. Farris - - - - -- Expense account April
;15.00
D.B.Smiths & Co. -- Invoice #29252 Indian Pulps
;;53.00
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. - - -- Phones #2 & 17 April
;9.03
Peoples Gas Co.--- -April Bill
.95
H.C. Farris --------- Reimbursement l'a'cing keys for City Hall
$2.45
.!cNeill Ins. Co.-- -15 Firemen Ins. Policy Pre:ii.
x68.25
N.D.Hayden Co ------ 15 Cu. Yards Shell
$16.50
The Chronicle - - - - -- Stationary -- Bldg. Permit Forms & Ltr.Heads
$14.50
Gulf States Utilities - - -- Street Lights(April) and Scout Hut
$10.93
Oliver Lee --------------- Salary April
$10.00
H.K.Os'borne ------------- Haul 15 Yds Shell X85¢ Yd.
$12.75
Reinstra Auto Supply Co ------- Gas for Fire Truck April
$2.10
'Hater Bills:
Smiths Bluff Lumber Co.---- Invoice D -1525 5/4" Pipe 10 Jts
$21.00
Southwestern Bell Selephone -- -Phone #8 April
$4.95
R o.Thacker -- -Labor on pump 4/22/43 5 -1/2 Hrs � 75¢
$2.63
N. C. Sanderson - -- -Ditto 4 -1/2 Hrs 475¢
$5.58
H. L. Holcombe - - -- -Ditto 3 -1/2 Hrs 4 75¢
$2.65
L. Bishop--- - - - - -- -Ditto 4/22/43 8 Hrs -- 4/25/45 8 Hrs
Total 16 Hrs , 75¢
$12.00
Gulf States Utilities - --.Pater Dept. Bill & Pumps #1 & 2
$49.27
Jorsip- Hiller -- - - - - -- -Labor 6 Hrs 4 75¢
$4.50
Paul Stehle --------- Ditto
$4.50
3en Prestridge - - - - -- -Ditto
$4.5o
L. Bishop ------------ Labor 14 Hrs a 75¢
$10.50
P. L. Jones--- - - - - -- -Labor 24 Hrs 4 75¢
$18.00
D. X. Rienstra ---- Pipe Fittings April
.99
Clarke & Courts - - -- Adding machine Ribbon Eta.
$10.66
Crane Co ----------- Pipe Fittings Invoice #50677 & 31020
#154.91
International Derrick & Equipment Co. ---- Fittings Inv.
#S -2848
.66
Reinstra Auto Supply Co ------ Gas & Cil for Pick -Up
"x6.25
A. G. Hemmenway --- Repair "later '._ains 17 Hre 4 $1.25
$21.25
Mayor Farris reported that he and Alderman Prestridge talked
with the
County Judge and Sheriff Richardson and were told that the Port Neches
Jail would be repaired and the County would give the City of
Nederland
a key and that the City eo _.ld yae the jail at Port Neche$, Jut the
County would not o In on building a jail for the City. He further
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advised that in case of a.person getting hurt in a City jail they could
sue the City out victums could not sue the County without going to
quite a bit of trouble. In discussing this question further Alderman
Rackley stated that if the City wanted to follow up this law enforcement
pro,-.ram they would have to pay the Law enforcement officer a reasonable
salary. A means of transportation for the officer and prisoners was dis-
cussed also. T'.n.e question of appointing a Justice of the Peace that
was available around town during the day was discussed. No action was
taken.
(..ayor Farris advised the residents of Hillcrest Terrace were short on
water and wanted the City to take over their water system. [:Mayor Farris
stated this would require approximately one (1) mile of .gain line. The
majority of the Council -;as of the opinion that our water system would
not take care of the additional load. No action was taken.
'fhe Council discussed the desirability of ta'�in into the City Limits
the Hillcrest #1 Addition. They also discussed the water pump discharge
lines and ?flayor Farris and Alderman Rackley agreed to investigate both
of these questions tomorrow evening. They also discussed the need for
proper equipment for upllin,- the water wells.
.,.otion by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Prestridge that a house
be built over #2 pump, large enough to per:ait pulling the well without
disturbing the house, and that proper equipment be installed for pulling
the well. All present voting Aye.
,ayor Farris appointed Aldermen Rackley and Prestridge to see after
Setting this house built and equipped.
The-question of obtaining trailor hitches for OCD Fire Pumps was dis-
cussed.
M.r. Koelemay advised the Council th3,t someone had broken into the back
door of the OCD room again.
The Scout Hut was discussed again and Alderman Rackley suggested moving
the City Hall to the Scout Hut.
There being no further business the meetinrfL was adjourned at 10:30 P
Secy. freass
1.L. Brona
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H. C. Farris
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lIiUPES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CCUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
May 17, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by i ?ayor Farris at 8:00 PM with the
following Aldermen present: Sanderson, Prestridge, Rackley. Alder-
men absent: Champagne and Holcombe.
.inutes of the previous mestin&, May 10th. read and approved.
Mayor :Farris advised that Sherill Richardson promised to have a key
made for the Port Neches jail and. repair the jail right wway and allow
the City to use it.
Question of ',r. Premeaux's son driving Taxicab was discussed. The
Council was of the opinion that this was satisfactory as long as the
son had a proper drivers license and his driving did not interfer with
the Insurance Policy on the car.
Referring to agreement on Page 207 in regard to lair. Lea's request for
$100.00, Council was of the opinion that he was not entitled to any more
money until the Bonds were sold. The Council instructed the Secretary
to write .:.r. Lea to ti:is effect.
Tne Council discussed the Hillcrest #1 Addition's request to be taken
into City Limits. Council agreed they would inform these people that
the City would consider accepting them but they were to understand they
would not shart in the present sewer plan, but as soon as conditions
and finances would permit they would do all they could to extend the
sewer system to this addition.
Alderman Sanderson presented letter from A & 1a, College regarding Fire-
men's 'Draining Course and the Council discussed ssnding a representative
of the City Fire Department. Council instructed Mayor Farris and Chief
Sanderson to try and work out who could go and they would take care of
the finances at the next meeting.
Holes in the City streets were discussed.
Alderman Rackley advised that the school board was undecided as to what
would be done with the present City -Hall building anc that if the
Council desired to move out it would not interfere with the 000 program
'Motion by Alderman Rackley and seconded by Alderman Prestridge that the
Scout Hut be repaired and the City move its water collecting department
and all City business to the Scout Hut.
Mr. Black appeared before the Council in the interest of an Ordinance by
all the c"ties in the County to prohibit sale of beer on Sundays, and
that this ordinance be passed prior to August 11th, 1943.
' Motion made by Alderman Prestridge and seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that an Ordinance be drawn up and passed that no beer or wine be sold in
the City Limits from 12 midni ht Saturdays until 7 A..!. t;ion ays. All
present voting Aye.
Mr. Black advised the Council the County ask him to ask the ^ity to app -
ropiate a sum not to exceed $200.00 to assist in taking a census in order
tp get Lore appropiation of food, etc to this district.
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:Uioiv made by Alderman ?.ac'kley and seconded by Alderman Prestridge that
�Re i '$200.00 for this
County wide census program. All
ty pledge up to
present voting Aye.
The above motion was made with the understanding that this would in-
clude an official census of the City of Nederland.
The question of forcing the Dolf Club and other public places to pro- '
vide sanitary toilets was discussed. The Council decided to (ret the
Health Department to call on them.
Alderman Prestrid6e was instructed to go ahead and arrange for having
the window lights and screens repaired on the Scout Hut.
ilotion made by Alderman Rackley and seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that .r. Koelemay be reimbursed $25.00 for meter refunds. All present
voting Aye.
There being no other business the meeting adjourned.
Secy. Treas.
tv1. L. Br ;�t2
Mayor
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THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
:?ay 24, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P::" with the
following Aldermen presents Prestridge, Sanderson, Rackley. Aldermen
absents I Changagne and Holcombe.
...inutes of the previous meeting, .v;ay 17th were read and approved.
;.r. Smith and !,Ir. Lea appeared before the Council and reported on the
progress of the sewer bond grant. In connection with this ;d:r. Smith had
drawn up some additional papers to present to the priority board for
material on this project.
Shell for street in front of Mr. Rose's place was discussed but no de-
finite action was ta'cen.
The Council discussed the water line to the ianaldi property and ;L,=
tided to run a larger line to this district and service all of the
houses with city lines.
The Law inforcement problem was discussed and the use of the jail at
Port Nech$s was discussed. Also the need of a City .:arshall with trans-
portation to. enable hi:n to use this jail.
Alderman Sanderson reporteri they sent ':r. Townsend and «;r. 'caller to
A & Collere to attend the school for fire defense of the nation. The
cost had been advanced from the Fire Department's treasury with the-un-
derstanding the City was to absorb a part of this cost. Amount to be
decided at a later date by the Council.
Meeting adjourned.
H. C. F rris
Secy. Treas. j
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!TUTES OF A SP:CIAL ;b3ETING OF THE CITY CCUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
lZaY 27, 1945.
The meeting was called to order by iNflayor Farris at 8:00 P:,' with the
following Aldermen present: Prestridge, Sanderson, Rackley. Aldermen
absent: Champagne and Holcombe.
;.;r. 'N. E. Lea met with the Council to discuss his agreement with them
on preparing the el +ction of the $75,000.00 bond issue and the trip
to Austin. After a thorough discussion @Ir. Lea proposed to the Council
that they advance him $100.00 on the x$75,000.00 bond issue, this
x$100.00 to apply on the 1% due him when the bonds are sold, if the
Council finally definately ruled that he was not due the ;$100.00 claim-
ed by him for preparing the election. The Council did not come to
any agreement.
v:otion by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Prestridge that we
give TAX. Lea a check for $250.00 which is balance due on expenses for
trip to Washington as per contract. All present voting Aye.
,.r. Lea ask that he be allowed to draw on the City for $100.00, this
,$100.00 to be applies. as per his proposal earlier in the meeting.
This action delayed for full Council. '
r. Lea advised the Council that his address while in Washington
would be "Raleigh Hotel, Washin:�ton, D.C."
- eetin- adjourned.
Secy. Treas' `. -Y-1
M. L. Brob�gh
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H. C. arris
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P,INUTF° OF THE REGULAR P:,EMNG OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
May 31, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8 :00 PM with the
following Aldermen present: Holcombe, Racicley, Sanderson, Prestridge.
Aldermen absents Champagne.
,- inutes of the previous meetings, iJ:ay 24th and !Fay 27th read and app-
roved.
A letter from Judge Kent regarding the fund for taking Census was read.
Also a letter from U.D. Duncan anno,ncing an educational show at the
Yellow Jacket Stadium at Port Arthur, June 2nd inviting the public to
attend.
The Council advised the secretary to comply with the Judges request
and send the $200.00 pledged by the City in a previous meeting for
taking a special census of both the County and the cities in the County.
A report of the various committees was made. Committee on building the
pump house reported that the house was practically completed and the
committee in charge of repairing the Scout Hut reported the repairs
were under way and al:uost complete.
otion made by Alderman Prestridge and seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that Labor bill presented by :,;r. Crane for L. Jones, 39 hours �& 75¢
total $29.25 be paid. All present voting Aye.
The Council discussed again the possibility of taking in the Hiilcrest
addition but the general opinion of the Council was that this was too
big an underta' -ing to take on until the capacity of our water system
was thoroughljr.;-tested and the cost of the project looked into further.
The use of Transite pipe was discussed.
A letter from @J:r. Lea was read requesting the City boundries and
minutes of the meeting canvassing the election on the $60,000.00 water
works bond issue Nov. 22, 1942. The Secretary was instructed to take
care of this request.
Various water bills and meter complications were discussed by the Council
with Vr. Crane and Mr. Koelemay. The Council discussed 'f:r. Lea's
proposal of a previous meeting to advance him $100.00. No action taken.
The Council discussed the City ` Larshall problem again and a motion was
:Wade by Alderman Prestridge, seconded by Alderman Holcombe that we let
dr. Lee go as City Marshall and appoint Mr. Bill Simmons to fill the
unexpired term. The Council to ask .:r. Simmons to come to the next
' meeting and discuss the job. All present voting Aye.
The dog problem was discussed and the Council decided to take steps
immediately to have dogs vaccinated.
:otion by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Prestridge that we send
r. Lee a letter, together with a check for his Llay salary, advising him
of the chanLe of City Marshall. All present voting Aye(
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�j Hon,madj by Ali erman Holcombe second1d by Qidgrnan RgLckley that th
o owing og Ordinance be passed as rea ,provi e 4r. Simmons acceptel
the job as l::arshall and agreed to take care of the dog problem, or
the City was able to get so- c,eone else to take the job. All present
voting Aye.
An Ordinance
ORDINANCE REQUIRING VACCINATIOF AND LIB LASING OF DOGS
AN CRDINA` =CE RTq-'IRI "^ ALL PERSC " "S {EEPI "dG OR OWNING
A DOG OR DOGS ,I IIN THE CITY LI`ITS OF T'-IF CITY OF
r<'EDERLAT?D TO VACCI BATE SA'I'L' A ^AINST RABIES A ?'D PO
CSTAIN LICE SE THEREFOR AT'D PROVIDING PS "ALTI'ES FOR
VICLATION OF THIS ORDINA`t CE.
BE IT ORDAI' ?FD BY THE CITY CCUNCIL CF' THE CITY OF NEDERLANDs
SCTICN 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep within
the City Limits of the City of Nederland any dog or dogs unless such dog
or dogs shall be vaccinated a<<ainst rabies at least once a year.
SBC'TION 2. No person owning or possessing any dog or dogs shall
permit the sane to run at large within the City limits of the City of
Nederland until and unless such dog or dogs shall be vaccinated against
rabies, which vaccination must be r1one at least one a year. 3y "onee each
year" as used in this ordinance is- ,meant that no more than twelve (12)
months shall be permitted to elapse between vaccinations.
SECTION 3. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dogs
to per -nit such dog to run at lar =e within the City of Nederland without
first having procured a license for each dog so owned or kept by him, from
the City t:iarshall; the said City Narshall shall issue no license, however,
until the owner or keeper of such dog .raking request for license, shall
first produce and show to t' -e City Marshall a certificate or statement
signed by a veterinarian of Jefferson County, Texas, that he has vacc-
inated such dog against rabies and the date of such vaccination. The
City Marshall shall enter the date of such vaccination on the record of
the license so issued and such license shall be in effect only until one
year from date of such vaccination.
SSCrION 4. It shall be the duty of the City °:`arshall to furnish the
owner of every dog with a place upon which shall be a number corresponding
with the registration number of the dog upon payment of the license fee
thereof, which shall be `1.00 Dollar for every dog and '2.00 Dollars for
every bitch per year.
SECTION 5. It shall be the duty of the City Marshall to take up all
dogs found running; at large in the City of Nederland except such s have
the license plate upon then duly issued by the City Marshall as above
provided, and it shall also be the duty of the City i:iarhhall to take up
any vicious dog and any bitch when in heat, wherever found running at
large within the City, it being unlawful for the owner of keeper of any
vicious dog or any bitch when in heat to permit the same to run at large
whether licensed or unlicensed and the City Marshall shall be authorized
to kill any vicious dog running at large.
SECTION 6. The dogs taken up by the City 1.4arshall under any of the
foregoing provisions, if not killed by the City 'Ear'shall at once for
viciousness shall be advertised for sale by publishin,,, notice thereof in
a newspaper published in or near this City, such sale to be not earlier
than 48 hours after so taking up such dog, such notice to give the time
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and place of sale; provided should such officer be unable to dispose of
any dog by such sale, he shall kill such dog.
SECTICN 7. The owner of any dog taken up as herinbefore provided
may redeem the sane by paying one dollar for each day sane is taken up
and kept, together with the cost of advertising, and by paying the
lioness fee for such dog, if sa-ae was unlicensed; or after sale, by
paying the purchaser double the amount bid by hi:n for such dog and his
reasonable expense for keeping, the same; provided the owner redeens such
dog within thirty days after the date of sale, otherwise the dogs shall
become the absolute property of the purchaser.
SECTICY 8. Any person who shall violate any provision of this
ordinance shall be quilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction
thereof be fined not less than one ($1.00) Dollar or more than Fifty
(350.00) Dollars.
SECTION 9. If any part of this ordinance is declared not valid,
it shall not effect the other parts of this ordinance which are valid.
S'?CPICN 10. Tie fact that there is not ordinance requiring the
vaccination and licensing of dogs against rabies in the City of Nederland
creates an emergency, requiring; the suspension of the rules and that this
ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication
as provided by law, and it is accordingly so ordained.
Passed by unanimous vote of the City Council and approved this
the 31 st. day of February, 1943•
u`ayor ot the City of
Nederland.
ATT EST s
City Secr ary.
Fire Chief Sanderson offered the following resignation:
Nederland, Texas,
may 31, 1943.
mayor H. C. Farris and City Council:
Gentlemen:
' Something like a year ago I offered you my resignation as Fire Chief
due to some dissatisfaction on the part of some of the firemen. It
seems that the same thing has e ^ne up main. Gentlemen, rather than
to cause any further dissatisfaction in the volunteer Fire Department
of which I think is very vital to the City of Nederland, I hereby
tender my resignation effective this date.
H. D. Sanderson
Fire Chief
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After due consideration the Council refused to pass on the resignation
and requested Chief Sanderson to continue with the job. I
Phere being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:00 PP6.
Secy. Tr s.
tlayor
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:I °' T3; OF A SPSCIAL FE'TIN'G C VIF CITY CO' IJIL
OF
THE CITY Cc `TD?'?LAND.
June 10, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by 1Jlayor Farris at 6:00 P:' with the
following Aldermen present: Holcombe, Prestrid:re, San•lerson, Rackley.
Aldermen absent: Champagne.
inutes of the previous meetin, -, "Ay 31st were read and approved.
;;:otion made by Alderman Holcombe, seconded by Alderman Press ridge
that the following bills be paid.
City Sills:
Nederland Voluntary Fire i?epartiaent - - - -- aG5.50
cNeill Insurance Co apany--- Netavy Bond ?-.Fi1 le Gaon 5.55
Clarice & Courts ---- Pencils and paper y 2.51
11cNeill Ins. Co.--- Policy Prem. on Fireman Paulus 5.25
Sulf States Utilities -- Scout Hut X1.00
St. Lights ti.13 ---- - - - - -- 9.13
M. J. Vrolyk ----- Repair Scout Hut - -- 22.00
Callihan Ins. Co.-- -Bond on F,r. Koelemay - - - -- 20.00
I_ L. Bronough ----- Salary for ''ay 30.00
W.W. Pat Kent - - - -- Census 200.00
H. C. Farris - - - - -- Expense Account for ?::ay 15.00
' Water Department Bills:
Reinstra Auto Supply - -- -Gas, oil 4, battery - - - - -- 517.50
Anes Machine '.Works - - - -- -Pump rods etc. 95.20
D. $. Rienstra --- File, bolts & nails 1.25
Norvell 'Milder Supply Co. -- -Chain hoist 63.00
Gulf States Utilities Co. - -- -Pump *1 - - -- 344.15
" #2 - - -- .34-- - - - - -- 44.49
'The Council discussed the dog problem with the City Marshall, Sill
Si:m::onds and the problem of building a pen. Marshall Simmonds stated
that if the City built a pen it wo uld be their property and if the ever
desired to :move it they could do so.
Motion by Alderman Prestridge, seconded by Alderman Holcombe that r.
Simmonds be authorized to proceed with getting :material and building
the pen and start handling dogs as he sees fit. All present voting Aye.
Council discussed at length the duties expected of the City ',larshall and
the salary question. The City agreed that ,,Ir. Sim:aonds was to be allowed
$1.00 for each dog caught, either b, the owner paying it out or in case
he had to dispose of the dog the city had to pay the dollar. Other
figures were discussed but no agree:aent was reached, Council to consider
the question and settle it at the next regular meeting.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. ".
laayor
H. C. F rris
Secy. Treass�Z CG ,Z_
L. Bronaugh.
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!:%_INUTES OF THE REGULAR b,EETING CF THE CITY COu_T,IL '
OF
THE CITY CF NEDERLAND.
June 14, 1943.
2 „eeting was called to order by i,iayor Farris at 8:10 PV with the
following Aldermen present: Prestridge, Sanderson, Rackley.
Aldermen absent: Champagne and Holcombe.
Alderman Rackley appointed as temporary secretary.
,,.inutes of the Special meeting of June 10th, read and approved.
Alderman Prestridge reported having met with the School Board to
see about getting comnode. The Board agreed to let the City buy
one.
City ?arshall salary discussed. Carrier over until next time.
Sunday Liquor Ordinance discussed, to be brought up at next
meeting.
No further business. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P':. '
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Priayor � _
H. C. Barris
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''INUTES OF THE REGULAR ME=TING OF THE CITY CCT -rN0IL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
June 21, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by '':ayor Farris at 8:15 P'' with
the following Aldermen present: Rackley, Sanderson, Prestridge,
Holcombe. Aldermen absent: Champagne.
'4inutes of the previous meeting June 14th were read and approved.
The Council Discussed getting the fan and phone roved to the new
City Hall and installed.
,otion made by Alderman Prestridge, seconded by Alderman Sanderson
that the following labor bills be paid: All present voting Aye.
Nater problems were discussed with "sir. Crane and the Council
agreed to keep Carl Stanley working with 'sir. Crane until work was
caught up.
Motion made by Alderman Prestridge, seconded by Alderman Holcombe
that the secretary give Mr. Koel:vay a check for $75.00 for reim-
bursement of meter revolving, fund 9 receipts and $50.00 advance for
a working fund. All present voting Aye.
There being no further business the :nebting adjourned at 9:15 P21.
Secy. Treas. r�-
L. 6ronaugh.
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Tim Dallier - - - -24 Hrs & .$1.00
$24.00
May 31st. June 1,2 and
3rd.
L. Jones = - - -58 Hrs 4 75¢
28.50
May 31st. June 11 2, 5
etc.
Frank Sims - - - -36 Hrs P, $5.00 per day
(4a days)
22.50
May 2nd, June 9,10,14 &15th.
Paule Stahle --- 20 Hrs 4 75¢
15.00
12 hours May 14th
8 " May 15th
Carl Stanley - - -36 Hrs'' 50¢
June 16, 17, 18, 19 &
21st.
18.00
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L. C.Johnson-- - -Nire pump at various
times
3.00
Nater problems were discussed with "sir. Crane and the Council
agreed to keep Carl Stanley working with 'sir. Crane until work was
caught up.
Motion made by Alderman Prestridge, seconded by Alderman Holcombe
that the secretary give Mr. Koel:vay a check for $75.00 for reim-
bursement of meter revolving, fund 9 receipts and $50.00 advance for
a working fund. All present voting Aye.
There being no further business the :nebting adjourned at 9:15 P21.
Secy. Treas. r�-
L. 6ronaugh.
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dINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETI113 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND.
June 28, 1943. ,
The meeting was called to order by '._ayor Farris at 8:6APM with the
following Aldermen present: Rackley, Prestridge, Sanderson,
Champagne. Aldermen absent: Holcombe.
:,:inutes of the previous meeting June 21st. read and. approved.
;Liss Chester appeared before the Council in the interest of getting
tile put in ditches and ditches filled up in front of the Honor.
Roll board for Nederland Service '.-en.
'Notion made by Alderman Rackley, seconded br Alderman Sanderson
that the committee get in touch with Alderman ='olcombe and that the
City buy up to 40 feet of tile with- necessary fitting for ditch in
front of ^onor Roll 3oard. All present voting Aye.
A wire frog -, -r. Tom Connally to ;;layor 7arris was read, stating that
F.VA had announced a grant of y43,149.00 for constructing sewerage
system and acquisition Of necessary land at Nederland, Texas.
',lotion :Wade by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Sanderson that
the Council permit the secretary and sayor to execute contract as
presented by Ernest L. Brown, Jr. in regard to purchase of Jas
System serving the City of Nederland. All present voting Aye.
The Council discussed the Marshall's salary and a motion was made
by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Prestridge that the City
'r'Arshall be paid a monthly salary of $40.00 for two months, June
and July, 1943. Alderman Rackley, Prestridge, Sanderson voted Aye.
Alderman Champagne did not vote. ,Mayor declared motion carried.
There being no further business the :meeting adjourned.
Mayor , L
n H. C. P6rris
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET ING OF T-7 C 7" CrITTI C IL
OF
THE CITY OF NED7RLAND
July 5, 1943.
' The meeting was called to order by Fe;-or Farris at 6:15 P.A%
with the following Aldermen present: Prestri.drle, Rackley,
Sanderson, Champagne, Aleerman Holcombe, Absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting June 28th were rend and approv-
ed.
An acceptance resoluti -)n w ^s read by the secretar-T, and after c?is-
cusscon, a moti,�n was made by Alderman P.A.Rackley, and Sec ^nded
by Alderman B.W.Prestridge,: " That the Resolution accenting th i�
offer of The United States of America be accepted as read ".
All present Voting Are.
A RESOLUT I ,)N
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motion by Alderman Rackley, 4nd by Alderman Sanderson,
"That the following Ordinance be accepted as read ". All present,
voting Aye.
AN ORDINKiCE a
' Alderman R.A.RACKLEY introduced a Proposed oposed ordinance. The ord-
inance was read in full.
Alderman H.D.SKINMERSTY moved that the rule requiring ordinances to
be read a more than one meet inc- be suspended. The motion was
seconded by Alderman R.A.Rackley
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes : Aldermen FRED CHAUPAIGNE , H.D. SANT v�-S117� R.A. RA(- 'T,�;V,
B. W. PRESTR IPrE.
NOES ; none.
Alderman R.A.Rackley moved that the ordinance be passed final? -r.
The motion was seconded by Alderman H.D.Sanderson. The motion'
carried by the following vote: AYES: Aldermen PT?71 CtTAMPATr,'T$
H.D. SA7?DTRS''N, R. A. RACI "LE , B. W.
NOES ; None.
The I..a or announced that ti-e ordinance had beeri finally passed.
' The ordinance is as follows :
"AN ORDINANCE AUTLORIZI,7 'TI:E ISSUAP;CE nF CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS,SEW-ZR PURCHASE, =c STRUC" I ,)PT APJ' REPA TR -nNDS, SrRTI,S 1941,
BEARING 4% INTil -BEST, TO SECU`-E FUNDS FOR PCTRCIIASTNCr,CnNSmRr?r,TTNf"r,
EXTENDING AND REPAIRING TIIF SEWER SYS-EY IN AND FnR SATP CT77,
FRIZCRIBING THE FORM OF L'OND, PRODIDIN(T FOR TILE LFPTTTr, ASSESS' .'7n
AND COLLECTION On TAXES ON ALL THE TAXABLE rP r—Pm'l T-1111T -I,-^
LIMImS OF SAID CITY TO PAY TIT INTF;RF.ST 0" ALL OF SAID T30NT)S ATM
TO CREATE A SINKING FUZZ WITH V9`r ?ICIT Tn PAY TTE PR1PTCTPAL AS IT
MATURES, REPEALING ALL ORDINAI`ICES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AN` T)ECLAR-
ING AN EJ: ERl
TE1,TCy. "
WFEREAS, The Hoard of Aldermen of the City of Nederland, Texas,
has heretofore, on the 31st day of March 1941, adopted a resol-
ution and order calling an election on the question of the issuance
of City of Nederland Texas, sewer improlrement, and repair bonds,
in the aggregate amount of Sixty Thousand (4"60,000.00) r411ars,
bearing 4� interest, to secure funds for constr?Tetinr?, ex+ ending,
and repairing the sewer system in an for said city, and
Whereas, said election was held pursuant to said resolution and
order on the 19th day of April, 1941, and resulted favorably to
the issuance of said bonds: and
WHET?EAS, the Board of Aldermen has heretofore adopted a r- solH.tion
declaring the results of said election and cetermining 'he sneei-
fie authority of the City to issue said bonds: and
WHEREAS, the city has authority generally to pass this ordinance
authorizing the issuance of bonds for the p,irpose of obt•aI -ninp,
funds for constructing, extendinc:, an" repairinm the sewer s-§t.em
in and- for said City, under the provisions of the Constitution
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and Lavrs of the State of
and 7, Title 24, Revised
Tex. +s, includincc particularly; C��„ t rs 1
Civil
MATURITY TW'E
WHEREAS, it is now necessary
Statutes of Tex'Is of 1925: and
and proper that the Board
and
price ,d with the issuance
of Alcermen
of such bonds:
$2,000.00
THZHEFCR E, BE IT ORDAITIED
BY T17 CITY OF N77-RLArtD, TEXAS:
4
1945
2,000.00
5
1. ThiLt to provide funds
for constructing, extending and repairing
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a sewer system in said City,
pursugnt to the Constitution and Laws
and
Of the State of Texas, including-
particularly: Chapters 1 and 7 of
2,000.00
Title 22 , of the Revised
Civil Statutes of Texas of 1925, there
10
shall be issued " City of
",
Nederland, Texas, Sewer Sys'em n ^nds,
11
series 1941 aggregating
Sixty Thousand (1)60,000.001 Dollars numb-
19119
ering from 1 to 60, both
,
inclusive, and of the denomination of X1,000.00
and
each.
1950
2,000.00
2. Said bonds shall ':e dated October 1, 1943, and shall bear inter-
est at the rate of 4% per annum, payable April 1, 1944 and semi-
annually thereafter on the first day of October and 'the first day of
April in each year: principal and interest of said bonds shall be
pa.,able in such funds as are, on the respective dat6s 'of payment of
the principal of and interest on the b-)nds, legal tender for the
payment of public and private debts in the Uni:ed States of America,
upon presentation an surrender of bond or pruner coupon nt the office
of tale State Treasurer, in the City of Austin, State`of Texas.
3. Said Bonds shall mature on October 1, in amounts and years as
follows:
BCi4D NUtvIT?ER
MATURITY TW'E
A,,'nTfNT
1
and
2
1944
$2,000.00
3
and
4
1945
2,000.00
5
and
6
1946
2,000.00
7
and
8
1947
2,000.00
9
and
10
1943
20-000.00
11
and
12
19119
2,000.00
13
and
14
1950
2,000.00
15
and
16
1951
2,000.00
1'?
and
18
1952
2,000.00
19
and
20
1953
2,000.00
21
and
22
1954
2,000.00
23
and
24
1955
2,000.00
25
and
26
1956
2,000.00
27
an.
28
1957
2,000.00
29
and
30
1953
2,000.00
31
and
32
1959
2,000.00
33
and34
1960
2 ,000.00
35
and
36
1961
2,000.00
37
and
33
1962
2,000.00
39
and
40
1963
2,000.00
41
and
42x
1964
2,0 ^0. 00
43
and
44:e
1965
2,000.00
45
and
46*
1966
2,000.00
47
and
43x
1967
2,000.00
49
and
50;:
1968
2,00.00
51
and
52;:
1969
2,000.00
63
and
54...
1970
2,000.00
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BOND NUMBER MATURITY TA-E ADS °^T ?NT
55 and 56s 1971 t2, 000.00
57 and 58;: 1972 2 , 0 ()0.00
59 and 60:� 1973 2, Ono. 00
4. BE IT ORDAINED THAT the City of Nederland, Texas, hereby
reserves the right to redeem any one or more of above bonds
numbered 41,E to 60e; inclusive by giving notice to the last
known holder of holders thereof at least thirty (30 ) clays prior
to the int:.:rest bearing date thereof and by paying par a d
accrued interest therefor.
5. Each of said bonds i3hall be signed by the Vayor , counter -
signed by the City Secretary and registered by the City Treasur-
er, and the corporate seal of the Cit? of Pederland, Texas, Sl,all
be inpressed Upon each of them. The facsimile of signature of the
Alayor and City Secretary may be lithographed, engraved, or printed
upon the coupons attached, to said b -,nds and shall have the same eff-
ect as if they had been signed by said officers.
6. The form of said bonds shall be substantially as follows:
N0. 11,000.00
UNITED STATES OF AIkiFRICA
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY nr JET FERSnN
CITY OF NED7RLAND
SANITARY SEXIER BnND
SERIES 1941
The city of Nederland, in the County of Je`fers -)n, in the
State of Texas, for value received, hereby acknowledges itself
indebted to and promises to pay to the bearer , as hereinafter stat-
ed, on the first day of October, 19 the sum of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
(1,000.00) , in such funds as are, on said date, legal tender
for the payment of public and private debts in the United States
of America, with interest thereon from date at the rate of 4`,o' ner
annum, payable April 1, 19 , and semi - annually thereafter
on October 1, and April 1, of-each year until the principaj sum
shall be paid, which interest is payable in such funds Ms a,e,
on the respective dates of payment, legal tender for the payment of
public and private debts in the ?;nited States of America, upon
the prese!�tation ansurrende of proper co?zpons as the severally
become due: both prin.ipal and interest being payable at the
o`'fice of the State Treasur-er, in the City of Austin, Texris.
This bond is one of a series of sixty bonds, numbered consecut-
ively from one to sixty, inclusive, of the denomination of
' ;1,000.00 each, issued for the purpose of constructing, extend °nor
and repairing the sanitary sewer system in and for the city of
lederland, Texas, as authorized by the Constitution and T -nrs of
the State of Texas: Including ChaptFrs 1 and 7, " itle 229 revis-
ed C ivil Statutes OF' Texf?S of 1925, and in pursuance of an ordi-
nanee passed by the -Poard of Aldermen of the City of ede rl and,
which ordinance is of record in the minutes of satd Poard of
aldermc�i.
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The date of this bond in conformity with ordinance aborre mentioned
is October 1, 1943.
It IS HER BY CERTIFIED AND ?? CIT7tl) that the issuance of this bond
and the series of which it is one is duly authorized by law and by
vote Df the resideft , qualified, property taxpaying voters of the
City of i9ederland, Texas, wiio nave: duly r ndered their property for
taxation,voted at an election held for that rnurposc on the 19th clay
of April, 1941: and that all acts, conditions and things required
to be done precedent to and in tho issuance of this series of bonds
and of this bond, have been properly done, have happned and have
been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as requir-
ed by lay: that sufficientand proper provision for the levy and
collection of taxes has been made. which, when collected, shall. be
appropriated. exclusively to the payment of this bond and of thr
series of which it is a part and to the payment of the interest
coupons hereto annexed as the same shall become due; and that the
total indebtedness of the said City of '.Nederland, including* the
entire series of bonds of which this is one, does not e;:cr�ed Any
constitutional or stattitory limitation.
IN WIT '\IE'S WI°IF.' EOF, the City of Nederland, by its Roard of Alder-
men, has caused its corporate seal to Te a "fixed hereto and tb;is b^nd
to be signed by its ayor, Countersigned by its City Secretary and
registered by its City Treasurer, and the interest coupons hereto
annexed to be execated by the facsimile signatures of the A'ayor and
City Secretary as of the First (fay of Oetr)ber, 19
"ayor y �leaer a7r 071as
COUNTERSIGNED:
V
T 1 ECR AcY, CITY MERLAND
Texas.
REGISTERL'D:
C`ty Treasur r, , y o `7er"e''-r "an7-
Texas.
7. The form of said coupon shall be substantially as follows:
NO On the 1st clay of ?20.00
. 19
the City of Nederland, Tex; s, will nay to the bearer, at the office
of the State Treasurer, in the City of Austin, T<;xa -s , the sum of
T' -E-'TY rOI_? ARS
in such funds as are leg °al tend_r
priv$.te debts in th United States
interest due on that date on the
Bond, Series 1941, dated October
NEDLRLA`ND SAdITARY SEl' "77-! i?^ -S.
for the pa-ment of public and
of America, be'nr six mo,i'hs'
C ity of ` Ndderland Sanitary Seerer
1, 1943. Bond No.
1
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Z 11, ,T r, C �T c Nee c;r and, Texas
D
i y Sec etary.
8. The following certificate shall be printed on th- 7 -c
each of said bonds:
OFFICE OF CO `PTROLLER
STATE OF TEXAS
I H-FREBY CERTIFY that there is on file and of record in mfr of -ice
a certificate of the Attorliey General of the State of Texas to the
effect that this bond has been examined by him as required by law
and that lie finds that it has been issued in conformity with the
constitution and laws of the State of Tex „as, and that it is a valid
and binding obligation upon the City of Jcderlardq '^exact, and soid
bond has this date been regis :,erect by me.
JIIT`ESS MY HATD AND SEAL OF OFFICE at Auxtin, Texas, this
day of 19 -
Comptro11er of wit iic Ao—co unts of be`
State of Tex.,s .
9. I`i' IS FJRTH,3 ORDAINED MT T"E CITY OF '177`- RLA7:D, T-R,7LAS, that
' there is hereby created a separate and spec'La1 fund or account to
be called ” Interest and Bond Retirement Fund Account ", which fund
shall be sed aside to pay the interest and to provide the necess-
ary sinking fund to redeem or pay the principal of said bonds at
maturity, and for no other purpose: and that to create the afore-
said fund or account, a tax of 65 cents of each 1100.00 valuation
of all taxable property in the ci y of Ned rland is he *'e now levied
for the current year, and so much thereof as shall be necessary, or
addition thereto as may be required, is hereby lev&1d for each suc-
ceeding year while said bends, or any of them, are outstandin -,
and such tax shall be annually assessed and collected an(" applied
exelusi7rely to the purpose herein s+,ated.
All accrued interest received by the city of "?ederland from the
sale of said bonds at the time of the payment thereforli and any
bala -ice, or balances, remaininm unexpedded in the special account,
or accounts, created for t_,e improvements and repairs as herein
authorized, after completion of such project, and vihich are not
required to m'et unpaid obligations incurred in connection with
such improvement and i-cgair, shall be paid into said "Int.e —st
and Bond Rctircment Fund Account ", and , tomether with the accr-
ued interest aforesaid: shall be used solely for the pa- -ment, of
the interest on and the principal of t:,., boncls, or said inexpen-
ded balance, or balances, may be used for the rnirnose of such of
the bonds as are then outstanding, at the price exclusi of ac-
t, i�.ztcrest, not cxceodlnrr the principal amount thereof. Any
bonds so purci�ased shall be canceled and no additional bonds shall
be issued in lieu thereof.
IT IS FURT: ER ORIDERD that the i:-ayor of tl.e City of - ?ederland be,
and he is hereby authorized, to take and have ch6rge of all neces-
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sary records pending their investigation by the Attorney (Iereral
and shall tape and have charge and control of the bonds h -.rc'y
authorized, pending their approval by the Attorney General and
registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
IT IS FTRZ -ER ORDE? ^P, that all ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. '
The fact that the City of Nederland is badly in need of the sani-
tary sewer system constitutes an emergency and an imperative
public necessity that the rule requiring ordinances to be read at more
than one meeting of the Board of Alderman of the City of Ned•rland
before final, passage be suspended a.nd said rule is T'^RFPY SUS -
PE ZED, and that this ordinance tare effect and be in full force
immediately from and after its passage at, tl,.is meeting, and IT IS
SO ORDAINED.
P� SSED AID APPROVL this the 5th day of July , 1943
racl laA.
Mayor , -� - - -off ederla�c'[ -,-
Te.:as.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Cit ecr ary, i�' i'ecerlan�,- Texas
T�Totion by Alderman °a _.ley, Seconded by Al('erman. Cha paimre,
"That we ads -aace Irr. L(;a "100. -0 on his l,/1" fee on t e SeI, -;r -,)r0- ,
and 450.00 Expense to Austin". All present voting; Aye
A committee of the City firemen.appeared before the council, W'a�k
ask about connections for the emery.ency water tanY:S, 1
if the City had a park ingordinance, and were advised that they did
have.
The committee as': the. city for "3.00 a month wage for each of the
firemen. TTr. Townsend the spokesman f -.r the committee stated 7-arinua
reasons why they believed they should ha77e some comperes ^tion. One
in particular was that they had all ruined clothes att ernding fires.
And that most of the mer .)ers had put in a Telephone, c' icFl - for
the 7enefit of the fire depart,aent. Statin7 that most, of .hem wo",ld
not have a p'''lone if they were not on the fire. c'.erartment. No (ecis-
ion was e•:ade by the council,
but the cc„ncil ac?rc ^c, to t,a':e up the
matter at their next meting, J�/ i_r the h ^c fa-r rerr�se" tatirnz
of t,e AlderMen present, five the fi, e? en a defrnnt,c decision.
There be in no other business , the meet *.n�; was adj ,),.jrned at lOrOO
F.t;.
Mayor _
.C.ra rls� /2/
Sect Tres
4h,.L.3ronaugh
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TI;E CITY C )UNCTL
OF
THE CITY" OF NEDERLAND
July 12, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 6:20 P.Y. with
the following Aldermen Present: Rackley, Cha-pagne, Sanderson,
Prestridge, Holcombe.
iinutes of the previous meeting July 6th were read and approved.
Mr. Smith reported that in his trip to Dallas and Pt. Worth , he
had secured a promise of additional connections for the sewer pro-
ject, provided the city would obli�,at,e 11,emselves to pay the addi-
tional cost. And suggested that'the city pass a resolution to pay
'130,000.00 additional to take care of these additional lines.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, Seconded by Alderman Prestridge, " `"I*t
we increase the estimated cost of the Sewer System to 137',749.00
of which the City agrees to con'-ribute ',94,000.00. All present vot-
ing Aye.
i� :otion by Alderman Rackley , Seconded by Alderman Sanderson, "Thrt
the following bills as presented by the secretary be paid, with
the exception of the $22.50 interest on a `750.00 note ' All pres-
ent voting Aye.
City Bills:
The Pure Oil Co. 111.. Gas for Fire Engine .............:111.08
Ivlid County Lbr Cc ...... iv°:aterial for City ITall ..........
55.75
Builders Lbr. Cc ....... Tile for City Hall ..: .....
8.00
Crane Cc. .... .••••••.Seger liatcrial for City Tull .....14.32
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ... May -.& June Bills on
phones #2 & #17 ......... ....... .......19.56
Pyramid Concrete Products Co. .. Septic and and�Fittingsll.30
D. X. Rienstra .. Folding; Chairs for City Hall ..........16.00
Bill Simmons,. .. Salary as City Marshall June .."140.00
Paint Supplies ..i,°k. Pkg Space. 1.50
Dogs Disposed of .. 6.......... 6.00
47.50
Gulq States Utilities.... Street Lights ................
8.13
H.C.Farris ...... Expense Account ..... `15.00
Phone gill Paid ..... 12.17
Telegrams Paid ...... 6.02 ...
33.19
Clarke & Courts Staples ......
1.75
The Chronicle.. Ordinances Printed Ac Stationery Supplies
44.75
M.L.Bronaugh ... Salary for June as City Clerk.........
30.00
M.H.T owns end ... Grease Fire Truck 3 Mo. April, May June.. 6.00
K.Koeleman ..... Salary July 1st to 15th Tne ............
46.90
K.Koeleman .... Reimbursemant of Cf +sh paid City Fmpl ,)yees-
on shortage of former checks ................
2.00
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Wat <:r Works Bills:
Smiths Bluff Lumber Co... Water Pump House ...... X96.90
Crane Co.....-Pipe az sittings $20,.00 20.00
Sheet Packing .. 5.20 ...... 5.20
Southwestern Bell Telephone; Co...IUay P. June Pill P1¢##8
9.01
Sanders Tool S;;rvi.ce... Bepair Pipe Wrenches.........
5.10
Ames Nachine Works... Furnishe Material and maka one
_ 3/4" Steel Rod for Pump .........
9.42
Rienstra Auto Supply Co. .. Gas for City Pick iT
y..... p......
8.15
D.Y.Rienstra.. Hardware........ ...
10.22
Gulf States utilities.... Pumps #1 & #2 Water Dept
House Bill . . .
49.95
International Derrick � Equipment Co. .Pipe 'kFittinc-s
9.04
H.O.Mo?rison.. Cup Grease for Water Pumps ............
2.25
Geo Crane... Salary July lst to 15th inc .............49.10
s
Carl Stanley.'. Wages July 8 Day 14.00 ...32.00
June 5 - 1/4 Da '@ 14.00 21.00 ...53.00
The city fireiien appeared before the council in interest of a
$3.00 a month wage for each fireman. The council discussed
this with them bu; since there was 'no provisions in the pres-
ent budget to take care of this unforseen expense , nothing
could be done about it at this time. 0
There being no other business the meeting-was adjourned
at 9:05 P.N.
Mayor
H. .F rr s
Sect Tresf /Zv
M.L. Br or au
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Pr''INUTES OF A SPECIAL Ar
_'T IN 7 OF T * „> r Imp, C ^,z,,C TL
T' E C iT`_- OF MR7) r,RIWID .
The meeting was , July 16,
With the f. caller to order by I`''a�ror .
Free olloWinrl Aldermen present: p. Farris at
son 7 Champa ne A.Racl,l 8- no "•1'.
Absent, L3.�T.Prestridr�e, Al,- ?erman Lee tTolcombeer-
The council immediatc;l
rs35s000.00gard to sellfnr`d 1n60cpsc,_ssion th n nu
and , wort.l of R
bids would eve uel�n�nd ' 00.00 worth ofnc7 y-
be made with the s• And it wa ax bond,
be refused at tl;e descret ionunderstn ounr' all 1) 'reed all
to pay the eo. s. that bids
st of printing bond , and that t,1,eo�it
Sealed bid y
s Were them submitted -
er an and discussed by the councflnt after these beet
eer and legal adviser, ogether wi been
Char.�pa ne A notion was made b tl, their enr7in-
g , a,id seconded Y Alderman Fred
submitted by the by Alderman P „A.>?aciile
lips Investment Company Securities Cor Y, "That the bids
bonds be accepted ";Parry for the purclla poratioa and J,R.Plril-
A11 Present voting, of ti �e above" described
Bids as re g' A,, e•
Presented by C 'Dlumbian Securities Cor
Phillips Investment Company follow;
poration and J.p.
TO THE I'ONORA ^I;y 1 A71P A; r TNr n
CITY OF NEDERLA71), JEFFFRS�N CI[INTY, 'PPYAS.
Gentlemen;
For your lePally issued
Sealer Revenue >o"ds, Oatd5,000,0 C,t, Of lederl€tnd m
0 p
Par and accrued interest , exas
maturing and be.;,r ins plus �a p em7um -cir r We wi21 nay irou
interest rats as f ce60 far bonds
I'5, 000.00 JOnd oll.ocvs;
s naturinl 000 earl? year 2945 to 1949
c usi , o bear interest a� .e rate of r , in-
date until paid.
per anrn,rr from
30,000 Bonds maturin
c- Lusive, to bear g ,000 each year 1950 to
fr0n: date until into t at tI7e rate of 3_1/21 2964, in_
paid. Per annum
The bonds are to be delivered to us at
Texas, witl is '60 days from date,
a bank at Aust in
at the attorneYgggeneral of Tex� With the approv£nc�
: attorize9s, "Chapman Cutler” and of recomnized r opinion
out cost to us Such bonds to larlet bond
except for the �nari;et bond + be delivered WYt },_
opinion, which Will be paid b;r us. a..torneys ,approving,
in 60 da;,'s then the extensionJof this bones can not
option. be dclizrer ^,
shall be at ovr
This proposal is subject ai to the ordnance gut}
issuance contning; all of the cus ori.zinr
tomar�r t,1�ei_r
provisions anc? safe_
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guards usually contained in ordinances -id indentures aut!, ')r zinc
t1e issuaIce of Revenue PDnds, and subject to the apnrova7_ of oar
att;rney as to such provisions. It is also understood that t ? -e ci4y
has or will have, before delivery of the bonds, passed an ordinan-
ce requiring connctions to the sewcr system on he nart of nroner-
ty owners and also providing for the assessment and collection of
the seer charge on thn . same bill and alone with that of the water
bill.
As evidence of ou.r good faith, we attach hereto cashier's check in
the amount of y700.00 , which shall be held by you uncished until c•Te
have ta: en up and paid for the bonds, and in the eve--t T,,re s'_,all fail
to carry out our obligations hereunder, such 'ch -c- is to be cashed by
;rou as full and liquidated damages hereunCsr.
Respectfully submitted this 16th daffy of July, 1943.
COLIT"PIAN SECT- RITI%?S (,O??pnRAIT)-T
J.R.PHILLIPS PT Tr,- T'T -TT C ^r "PA"
By R. (,.Wills
Upon motion of count li .an Fred CI- a: -pagne and second of count il-
r-,an i.A.Rac1. -eIT, anC. unani:ousl carriea, -t,he above proposal of
ti s col _ir::'. la Scc,zr It i s Corporat i -)n a- d J .E .Phillips investment
coripa;:),',T for t:e purchase of the above descfiibed bonds is hereby
eXecated, a -ld t,. ". -&L .Dr ai:C City Sec- tart' are directed to execute
this acceptance on behalf of the City of Nederland.
ATTEST:
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TO Ti:- : 0; , ?AJI,E !,W-OR Aiv:- CT"' C11 ;C1'I.
CI`"',' OF AT , T^�� S- -v C^ ;�..,< -� -Er AS
Gen l (-;:.c .:
For ycur iss:_zed ,pG0,000 tit;- of 'exas Sewer P'—x'.s
dated , payable from. ad valorem taxes, we trill _'re --o,t
par and accrtae— erest plus a 'premium of 61.10 for bonds rnat,.iring
and bearing•; rates of interest as follows:
$10,000 00 bonds r;:aturin`c .2,000 each ;;<;ar from 19.44 to ]_° to
bear interest at the rate of 2 -3/4% per annum from date until paid.
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50,000.00 Bonds maturing X2,000 each year from 1949 to
1 3, to bear interest at the rate of 3 -1/2 /"� per annum
from date until paid.
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All bonds maturinm beyond tvrenty years S! ,all have an op-
tioh of redemption on ail after twenty years from date.
The above bonds to be delivered to us at an Austin,
bank, within' 60 days from date, with t,lhc anprovPt_ or tile
Attorney Gencral of Texr:s and recognized marl-et bond a'torneys
to be selected by you and satisfactory to us. Such bonds to
be deliver d without cost to_ us except the most of the T "ar-
]:et bond aiJ orneys' approval, which will be paid by us.
As evidence of our Good faith, we attach hereto cash?"er's
checl; in the amount of p1290.00, which shall be held by
you uncashed until we have taken up and nail for t,lie bonds•,
and in the event via shojild fail to carry out our oblirrat-
ions hereunder, such chock is to be cashed by you as fall
and liquidated <rlarrc;s hereunder.
Respectfully submitted this 16th day of July, 193.
COLUMBIAN SECMTT773 COPPOPATTn'I
J.R.PHILLIPS TI
p'ASTr'1',iT CnT.?PAA?Y
BY B.G.Wills
Upon motion of councilman FRED Ci*ATTAGNE and second of
Councilman R.A.RACELEY, an Unanimously carried, the a?,ove
proposal of tile Columbian Securities Corporation and J.R.
Phillips Investment Company of the pl- irchise of the above
described bonds is hereby executed, and the Yayor and City
Secretary are directed to execute this acceptance on be-
half of the City " bf" ;Iederland.
V °AYOR 1 =z-
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II. C. IFA�
AT TE ST
SE „m T?7!�
LL .�ONAUG _
There being no further b sines, the mee:tlnc was adjourned
by the mayor at 11:00 P.M1.
MAYOR �97A
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arris _
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MINUTE'S OF TI?E REGULAR MEETING OF TT?r CITY C�iT-.TCTI,
OF
TT'E C TT-,,' OF NMITLA' D
JTTI,t' 19, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by :'a Tor Parris at
with the following; Ald,:rmen present: PrestridMe, Sanderson,
Rackley, Alderman Champagne and 11_01combe Absent.
1.1inutes of the previous meetinrr, July 12th and Special meetinm of
July 16th were r'eid and approved.
The coiincil discussed the problem of colir,ct in '11G sel�rer ci- arrre,
when the sewer is installed.
Ar. Crane ask for a few days off' to visit his daughter in the
hospital at Abilene Texas a; -:d was granted 4 days off.
The council instructed Pair. Crane to -.alre his helper tirork on the
City hall yards and trim the trees around the grounds.
Mr. Koelemay gave a report of the city's tax colt ctio.is to date.
Motion by Alderman Rackley Seco;zded by Alderman Prestr'dme that
the city pay ?770.00 to the First Nati -)nal Pank, Port T'eches as
final settlement of $750.00 note and 20 dollars interest as agr-
eement proposed by the First National ?'ank.
The Council discussed violation of the city taxi ordirnance and
discussed the census question.
i otion.by Al(, °rman Prestridr*e, 2nd bi- Alderman Sanderson that, the
following Pills be paid. All present voting,Aye,
A. G. He ame law ay: Mork on .dater Lines ` 15.00
install City Toilet ............. 35.00
Luther Fore .. Worl: on City Uall..53 firs Q 1.2x..72.50
There being no further business the ra :.et'nF, was adjourned.
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7 .L . BR i- _r,
Lotion by Alderman R.A.Rac..ley, Seconded by Alderman Lee
Holcombe, " That 7,e approve 'c Engineers-COntract as present-
ed by Mr. Smith," All present voting, Aye.
ivotion by Alderman :iolcombe, Seconded by Alderman Rackley,
That we approve the Wage Scale as Recommended by Regi-nal
Engineer Sloan. All present voting, Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rac.ley, Seconded by Alderman Lee
Holcombe, " That we approve the Plan Specifications as
presented by A =r. Charles P. Smith ". All present voting*
Aye.
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ItIIPIUmES OF TIT7 R :G?JLAR =r T T,•T., ')F T7
C IT "'r' Cr)U C 7, ')F Ir,.> .F ,� r �„T a;,r
J777 3r 1943 •
The meeting was called to order by 1< ;ayor -Fay ri s at 3:00
P.P.".. with the following Aldermen present : 1?olcombe,
Champagne, Rachley, Sanderson. Alderman Pr- stridrre, Ab-
sent.
i,'inutes of the previous meet LIr, July 19t1i were read al-id'
approved.
Iuir. Charles P. Smith the city's engineer on the sewer
project reported the outcome of 'his interview with the 1777A
at Ft. Vuorth and their ruliag was that we could not carry
out the addition to the approved project as planned, and
that each house not included in the original plan would
require a separate report.
Mr. Smith also read the wage Beale as set by the Go-ern-
ment for this Job and recommended to the council tl,:ey ap-
prove !lie was scale and publish same as it aprlies to this
job. It must be published on Wednesday Aumist 4th and Aug-
ust 11th in order to let the contract on August 19th.
Ne also presented the Engineers specifications crrrering the
se, or job.
He advised the city to start immediately , nerrotiati^ns for
a set of flexible Seti.,er rods ( Approximately 500 Ft.)
:anufactured by the "Flexible Seger Rod Co" in some suburb
of Los Angeles , Cal., as this set of rods wold be very -
nccessary in the ma'ntenance of the sewer system' after it
is installed.
Lotion by Alderman R.A.Rac..ley, Seconded by Alderman Lee
Holcombe, " That 7,e approve 'c Engineers-COntract as present-
ed by Mr. Smith," All present voting, Aye.
ivotion by Alderman :iolcombe, Seconded by Alderman Rackley,
That we approve the Wage Scale as Recommended by Regi-nal
Engineer Sloan. All present voting, Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rac.ley, Seconded by Alderman Lee
Holcombe, " That we approve the Plan Specifications as
presented by A =r. Charles P. Smith ". All present voting*
Aye.
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Motion by Alcisrman Champagne, Sec -,nded by Alder-
roan Rackley, " That Advertisement be published
on August 4th and August 11th in the "Beaumont cV
Anterprise and Journal ", and in the Texas Contr-
actors Trades Journal, •which is published in Pal-
las, Texas, for letting of Contract on August
19th, 1943 . All pr,,. se it vot ing, Aye.
There being; no farther business tl.e meeting was ad-
journed at 10:30 P.M.
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was o,1 -ed AID Sent.
^1�e mecti�ollowin�' r 01-amP s��d ap-
tA G- Alclerm�' s. 3�th were read yr itl'- R aciclb�J • � 3u1,,
gcicombe�
f ti-e Pretrioias for -!;es 01,.
1'iiro.zte3 c- advertisement mctl.nn was
proved. g �e scale 3;d aft .r wt ich a n SandersITI,
P ablicatiO` ctf were discus �ec�nded by to S,turovQf Abe.a.sI
The re. ;d !e ned ct ch_
eerier P prestr - be rcha tt in(? ai contra
th e by AldermW advertisiA+ le A.Te. e of
re5e- votinE? to the
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to Au,uSt �3r al documents
an€�,e the 1c
i1 then took 'UP ady�urned.
Tyne c�unthe bands. the m, -eting was
sale of Er bu5ine�
There_ being
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MINUTES OF THE 1?EGULAR MEE'T I ,'.G OF TTTE CITY CnU74C IL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERI.A10
August 91 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris nt 8:00 P.y.
with the following Aldermen present: Sanderson, Prestridge,
Rackley, Aldermen : Folcombe, and Champs+gn.e Absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting August 2nd were read and ap"
proved.
After examining Credentials presented the coin -cil, a motion vTps
made by Alderman Racklei, seconded by Alderman Prestridge,
"That Permit be granted Charles John Mouton, and that he be
issued License to operate a Taxicab in the city ". All pres-
ent voting, Aye.
Motion. by Alderman Prestridge, sec-)ndc.d by Alderman Sanderson
"That bills as read by the city clerk be paid ". All present
voting , Aye.
Cit;T Bills:
H. C. Farr is ... Expense Account July. ... 117.52
M.L.Bronaugh Salary July. 30:00
Bill Si_nmonds Siklary as City•Marsh.all July....... 40.00
K.Koelemap Fetty Cash Fund Reimbursement ........ 16.1`3
L.A.KelleY - .• Haul Lirt .24.00
Clarke &- courts ... NOtaITF Public•Seal ............. 5.58
H.O.Morrison • .. Gas for Fire Truck ... .. 2.25
Southwest DellTelephr)ne Co. ... Phonies #2 9 17 ...... 12.08
Gulf States Utilities .. City fail `r St. Lights ...... 10.13
Nater Tills:
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Carl Stanley 10 -1/2 Days labor 84 Frrs @ 50� 42.00
K.Koelemay - Reimbursement on ueter ^eopsit furd'.... 40.00
Gulf States utit itifbs , Water Department .... ........ 6.10
Pittsburgh Equitable i:'eter Co. (.Inv.B- 56533.x........ 65.74
The Chronicle . . . . . . . . . 30. Or)
Southwestern Dell Telephone Co. .. Ph. 8 ............. 3.96
Wright Elect °'ic Co. - Elect Fitting s ................. 17.50
D.X.Rienstra - Fittin s -. Hardware ................... 5.36
HillChevrolet Co . .... ............................... 8.30
Rienstra Auto Supply - Gas for Piek Up ............... 7.90
Gulf States Utilities Pumps #1 2 ..... ..........43.34
Crane Co. - Pipe sc Fitting ?nvoices �'r`32593 of ......... 101.61
The Coun cil discussed a table for the city hall, and decided
to have lir. England make a table
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There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
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h,otion by Alderman
Prestrid e Alderman Sanderson,"
That
Biss as - -x'
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voti-pr Aye.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR &EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF N EDERLA4-D
aUGUST 16, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by .:.ayor Pro `i'em Holco:abe, with
the following alder.ea present: Sanderson, nackley, Ch,mpagne.
Alderman Prestridge absent. ._ayor Earris absent.
i�,inutes of the previous meeting august 9th, were read aad appro-
ved.
The council discussed the Taxi liolatioas reported , and alter
investigation, the council proposea rieasures to stop the report-
ed violations.
i,.otioa alderman Racicley, seconded by ald
the following bills ee paid. all present
CITY BILLS:
H. England Build Council Table.
Nederland independent achool uist
it " " Purchase of
Victory 'Tax Payment....
erivan Champagne, that
voting aye.
w4.50
Hall Rent.....120.00
Co=ode....... 10.00
20.80
motion by Alaerman Liackley. Seco«ded by alderman Sanuerson,
"That the city purcaase suiticieut 20" Tile to cross main street
and have sa..:e installed . all present voting aye. '
The council then held a round table discussion on obtaining Sig-
ned forms of all houses not included in sewer grant.
Then a discussion was neld regard to drainage for the city. and
!a. Charles P. oiaith volunteered to come back so-e day this week
and drive over the city with anyone interested in a possiole
drainage program.
There being no further business the meeting was aajourned.
LAYOR PRO TE1d:,,q-
LEE HOLC 0 :i3E
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MIBUTFS OF THE REGULAR ia,10I141; OF THE CITY CUU 401L
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAPu
August 23, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by ..iayor Pro `iem Holcombe
at 7:30 P.wl witn the following alaer:uen present: Rackley,
aanderson .Prestridtre, Champagne.
The bids on the server project were opened and read by Mr.
Charles 1'. Smiths the city's engineer. iWr. Joe. K. Norton,
constructiDn engineer of the iederas .dories agency was pres-
ent. After all bids were Dead and discussed it was decided
to postph3ne any action until later.
,iinutes of the previous :reetiug august 16, 1 43 were read
and approved.
A motion was —ade by Alaernan nackley, aecondad by Alderman
Prestridge, "Thit Ideco be paid meter refund by check.
All present voting Aye.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL VEETPIr nF -1-7 (ITT" C0 -7* TT, r
OF
TT'E C ITY OF NPT`7PLA7Ir)
AuPust 24, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by EaTor Pro Tem uolcnmTe with the
following aldermen present: Sanderson, Champagne, Packley.
Mr. Charles P. Smith reported results of a thorrntcrh check or i)icis,
a,-,d presented the council with a letter sl:owinm these bids t,?ith I,:is
recommendation as to future procedure for -e council to ta,:e.
The various alternatives to the deep outfall line were discussed.
A motion was then made by Alderman Rachley, Secocded by Alderman .
Champagne, " That we accept the engineers report, allC authorize I,;im
to present tine Cit %'s request for additional Feceral Funds in 7n --
ournt of '14,4.79.25 and request permission to revise plans st11�-
stitutin? a trG,Jurric;nt plane for the deepfall line. All r_resr- -'^. ?—t: ?`,m
AVr c
REPORT AND P ^S^I,','TION '
To t'-.c, T'a Tor arr CitY Council,
Cit of 'lederland, Texas.
!'e -it lc. en:
P,arsu.an +, to your order ve 7.iave checAec and tabulatF "d tl
bids received for the construction of sai _tar-- se�oers, 17no7-,l ns Fr -
i ect " c._. 41.- 3, .. is r -1port as follows:
Bids were received up to 7:00 PY, C77. Au< -list 23Pd, 1943,
as advertised. Ten bic.s worc roceivcd r_c all_ ,roN in orc'er ^,c nc-
ccr1.pan1.ec pr ^per d suret-'. The names of t h_^ bi('c ers ,al-I
total amo %nts of each bid a-e listed below:
e of ricdcr Total ?.id for It`Oms Pic. T +,o" '7 o "Ti
o°
71A Part is ipat inn Paid b City Ali.
1. rade Construction Co.
2. N. B. Combs
3. Ernest Loyd
4. Fulton Construction Co.
5. Boh Brothers
6. Ben Sira & Co.
7. Anderson Waite Co.
8. Wahrmund Logan Co.
9. Thomas Bates & Son
10.Beaumont Construction
$109,479.25
7,362.00
116,841.25
116,685.90
8,098.20
124;784 ;10
120,020.50
7,362.00
1279382:50
123,470.75
9,570.60
133:041:35
138,356 ;73
9;202.50
147;559 ;28
142,933.73
129270:00
155;203 :73
146,211.33
10,797.60
157;009.93
1499340.45
12,515.40
161:855.85
1699230.20
9,816.00
179;046.20 '
193,477.37
18,405.00
211,982.37
As shown by the above Schedule of Bids, the Hake Construction Co.
' is the low bidder with a bid of $109,479.25 for items of federal
participation, lus a bid of $7,362.00 for house connections, or
a total bid of 3116 , 841.25. Since the amount available for the
construction of the items of federal participation is only 195,0, -0
as set out in the Project Agreement, we have to report that the
low bid exceeds the funds available by $14,479.25 . Therefore
we can not recommend acceptance of the low bid unless and until
additional funds can be prodided. The city has no additional funds
for sewer construction except the Revenue Bonds for which a sale
contract has been made, the proceeds from which were set aside for
the construction of additional sewers and for the house connections
in this lettdng. It appears that the additional funds must be re-
quested from the Federal Works Atzency, and we so recommend.
Your attention is called to the high price quoted by all bidders
on the 15" outfall line. The long outfall line was necessitated by
the fact that when the application was made for this project and
the original plans were prepared, it was impossible t -o secure a
WPB permit for treatment plant construction. Also a deep gravity
line was planned rather than a shallow line or a force main, to
save critical materials, pumps, and pumpingcosts. We find that it'
is now possible to secure many of the formerly critical materials,
without hampering the war effort, an we recommend that permission
be requested from the FWA to re- examine with a view to eliminating
' the deep expensive outfall line. We must also now consider the
newly enlarged and deepened fresh water canal at Sta.77, which now
interferes with our outfall grade line.
Respectfully submitted
Charles P. Smith
..................................... MIGINEER.......................
RESOLUTIOV ON RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR COWTSTRUCTTO "T
OF SANITARY SEWERS
PROJECT TEX:41p593
WHEREAS, Bids were received. August 23, 1943. for the constrict-
ion of sanitary sewers known as JDroject No. Tex 41 -593, and were
referred to the Engineer for tabulation, and
"HER -,AS, The Engineer has reported that the low bid, being the
bid submitted by the Hake Construction Co. in the sum of #1n9,
479.25 for items included in the FIVA project, plus #7,362.00
for house connections to be paid br the City, exceeds the funds
available by the amount of 14,479:25 and
' WHEREAS i The Engineer has reported that additional fund must
be provided and has recommended that the design be re- examined
with a view to substituting a treatment plant for the expensive
deep outfall line, in order to secure possible savinns, now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City* of Nederland,
Texas, that the Federal Works Agency be and is hereby requested
to increase the grant for the said Project Tex: 41 -593 in the
amount of $14,479.25 to bring the funds available for this pro-
ject up to the amount of the said low bid receiired, and
BE TT FURTNER RESOLVED that the Federal Works Agency be requ-st-
ed to approve the re- examination of the design of the said Pro-
ject to determine if :it is not possible for the same or less cost
to substitute a sewer treatment plant of the Tmhoff type, in place
of the present proposed deep gravity outfall line: the said chancre
to be made by negotiation with the low bidder or with the three
low bidders , or by re advertisement, as the Federal Torks Agency
shall direct.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Councilman R.A.Rackley
and seconded by Councilman Fred Champagne Counc men
N.D.Sandersoni Fred Champs ne, .A..ac, e`y, and
voted Aye , —Nays None Th a resolution ` was adopted -
ATTEST:
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M.L*13ronaugn
City Secretary
Signed
N.L.No cl ombe
Mayor Protem
There being, no further business the meeting was adjourned .
O '
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Mayor Pro Tem
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MINUTES OF T", REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
' OF
THE CITY OF NED??RLAND
August 30, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8 :00 P.R.
with the following aldermen present: Champagne , Rackley,
Sanderson , Aldermen : nolcombe and Prestridge absent.
Minutes of previous meeting , regular meeting of August 23rd,
and special meeting of August 24th, were read arf approved.
Mr. Smith Reported the results of his interview with the WPR
regard to sewer system, stating he had arranged for a meeting
with the low bidders on the project for next Thursdav Nigh to
negotiate the project further.
Mr. Stevan of "Nome Laundry" appeared before the council on
behalf of reserving a parking place in front of his place
of business . Council discussed the request and promised to
take action on the case later.
Mr. R.M.Tompkins ai-d Mr. N.A.West , managers of Port Arthur
' and Beaumont Districts respectfully of the Bell Telephone Co.
met with the council and offered an ordinance agreement whereby
the Telephone Co. would pay the city of Nederland 2% on its
incorporate gross receipts. Action was postphoned until the
city could have its attorney check the agreement.
The council discussed the city drainage problem.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, seconded by Alderman Champagne,
"That the Mayor be authorized to take option for purchase of
1 lot on Nederland Ave. from Mrs Cook, and 1 acre of land in
or beyond the Johnson additon from Mr. C.X.Johnson , 'or the
sewer project. All present voting Aye.
Fire Chief Sanderson turned in the following resignation, and
ask that same be accepted at once.
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Nederland, Texas
August 30, 1943.
Mon. Mayor:.2i.C.Farris, and Fellow Councilmen:
Gentlemen- Due to long hours of work and the increase in
city affairs I do not find sufficient time to continue as
Fire Chief so I hereby tender my resignation as Fire Chief
effective at once
Yours respectfully,
M.D.Sanderson
Motion by Alderman Champagne, 2nd by Alderman Rackley, that
resignation be accepted and that,W.P.Finley be appointed to
the positio of Fir Chief �/� 'present votin A
Sect Tres" ' MAYOR
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F iY
MINUTES OF A SPECTAL MEET?NG OF TrE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEI)ERLAN?n
September 2, 1'43.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris with the following? '
Aldermen present: Fred Champagne, H.L.Holcombe, H.D.Sanderson, and
R.A.Rackley. Alderman Prestridge Absent.
The following resolution was read and discussed then passed;
A RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION DFrJMING AN EMERGENCY
WNEREAS, the City of Nederland did on August 23, 1943, receive pro-
posals for the construction of sanitary sewers, a sewage pumping
station and a sewage force main in accordance with advertisements
duly published, and
WNIEREAS, the bids submitted were all in excess of the funds avail-
able, and
WHEREAS, the plans for the said work have now been modified at the
order and with the approval of the City of Nederland to eliminate
certain expensive portions of the outfall and collecti ')n system and
to substitute in lieu thereof a shorter and shallower outfall to
discharge treated affluent into the open ditch at the southeaster- '
ly corner of ti-e Pure 011 Refinery property, and
71?IEREAS, the construction of the said sewers, pumping station and
force main have been certified by the U.S.Public Health Service as
an immediate war need to preserve `he health of the war industry
workers and citizens in this area, and
WHEREAS, this Council finds and hereby declares that such constr-ictinn
is necessary to preserve and protect the public health of the cit-
izens of Nederland,
now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Neder-
land be authorized and lie is hereby instructed to negotiate for and
to receive proposals without further advertisement as provided by
the terms of Sec. 2, Art. 2363x, Revised Civil Statutes, for the
said work as modified, and to enter into contract for same on the
bases of the best and lowest bid so received, subject to ratificat-
ion by the City Council„
The foregoing resolution was proposed by Alderman R.A.Rackley and
seconded by Alderman M.D.Sanderson. Aldermen R.A.1_a ey, N!. San-
derson, Fred Champagne, H.L.Ho combe — 'Voteed7Aye' - -�
The fordgoing resolution was adopted at a special meeting of the
board of Aldermen of the City of Nederland, Texas, on the 2nd day
of September, 1943
M.L.Bronaugh
ri£y Secretary.
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September 2, 1043
The hake Construction Co. and the H.B.Combs Construction Co. repre-
sentatives submitted New bids under the revised sewer plan with the
understanding these were negotiated bids. After a thorough discuss-
ion with the bidders and the City's Engineer. A Motion was made by
Alderman R.A.Rackley and seconded by Alderman H.D.Sanderson, " That
we accept the negotiated bid of the H.R.Cimbs ConstructItOn Co. as
submitted in amount of $37,816.76 and recommend the approval of same
to the Federal Works Administration" , All Present voting , "Aye ".
A motion was -then made by Alterman Rackley, ar_d seconded by Alderman
Holcombe, " That the engineer be instructed to prepare and amendatory
application to the FederALl Works Administration for priorities and
additional grant for the construction of a Treatment Plant, and addi-
tional sewer lines. All present voting " Aye.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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( " MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ME "TING OF TIC CITY COUVIC 1L
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAP?D
September 13, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris with the following;
Aldermen present: Holcombe, Sanderson, Rackley, Champagne.
Minutes of previous meetings, Regular meeting of August 30th, and
a special meeting of September 2nd were read and approved.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd by Alderman rolcomt e ; "-That the
Mayor be authorized to sign contract in amount of ?87,816.79 with
F.B.Combs contractor for constructi ^n of sewer system. All present
voting , " Aye"
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd by Alderman Holcombe, " That t? -ie
following Bills be paid., All present voting " Aye.
ABATER BILT,S:
D.X.Rienstra ... Fittings ......................... 12 ;29
Crane Co. " ...... 9.11
Rienstra Auto Supply Gas Etc ...... ... 10;75
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ..Phore��t8 �........ 10.12
Port Neches Plumbing Co. 10 00
Mrs E- F;Dohman ........` Filling our forms ...... 45.20
Gulf States Utilities ..........Water Dept House .. 7.40
Northern Ordinance Co. .. ...................... ... 32:17 1
Carl Stanley... Labor 36 firs August 18.00
J.L.Crane ... to 24 " ................ 18.00
J.L.Crene " 24 " September ............ 18;00
A.B.Craize ... " 1.0 " August 9.00
Frank Sims .. " 1/2 Day • •
... ... .. ... 2.50
Gulf States• Utilities .. Pumps 41 ez 2& watc:r•rnuse 66.75
rill Chevrolet Co. ...... Repair Pick Up .......... 8.50
City bills:
Southwestern Bell Teleph ,)ne Co. Ph #1 & 17 ....... 5 ;13
R.E.Cowan ( Clerk District Court) ................. 1.50
Texas Contractor , Dallas Tex . Advertise Project ..27 ;50
Gulf States Utilities ... City Fall .............. 1.00
Enterprise 2, Journal .........Advertise Project ... 32.64
F.C.Farris Expense Account August ................ 15.00
M.L.Brona,)gh .. Salary August . ........ . ... 3 -0.00
K.Koelemay ..... Revolving Fund `'eimbursemant..... 60.00
H.C.Simmonds ... Salary August 20.00
The following resignation was turned in by deputy city Marshall
n.M.Simmons:
September 15, 1Q43.
Nederland City Council
Nederland, Texas.
Gentlemen:
I wish to offer my resignation as Deputy City Marshall due to
the impossibility of being able to handle the positi ^n in con-
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September 13, 1943.
necti on . with-my present work
Please make th -is resignation effective October 1, 1Q43.
' I appreciate the courtesy shown me in the past, and -egred
that conditions make it necessary to take such steps.
Very truly yours,
l!.M. Simmons
Deputy City Marshall
Motion by Alderman Holcombe , 2nd by Alderman Packley, " That
we accept the resignation of ?i.M.Simmons and set his salary
at $20.00 per month for the months of Aulmst and September.
All present voting , " Aye..
The council then discussed the request of Home Laundry'for
parking reservation , and a moti ^n was made by Alderman Champ-
agne, 2nd by Alderman Rackley, " That the "home Laundry" be allowed
a reservation of 1 car parking space in front of their place of
business from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. All present voted" Aye.
Motion by Alderman Holcombe , 2nd by Alderman Champagne " That
Mr. Koelemay's salary be raised $20.00 per month effective Oct-
ober 1st 1943, the addition salary to be paid from the water
' department Funds. All present voted " Aye" .
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF' THE REGULAR MEETING IF 4'xr CITY COUNCIL
OF.
VIE CITY OF 1hTERLAND
September 20,1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at £3:00 p.M.
with the following A.laermen present: Champagne, Rackley, San-
derson, Alderman Holcombe and Prestridge Abeeab.
The minutes of the previous meeting Sept 13, werd read and ap-
proved.
Mr. Charles P. Smith submitted a bill covering the first three
items of the Engineers Contract on the sewer project, And after
discussion a motion was made by Alderman Rackley, and seconded
by Alderman Sanderson that the Bill be paid in amount of 3,135.00
as presented. All present voting Aye.
Mr. W.E.Lea ask for payment of lI as per contract for handling
the preperation of the $60,000.00 Bonds. Motion by Alderman
Rackley seconded by Alderman Sanderson "'That we pay Mr. Lea 1,
of the 60,000.00 bond or 1600.00 as we have the money in the
depository. All present voting , Aye.
Mr. G.A.Theriot appeared before the council and as for a permit
to operate a Taxi in Nederland. After discussion a Motion wa.s
made by Alderman Champagne, and seconded by Alderman Rackley,
"That we issue Mr. Theriot a permit, and when he presents the
proper credentials Mr. Koelemay issue him a license. All present
voting Aye.
Mr. Willis presented. a petition to the council for a cross'n'r
over the KCS tracks at Wilson Stree and Dequeen Street, and Af-
ter discussion the council moved to have the comissioner Mr. Mi-
lls meet with them and discuss the needed crossings.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd by Alderman Sanderson that we
pay premium on M.L.Rronaugh's Bond as secretary of the city of
Nederland. " All present voting , Aye.
Motion by Alderman Champagne, 2nd by Alderman Sanderson " That
the following drainage ordinance J)e passed as read: All present
voting Aye.
AN ORD INANCE
REQUIRING A PERMIT TO CONSTRU ^T CULVERTS IN OR ALnNO, THE
STREETS OR DITCINES THEREOF? IN T7F C TTY OP. NE1?ERLA19r?
TEXAS; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY Fn TFE VIOLATI ^N OF TFE
ORDINANCE.
EE IT ORDAINED EY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIKE CITY OF NF"T'RLAYn, ,
TEXAS;
Stetion 1. It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person,
firm, or corporation to install or construct a culvert or pipe
in on or -under the streets,- alleys'sidevalks dr drainage ditches there-
of, in the City of Nederland, Texas, without securing a permit therefor
and an application shall be made to the City Secretary for the permit,
' and if the City Secretary or other representative designated by the
Cit)r Council of the City is satisfied that the culvert to be installed
or constructed will be of such a size and quality as not to interfere
with the drainage of the streets, and will not cause a hazard to the
public, then the Gity Secretary shall issue the permI t applied for.
Section 2. Anyone violating the provisions of Section 1, of this
ordinance shall be guilty-of a misdemeanor and upon'convidtion shall
be fined in any sum not exceeding One rundred (100.00) Dillars.
Passed and approved this the 20th day of September A.D. 1943.
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IThere being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CTUNC IL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
September 27, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P.M.. with
the following Aldermen present: Sanderson, Rackley, Holcombe, Cham-
pagne, Alderman Prestridge, Absent .
Minutes of the previous meeting September 20th were read and ap-
proved.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd by Alderman Holcombe, " That the
Mayor be authorized to pay for the acre of land and lot on which
the city has an option for the sewer project. All present voting;
Aye.
Reverend Petersen as spokesman for a committee presented the coun-
cil with a proposed ordinance that had been prepaired for the en-
tire county, for a curfew. He read the proposed ordinance and ex-
plained that it had been prepaired after a thorough study and con -
sultation with the sheriffs department as well as other law enfor -'
cement officers. Also various civic orgdnizations over the county.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd by Alderman Sanderson That tl,e ()r-
dinance be passed as read by the committee spokesman. All present
voting Aye.
AN ORDINANCE_
ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE REQULATING THE PRESENCE OF MINORS UNrL'R
THE AGE OF 17 YEARS IN THE PUBLIC STREETS APT OT1<rR PLACES rE-
TWEEN CERT=HOURS; DEFINING DUTIES OF PARENTS OR OTP!ERS IN
CARE OF MIN ^RS; PROVIDING FOR AN ARREST AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATI ^N
THEREOF
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSI ^N OF THE CITY OF NEI'BRLA'V
TEXAS .
Section 1
LOITERING OF MINORS PROHIrITED
It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of 17 years to
loiter, idle, wander, stroll, or play in or upon the public stre-
ets, highways ,goads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, warves, docks, or
other public grounds, public places and public buildings, places
of amusement and entertainment , vacant lots or other unsupervised
places, between the hours of 11:30 P.M. and 5 A.M. of the follow-
ing day: provided, however, that the pprovisions o this Section do
not apply to a monor accompanied by his or her parent, guardian,
or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor, or
wherd the minor is upon an emergency errand of legitimate busine-
ss directed by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult perenn
having the care and custody of the minor. Eac h violation of the
provisions of this Section shall constitute a separate offense.
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Section 2
RESPONSIEILITY ^F PARENTS
IT shall be u#lawful for the parent, guardian, or other adult
' person having the care and custody of a minor under the arse of
17 years to knowingly permit such minor to loiter, idle, *an-
Ter, stroll or play in or upon the public streets, highways,
roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, warves, docks, or other pub-
lic grounds, public places and public buildings, places of amusement
and entertainment , vacant lots or other unsupervised places,
between the hours of 11:30 P.M. and 5 A.M. of the followirr day
prodived, however , that the provisions of this section do not
apply when the minor is accompanied by his or her parent, guard-
ian, or other adult person having the care and custody of the
minor, or where the minor is upon an emergency errand or legit-
imate business directed by his or her parent, guardian, or otTMer
adult person havingthe care and custody of the minor. Each viol-
ation of the provisions of this section shall constitute a sepa-
rate offense.
Section 3
PENALTIES
Any minor violation thcs provisions of section 1 shall be dolt
with in accordance with Juvenile Court Law and procedure. Any
parent, guardian or othe adult person having the care and cust-
ody of a monor violating section 2 shall be fined not less than
Five Dollars ( $5.00) nor more than Two hundred Dollars (?200.00)
1 Section 4
Separability of provisions
It is the intention of the City Commision that each separate
provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed independent of all
other provisions herein, and it is further the intention of the
City Commission that if any provision of this Ordinance be de-
clared invalid, all other provisions thereof shall remain valid
and enforceable.
Section 5
FINDING OF EMERGEPICY
The fact that wartime conditions now prevailing have overtaxed
the law enforcement agencies of the City of Nederland because
of the influx of population, overcrowded iving con tions, the
presence of numerous strangers and transients, transportation
irregularities, special efforts required to prevent sabotage,
blackouts, darkened streets and public places, and the like,
and due to these aforesaid wartime conditions juvenile delin-
quency has so increased in the City of Nederland as to become a
Menance to the preservation of public peace, safety, health,
Morals and welfare, creates a great public emergency necessitat
ing the suspension of the rule requiring, that all ordinances be
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read on three sseparate days before their final passe +be, and said
rule is hereby suspendgd and this ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage.
Passed by the affirmative vote of all menbers of the City Commits -
sion this, the 27th day of September A.D . 1943.
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Attest:
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SeCt Tres. of C y of Nederland.
Motion by Alderman Sanderson, 2nd by Alderman Fol.combe: " That the
city hire Mr. John H. Jansen as, Deputy City Marshall to fill the
unexpired term of the office . Ef e� oter lst, -3943 . At a
salary of $40.00 per Mo." All present voting ye.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30
P.M.
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' MINUTES OF TTFE REGULAR MEETTNG OF TT'E C ITY C07NOTL
OF
T?qE C ITY OF NEDFRLAND ,
October 4, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 P.P ".'with
the following Aldermen Present: Holcombe, Sanderson, Rackley,
Champagne.
Minutes of the previous meeting of September 27th were read and
approved.
Various ordinances were discussed with the Deputy City Marshall,
with the idea of enforcing them. Mr. Jensen was given the keys to
the jail at Port Neches, and irs tructed that the city had permis-
sion from Sheriff Richardson to use the jail.
Mr. Robin appeared before the council in regard to the water line
across his property, stating that the city did not hav° a permit.
After discussion he stated he would let the matter drop and in case
he sold the land, he would give the city an easement for the line
across his property.
Motion by Alderman Fackley, 2nd by Alderman Sanderson, " That we
' pay Mr. J.L.Crane for 40 hours work @ 75¢ per hour' for the month
of September . Total $30.00 ". All present voting, Aye.
Alderman Holcombe advised the council he had a prospectilre buyer
for the small tank back of the Fire Department Garsge, arf w .ns
instructed to sell the tank if the party wanted to pay anything
for it.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00
P.M.
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MINUTES OP THE '?'WLZ ivIETIX) C-F THE CITY COULMI,
Or
THE CITY DF NEDERLAND
Uctober 11, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by wayor Zarris at 8:00 P.ivi.
with the following Aldermen Present ; Holco.abe, Champagne,
nackl,ey, Sanderson. Alderman Prestridge Absent.
V.inutes of the previous meeting Uctober 4th were read. and ap-
proved.
Deputy City i.,arshall Jensen reported that th jail at Fort iieches
was not in condition to be used.
The owner and operator of tine star Taxicab Co. Appeared oefore
the council and ask for an opiai3a froi_ tine council regard to
hauling passengere.back to Port 4 -ecnes when a:proached while
here delivering passengers etc. No action other than the law
as given in the ordinance was taken. However the council ask
him to c:):.e to the meeting Uctober 18th and meet with the op-
erators o lted�rland ai.d see if they could not reach a satisfac-
tory arrangement amoung themselves.
Motion by Alderman Holcoa,ue, oeconded by alderaan Sanderson,
" That the following bills as presented by the secretary be paid.
dater Department:
The Chronicle - ,.,eter deposit blanks . ............ 48.00
Crane Co.....r'ittings & Pipe - invoices 133361,33560 166.21
D.X.Rienstra -- hardware ... ........ 4.34
Rienstra Auto supply Co... Gas•dc•Oil for Pick Up.... 10.10
Gulf States Utilities ...Pump f1..... .21.05
Pump A..... 30.46
eater Lep3rtwent house ... 8.90 ........60.41
Sewer Project
E.B.Cochran... Examine Title to Land Purchased...... 15.00
City Bills:
The Chronicle... Culvert Ordinance, Durfew �rdiaance..
R.D.Tyer..... iiepair U.C.D.Pumper 4 -1/2 sirs Lor.....
Southwestern 3ell ielpphone Co.... Phones rf2 do 17....
Gulf States Utilities... City hall ....41.00
street Lts.... 8.14 ........
E.B.Cochran - Examine Telephone urdivance............
Texas .,.anicipalities service .........................
Lamb Printing - 3ind 2 Books for City itecords........
PURE OIL CO.. Oil for mire Truck ...................
H.C.iaicris - expense Acct. for Ne,)tember ...........
12.00 -
6.00"
13.63-
9.13
10.00
30.00 1 ,
2.50-
. 50 '
15.00•
1,a.L.Broaaugh .... Silary oeptewber .... .............. 430.00'
The couhcil discussed the fire truck problem. since practically
all the depart.ieat is now working days, and no one is availbble
to drive the truck on sore days.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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lvaNUTES 01' T12 .t,CULAR U^F T:1- CITY COtilICiz
UP
THE CITY OF NEDLRLAND
October 18, 1943. '
The meeting was called to order by mayor v'arris 8:00 P.,vi.
with the following Aldernen present: oandersou, -ac-ley,
Champagne, xlder:,.an Holcombe Absent.
kinutes of the previous meeting Uctocer 11th were read and
approved.
A committee of citizens appeared before the council in re-
gard to obtaining a drainage system for the city. A round
table discussion was held and the first step apparently to be
taken was to have a survey :wade and check the leget phase and
the engineering problem. The city council promised to start
some action alo►g this line.
The star Taxi Owner and three of the local maxi owners met
with the council and discussed some conflicting Taxi Problems,
after which the council instructed the city marshall to enior
ce the ordinance of the city as written.
The council discussed the plumbing ordinance proolems ind af-
ter discussing various phases. " A motion was .aide by Alder- '
,;.an tackley. 2nd by alderman Champagne, " That the following
plumbing urdinance be passed as read.' All present votiug.Aye.
AN ORDIiii0CE
PLUMBING ORDINAiXE
FOR
ivederland. Texas
Be it ordained by the City Council of tae city of itiederland,
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a -- 6aid Council shall exa_.ine and pass upon all persons en-
gaged in the business of plumbing in the City of iederlaud,
Texas, wnether as a master plumber, employing pluwu er of Jour-
neymen pluber, and all persons wno _,.ay herealter wish to engage
in the business of plu:4bitig within the City of L�ederla ►.d, Tex.
B... No license snall be issued to any person, firm or corpora-
tion to carry on or work at the business of plu:uuing until he,
tiiey or it shall have first appeared before said Council for
examination and shall have successfully passed the required ex-
at,inatiou. and paid the vequired fee, which shill be 43.00 in '
the case of -aster plumbers and 42.00 in the case of Journey-
men plumbers.
C... No License shall ever .e issued for Liore than one year,
but may be renewed from year to year upon proper application
in writinz filed with s?id Council and upon payment of one d.o1-
lar, if said Council is satisfied that such applicant is en-
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titled thereto.
d... <ill licenses shrill be nontransierable.
e... Proper record shall be kept by said Council of ill lic-
enses issued. their dates and the names and Post Uffice addre-
ses to those to whom issued.
.3ECTIvN 2
Each person to whom a master plumber's license shall have been
issued shall, before beginning in the business of plumbing,
execute a bond payable to the City of idederlaad, Texas, in tiie
sum of One 'Thousand Dollars (gpl.000.00 ) with a resporisible
surety company, authorizes to do business in Texas as surety,
conditioned to protect said City agai►ist all loss or da —age oc-
casioned by the negligence of the principaI therein, in failing
to properly execute and protect all work done by him or his em-
ployees. or under his direction or supervision, and from all
loss or da. :iage occasioned b;/ or arising in any manner fro.a any
work done by said principal or his employees, or under nis di-
rection or supervision, which is not ciused by the negligence
of said City or its agents or employees; conditioned, f urtuer.
that the principal therein will keep and observe all ordinances
at any time enacted by said city, relating in any way to plumb-
ing work, said bond to be approved by Council before it becomes
e..f ective, and may be sued on by said city in any court of com-
petent jurisdiction. All such bonds shall run for a period of
one (1) year and be renewed at expiration, and no plumbing work
shall be done by him and no per.uits shall oe issued to any :,,as-
ter plumber when he has not such a bond in full force and ef-
fect. No inspections shall be :wade or permits issued for pluiab-
ing or drainline work until all ins[ >eation fees and permit fees
have been paid.
aECT1U+ 3
Any person, whether as master plumuer or journey —an pluuber en-
gaged in the working- at or conducting the business of plui.icing,
as provided in this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a iils-
demeanor and on co-victiou thereof shall be subject to a fine
of not less than Ten Dollars ( 410.OJ) and not more than one
hundred dollars ($100.0J) each day's violation of any provision
hereof shall constitute a separate oiiense. Any person connect-
ing to water or sewer lines shall ue subject to above fine. No
two or more houses shall ue connected on sewer or water without
a special peraait of Uity Council.
PLUAaIi4G AND H -ATiNG
section 1
No person shall do any plumbing or neating work of any charac-
ter or repair any plumbing or hating work or make any exteas-
ions to plumbing or heating or cnange the location of any plumb-
ing or heating fixtures except as hereinafter provided, until he
has made a written application therefore to and received a per-
mit to do such work from the plumbing inspect.)r, describing the
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the character of the work or repairing proposed to ue done,
together with the exact location of the same and the number
name and character of fixtures to ce repaired or installed:
providing that ho such applications n_ed be made nor permit
issued for repairs of leiks in pipes, traps, drains or cocks
or openinp, up waste or supply pipes.
a - -It shall be the duty of the plumbing inspector to issue all
permits for plumb-Lug and 'heating work, to inspect and pass up-
on all plumbing and inspect any plumbing of any character al-
ready in use or )eing constructea which he may find or have
reason to believe is out of repair or imperfect and by written
notice or order to the owner or agent in charge of any building
or premises where any imperfect or out of repair plumbing may be
located may stop any further construction until the sa.ae snall
have been properly constructed or repaired. No owner or agent
in charge of any building or premises nor plumber in charge of any
pla-bing , who shall receive written notice iro,a the inspector
of plumbing that the plumbinP is being improperly constructed or
use of such plumbing, but shall at once make all necessary than
ges and .-epairs to conform to the provisions of this ordinance.
b - -Said plumbing inspector shall also investigate all alleged viola-
tion of ;plumbing ordinances reported to him, and file complaints
against all whom he may find or may have reason to believe are guilty
of such violations; and he shall perform such other services and
duties as may be required or contemplated by this ordinance and by
the Council. I
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c - -The master plumbler in charge of the work shall be responsible
the construction and completion according to this ordinance and
regulation promulgated hereunder, governing plumbing and drainage
work in the City of Nederland, Texas, of all interior drainage
and supply pipes within the building and their )roper co►nllections
to the main house drain leading to the public sewer and con-
nections to the sewer.
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d - -No plumbing work or house drain or lateral sewer line laid in
public or private property shall be covered or concealed until such
plumbing work or housed urain or lateral sewer line has been in-
spected and accepted by the plumbing inspector.
e--Applications for inspection shall be made to the plumbing in-
spector in writing wnen the work is ready for inspection. No in-
spection shall oe called for until the work is ready. The plumbing
inspector shall have the right and it shall be his duty to make
inspection within twenty -four hours after inspection has been
called for if practicable, and in no case later t.-aa 24 hours. If
said work shall be found by the said plumbing inspector to comply
with this ordinance and shall stand the required test as herein-
after provided for the said inspector shall approve the same by
signinpp, his name officially upon the original permit for such work ,
and up to the date of such inspection and approval thereon and shall
then order the work covered up.
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f - -All plumbing work shall be inspected by the plumbing inspector
as follows:
1. ,'then the main house drain or lateral sewer is laid and
before covered.
2. When the soil, waste and vent pipes within buildings are
placed and connected to traps, when such traps are below the floor
level. and before being covered and concealed, they shall be filled
with water to the top of the vent stack above the roof. if leaks
are indicated they shall be corrected by the master plumber, or
contracting plumber in charge of the work by removing all defective
material and replacing save :pith sound material and new water tests
shall be applied until the work is found to be tight and to conform
to the requirements of this ordinance.
3. Vhen it is inconvenient or impractical to test the work at one
time, it can be tested in sections. But each new partial test must
include all portions of the work previously tested.
4. When the work is fully completed and ready for ordinary use
there shall be notice in writing of the same given to the Plumbing
Inspector.
5. dhen the work has bean finally inspected and approved by the
said inspector, he shall issue a ,certificate of acceptance to the
master plumber. No new plumbing or old plumbing enaaged, repaired
or added to. shall be put to the ordinary uses until a c erti iic at e
of acceptance thereof has been issued by plumbing inspector.
g - -No permit for basement drain shall be granted until the owner of
the building has executed and signed a written agreement to be
furnished by the City. in the hands of the plumbing inspector, re-
leasing the City of Nederlacxl from any liability for damages that
may result from the basement being flooded by the sto page of sewer,
which agreement shall be filed with the plumbing inspector and shall
be by him thereupon filed with the city clerk. all basement sewer
connections must be provided with a gate valve and the plumbing waste
pipe therein must be so connected that the use of fixtures on or
above the first floor of the building will not be interferred with by
the shutting off of said valve.
SECTION 2
All extensions and changes in rough -in, for water. sewer or soil pipe
and trap work in new or old buildings shall be done, tested and in-
spected as required for new work by the terms of this ordinance,
and inspection fees paid accordingly on all plumbing work and for
water piping to automatic gas heaters, range toilers and water supply
for domestic purposes.
I SECTION 3
Nhen soil or waste pipes or fixtures are placed in buildings where
there are no sewer connections to be had, tae necessary ventilations
and drainage pipes shall be put in and inspected and tested as if
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for immediate use and all openings not in use must be closed and
soldered.
SECTION 4
Any building used as an apart i_ent building and each apartment of
every flat or apartment nouse shall have separate plumbing fix-
tures, except residence or hotels.
SECTION 5
Every licensed master or employing plumber shall aisplay in his
or their place of business a sign reading "Licensed Plumber"
bearing the nane or names of person, firm or corporation in letters
not less than three inches high. No person or persons shall dis-
play the sign of plumbing or house drainage or any advertising
pertaining thereto, unless he or they have first secured a license ,
in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Nederland relating
to the subject.
SECTION 6
All rooms containing water closets or urinals shall have at least
one window in an externall wall of the building or be provided with
a separate system of ventilation which shall change the air not
less than six times per hour.
SECTION 7
Repairs or alterations of plumbing and drainage may be made with-
out the filing and approving of drawine -s and descriptions; but
this clause shall not be construed to include cases where new
vertical or horizontal lines of soil or waste pipes areproposed
to be used. Notice to said repairs or alterations in all cases
shall be filed in the office of the plumbing inspector, before
the same are commenced except where leaks are stopped or obstruc-
tions removed, said notices shall consist of a description in
writing of the work to be done, of the location of the property
where the sa.Le is executed, and the name and address of the owner.
SECTION 6
The entire plumbing and drainage system within any building shall
be tested under a water test by the master plumber, in the presence
of the plumbing inspector. The plumber shall securely close all
openiags as directed by the inspector. The material and labor
for test shall be furnished by the master plumber.
SECTION 9
All materiall shall be good quality and free from defects. The
work shall be executed in a thoroughly :,,orkmanlike manner. '
SECTION 10
All case iron pipe used in buildings over fifty feet in height above
curbs, shall be of the grade known as extra heavy of the following
weip-hts:
Two inches, 5J pounds per lineal foot; 3 inches, 9J pounds per
lineal foot; 4 inches, 13 pounds per lineal foot; 5 inches, 17 pounds
per lineal foot; 6 inches, 20 pounds per lineal foot; 7 inches, 27
pounds per lineal foot; S inches, 331 pounds per lineal foot; 10
inches, 45 pounds per lineal foot; 12 inches, 54 pounds per lineal
foot.
SECTION 11
All waste and vent pipes shall be of the following weights:
One and a quarter inches, 3 pounds per lineal foot; li inches, 4
pounds per lineal foot; 2 inches, 5 pounds per lineal foot; 3 inches,
6 pounds per lineal foot; 4 inches, 8 pounds per lineal foot.
SECTION 12
All points or seams on lead or between lead and brass shall be
soldered by wiped joints.
' rubber couplings or slip joints connections shall not be used on any
waste or on sewer side of trap or vent of any fixtures.
SECTION 13
a - -The term "House Drain" shall be applied to that part of the main
horizontal drain, and its branches inside the walls of the building
and extending to the connecting with the house sewer. The term,
"Soil Pipe," shall be applied to any vertical line os pipe extend -
ing through the roof receiving the discharge from one or more closets
with or without other fixtures.
b-- Drains and soil pipes through which water and sewerage is used
and carried, shall be of cast iron, when within or under a building
and to a distance of rive feet outside of the foundation walls there-
of. They shall be securely ironed to walls laid in trenches of uni-
form grade or suspended to floor timbers by strong hangers. They
shall have a proper fall toward sewer.
c- -screw "Clean Cuts" four inches in diameter shall be provided on all
soil waste or drain pipes laid beneath cement, tile and similar floors;
said openings to be required of each branch and bend, and if they do
not project above the floor, manhole be provided in order to give ac-
' cess to same.
d-- Changes in direction shall be made with "Y" branches and one- eighth
or one- sixteenth bends. Offsets and 90 degree sittings shall not be
allowed on any soil, drain or vent pipe except when permitted by the
inspector. 6nort "Y" branches will be permitted on vertical lines of
soil or waste pipe only, but may be used on horizontal lines of vent
pipes.
e - -A11 traps must be protected from siphonage and back pressure by
special vent pipes if said trap is more than eighteen inches from the
vertical waste pipe.
f - -All vertical pipes must be of lead or cast iron joined as here-
in provided. except in old buildings where galvarized iron pipes
may be used, where not possible to use cast iron. if same is ap-
proved by inspector.
g - -The traps of water closets shall be vented by a 4 inch pipe
"cast iron ". e..cept isolated yard water toilets, when not within
twenty f eet of any openiniiv in the building or the porches of said
building. may be vented by a two -inch vent stacc. There there is
only one water closet on a line of soil pipe, no vent pipe shall
be required. provided it is within two feet of a four inch vertical
stack. dhere two or more closets discharge into tie same vertical
soil pipe on different floors a separate vent connection must be
provided for the trap for the lower closet which Lay connect with
the soil pipe above the upper closet.
aECTION 14
Nhen tile is used for the house drain extension beyond i ive ( .5)
feet from the founuation walls, it shall be laid in a trench cut
to uniform grade. The ends of the pipe must first be cemented and
space between hub and end of next section of pipe be completely
filled with best quality of ceL,eat. A scraper or wiper must be
used ait_r ce::ent is applied to each joint and before the next
section is laid to remove any ce:Lent that may have been forced into
the pipe. Both euas of the house drain must be left open so that
the inspector may roll a rubber or other testing articles suitable
through it, from the highest point. to vitriiied sewer pipe shall
come nearer the surface than 12 inches, but in such cafe cast iron
shall be substituted..
6 EC TI ON 15
boil and waste pipes shall be carried out through the roof. open
and undiminished in size, but no soil or waste pipe shall be carried
to a height less than one foot above the roof, or building, dwelling
or outhouse, except when it opens within twelve feet of any door,
window or air shalt, it must be attached to main or adjoining buila-
ing carried above the roof to said height.
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SECTION 16
Revent pipes for a fixture shall be standard sizes, and for additional
fixtures increase in size as follows:
' EXTiA LIGHT LEAD PIPE OR
14 it 2
Closets 1 to 4 5
Sand Traps 2 to 4 5
Catch Basins 1 to 4 5
Slop Sinks 1 to 4 5
Bath Tubs 1 2 3 to 8 9
Sitz Tubs 1 2 3 to 8 9
Kitchen Sinks 1 2 3 to 8 9
Urinals 1 2 3 to 8 9
,Mash Trays 1 2 3 to 8 9
Wash Basins 1 2 3 to 8 9
Pantry Sinks 1 2 3 to 6 9
Drinkg.F' ndat'ns 1 2 3 to 8 9
CA;
3
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
iE
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
[RON PIPE
4
11 to 20
11 to 20
11 to 20
11 to 20
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21
21
21
21
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
5
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
6
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
Sewer, soil and waste pipe vents or ventilators shall not be constructed
of sheet metal, eartnera ware or rough iron pipe and chimney flues
shall not be used as :Huth as such ventilators.
SECTION 17
Connections of lead pipes with iron pipes shall be made with brass
ferrules properly soldered by wiped joints, and caulked to iron pipe,
driven ferrules shall not be allowed.
SEC'i iON 18
Joints between cast iron pipes shall be packed with oakum or hemp,
run with molten lead, properly caulked and mAde tight. The ar-
rangement of soil and waste pipes shall be directed by the inspector.
The size of vent pipes
for
a
fixture
shall not
be
less than tables
shown and additonal
fixtures
shall increase
in
size
as follows:
&TRA LI'3HT
AND LEAD
PIPES OR STANDARD
CAST
iRON PIPE
1-j it
2
3
4
5
6
Closets
1 to 20
21
to
35 36 to 50
Sand Traps
1 to 20
21
to
35 36 to 50
Catch Basins
1 to
5
6 to 20
21
to
35 36 to 50
Bath Tubs
1 2
to
4
5 to
10
11 to 40
41
to
70 71 to 100
Sitz Tubs
1 2
to
4
5 to
10
11 to 100
101
to
145 145 to
250
Kitchen winks
1 2
to
4
5 to
10
11 to 100
100
to
175 176 to
250
Urinals
1 2
to
4
5 to
10
11 to 100
101
to
175 176 to
250
Nash Traps
1 1 2
to
4
5 to
10
11 to 100
101
to
175 176 to
250
Wash Basins
1 2 2
to
8
9 to
20
21 to 100
101
to
175 176 to
250
Pantry Sinks
1 2 3
to
8
9 to
20
21 to 100
101
to
175 176 to
250
Foundations
1 2 3
to
8
9 to
20
21 to 100
101
to
175 176 to
250
Standard vent
branches,
inverted
Y''s
or plain
T's
shall be used
in
openings left
in vent pipes
to reveat fixtures.
Revent pipes for a fixture shall be standard sizes, and for additional
fixtures increase in size as follows:
' EXTiA LIGHT LEAD PIPE OR
14 it 2
Closets 1 to 4 5
Sand Traps 2 to 4 5
Catch Basins 1 to 4 5
Slop Sinks 1 to 4 5
Bath Tubs 1 2 3 to 8 9
Sitz Tubs 1 2 3 to 8 9
Kitchen Sinks 1 2 3 to 8 9
Urinals 1 2 3 to 8 9
,Mash Trays 1 2 3 to 8 9
Wash Basins 1 2 3 to 8 9
Pantry Sinks 1 2 3 to 6 9
Drinkg.F' ndat'ns 1 2 3 to 8 9
CA;
3
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
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10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
[RON PIPE
4
11 to 20
11 to 20
11 to 20
11 to 20
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21 to 40
21
21
21
21
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
41
5
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
6
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
35 36 to 50
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
70 71 to 10C
Sewer, soil and waste pipe vents or ventilators shall not be constructed
of sheet metal, eartnera ware or rough iron pipe and chimney flues
shall not be used as :Huth as such ventilators.
SECTION 17
Connections of lead pipes with iron pipes shall be made with brass
ferrules properly soldered by wiped joints, and caulked to iron pipe,
driven ferrules shall not be allowed.
SEC'i iON 18
Joints between cast iron pipes shall be packed with oakum or hemp,
run with molten lead, properly caulked and mAde tight. The ar-
rangement of soil and waste pipes shall be directed by the inspector.
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SECTION 19
Every kitchen sink in hotels, boarding houses and restaurants con-
nected with the city sewer system shall be proviled with a grease
interceptor of not less than 12 inches. ,
SECTION 20
No steam, exhaust or blow off pipe from any boiler will be allowed
to connect with the house drain; they shall discharge into tank or
condenser, the waste from which shall pass through a deep trap
and then into sewer.
SECTION 21
Safe, refrigerator, waste or sediment drain of any hot water boiler
shall not connect directly with any soil. waste or drain pipe.
SECTION 22
Each fixture must have separate trap as near fixture as possible.
and no trap shall be set more' than eighteen inches from any fix-
ture. All vent pipe connections and water closets, shall be made
with lead pipe properly wiped to brass ferrule and caulked to iron
pipe .
SECTION 23
All water
closets shall have flushing rim bowls.
Pipe wash
bowls,
pan plunger, long hopper or direct supplies of any
kind, or
closets
having an
unventilated space or whose walls are
not flushed
at each
discharge
shall not be allowed. Hopper closets
shall not be
used
inside of
residences, but may be used as outside
isolated toilets.
SECTION 24
Enameled iron hoppers shall be properly caulked with lead to case
iron soil pipes.
SECTION 25
Nhenever a permit has been issued to any plumber authorized to re-
ceive same for the purpose of making connections with the sewerage
system, or water works of the City of Nederland, it shall be the
duty of said plumber to construct and complete such connection with
all practicable speed, and any master or employing plumber who shall
fail to do so by reason of his own neglect or by reason or desire
of the parties for whom such connection is to be :wade. or who shall
withdraw the application made by him to do such work without per-
mission of the plumbing inspector, shall forfeit his license and all
right to do any such work 'within the City of i4ederland for a period
of one year.
SECTION 26
Every garage or place of business in which cars are washed must
have a deep seal sand trap not less than 18 inches by 24 inches and
3t
a 4 -inch discharge to sewer and iron grating on same said 4 -inch
discharge shall have a 4 -inch ell or bend on the end thereof and
the same shall face downward towird the bottom of the trap; catch
I basin may be of iron, concrete, or tile pipe.
SECTION 27
Each stable catch basin shall not be less than 18 by 24 inches in
size, and shall have a 4 -inch aischarge to sewer, and have deep seal
trap inside building. Catch oasins may be placed inside of building.
Catch basins may be placed inside of building but shall have an air
tight cover and oe vented with a 2 -inch vent stack. i1hen catch basin
is placed outside of building, no vent stack shall be required.
SECTION 28
All toilets must be set with brass floor flanges, except isolated
toilets. Brass flanges must be wiped or solderea to lead ferrules
or lead flanges. All brass ferrules and floor flanges shall be of
good quality of brass composed of a mixture that will fuse readily
with plumbing solder, to be free from sand holes, flaws or other defects,
uniform in thickness and at least four and one -half (4j) inches long.
SECTION 29
All brass ferrules shall be in size and weight as per following chart:
Every water closet shall be supplied with water from a tank 17 x 10
x 9, which will hold six gallons of water and ilush five gallons.
No flush pipe or other flushing devices for same shall be less than
one- quarter (14) inches in diameter.
SECTION 31
All soaa fountains shall be connected with trap drain to be four
inches in diameter wnen over twenty (20) feet in length and not less
than two inches in any event.
SECTION 32
All public urinals shall have an automatic flush tank to supply same
or other approved Llushing devices. Urinals must be made of a
' material impervious to moisture, must be properly flushed and Kept
in a sanitary condition. If case iron is used in the construction
of urinals, it must be enameled on the inside of the trough or bowl
and coated with a durable paint or eaacuel on the outside. No sheet
metal shall be used.
SECTION 33
Hoof flashing must be a sleeve type flashing which will be in one
Inside Diameter
1 iuches ................1
lb.
Neight
1 oz.
3 inches ................1
lb.
14 oz.
2 incnes ................1
lo.
4 oz.
4 inches .................2
lb.
8 oz.
SECT ION 30
Every water closet shall be supplied with water from a tank 17 x 10
x 9, which will hold six gallons of water and ilush five gallons.
No flush pipe or other flushing devices for same shall be less than
one- quarter (14) inches in diameter.
SECTION 31
All soaa fountains shall be connected with trap drain to be four
inches in diameter wnen over twenty (20) feet in length and not less
than two inches in any event.
SECTION 32
All public urinals shall have an automatic flush tank to supply same
or other approved Llushing devices. Urinals must be made of a
' material impervious to moisture, must be properly flushed and Kept
in a sanitary condition. If case iron is used in the construction
of urinals, it must be enameled on the inside of the trough or bowl
and coated with a durable paint or eaacuel on the outside. No sheet
metal shall be used.
SECTION 33
Hoof flashing must be a sleeve type flashing which will be in one
part, one part of flashing must extend over the soil pipe and turn
down not less than one and one -half (1j) inches on the inside of
the soil pipe and be made out of a 2j pound lead.
SECTION 34 in
Where there is a battery of three or more laundry tubs, one drum
trap 4 x 10 shall be required which shall be properly vented to the
roof with 2 -inch cast iron pipe.
SECTION 35
All lavatories that are used in any barber shop and placed in the
center of the room, must have a drum trap 4 x 10, but this fixture
need not be vented.
SECTION 36
All dental cuspidors must have a 4 x 10 arum trap under same, but
this fixture need not be vented.
SECTION 37
all hot water heaters must be vwted with 3 -inch galvanized tin pipe.
SECT ION 38
;there any changes are made in hot water heaters a permit must first '
be obtained from the plumbing inspector.
SECTION 39
Bath tubs may be wasted into a closed bend or ferrule and not over
48 inches from fixtures to outlets or vent with no less than 4 x 8
drum trap as near center as possible, with not less than one and one -
half inen water seal, where it noes not waste into closet opening,
it shall be within 48 incnes of special vent.
SECTION 40
a - -If a house within the city limits of Nederland is within 250
feet of the public sewer tney shall be required to connect to the
sanitary sewer.
b - -If a house within 250 feet of the sanitary sewer is now on a
cesspool at the date of the passage of this ordinance, the owner
will not be permitted to build a new cesspool at any time hereafter,
but will be required to connect to the sanitary sewer.
SECTION 41
The fact that plumbing work now being done requires regulation and
inspection creates an emergency requiring the suspension of the rule
stating that ordinances must be read at three regular meetings, and
said rule is hereby suspended a►xi this ordinance declared in full
force from and after its publication as required by law.
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SECTION 42
That the City of Nederland will furnish all labor necessary in
making the taps on sewer lines and for laying the tile for the sewer
from the tap on the main sewer line to the property line of the
property adjacent to the alley, and for repairing the alley and
charge therefor the sum of 3ix (46.00) Dollars, the owner or appli-
cant to furnish all necessary material in waking said connections,
including the tile necessary to reach from the main sewer line to
the property line.
SECTION 43
It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person, firm, individual or
corporation to tap any water wain or sewer line or make any con-
nection with said water mains or sewer lines until after the city
has tapped the said lines and exteiid ed the same to tae edge of the
pavement or hard surface of the street and has issued a permit for
said work.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland
that no permit be issued to any person, firm, individual or corpora-
tion for said connection at the point above mentioned except upon
application by a master plumber who will make said connection and
then only after the payment of the hereinafter named charges and fees.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland
' that said city furnish all the materials and labor for making con-
nections to the water mains, said materials to be: One (1) Corpora-
tion Cock, One (1) Adapter, One (1) Peter Box and Lid, and all
necessary copper pipe to the Meter Box, and to furnish all labor
necessary for the installation of said materials and the connection
of said water mains, and extend the same from the water mains to the
edge of the pavement or hard surface of said streets, and all labor
and materials necessary for repairing the street after said connec-
tion is made; and to charge for said labor and materials the sum of
Fifteen (415.00) Dollars for each connection made.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland
that the city will furnish all labor necessary in snaking proper tps
on the sewer lines from the main sewer to the edge of the pavement
or hard surface of the street and for repairing the street, and
charge therefor the sum of Five (45.00) Dollars, the owner oflappli-
cant to furnish all necessary materials in making said connections;
said city will iurnish all materials necessary for repairing said
street.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland
that upon application by a master plumber, to connect the water or
sewer lines of any property owner with the water or sewer lines of
the city at the edge of the pavement or hard surface of tae streets,
' and the payment of the said fees above provided; the City Clerk
shall issue to said :vaster plumber a permit to perform said worm in
accordance with the provisions of this ordinance.
oECTION 44
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of an
ordinance passed by the City Council of the City of Nederland, ,
Texas, on October 18. 1943, shall be punished by a fine not to
exceed 4100.00 Dollars.
Passed by unanimous vote of the City Council of Nederland, Texas,
on this the 18th day of Uctober, A. D. 1943.
Approved:
(Seal)
H. C. rIarris
Attest: Mayor
Marvin Bronaugh,
City secretary
R. A. Rackley.
Lee Holcombe.
H. L. Sanderson,
Fred Champagne,
Council.
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Motion by Alderman Sanderson. 2nd by alderman nackley, That the
following bills be _aid, All present voting Aye.
City Bills :
Clarke & Courts .... Minute Book for Secretary ... , 5.88
dater dorks:
Geo. Crane ... 2 Tires for Pick Up ... 33.20
J. L. Crane ... Labor on dater Lines Oc.1 -15th ... 72.00
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Mayor
Sect. Tress. r,arris
M.L-.B'konaagft
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU14CIL
OF
THE CI TY OF NEDERLA_ND
IOctober 25, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris � 7:30 PM with the
following Aldermen present: :iackley, Sanderson, Champagne,
Holcombe.
Minutes of the previous meeting Uctober 18th were read and approved.
Mr. H. B. Murray appeared before the council and asked about a per-
mit to do plumbing in the city, and since the city has not appointed
an inspector he was instructed to proceed to work on a temporary
permit until an inspector is appointed.
Mr. Chas. P. Smith read an estimate of cost for proposed additions
to Sewer System and plans for a treating plant that he had prepared
in order to apply for additional grant and approval of the F.W.A.,
and after a discussion, a motion was made by Alderman Holcombe,
seconded by alderman itackley: "That we accept the Engineers report
as presented by Mr. Smith ". All present votitg Aye.
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REPORT OF ENGINEER
Accepted October 25, 1943
To the Mayor and City Council,
Nederland Texas.
Gentlemen:
As directed by you, on the request of the Federal iYorks Agency, we
have prepared tentative plans and cost estimates for certain addi-
tions to the sewage collection system and for a sewage treatment
plant, as a basis for an Engineer's Report to accompany an Amendatory
Application for additional grants and priorities. The plans have
been prepared in accordance with the agreements reached with repre-
sentatives of the Lederal uiorks Agency and theU. S. Public Health
Service at the time of their field inspection at Nederland on October
5th, and our conference with them at Houston on Uctober 6th. The
detailed plans are in pencil stage, subject to your approval of this
estimate of cost and the subsequent approval' by r'.f.A. of the
Engineer's Report.
The
additions
to the collection system are shown in red lines on
the sewer plant
submitted herewith. Their cost is estimated as fol-
lows,
based on
the unit prices of the present ( Combs) contract:
J t1
3,930
Lin.Ft. of 10" Sewer X2.00 per Lin.Ft. ,
7,860.00
990
" " " 8" "
" 1.50 " " "
1,485.00
17,560
" " " 6" if
" 1.00 " It It
17,560.00
19
manholes 3 -4 feet
deep,�440.00 each
760.00
11
" 4 -•6 "
55.00 "
605.00
5
" 6 -8 "
65.00
325.00
6
" 8 -10 "
6 85.00 "
510.00
3
" 10 -12 "
" 4100.00 "
300.00
2
It 12 -14 "
" 9125.00 "
250.00
10
Cleanouts 's .15.00
each
150.v0
6,000 Lin.r't. of 4" house
connections X0.66 per
liaft. 3,960.00
Contingencies
1.235.00
Total Estimated Cost of New Lines 435,000.00
The proposed treatment plant is of considerably better type than
was originally proposed, the design having been changed subsequent
to the federal inspection of October 5th. The present plan is-for
a permanent plant which will afford very complete treatment, but
With a minimum of critical materials. All structures are planned of
reinforced concrete throughout except that part of the pumphouse
above ground, which is of timber construction.
The proposed plant consists of a circular primary tank of the
Inhoff type, of 32' inside diameter and 24 feet deep to the bottom
of the sludge sump; a high rate mechanical filter of the Aero- filter
type in a 25' diameter tank with 7' depth of filter stone; a final
settling tank 31' long x 10' wide x 8' (water) depth and equipped
with mechanical sludge collector mechanism; three sludge drying
beds each 47' x 171, to receive the sludge from the Imhoff tank;
a complete sewage lift station wi th capacity of 600 gpm.
The plant is designed to care for a total average sewage flow of
200,000 gallons per day, or about 60 gallons per capita per day
for the present population, or 50 gallons per capita per day for
a population of 4,000. It can be expanded by duplication of units.
gVith the proposed plant in normal operation at or under the above
rated capacity, the effluent should show 80jo to 95� reduction in
BOD, by which the efficiency of sewage treatment is measured. It
will show 90/ removal of suspended solids ( all but the smallest and
lightest particles). Such a sewage effluent would be considered
very good and would be entirely unobjectionable. The design con -
for,us to the requirements of the atate Board of Health.
The estimated cost of the treatment plant is;
1
1
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Excavation 718 cu.yds.
N1.00
dP 718.00
Concrete 301
" " 4
40.00
12,040.00
Reinforcing steel.
20,222
lbs.40.07
1,415.54
Cast Iron Pipe,
10,741
" 9 0.08
859.28
'
Cast Iron Fittings
4.332
" a 0.10
433.20
19 gate and check
valves �,
,"40.00
760.00
2 - 300 GPM Pumps, motors, floats and controls 2,000.00
Aero - filter equipment 2.485.00
Final Tank Collector equipment 1,300.00
Lumber. etc.. for pump house 450.00
Sludge bed material, 111 cu.yds. 4 44.00 444.00
407 Lin. ft. 4" to 15" V3P oewersC�,41.50 per ft. 610.50
Total detailed cost 423,612
Add for contingencies 1,3c4.48
Total estimated cost
425.000.00
The total estimated cost for both lines and treatment plant is
X60,000. to which should be added 44,000 for administrative and
engineering costs. for a grand total cost of x64,000. The funds
available from all sources are about .;44,000. if the City sacri-
ficed all its bond reserves and held nothing back for contingencies
or extensions. de recommend a request for an additional grant of
not less than 9'30,000 be submitted to the Federal dorks Agency,
as a part of the Amendatory Application.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. P. 6 mith,
Contract Engineer
"Motion by Alderman Champagen, jeconded by alderman Holcombe.
"That the city purchase 200 copies, in book form, of the Plumbing
ordinance of the City." All present voting aye.
Mr. Crane discussed high water bills of customers and stated that
he investigated the case in question and knew the water passed
throuPh the meter and that there was a leak in the plumbing on the
customers property.
Mr. Crane also reported that he had an offer of w100.00 for the
old 10' tank, and 425.00 for the small tank which are located
back of the r'ire truck garage; Council approved the price offered
and instructed him to sell the tanks for 4125.00 Cash.
Motion by Alderman Champagne. seconded by Alderman Holcombe,
"That the city order 36 3/4" meters with unions, for the water
' department.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
or
H. C. Farris
Sect.Treas.
Id. L. Bronaug
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
November 1, 1943.
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor r'arris at 8:00 PIZ with
the following aldermen present: Sanderson, nackley, Holcombe,
Champagne.
Minutes of the previous meeting October 25th were read and ap-
proved.
Mr. 1J. C. Huffman presented a petition to the council asking that
they take necessary steps to incorporate the described property in
the city limits of the City of Nederland. Said petition being
signed by 16 property owners, there being 8 that did not sign the
petition.
After discussion the council did not feel that tl►ere were sufficient
signers on the petition to justify action by the council.
Motion by Alderman Holcombe, 2nd. by Alderman Champagne, that the
following labor bills be paid. All present voting aye.
J.L.Craae 121 days • -- 8 hrs. a day, 100 Hrs.Q75g ..... 475.00
L. Jones 1 .Jay - 8 lire. i,, 75� ........................ 6.00 '
The council appointed Geo. Crane as Plumbing Inspector.
Motion by Alderman Champagne, 2nd by Alderman Holcombe, "That
M. H. Townsend be appointed as Fire Chief of the City of Nederland.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Mayor Z7 z� .
H. C. Yarris
6 ect.Treas.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERL_�ND
November 3, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor r'arris at 8:00 P.Tvi.
with the follovviag aldermen present: Holcombe. Cnampagne,
:iackley. :alderman Sanderson absent.
Purpose of meeting was to consider a petition to take Hillcrest
Addition into the City limits. The petition carried 24 signa-
tures out of a possible 33 property owners, and after discussion
a motion was made by Alderman L. H. Holcombe, deconded by �lderivan
Fred Champagne "To let Hillcrest Addition come into Nederland City
Limits."
Motion carried by all present.
There being no further business the meeting was aujourned.
i.:ay or ;Vc
H. U. Farris
�ect.Treas.
M. L. - Bronaug
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MINUTES OF THE 3EGULAR ML ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
November 8th, 1943.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 8:00 1.M. with the
following Aldermen present: Champagne, Sanderson, itackley.
Alderman Holcombe Absent.
Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1st. and special meet-
ing of November 3rd, were read and approved.
Mr. J. W. Ellis appeared before the council and ask for a permit
to operate a Taxicab in the city. Mr. Ellis stated he had been a
resident of the city for 18 years and that he intended to operate
in line with the present Taxicab operators.
Motion by Alderman itackley, 2nd. by Alderman Champagne, "That
Mr. J. VJ. Ellis be granted a taxicab operators license as soon as
he meets the cities requirements set forth in their taxicab ordi-
nance. All present voting Aye.
Motion by Alderman itackley, 2nd. by alderman Champagne that the
following sewer project bill be paid. All present voting Aye.
Sewer Project Bills:
Chas. P. Smith ..... ............................... 688.04
H.B.Combs Contracto2 . ............................... 29,487.42
E.B.Cochran .................................
Title Opinion (Cooke) ........... 15.00
Motion by Alderman Champa&B. 2nd. by Alderman Rackley, "That the
following City and Water Department Bills be Paid." All present
voting Aye.
City Bills:
Pure Oil Co. - E. J. Woodward Service Station...... 9.19
Clarke & Courts ............ . 4.46
Southwest Bell Telephone Co. Phones #17 &,t2�..... 10.2 8
L. L. Browder ..... ............................... 3.00
Gulf States Utilities - City Hall 1.00
Peoples Gas Co. 95
M. L. Bronaugh - Salary Uctober ................... 3D.00
H. C. Farris - I it ................... 15.00
John H. Jensen - It " ... 40.00
The Chronicle - Printing of Ordinance, •Etc .�....... 82.50
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dater Department Bills:
H. 0. Morrison - Tube for Pick -up ............... 2.40
D. Y. i3ienstra - Hdwe. , r'it tings, Etc. 1.95
Dresser Mfg. Co. - Dresser Couplings ..............: 17.82
Crane Co. - Pipe & Fittings .. 23.91
Gulf States Utilities ... 5.20
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Phone #8 ........... 8.47
Dillinger Service Station - Gas & Oil .............. 8.22
The council discussed cleaning up all the old cans and junk iron
at the salvage pile.
Motion by Rackley and by Champagne, "That the City make
Mr. Tom Saulter deputy city marshall for the purpose of preventing
further dumping on present can and junk pile." All present voting
Aye.
There being no iurther ousiness the meeting was adjourned.
Sect.Treas
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H. C. Farris
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
November 15, 1943.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 7 :30 P.M.
Aldermen Rackley, Sandersou & Holcombe present. Aldermen
Champagne and Prestridge absent.
Deputy City Marshall Jansen brought in two summons:
P. S. Lingo & John Langham.
Discussed the problem of Delinquent boys at the Rio Theater and
decided to try to stop the boys from interfering Frith show.
Summons for S. C. Foster forfeited.
Discussed having dirt from the streets from sewer job put on
vacant lot next to Methodist Church.
Pay Tynan wants to know what size culvert to put in. Decided
16 inch tiling.
Crane talked about truck being in bad shape.
Discussed getting Presto for Fire Truck.
Mayor wants to get Lab Oil in 30 gallon lots.
IViotion made by Alderman Sanderson, 2nd. by Holcombe, to let
Crane put truck in shop while he is using his boys car.
Discussed the question of building shed for Fire Truck at the
dater `Power but decided City is not able to do it at present.
Mr. Crane turned in labor bills for J. L. Crane - 76 hrs. - X57.00
and P. L. Jones - 96 hrs. - 472.00.
No further business - meeting stands adjourned.
May or
H. C: Farris
PRO -TEId. Sec.
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MINUTES OF THE iiEGUL R IZEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
' November 22, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor r'arris at 7:30 P.M. with
the following aldermen present: Holcombe, aanderson, kackley.
Alderman Champagne absent.
Minutes of the previous meetings of November 8th and 15th were read
and approved.
A letter from the Uffice of Defense Transportation was read regard-
ing Taxicab operations being frozen and that a resolution would
have to be passed by the City Council before an application would
be considered.
The Council discussed the Taxicabs necessary for the City and it
was the opinion of the Council that since one operator had gone
out of business they thought it should be replaced.
Iviotioa by Alderman ilackley. 2ud. by Alderman Holcombe "That the
Permit of Charles John Ivouton be cancelled ana that Mayor iarris
be authoi•ized to write a letter to the Uffice of Defense 'Trans-
portation stating it was the opinion of the Council that another
Taxicab was needed." All present voting Aye.
' Motion by Alderman Holcombe, 2nd. by Alderman :tackley. "That the
following Labor Bills be paid. All present voting Aye.
J. L. Crane - 76 Hrs. 4 75� ...................... X57.00
P. L. Jones - 96 Hrs. �i 75� ...................... „'72.00
The Council discussed the advisability of leeting the public haul
dirt off of �,anholes, and decided to put tnis up to the con-
tractor as he would have to haul dirt back to these ldcatioas if
too much were taiien away.
The Council discussed insurance on the City Hall building and
decided to raise the policy from .;500.00 to ~ ;1500.00.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
May or
H. C. Farris
' elect. Treas.
'M.L. Bronaugn
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ioiINU'�r5 OF THE iFrULAB MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDIaiLAND ,
November 29, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor o'arris at 7:45 P.Lil.
with the following aldermen Present: Champagne, Sanderson,
Holcombe, Hackley.
Motion by Alderman Champagne, 2nd. by Alderman Holcombe, "That
the regular meeting nights of the Council be changed to the
second and fourth i�Londay nights of each month. All present
voting Aye.
The Council discussed various drainage ditch problems and
street underpasses.
Mot ion by Alderman iiackley, 2nd. by Ald eri„an Holcombe, "That
Mayor Barris be authorized to write a letter to the r'ederal ,forks
Agency stating that the City agrees to put up the 9`33,072.00
required in order to obtain the $23,779.00 grant from the
federal ;forks Agency. All present voting Aye.
The Council discussed the advisability of putting in a double '
entry book keeping system for the city accounts, and it was
decided to take this up further at a later meeting when Mr.
Hamby the auditor could be present to discuss it with them.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned
at 10:00 P. Id.
Mayor
H. G. r arras
Sect. Treas. °
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
December 16, 1943.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 7:45 P.ia. with
the following aldermen present : Champagne, Liolcombe, aackley.
Alderman Sanderson absent.
a,,,, a ti L
Minutes of the previous meeting movember 29 were read and
approved.
Motion by Alderman "olcombe, seconded by Alderman Champagne.
"That the following bills be paid." All present voting Aye.
C ITY
Gul States Utilities Co. ...................... 17.26
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ................... 5.13
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. ................... 4.10
McNeill Insurance Co . .............................. 121.02
Peoples Gas Co. .................................... 2.02
Fred G. Hill - 2•Copies of� incorporation) ........... 13.25
Copies Election - esults )
H. C. Farris - Expense ,Account ....................... 15.00
J. H. Jansen - Salary - November ................... 40.00
M. L. Bronaugh - Salary - November ................. 30.00
V. 0. Haizlip - Printed Envelopes .................. 58.56
X. J. Hamby - Auditing Books ....................... 100.00
WATER VORKS
Gu13`67stes Utilities - Pumps 9f1 & J2 x 'Water Offhe 104.55
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. - eater Office
Phone Bill - " ovember ................ 4.45
McNeill Insurance - eater (iffice & Garage.......... 75.30
Dillinger Service Station - Gas for truck........... 7.85
Crane & Co. - Repair carts. ..................... 21.67
Hill Chevrolet - Repair on Truck .................. 2.25
D. X. Rienstra - repair Darts ...................... 4.50
Dresser ""fg. Co. - Repairs •
.... ... ......... 34.48
T.S.C. Motor Co. - Freight "ines - Freight ......... 1.09
L. B. Cobb - Gasoline for truck ... . ................ 14.34
Pittsburgh Equitable ,v,eter Co. - 36meters 464.90
N. 0. Haizlip - Printed envelopes .................. 122.40
J. L. Crane - Labor ............................... 100.30
P. L. Jones - Labor .............................. 114.80
Z. Koelemay - Petty r'und 10.00
N. J. Hamby - Audit ............ • • 75.00
Sewer System - H. B. Combs - Estimate for Nov. 9750.76
Southwestern Laboratories - Inspection 436.87
Chas. P. omith - 6/ of 35ya of
Estimate 227.52
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motion by Champagne, 2nd. by - 1combe, "That following ordinance
be Adopted:" All present voting aye.
AN ORDINANCE NHEREBY THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, AND THE SOUTH- '
YVESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CUNPANY AGREE THAT THE TELEPHONE COMPANY
SHALL CONTINUE TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN ITS POLES, WIRES. ANCHOiiS,
CABLES, MA.NHOLE�, CONDUITS, AND OTHER PLANT CONSTRUCTION AND
APPURTENANCES ALONG, ACROSS, ON, OVER, THROUGH, ABOVE AND UNDER
ALL PUBLIC STREETS. AVENUES. ALLEYS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PLACES IN
SAID CITY, UNDER REGULATIONS AND R&TRICTIONS AND THAT THE CITY SHALL
RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT AND THE RIGHT TO USE CERTAIN r'ACILITIES
OF THE TELEPHONE CObLPANY, ALL AS HEREIN PROVIDED:
WHEREAS, the 6011thNeStern Bell Telephone Company, hereinafter re-
ferred to as the "Telephone Company ", is now and has been engaged
in the telephone business in the otate of Texas, and in furtherance
thereof, has erected and maintained certain items of its plant con-
struction in the city of Nederland. Texas, hereinalter referred to
as the "City ", for many years pursuant to such rights as have been
granted it by and under the laws of the State of 'Texas. and subject
to the exercise of such reasonable rights of regulation under the
police power as have been also lawfully granted by and under said
laws to said City; and
SHEREAS, it is to the mutual advantage of both the City and the
Telephone Company that an agreement should be entered into between
the Telephone Company and the City establishing the conditions
under which the Telephone Company shall operate in the City. '
NON, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY 'iHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND, THAT:
SECTION 1 - CONSTRUCTION AND ILiINTEN -INCE OF TELEPHONE PLANT AND
SERVICE
The poles, wires, anchors, cables, manholes, conduits and other
plant construction and appurtenances, used in or incident to the
giving of telephone service and to the maintenance of a telephone
business and system by the 1'elephoue Company in the City, shall
remain as now constructed, subject to such changes as under the
limitations and conditions herein prescribed may be considered
necessary by the City in the exercise of its lawful powers and by
the Telephone Company in the exercise of its business of furnish-
ing telephone service; and the Telephone Company shall continue
to exercise its right to place, remove, construct and reconstruct,
extend and maintain its said plant and appurtenances as the busi-
ness and purposes for which it is or may be incorporated may from
time to time require along, across, on, over, througn, above, and
under all the public street,, avenues, alleys and public grounds
and places within the present limits of the City and within said
limits as the same from time to time may be extended, subject to
the regulations, limitations and conditions herein prescribed. '
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SECTION 2 - SUPERVISION 3Y CITY OF LOCATION OF POLES AND CONDUIT.
All poles to be placed shall be of sound material and reasonably
straiPht, and shall be so set that they will not interfere with
' the flow of water in any gutter or drain, and so that the same will
interfere as little as practicable with the ordinary travel, on the
street or side_ralk. The location and route of all poles, stubs,
guys, anchors, conduits and cables to be placed and constructed by
the Telephone Company in the construction and maintenance of its
telephone system in the City and the location of all conduits to
be laid by the Telephone Company within the limits of the City under
this ordinance, shall be subject to the reasonable and proper regu-
lation, control and direction of the City Council or of any City
official to whom such duties have been or may be delegated.
SECTION 3 - STREETS TO BE EF TORED TO GOOD COBDITION.
The surface of any street, alley, highway, or public place dis-
turbed by the Telephone Company in building, constructing, renewing
or maintaining its telephone plant and system shall be restored
within a reasonable time after the completion of the work to as
good a condition as before the commencement of the work and main-
tained to the satisfaction of the City Council, or of any City
official to whom such duties have been or may be delegated, for
one year from the date the surface of said street, alley, highway,
or public place is broken for such construction or maintenance
work, after which time responsibility for the maintenance shall
' become the duty of the City. i +o street, alley, highway or public
place shall be encumbered zor a longer period than shall be neces-
sary to execute the work.
SECTION 4 - OPrRATION AND 11AINIMiA��CE Ol' TELEPHONE PLANT.
The Telephone Company shall maintain its system in reasonable
operatiag7 condition at all normal times during the continuance of
this agreement. An exception to this condition is automatically
in effect when service furnished by the Telephone Company is inter-
rupted, impaired, or prevented by fires, strikes, riots, or other
occurrences beyond the control of the Telephone Company, or by
storms, floods or other casualties, in any of which events the
Telephone Company shall do all things, reasonably within its power,
to do, to restore normal service.
SECT ION 5 - T adPORARY REPriO V AL 01' N IRES .
The Telephone Company on the request of any person shall remove or
raise or lower its wires temporarily to per —it the moving of houses
or other bulky structures. The expense of such temporary removal,
raising or lowering of wires shall be paid by the benefited party
or parties, and the Telephone Company may require such payment in
' advance. The Telephone Company shall be g
i.g iven not less than forty -
eht hours advance notice to arrange for such temporary wire
changes.
SECTION 6 - T-M TRIWING.
The right, license, privilege and permission is hereby granted to
the Telephone Company, its successors a ►xi assigns, to trim trees
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upon and overhanging; the streets, alleys, sidewalks and public
places of the City, so as to prevent the branches of such trees
from coming in contact with the wires or cables of the Telephone '
Company, and when so ordered by the City, said trimming shall be
done under the supervision and direction of the City Council or
of any City official to whom said duties have been or may be
delegated.
SECTION 7 - ANNUM, CASH CONSIDE.LUTION TO BE PAID BY THE TELEPHONE
C OIAP ANY
To indemnify the City for any and all possible damages to its
streets, alleys, and public grounds which may result from the
placing and maintenance therein or theron of the Telephone Company's
poles, conduits, or other telephone equipment or appratus, and to
compensate the City for its superintendence of this agreement, and
as the cash consideration for the same, the Telephone Company agrees
to pay to the City annually dur i►k)- the continuance of the agreement
a sum of money equal to two per cent (2/) of the annual gross
receipts for the preceding year received by the Company from the
rendition of local exchange telephone transmission service within
the corporate limits of tiie City. the first payment hereunder
shall be made April 1, 1944, and shall equal in amount two per cent
(2 %) of the gross receipts received from January 1, 1943, to
December 31, 1943; and thereafter payment shall be made annually on
April 1 as herein provided.
SECTION 8 - PAYMENT OF CASH CONSIDE]RATION TO BE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
'
PAYMENTS E =,CEPT USUAL GENE_iU OR SPECIAL AD VALO.iMi TAXES.
The City agrees that the consideration set forth in the preceding
section hereof, shall be paid and received in lieu of any tax,
license, charge, fee, street or alley rental or other character of
charge for use and occupancy of the streets, alleys and public
places of the City; in lieu of any pole tax or inspection fee tax;
in lieu of any ease,aent or franchise tax, whetuer levied on an
ad valorem, special or other character of tax; and in lieu of any
imposition other than the usual general or special ad valorem taxes
now or hereafter levied. Should the City not have the legal power
to agree that the payment of the foregoi►i{; cash consideration shall
be in lieu of the taxes, licenses, charges, fees, rentals, and ease-
ment or franchise taxes aforesaid, then the City agrees that it will
apply so much of said payment as may be necessary to the satisfaction
of the Telephone Company's obligations, if any, to pay any such taxes,
licenses, charges, fees, rentals, and easement or franchise taxes.
CECTION 9 - FACILITIES TO BE YURNibHED CITY AC ADDITIONAL CON3IDEHATIUN
In addition to the consideration set forth in aection 7, the Telephone
Company shall hold itself ready to furnish, subject to the use of '
the City, such mire space as may be required from time to time by
the City upon the poles now owned or hereafter erected by the
Telephone Company in the City for the use of the City's police and
fire alarm system; provided that the required wire space shall not
exceed the wire capacity of one cross arm on any one pole. The
location on the poles of this f ire and police wire space shall be
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determined on specific applications for space, at the time the
applications are received from the City, and will be allotted in
accordance with the considerations for electrical construction of the
' United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of standards. In its
wire construction on the Telephone Company's poles, the City will
follow the suggestions and requirements laid down for wire con-
struction in the Rules and Regulations of the Bureau of standards
of the United states Department of Commerce. Vhere conduits are
laid or are constructed by the Telephone Company; said company shall
hold itself ready to furnish sufficient duct space not to exceed
capacity of one duct for use by the City in carrying its police
and fire alarm wires. All such wires, whether on poles or in
conduits, shall be constructed, maintained and operated in such man-
ner as not to interfere with nor create undue hazard in the opera-
tion of the telephone system of the Telephone Company. It is further
agreed that the Telephone Company shall not be responsible to any
party or parties whatsoever for any claims, demands, losses, suits,
judge.aents for darmp-es or injuries to persons or property by reason
of the construction, maintenance, inspection or use of the police
and fire alarm wires belonging to the City, and the City shall insure,
indemnify and hold the Telephone Company harmless against all such
claims, losses, demands, suits afA judgemEats.
6ECTIO14 10 - A'TTACHI OTS ON POLES AND SPACE IN DUCi'S NUT HERE ire ECT1 D
Nothing in this ordinance contained shall be construed to require or
' permit any electric light or power wire attachments by the City or for
the City, nor to require or permit any electric light or power wires
to be placed in any duct used by the City in the Telephone Company's
conduits. If light or power attachments are desired by the City or
for the City, or if the City desires to place electric light or power
awes in any duct used by the City, then a further separate noncontin-
gent agreement shall be a prerequisite to such attachments or such use
of any duct used by the City. Nothing herein contained shall obligate
or restrict the Telephone Company in exercising its rieght voluntarily
to enter into pole attachment, pole usaPe, joint ownership, and other
wire space and facilities agreements with li' ht and power companies and
with other wire using companies which may be privileged to operate
within the City.
SECTION 11 - PEHIOD OF TIDE 0r THIS ORDI!i',ZCE - T&RkINA'i`ICN
This agreement shall be in force and effect for a full term and period
of twenty (20) years from and after its effective date hereinafter
provided, provided in event the consideration called for in section
7 hereof is not paid promptly, then the City may elect, upon such
failure, to declare this contract cancelled.
aECTION 12 - NO EXCLUSIVE i= RIVILECES CONFERRED BY THIS ORDINANCE
' Nothing herein contained shall be construed as giving to the Telephone
Company any exclusive privilege.
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SECTION 13 - SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
The rieght.s, powers, limitations, duties and restrictions herein pro-
vided for shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto '
and upon their respective successors and assigns.
SECTION 14 - PARTIAL Iig J.U1_)ITY :iND iiEPEAL PiWVI XN6
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held to be illegal, ultra vires or unconstitu-
tional, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the
reamining portions of this ordinance. All ordinances and agree-
ments and parts of ordinances and agreements in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed, and particularly this ordinance supersedes
an ordinance passed on ,Lay 12, 1941, entitled: "An ordinance
fixing rentals to be paid by telephone, water, electric and gas
companies, organizations, persons or corporations for the privi-
lege of using with their poles, pipes, mains, wires, conduits,
fixtures and other material, the streets, alleys, easements,
parks aid other public ways and property wi thin the ci ty of
Nederland, Texas, providing a penalty, requiring certain reports,
providing a penalty and declaring an emergency" and particularly
supersedes an ordinance passed October 6, 1941, entitled: "An
ordinance a:neading ordinance fixing rental to be paid by
telephone, water, electric and gas companies, organizations,
persons, and corporations, for the privilege of using with their
poles, pipes, conduits and other fixtures, the streets, alleys,
easements, parks and other public ways aid property within the '
City of Nederland. Texas, providing a penalty and declaring an
emergency" and said ordinances shall have no application and
shall not apply to the telephone business or to the Telephone
Company in any way whatsoever.
SECTION 15 - ACCEPT.00E OF AGRE&,ANT
The Telephone Company shall have sixty (60) days from aria after
the passage and approval of this ordinance to file its written
acceptance thereof with the City secretary, and upon such ac-
ceptance being filed, this ordinance shall take effect and be
in force from and after the date of its passage and approval by
the Mayor and shill effectuate and make binding the agreement
provided by the terias hereof.
Passed and approved this 16th day of Deceaber, ,i.D.. 1943.
Signed: H. C. Parris
17ay or
Attest: '
signed: 14,. L. Bronaugh
City secretary
Motion by = iackley, 2nd. by Holcombe "That the Layor be
authorized to write a letter aurhorizigg J. H. Phillips Invest-
ment Co. changing contract for bale of 45,000.00 worth of
Revenue bonds instead of 35,000. Bonds to mature as per
original contract with time extension of 5 years to take care
of additional 410,000.00." All present voting aye.
Motion by Hackley, 2nd. by Holcombe that "Report of
Equalization Board consisting of Geo. 'Nillis, J. L. Black,
S. J. Lester be accepted." All present voting Aye.
Motion by Champagne, 2nd. by Holcombe "That 14r. Hamby be hired
at price of ,`50.00 to set up and install iiouble Entry Book-
keeping System" for City. All present voting ,tye.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Mayor
C. Farris
Sec. Treas.
' M. L. Bronaug
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MINUTE5 Or THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF' iuEDERLAND '
December 27, 1943.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris with all the
aldermen present: Rackley, Sanderson, Champagne, nolcombe.
Minutes of the previous meeting December 16th were read and
approved.
An Ordinance was read by the city clerk to permit certain por-
tions of the Hillcrest addition to come into the City limits
after which A motion was made by Alderman Champagne, 2nd. by
Alderman Holcombe "That The Ordinance annexing specified terri-
tory in Hillcrest Addition be adopted." All present voting Aye.
ORDINANCE ANNEXING HILLCREST ADDITION
ANNEXING THE HEREINAFTER DE60.iIBED TERiiITORY TO TIM CITY OF
NEDERLAND. JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS, AND EZ.TEdDING THE BOUNDARY
LIMITS OF SAID CITY 60 AS TO INCLUDE SAID HEaEINAFTER DEaCRIBED
PROPERTY NITHIN SAID CITY LIMITS. AND GRANTING TO ALL THE IN-
HABITANTS OF SAID Pi OPERTY ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND RHIVILEGES OF'
OTHER CITIZEKv i AND BINDING SAil) INHABITANTS BY ALL OF THE ACTS. '
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND i3EGULATION6 OF 6AID CITY.
WHEREAS, a petition has been signed by a majority of the pro-
perty owners who are citizens of the State of Texas and innabi-
tants of the following described territory; a portion of the
Hillcrest addition 'o Nederland, Texas, as the same appears of
record, by map or plat of said Addition, in the office of the
County Clerk of Jefferson County, Texas, and being inclusive
of the following Blocks and Lots, or parcels, of said Blocks of
said Hillcrest Addition to Nederland, Texas, together with streets
and alleys therein; said territory being more particularly des-
cribed by Blockand Dot numbers as follows, to -wit:
Block Number three (3) of said addition, which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4),
five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9),
ten (10), eleven (11), twelve (12). thirteen (13), four-
teen (14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17),
eighteen (18) , nineteen (19) . twenty (20) , twenty -one (21) ,
twenty -two (22). twenty -three (23), and twenty -four (24).
Block number four (4) of said addition which includes lots
numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5),
six (6) , seven (7) , eight (8) . nine (9) , ten (10). eleven '
(11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen
(15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17). eighteen (18), nineteen
(19), twenty (20), twenty -one (21), twenty -two (22),
twenty -three (23). twenty -four (24).
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Block number nine ( 9) of said addition which includes lots
numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5),
six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven
(11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteel (14), fifteen
(15). sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nine-
teen (19), twenty (20). twenty -one (21). twenty -two (22),
twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24).
Block number ten (10) of said addition which includes lots
numbered: One (1). two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5).
six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven
(11). twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen
(15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nine-
teen (19). twenty (20). twenty -one (21), twenty -two (22),
twenty -three (23). twenty -four (24).
Block number thirteen (13) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6),
seven (7) , eight (8) , nine (9) , ten (10) , eleven (11) ,
twelve (12). thirteen (13). fourteen (14), fifteen (15),
sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nineteen
(19) , twenty (20) , twenty -one (21) , twenty -two (22) .
Block number fourteen (14) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4),
five (5), six (6). seven (7), eight (8). nine (9), ten (10),
eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14),
fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18),
nineteen (19), twenty (20). twenty -one (21), twenty -two
(22), twenty-three (23), twenty -four (24).
Block number fifteen ( 15) of said addition which includes
lots nujbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4),
five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten
(10), eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13). fourteen
(14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17). eighteen
(18), nineteen (19), twenty ( 0), twenty -one (21). twenty -
two (22), twenty -three (23). twenty -four 24).
Block number sixteen (16) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (A),
five (5), six (6), seven (7). eight (8), nine (9), ten
(10), eleven (11), t ✓Delve (12), thirleen (13), fourteen
(14), fifteen (15). sixteen (16). seventeen (17). eighteen
(18), nineteen (19), twetlty (20) , twenty -one (21), twenty -two
(22), twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24).
Block number seventeen (17) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2) three (3), four (4). five
(5). six (6), seven (7) . eight (8), nine (9), ten (10),
eleven (11). twelve (12).
Block number eighteen (18) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five
(5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8). nine (9), ten (10),
eleven (11), twelve( 12 ).
Block number nineteen (19) of said addition which includes
lots numoered: One (1), two (2) three (3), four (4), five
(5), six (6), seven (7), eight t8), niae(9), ten (10),
eleven (11), twelve (12).
Block number twenty (20) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6),
seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10), eleven (11), twelve
(12).
adjoining the City of Nederland, Texas, and presented to City
Council desiring and :requesting the annexation of said terri-
tory to said city, and,
WHEREAS, said petition has attached to it the affidavit of
three (3) of said applicants to the effect that said petition
is signed by a majority of the qualified voters within and
owning such property.
NO:i, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED.BY PHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the following described property, adjoining the City of
Nederland, Texas, being a portion of the Hillcrest Addition
to ederland, Texas, as the same appears of record, by map or
plat of said addition, in the office of the County Clerk of
Jefferson County, Texas; and being inclusive of the following
Blocks and lots, or parctis. of said Blocks of said Hillcrest
Addition to liederland, Texas, together with streets and alleys
therein; said territory being more particularly described
by Block and lot numbers as follows, to -wit:
Block number three (3) of said addition, which includes
lots numoered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4),
five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten
(10), eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen
(14), fifteen (15)„ sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen
(18), nineteen (19). twenty(M), twenty -one (21), twenty -two
(22). twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24).
Block Number four (4) of said addition, which includes
lots numbered: One (1). two (2). three (3), four (4).
five (5) . six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten
(10), eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen
(14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen
(18), nineteen (19), twenty (20), twenty -one (21). twenty- ,
two (22). twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24).
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Block numb er nine ( 9) of said addition which includes lots
numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4). five (5),
' six (6). seven � 7) , eight ► 8) , nine k 9) , ten ► 10) , eleven
( 11), twelve (12). thirteen (13), fourteen k14), fifteen k15).
sixteen 16), seventeen (17). eighteen ►18), nineteen (19),
twenty (20), tweet -one (21), twenty -two (22). twenty -three
(23), twenty -four f24).
Block number ten (10) of said addition which includes lots
numbered: One (1). two (2). three (3), four (4), five (5).
six (6), seven 0), eight (6), nine (9). ten (10). eleven
(11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen
(15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nineteen
(19) , twenty (20) , twenty-one (21). twenty -two (22) ,
twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24 ).
Block number thirteen (13) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: Three (3), four (4), five (5), six (6),
seven (7) . eight (8) , nine (9) . ten (10) , eleven (11) ,
twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14), fifteen (15). sixteen
(16). seventeen (17), eighteen (18), nineteen (19), twenty -
(20) , twenty -one (21) . twenty -two (22) .
Block number fourteen (14) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five
(5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8), nine (9), ten (10),
' eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14),
fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18),
nineteen (19), twenty (20). twenty -one (21), twenty -two
(22). twenty -three (23), twenty #our (24).
Block number fifteen (15) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4).
five (5). six (6), seven (7), eight (8). nine (9), ten
(10). eleven (11), twelve (12).thirteen (13), fourteen
(14), fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen
(18), nineteen k19), twenty (20). twenty -one (21), twenty -
two (22), twenty -three (23). twenty -four (24).
Block number sixteen %16) of saia addition which includes
lots numbered: Oile (1), two (2), three (3), four (4). five
(5), six (6). seven (7). eight (8), nine (9), ten (10),
eleven (11), twelve (12), thirteen (13), fourteen (14),
fifteen (15), sixteen (16), seventeen (17), eighteen (18),
nineteen (19) , twenty (20) , twenty -one (21). twenty -two
(22), twenty -three (23), twenty -four (24).
Block number seventeen (17) of aid addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five
(5). six (6). seven (7). eight (8), nine (9), ten (10),
eleven (11), twelve (12).
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Block lyumber eighteen (18) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1), two (2). three (3), four (4),
five (5), six (6), seven (7), eight (8). nine (9), ten '
(10) , eleven (11) , twelve (12) .
Block Number nineteen (19) of said addition which includes
lots numbered: One (1). two (2), three (3), four (4), five
(5). six (6), seven (7), eight (8), aine(9), ter, (10),
eleven (11), twelve (12).
Block numoer twenty (W of said addition which includes
lots numbered: Three (3), four (4). iive (5), six (6).
seven (7) , eight (8) , nine (9) , ten (10) , eleven (11) ,
twelve (12).
be and the same is hereby annexed to the City of Nederland,
Jefferson County, Texas, and that the boundary limits of the
City of Nederland, Texas, be and the same are hereby extended
to i►iclude the above described territory within the City limits
of the City of Nederland. and the same shall hereafter be in-
cluded within the territorial limits of said city, and the in-
habitants thereof shall hereafter be entitled to all rights and
privileges of other citizens of the City of Nederland and they
shall be bound by the acts. ordinances, resolutions and regula-
tions of said city.
The fact that the City of Nederland, Texas,is now engaged in the '
installation of a sewer system and that the inhabitants of the
territory herein describes are desirous of participating in the
benefits to be derived therefrom, creates a public necessity
and emergency, 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 weekly newspaper
of general circulation published in the city of Port Neches,
Texas. and it is so ordained.
PASSED by Unanimous vote o1 all members of the City Council of
City of Nederland, Texas, this 27th day of December, A.D. 1943.
ATTEST
Signed: M. L. Bronaugh
City decretary
Signed: H. C. Farris
Mayor
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Motion by Alderman Holcombe, 2nd. by Alderman nackley that
the ordinance setting rate f"or sewer charge be adopted as
read. All present voting Aye.
ORDINANCE GETTZG 6Er'Y �R CHARGE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BUARD Ur ALDERi.dO Ur` ThE CITY OF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That there is hereby created a sanitary sewer dis-
trict of the City of Nederland, which shall comprise all of said
City, with boundaries and limits as follows:
Beginning at an iron stake driven flush with the ground
at the intersection of the Northeast line of Tyneil atreet
and the Southeast line of ivicKinley Avenue in Hillerest
Addition to the City of Nederland, Texas, said point being
the same as the lest corner of Block 15 of said addition.
Thence with the Northeast line of said Tyreell atreet and
extension to the North line of Nederland Avenue.
Thence Past along said North line of Nederland Avenue to
the southwest line of Lot 2, Block 16, Range "H" of the
Port Arthur Land Company lands.
' Thence along the Southwest line of said Lot 2, Block 16,
Range "H" of the Port Arthur Land Company lands extended North
480 52' 'West to the North line of Koelemay Road.
Thence with the said North line of the Koelemay Road
North 410 21' East to a U.S.C. & G. Bronze plate set in
concrete monument in the oouthwest line of the Gulf States
Utilities right -of -way.
Thence with the said southwest right -of -way of the Gulf
States Utilities, North 47 deg. 48' West 1295.4 feet to
a point where the extension of the Northwest boundary
line o* uLuaphrey Heights addition to the City of Nederland
would intersect the southwest line of said Gulf States
Utilities to a 3/4" iron pin set in fence line.
Thence with the said Northwest Boundary line of Humphrey
Heights 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 Kansas City and southern Railway Company.
Thence with the Northeast right -of -way line of said Rail-
way ind fence line South 47 deg. 12' East 986.00 feet to
' the intersection of the Northwest line of Dan Rienstra
property to an iron pipe set at fence corner.
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Thence with the Nortbvvest line of said :iienstra pro-
perty, North 42 deg. 23' East 1505.0 feet to the South-
west boundary line of Lot 1, Block 17, Range "F ", Port I
Arthur Land Company lands, a 3/4" iron pin set on Northeast
side of road and old fence line.
Thence with the said Southwest boundary line and fence line.
South 48 deg. 43' East 1623.0 feet to an old iron pin set
at an old fence corner, said point being in the Northwest
line of St. Charles Street.
Thence with the i4orthwest line of St. Charles Street and
fence, tiorth 41 deg. 13' East 990.0 feet to an iron pin
in the Southwest line of Cypress Street.
Thence with said Southwest line of CYpress Street ex-
tended to the South line of Nederland Avenue.
Thence South 48 deg. 48' West 520.0 feet.
Thence Southwest parallel with Nederland avenue to the
Southeast corner of 1"cCauley subdivision to the City of
Nederland, Texas.
Thence along the Southeast line of said subdivision to the
Northeast right -of -way line of Kansas City and Southern
Railway Company. I
Thence Southeast along the Northeast right -of -way line of
said railway to the original Southeast boundary line of the
City of Nederland, Texas.
Thence along said southeast boundary line to the point of
beginning.
Provided that any building or residence which is situated
on property, the nearest line of which property shall be further
than 150 ft. from a city sanitary sewer main, shall not be con-
sidered within the "Sanitary Sewer District" until 60 nays after
such time as there small be available a sanitary sewer main within
150 feet of the premises to be served. Tue distance from property
line to sewer line shall be measured by the most direct route
along the public street or alley from the sewer line to the near-
est point of the said property.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons
owning, renting, leasing or controlling, in whole or in part,
any premises situated within the Sanitary Sewer District, to
construct. use or maintain, or permit to be constructed, used
or maintained, on such premises, any privy, cess pool, water ,
closet, urinal basin. slop sink, slop drain, bath tub, or water
waste drain from laundry or livery stable, used or to be used
for the purpose of retaining, removing or disposing of sewage
matter of any kind, unless the same shall be connected with
the system of sanitary sewe - cage of the City of Nederland, Texas.
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Section 3. All privies and closets thay may be on any
premises within the Sanitary Sewer District shall be removed or
abated within sixty nays after this ordinance shall becoiie effect-
' ive.
erection 4. It shall be unlawful to do any of the following
acts, except as herein provided:
(a) To uncover the public sewer for any purpose, or to
make connection therewith, or to uncover the public connection
branches thereof, unless by consent, or under the supervision of
the City of Nederland, or its duly authorized agents.
(b) For the owner or occupant of any building in the Sani-
tary Sewer District, any portion of which is used for any portion
of the day, to fail to have at least one water closet in said
building connected with the public sewer within 60 days from time
this act takes effect, except in case where two or more such
buildings are used by one firm, or corporation, which shall re-
quire but one connection.
(c) For the owner or occupant of any building in the Sani-
tary District, in which food is cooked or clothing is washed for
the public, to fail to have a suitable sink, slop stone, or
hopper for the reception of water.
( d) To throw 'or allow to be thrown or deposited on the sur-
face of the ground, or in any hole or vault, in or under the sur-
face of the ground, in the Sanitary Sewer District, except in the
proper and necessary manuring of the soil, any liquid or solid
filth, feces or urine.
( e) To allow any slops, wash or waste water of any kind to
flow over the caveaeat or into the street.
(f) No person or corporation shall deposit any garbage,
offal. deal animals, filth or any substance having a tendency to
obstruct the flow of sewage, in any manhole, lamphole, flush tank
or sewer opening.
(g) The City shall have the power to stop and prevent from
discharging into the public sewerage. any private drain or house
connection. through which substances are discharged which are
liable to injure said sewers, or to obstruct the flow of sewage,
or on which the saver rents. according to the schedule. have not
been paid.
SECTION 5. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons
to obstruct or in any way injure any of the pipes, works or drains
' or machinery belonging to or connected with any system of sewerage
owned, used or operated in the City of Nederland, Jefferson County.
Texas, or to place or drop or throw any substance whatever into
the sink, water closet, bath tub, vessel drains, or other recep-
tacles belonging to or connected with any system of sanitary sewer-
age owned, used or operated in the City of Nederland, Jefferson
County, Texas, which may obstruct or injure same.
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Section 6. That anyone violating the provisions of this
ordinance shall be deemed Ruilty of creating and maintaining a
public nuisaacg and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof in the corporation court of the City of
Nederland, Texas, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding twenty -
five dollars, and each day any of the things herein denounced may
be used or maintained, or permitted to be used or maintained,
after the expiration of 60 days from the time this ordinance takes
effect, shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 7. The following shall be charged for the use of the
{ Sanitary Sewer System and the same shall be due and payable
mmthly in a4vgr3e -e by the person or persons occupying the premises
on waich said sewer connection is located, or if such person or
persons shall not have paid such charges within iif teen days after
the same have become due, by the person or persons owning, rent -
ing, leasing or controlling the premises in whole or in part,
to -wit:
PER
MATER CL06ET6. EACH IN MONTH
Private Houses - 1st. Closet 90
Each aduitional .60
Offices and store 1.00
Public or pay toilets in restaurants, hotels and
boarding nouses of 14 rooms or under, barber shops
ana filling stations, or public garages 1.20
Public or pay toilets in notels and boarding houses
of 15 rooms and over 1.50
Hotel sleeping rooms or suites, each .50
URINAL BAoINS. EACH IN
Private houses .25
Offices, stores, restaurants, hotels of 14 rooms and
under, barger shops and filling stations .50
Hotels of 15 rooms, saloons and public buildings .75
Manufacturers, NDatatoriums, Shops, etc., special
rates on all fixtures.
S INKS . EACH IN
Private houses
.25
Offices and stores
.25
Restaurants, hotels, saloons, filling stations
.50
BATH TUBS EACH IN
Private houses
.20
Barber shops and other public places
.50
Hotel rooms and suits
.15
All other buildings
.25
L�,VATOKIES, EACH IN
Private houses
.10
Barber shops
.50
Hotel rooms and suites
.10
All other buildings
.25
AUTOMOBILE HASH RACZ6
Private houses
.50
Filling stations
1.50
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BATH, LAVATORY AND JAT M CL05ET IN
Private houses, all three 1.00
Hotel rooms and suites, all three .75
' All sewage rates to be paid monthly. Any service for which
monthly charges have not been paid on the fifteenth day of the
mext month for which the same shall be due, shall be cut off
and shall not be reconnected except on payment of an additional
sum of One (01.00) Dollar, plus all delinquent payments and
payment of the amount due for the current
section 8. 4herever in this ordinauce the word "person"
is used it shall be construed to include any person, firm associa-
tion or corporation, or the agents, servants or employees of any
such person, firm or corporation.
,.,ection 9. It shall be the duty of the City Tax Assessor and
Collector to collect said sewer fees and turn same over to the
City Treasurer q1 as collected.
aection 10. all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed and this ordinance shall take
effect from and after its passage and publication once a week
for four consecutive weeks in some newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Liederland, Texas.
PA05ED A141) Ai'PitUVED `iHI3 27th day of Jececber, 1943.
zz_ �-- 1v:AY 1f, C BFI O i4 E LA,1 D , T
ATTEST:
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P Y S G i3 ET anY , C l r OF L'riLAND .
TEXAS
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Bdotion by :alderman !�ackley, 4nd. by alderman Sanderson, "That
the City Karshall's salary be changed from *10.00 per month to
X1.00 per year beginning at the regular eleotion date April 1944."
Alderman Holcombe, Rackley, Sanderson voted Aye. Alderman Champagne
did not vote.
Lotion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd. by alderman Holcombe "That the
following Budget be proposed for ther'iscal year of way 1, 1944
to April 30. 1945, Based on a Tax Rate of $1.00 on each one
hundred dollar valuation. Date of hearing on the following budget
to be January 10, 1944 at the City Hall of Nederland, Texas.
Fire Department .. ............................... ;'300.00
Insurance ........... ............................... 50.00
Miscellaneous ...... ............................... 1000.00
Office Supplies ..... ............................... 300.00
Comptroller Salary .. ............................... 900.00
Marshall's Salary ... ............................... 480.00
Mayor's Expense Account ............................ 200.00
Equ$lization Board . ..... ........................ 100.00
Maintenance of City Property ....................... 1270.00
Elections ........... ............................... 100.00
Sewer Sinking fund ........ 4000.00
TOTAL • =.50
✓ C�.Qk vuLw�ckC&AIe
Motion by Alderman Rackl W , 2nd. by Alderman Sanderson that the
following Bills be paid. All present voting aye.
Nater Department U) JUA
Chronicle
City Expense
Petty Cash Fund
442.50
10.00-
There being no further ousiness the meeting was adjourned.
Sect. Treas. 6
a. L. Bronaugh
petty Cash.overdrawn4228
Box itent 75
Electric Bulb 0
1/4 inch Cable 3.50
Express 1.57
Lights -bulbs .40
Recording Leeds 2.76
11.65
May or
H. C. Farris
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR hEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Or'
THE CITY Or' iIEDERLAND
January 10. 1944.
The meeting was called to order by 1vayor blarris at 7:30 P.m.
with the following Aldermen present: Rackley, Champagne,
Sanderson. Holcombe.
Minutes of the previous meeting of December 27, 1943 were read
and approved.
Mr. Rose appeared before the Council in behalf of obtaining water
on his property.
Motion by Alderman iiackley, 2nd. by ylderman Holcombe "That the
fee for plumbing permit be 41.00 per job and that the inspec-
tion zlee be '1.00 per job." All present voting :eye.
i0tion by Alderman Holcombe. 2nd. by Alderman Rackley, "That
hir. Crane be given a 425.00 per month raise effective January
1, 1944." All present voting Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rackley. 2nd. by Alderman Holcombe, "That
Engineers fee of 9 '217.44 be paid." All present voting
Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd. by Alderman Sanderson, "That
the following bills be paid." All present voting
aye.
NAT R DEPARTMENT
Dillinger s Service Station .....................
9.98
D. X. Rienstra Hdwe. ... ... ..
. . ............ ......
1.75
Collector of Internal Revenue (Withholding Taxi...
31.22
Cobb's Service otation • ...... • �
... ......
4.55
Gulf States Utilities - Pumps - ;pl  & er
Department House ......... ...................
58.50
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co . ..................
4.18
Crane Co. �
.. . ... o .........................
15.75
P.L. Jones (Labor 8Days ) .........................
48.00
J.L.Crane (Labor 7 Days) .........................
42.00
E.J.Foley (Labor 4 )ays) .........................
24.00
CITY BILLS
Lamb Printing Co. ...... .. . • .
0.90
Gulf States Utilities - Street Lights &CityHall
9.13'
Southwestern Bell Telephone Phones P. & 17 ........
9.13'
The Chronicle - Publications .....................
75.10'
Clarke & Courts - ink, etc. ......................
0.58
Texas Public Service ..........................
2.42
E.B.Cochran (Legal Fee) ..........................
25.00
Vandersmiths (Ledgers for 000kkeeping) ...........
9.40'
H. C. Farris - Expense Account December ..........
15.00
i. L. Bronaugh - Salary - December .............
30.00'
John H. Jensen - Deputy Marshall Salary ..........
40.00'
Meffeill insurance Co. - Bond Premiu.a on
X. Koelemay .........................
15.00
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A letter iron J. H.
Phillips investment Co. in
regards to
Urdinances desired
in regard to the 075,000.00
Bond Issue was
read aaa discussed.
The Council's decision was
to have all
apers made to include
the null `75,0,30 issue so
that the
30,0 00.00 would be
in reserve in case it were
needed on the job.
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Motion by Alderman Rackley, ."ad. by Alderman Sanderson, "That
the Budget proposed at December 27th meeting be adoled. and
rate of set 4 X1.00 per �100.00 valuation. _ill present votiac-r
aye.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Mayor
H. C. Zarris
Sect. Treas.
,.I. L. 41coilaugh
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
' January 24, 1944.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris with all the
Aldermen present.
Minutes of the previous meeting of January 10th were read and
approved.
Mr. Rich appeared before the Council and asked that he be al-
lowed to reserve a parking place for his truck in front of his
place of business, and after discussion, a motion was made by
Alderman 3ackley and 2nd. by Alderman Holcombe "That ivir. Rich
be granted permission to mark Off space for his truck and
reserve same from 6 A.IoI. until 6 P.Tvl." All present voting aye.
Mr. Jerry Alexander appeared before the Council and complained
about his place being blocked off oy the H. ,_i. Combs Construction
Co. anu advised that he was going to start Suit the coming
Wednesday unless his damages were remedied, and the road
opened so that he could get in and out.
' A letter from the r.d._i. Regional Director was read stating ad-
ditional grant for the sewer project had been made subject to
the City's acceptance. The Council accepted the offer and
advised the r'.',V.A. by wire anu also by formal letter accordingly.
Mr. Smith presented the new plans for the completion of the
sewer system. The Council went over the plans, after which
Mr. Smith read a letter he had written the r'.'d.A. preseatinp, the
plans for their approval.
Motion by alderman nolcomue, 2nd. by Alderman Rackley, "That we
approve the plans as presented by vir. Smith and instruct him to
submit saiae to the r.`N.A. for approval, and for receipt of
bids on February 28th, 1944." All present voting Aye.
Motion by Alderman Rackley, 2nd. uy Alderman Holcombe, "That
the following bills be paid." All present voting Aye.
WATER DEEARTi�YliT
T.L.Crane - 8 days labor ........................ 448.00
E.V.Foley - 81 days labor ........................ 51.00
P.L.Jones - 1 0, days labor ....................... 63.00
K. Koelemay - Meter Refund 50.00
K. Koelemay - Petty Cash ......................... 10.00
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Petty Cash Fund ( Cont' D.) :
Railway i ]xpress
Janitor
Express
2 Faucets
5 t amps
P.O.Box
Freights
Janitor
a t a mps
Oil (Crane)
M.H.Townsead - Light Bulbs
Wire to J. ',9. Bradner
Id?. L. Bronaugh handed in the following resignation:
Deer Mayor and City Council,
Nederland, Texas.
Gentlemen:
0.36
1.00
1.09
0.75
0.64
J.60
1.69
0.50
1.00
2.65
0.40
1.60
12. 28
2.28
As i believe it to the best interest at this time that the City
employ so —eone as .3 ecretary & Treasurer, that will be available
during the regular working day to help in the general duties at
the City Hall, I hereby offer my resignation. and ask that same
be effective February 1, 1944.
The City books have just been completely audited and if a change
is made at this time it will save the City the expense of having
the audit made if a change were going to be made later.
I do not have time to carry out the duties of the office as they
should be, and believe all of you will agree with me that a change
is desireable at this time due to the greater volume of work
being thrown on the City.
Sorking with you has been a pleasure, ana i assure all of you
thit you have my thanks, appreciation, and best interest for the
City of liederiand.
Yours very truly,
Signed: ii. L. Bronaugh
Motion by Alderman Holcombe. Ana. by Alderman Champage, "That
Mr. Bronaugh's resignation be accepted." All present voting Aye.
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Motion by Alderman Champagne „ 2nd. by Alderman holcomue. "That
Mr. K. Koelemay be appointed secretary Effective Zebruary 1.
' 1944.” All present voting .lye.
The Council instructed the secretary to order a battery charger
for the zire Truck (Approx. a 3 amp. charger).
The Council discussed the drainage of the City, and m =ayor Zarris
advised that the jtate was going to take care of the drainage
along the state highways.
There being ao further business the meeting was adjourned.
elect. Treas.
L. Bronaug
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C. Farris
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MINUTES Or SPECIAL DIETING OZ THE CITY CUU14CIL
Or'
THE CITY OF NEDERLAN D
February 4, 1944.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 7:30 P.Id.
Aldermen H. D. Sanderson. :i. A. Rackley, H. L. Holcombe present.
Champagne and Prestrid,R�e absent.
Secretary read letter regarding passing 'Ind adoption of a
resolution cancilling First Government Grant and accenting the
Revised Gra►t. Iiotion made by R. A. Rackley, seconded by
H. L. Holcombe to adopt resolution. All present voting Aye.
Discussion was had regarding plumo�rs Permits and Connection
with sewer lines. Council will look into the matter and decide
what to do later on.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Sect. Treas. 'f'1�0J-
K. Koelema
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C. . Farr Is ,
ACCEPTZCE Ol' THE OFFER OF THE UNITED 51 iTE5 Or' A"RICA
WHEREAS. there has been riled with the Federal Works Agency
in behalf of the City of Nederland, Texas ( herein called the
"Owner "), an application for Federal assistance under the Jar
Public ,Yorks program, and the UNITED STATr Or' AidERICA, acting
by and through the t'ederal dorks administrator, has transmitted
to the Owner an Offer of Federal assistance in connection with the
public works referred to in said application and described in said
Offer; and
WHE:iEAa, said Offer has been duly read in open meeting. fully
considered in accordance with all pertinent rules of procedure and
legal requirements. and mane a part of the Owner's public records;and
SHEiiEAS, it is deemed advisable and in the public interest that
said Oifer be accepted:
NOW, THEREFORE, be it :resolved by the City Council of the Owner
that the said Offer, a true and correct copy of which, including the
Terms and Conditions, is hereto attached, be and the same hereby is
accepted without reservation or qualificltion.
Passed by the aforementioned governing body of the Owner on the
4th day of February, 1944.
Approved In the 4th day of February, 1944, by the Mayor of
the Owner.
H. C. Farris
Mayor
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Iv1INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY CUUNC Z
OF
THE CITY OF NEDEiiLAND
February 14, 1944.
Meeting called to order by liayor Farris with all the Aldermen
present.
Minutes of the previous meeting of January 24th and the Special
Meeting of February 4, 1944 were read and approved.
Received application of the B &G Plumbing oupplies at Port Neches,
applying for Plumber Licenses. Discussed the proposition at
length; decided to wait until next week to see what can be done.
Following Bills were ordered paid on motion by Holcombe, seconded
by Rackley. All preset-it voting aye.
C ITY
eich's Electric Shop ..........................
412.75
Gulf States Utilities - Street Lizhts ............
8.13
it if " - City Hall ..............
1.00
Lamp Printing of Stationery ......................
24.60
McNeill Insurance agency ........................
5.00
S. J. Hamby .....................................
50.00
Texas Public Service .............................
3.05
Southwestern Bell 'Telephone Co. - jt17............
5.13
T1 it n n _ 72 .............
4.35
H. C. Farris - Expense .. .. .................
15.00
iJ. L. Bronaugh - Salary Secretary ..............
30.00
J. H. Jansen - Deputy Marshall .. ................
40.00
F. 4. Bridgeman - 3/ Tax Discount ................
1.74
W AT ER
PureUil Co. .... ... . ... ....... ............
2.05
Gulf States utilities Co. Pumps - ;f2 ..........
46.96
I? to " , $1 ..........
15.72
if It it Office .....................
6.38
Coburn Supply Co . . ...............................
25.35
Crane & Co . ....... ...............................
31.68
D. X. Rienstra .... ...............................
4.36
Bmt. Motor Co. . . ..........................
155.35
Dillinger aerviceStation .. .....................
6.27
Southwestern Bell Telephone -48 ...............
3.96
J. L. Crane - Labor - 1419 days ...................
86.90
Jan. 25 - Feb. 14
�. L. Jones - Labor - 16j days ------------- - - - - --
98.30
Jan. 25 to Feb. 14
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Council instructed secretary to make separate deposit for
,Pater keter Deposit.
Total 91445.00 '
A committee appeared before the Council to present a petition
signed by 115 citizens to try to abolish slot machines and
gambling in our City. Committee members were dev. J. M. Garner,
J. R. Pevehouse, L. D. Ivieredith, F. Sanderson and other members
of the different Churches. After discussion Council instructed
Deputy Marshall to do everything possible to remove slot machines
and stop Gambling, Etc.
A Delegation from Hillcrest appeared before Council to get in-
formation on Annexation of Hillcrest.
Mr. C. P. Smith made report on histrip to Fort Borth and Bonding Co.&
submitted contract for 2nd. Contract. I4otion made by H. L.Holcombe,
seconded by nackley to sign contract. All present voting Aye.
Authorized City Clerk to make out check for H. L. Combs on
Estimate for January as soon as he furnishes proof that he
paid account of Dickey's - Texarkana.
Mayor Farris told the Council that Miirs. Geo. Crane asked him
to replace some of the paper in the rooms of the dwelling
occupied by them and after discussion alderman Champagne was
instructed to look into the matter and report on same.
.after discussing the salary question of the City Qevy ,motion
.was made by Champagne, to reimburse Secy for.the work he had
done in January on the Tax records, for which he paid 420.00,
and raise the salary to 4'150,00 a month, so Ilecy can employ
extra help. Seconded by Holcomb. Allresent voting Aye.
C.P.amith and M.A. Furth discusse0. q TOr Drainage and Drainage
District boundaries.
Meeting adjourned until February 21st.
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING Or THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
rebruary 21. 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris.
The following Lldermen present: nackley, Holcombe, & Sanderson.
absent Champagne & Prestridge. '
Motion made by Iiackley, 2nd. by Sanderson, "That we suspend the
rule requiring ordinance be read at more than one meeting."
All present voting :lye.
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Motion made by Holcombe, 2nd. by ilackley. "That the ordinance
pertaining to the 9'75,000 revenue bonds be approved." all
present voting Aye.
Motion ande by Rackley, 2nd. by Sanderson, "To accept the
resolution authorizine the printing of the ;75,000 worth of
bonds." all present voting Aye.
- Motion made by Holcombe, 2nd. by Sanderson, "That Asa Spencer
be deputized as Deputy City i,arshall." All present voting Aye.
The drainage committee appeared beiore the Council in regards to
the drainage aistrict, ILr. J. B. Morris of Beaumont gave us
some advice as to how to form a drainage district. Petition
should be signed by at least 25 property owners and presented to
the County Commissioners Court, accompanied by a X200 check
to defray election costs.
RE60LUT ION AMARDIM SALE OF iiEVENL UE BONDS
THE STATE 01' TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON:
C 1 TY OF NEDERLAN D :
On this the 14th day of Febrmry 1944, the City Council
of the City of Nederland, Texas, convened in Regular session
at the regular meeting place thereof with the following members
thereof , to wit:
H. C. Farris, Mayor
R. A. Rac kl ey )
Lee Holcombe ) Aldermen
H. D. Sanderson)
K. Koelemay, City Secretary
present, and the following absent: Fred Champagne, B. X. Prestridge,
constituting a quorum, when among other proceedings had, were the
following:
Alderman L. H3combe introduced a resolution and moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Alderman
R. A. Rackley. The motion carrying with it the adoption
of the resolution prevailed by the following vote:
AYES: Aldermen R. A. iackl ey, L. Holcombe,
H. D. Sanderson
NOES: None
The resolution is as follows:
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R&OLUTION
ANARDINC SALE OF BONDS TO J. R. PHILLIPS
INVESTMENT C OMPANY
'
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland. Texas,
has heretofore received bids on ;45,000 CITY OF NEDERLAND 6ET1�R
6YSTEP�7 REVENUE BONDS, dated Larch 1, 1944 ( being part of a total
authorized issue of 475,000); and
NHEi EAS, the bid of J. R. Phillips Investment Company, of
Houston, Texas, was the highest bid submitted for said bonds; and
4HEREAS, said J. R. Phillips Investment Company bid a price
of par and accrued interest plus a premium of .35.60 for
said bonds; and
NHEREA,S, The City Council deems it advisable and to the
best interest of the City of Nederland, Texas, to sell said bonds
to said Company; now,
THEREFORE. BE IT RF.)ULVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS;
That the bid of J. R. Phillips Investment Company on
445.000 CITY OF NEDERLAND S&V R SYSTEd REVENUE BOiuDS, dated
March 1, 1944, being Bonds itiumbers 1 to 45, inclusive, be, and
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the same is hereby accepted.
The ivayor, City Secretary and City Treasurer are nereby
authorized, directed and instructed to do all things necessary to
deliver said bonds to said J. n. Phillips Investment Company at
the contract price rx reinabove named.
That all resolutions or parts of resolutions heretofore
adopted and in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby
expressly repealed.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 14th day of February,
1944.
ATTEST
K. Koelemay
City secretary
H. C. Farris
Mayor, City of iederland.'Texas
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BOND ORDD ANCE
' THE STATE OF T EKAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON:
CITY OF NEDERLAND
On this the 14th day of February, 1944, the City
Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, convened in Regular
session at the regular meeting place with the following memcers
present, to -wit:
H. C. Farris Mayor
R. A. Rackley )
Lee Holcombe ) Aldermen
H. D. Sanderson )
K. Koelemay City Secretary
and the following absent: Fred Champagne, B. ud. Prestridge, consti-
tuting a quorum, and, among other proceedings, had, were the
following:
Alderman L. Holcombe introduced a proposed ordinance.
The ordinance was read in full.
' alderman Rackley made a motion that the rule requiring
ordinances to be read at more than one meeting of the Council
be suspended. The motion was seconded by Alderman
H. D. Sanderson. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Aldermen Rackley, , tiolcorabe, Sanderson.
,NOES. NONE
us_ Alderman Holcombe made a .iztion that the ordinance be
passed i inally. Tiie motion was seconded by Alderman :Sac kl ,�i .
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Aldermen iiackley, Holcombe, Sanderson.
NOES: NONE
The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally
passed.
The ordinance is as follows;
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AN OnDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUiiCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OT' CITY W' NEDERLZD SEVER ,
6Y6TF11 REVENUE BONDS, 475,000.00, BEARING INTEREST
AS FOLLOS6: BONDS NUidBERS 1 TO 5, INCLUSILVE, AT THE
RATE OF 2- 3/4'p' PER ANNUM: BONDS NUMBERS 6 TO 45,
INCLUSIVE, AT THE RATE OF 3-12% PER ANNUM; AND
BONDS NUMBERS 46 TO 75, iNCLUS IVE, AT THE RATE OF
4% PER ANNUM; FOR THE PURPOSE 01' FINANCING THE
PURCHASE, CONSTRUCTION, I1TROV&1FNT, EXTENSION, EN-
LARGEIdENT AND REPAIR OF A SANITARY S ENER SYSTEM FOR
SAID CITY: PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF THES EN ER SYSTEM
OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE
BONDS AFTER PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSE OF OPERATING
SAID SYSTEM; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS OF SAID CITY
KITH REFERENCE TO THE BOND FUND FROM NHICH SAID
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ARE TO BE PAID; PROVIDING
THAT THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS SHALL
NEVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEMAND PAYIVMT Or' 6AID
OBLIGATIONS OUT OF FUNDS RAISED OR TO BE RAISED
BY TAXATION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland, 'Texas,
has heretofore on the 15th day of March, 1943, adopted a resolu-
tion and order calling an election on the question of the issuance
of 475.000.00 revenue bonds of said City, bearing interest at a '
rate not to exceed 5% per annum, for the purpose of the purchase,
construction, improvement, extension, enlargement and repair of
a sanitary sewer system for said City; and
NHEREAS, said election was held pursuant to said resolu-
tion and order and in accordance with law on the 6th day of April,
1943, and resulted favorably to the issuance of said revenue
bonds; and
dHERA6, the City Council did on the 12th day of April,
1943, adopt a resolution declaring the result of said election
and determining the specific authority of the City Council to
issue said revenue bonds; and
4HEREA6, the City Counail deers it advisable and
necessary to proceed. with the issuance of such revenue bonds; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
I.
That to secure: funds for the purpose of the purchase, '
construction, improvement, extension, enlargement and repair of
a sanitary sewer system for said City, and pursuant to the Con-
stitution and Statutes of the State of 'Texas, including par-
ticularly Articles 1111 - 1118, both inclusive, of the Revised
Civil otatutes of Texas, 1925, as aueided, there shall be issued
"CITY 01' NEDER"iD 6E,4ELi 6Y6T&d ziEJENUE BONDS," in the principal
sum of Seventy -five Thousand (475,000.00) Dollars, to be numbered
75
from 1 to 75, inclusive, in the denomination of One Thousand
(i'?'1,000.00) Dollars each.
II.
That said bonds shall be dated March 1, 1944, and shall
bear interest as follows: Bonds Numbers 1 to 5, inclusive, at
the rate of two -xzd three - fourths (2 -3/4y) per cent per annum;
Bonds Numbers 6 to 45, inclusive, at the rate of three and one -
half (3 -1/2 %) per cent per annum; and Bowls Numbers 46 to 75,
inclusive, at the rate of four (4�) per cent per annum, interest
payable March 1, 1945, and semi- aanually thereafter on September
1 and March 1 in each year; such interest to be evidenced by
pro;,,er coupons attached to each of said bonds; the principal and
interest on said bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the
United States of iVwrica upon presentation and surrender of bonds
or proper coupons at the Office of the State Treasurer, Austin,
Texas.
III.
That said bonds shall nature as follows:
BOND NUMBERS
MATURITY DAT ES
AMOUNTS
1
March 1,
1946
1,000
2
March 1,
1947
1,000
3
March 1,
1948
1,000
4
March 1,
1949
1,000
5
March 1,
1950
1.000
6 -7
March 1.
1951
2,000
8 -9
Liarch 1,
1952
2,000
10 -11
March 1.
1953
2.000
12 -13
March 1,
1954
2,000
14 -15
March 1,
1955
2,000
16 -17
March 1,
1956
2,000
16 -19
March 1,
1957
2,000
20 -21
March 1,
1958
2,000
22 -23
March 1,
1959
- 2,000
24 -25
March 1,
1960
2,000
26-27
Mar ch 1,
1961
2,000
26-29
March 1,
1962
2,000
30 -31
March 1,
1963
2.000
32 -33
March 1.
1964
2,000
34 -35
March 1.
1965
2,000
36 -37
March 1.
1966
2,000
38 -39
March 1,
1967
2,000
40 -41
March 1.
1968
2,000
42 -43
March 1,
1969
2,000
44 -45,_
March 1.
1970
2.000
46 -47
March 1.
1971
2,000
48 -49
March 1,
1972
2,000
50 -51
March 1,
1973
2.000
52 -53
March 1.
1974
2.000
54 -55
March 1,
1975
2,000
au
BOND NUMBERS
MATURITY
DATES
AMOUNTS
56 -57
March
1,
1976
2,000
58 -59
March
1,
1977
2,000
60 -61
March
1,
1978
2,000
62 -63
March
1,
1979
2,000
64 -65
March
1,
1980
2,000
66 -67
March
1,
1981
2,000
68 -69
March
1,
1982
2,000
70 -71
March
1,
1983
2,000
72- 73 -74 -75
March
1,
1984
4,000
with option of
redemption on
any interest
payment date on and
after March 1,
1964.
IV.
That each of said bonds shall be signed by the Mayor and
countersigned by the City Secretary, and the corporate seal of
the City of Nederland. Texas, shall be impressed upon each of
said bonds. That the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City
Secretary miy be printed, lithographed or engraved upon the
coupons attached to said bonds and shall have the same effect
as if they had been signed by said officials.
V.
That the form of said bonds shall be substantially as
follows:
N0.
UNITED STATES
STATE OF`
CUUNTY &
CITY OF NED&iLAND b E,N Nd
X1,000.00
OF A SRIG A
T EACAS
JEFFER50N
SYSTEM aEVENUE BOND
THE CITY OF NEDE1iLAND, in the County of Jefferson, in the
State of Texas, 110R YZUE IiLACEIVED, hereby acknowledges itself
indebted to and promises to pay to the bearer on the 1st day of
March, 19 , the sum of One Thousand ( 9,1,000.00) Dollars,
in lawful money of the United States of A merica, with interest
thereon from date hereof at the rate of (_/c) per
cent per annum, payable March 1, 1945, and semi - annually there-
after on September 1 and March l in each year until the principal
sum shall be paid, upon the presentation and surrender of proper
coupons as they severally become due; both principal and interest
being payable at the Office of the State Treasurer, ►ustin, Texas.
THIS BOND is one of a series of seventy -five (75) bonds,
numbered from 1 to 75, inclusive, in the denomination of One
Thousand (81,000.00) Dollars each, aggregating Deventy -five
Thousand ( 75,000.00) Dollars, issued by the City of Nederland,
Texas, for the purpose of securing funds for the purpose of the
purchase, construction, improve ent, extension, ealarge.aent
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and repair of a sanitary server system for said City, in accordance
with the Constitution and Laws of the estate of Texas, including
particularly Articles 1111 - 1116, both inclusive, of the
Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, the authority
of a vote of the qualified electors of the City of Nederland,
Texas, who owned taxable property in said City and who had duly
rendered the same for taxation, voting at an election held on the
6th day of April. 1943, and pursuant to an ordia %ice passed by
the City Council of the City of Nederland. Texas, duly recorded
in the Minutes of the City Council.
The date of this bond, in conformity with the ordinance
above referred to, is March 1, 1944.
The City of Nederland reserves the right to redeem this
bond on any interest payment date on and after Larch 1, 1964,
by paying principal and accrued interest thereon, and in the
event same is called for payment prior to its maturity, notice
thereof in writing shall be given to the State Treasurer, Austin,
Texas, by the City Secretary of the City of Nederland, Texas,
at least thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the redemp-
tion of said bond. i +otice shall also be given by publishing a
copy of said Notice in a financial journal published in the City
of New York, N. Y., one time at least thirty (30) days prior to
the date fixed for redemption. Should this bond not be presented
for payment on the date so fixed for redemption, the sane shall
' cease to bear interest from and after said date.
(NOTE TO PRINTER: The above paragraph applies only to
Bonds Nos. 34 to 75, inclusive).
This bond, and the series of which it is a part, constitute
special obligations of the City of iederland, Texas, payable solely
from and secured by an exclusive first lien on and plebe of the
revenues of the sanitary sewer system of said City, after deduc-
tion of reasonable operation and maintenance expenses.
The holder hereof shall never have the right to demand pay-
ment of this obligation out of funds raised or to be raised by
taxation.
AND 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, have been properly done, have happened and
have been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as
required by the Constitution and laws of the otate of Texas and
the ordinance ilereinabove mentioned, and that this series of
revenue bonds does not exceed any consitutional or statutory
' limitation; 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 revenues of the sanitary
sewer system of the City of Nederland, Texas.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of
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Nederland, 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 has caused the annexed
coupons to be signed by the facsimile signatures of the Layor and
the City Secretary„
C 0 UNT iatS IGN Ell :
Mayor, City of ederland. Texas.
City Secretary, City of ederland,
Texas.
VI.
That the form of said coupons shall be substantially as
follows:
NO.
ON THE 16T DAY OF , 19
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THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, will pay to bearer from the
revenues of the sanitary sewer system of said City, after de-
duction of reasonable operation and maintenance expenses, at the
Office of the State: Treasurer, Austin, Texas, the sum of
_(4 ) Dollars, in lawful money of
the United States of America, said sum being - months'
interest due that day on CITY OF NEDERLAND SEVER SYSTEM HEVUiUE
BOND, dated March 1, 1944, No. Tile holder hereof shall
never have the right to deaand Tayment of this obligation out
of any funds raised. or to be raised by taxation.
K. Koeleaa H. C. Farris
City Secretary Mayor
VII.
That substantially the following certificate shall be
printed on the back of each bond:
OFFICE 01' COMPTROLLER
REGISTER NO.
STATE 01' 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 Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas,
and that it is a valid and binding special obligation of said City
of Nederland. Texas, payaole from the revenues pledged to its
payment by and in the ordin�xice authorizing saLie, and said bond
has this day been registered by me.
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of the issue herein authorized shall be sold and delivered until
such time as the net revenues of the sanitary sewer system have
increased to the point where such net annual revenues are at
least one and one -half times the annual requirements for principal
and interest on the bonds then outstanding, plus any additional
bonds proposed to be sold and delivered.
( 2) 6 luslus: Any funds remaining in the System Fund,
after provision for the reasonable cost of operating and main-
taining the System and after paying the amounts required to be
paid into the Bond 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 interest) or for any other
purpose permitted by law.
C. ADDITIONAL BONDS: Encumbrance and Sale. Vhile any bonds
of the issue herein au prized are outstand- iag, the City shall
not issue any additional bonds payable from the revenues of the
System unless the lien on such bonds payable from the revenues of
the System is made junior and subordinate in all respects to the
lien of the bonds herein authorized. In no event, while any of
said bonds are outstanding. will the City mortgage 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. TvAINT idANCE 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 bonus 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-
panies engaged in a similar type of business. Nothing in this
ordinance shall �e construed as requiring the City to expend any
funds which are derived from sources other than the operation of
the Systam, but nothing herein shall be construed as preventing
the City from doing so.
E. ACCOUNTS AND PERIODIC ST ATLMENTS : The City shall keep
proper books of records and accounts separate from all other
records and accounts) in which complete and correct entries 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 tnan thirty days after the close
of each ix months' fiscal period, complete operating and income
statements of the System in reasonable detail covering such six
months' period, and, not more than sixty days after the close of
each fiscal year, complete finalcial statements of the System in
reasonable detail covering such fiscal year, certified by the
City's auditor.
r'. INSPECTION: any purchaser of 25 per ceutum in a�gre-
gate principal amount of the bonds at the time then outstanding
or any holder or holders of 25 per ceutum of said amount of out-
standing bonds shall have the right at all reasonable times to
inspect the SYstem and all records, accounts and data of the City
relating thereto.
G. INFORM -I'I' ION : Upon virit t-en request, the City will '
furnish to any purc ,aser of 25 per centum of the bonds such
finalcial statements and other pertinent information and data
relating to the City and the oystem as such purchaser from time
to time may reasonably require.
H. SALE OF BONDS: Upon request, the City will furnish
to any purchaser or older of 25 per centum of the bonds, informa-
tion for the preparation of a bond circular in customary form,
signed by the proper official of the City, containing such data
as such purchaser or holder may reasonably request concerning the
City and the Sistem.
XI.
The ivayor, City Secretary and City Treasurer are hereby
instructed and directed to do any and all things necessary and /or
convenient in reference to the installim: and maintaining of a
complete system of records and accounts pertainia'-, to said system
and to make the moneys available for the payment of said revenue
bonds in the manner provided by Chapter 122, Acts of the ifegular
Session of the Forty- second 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 Dece:aber 31st '
of each year. The remainder of 1944 shall constitute a fractional
part of a fiscal year.
XII.
The City further covenants by and through this ordinance
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, in-
cluding the power existing under Articles 1111 - 1116, both in-
clusive, 1925 Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, with
amendments thereto, and by authority of a vote of the qualified
electors of said City voting at an election held in said City on
April 6, 1943; and the bonds issued hereunder shall be ratably
secured under said pledge 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 System
have not been pledged in any manner to the payment of any debts
or obligations of the City, nor of said System.
(d) In addition to moneys to be paid into the Bond Fund
from the revenues produced by said System, the City will pay into
said Fund the following: Any balance remaining unexpended from
the proceeds of the sale of the bonds, after the completion of
the project. Said funds shall be used for the purpose of pur-
chasing cutstanding bonds and /or interest coupons; provided
that bonds thus purchased, shall be cancelled and shall not be
reissued.
XIII.
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 apFroval and thereafter to have them registered by the
Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas.
XIV.
The revenue bonds, when properly executed by the ci ty
officials shall be held by the Mayor of the City to be delivered
to the purchaser or pure asers thereof. Tae Rayor, City Secretary
' and City Treasurer are hereby authorized and directed to do any
and all things necessary and /or convenient to carry out the terms
of said purchaser or of said contract for delivery of said bonds.
AV.
By reason of the fact that the City Council of the City
of Nederland, Texas, considers the passage of this ordinance and
the issuance of said bonds necessary for the preservation of the
public health and safety of the citizens of said City, it is
hereby declared to be an emergency measure demanding that the
rule requiring ordinances to be read at more than one meeting of
the City Council be suspended and that this ordinance take effect
immediately from and after its passage, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APP.LWVED this the 14th day of February 1944.
H. C. Farri s
Mayor, City o ederland. TexaF
ATTEST:
K. Koelemay
City Secretary.
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CERTIFICATE OF THE SECRETARY
THE STATE OF' TEXAS :
COUNTY OF JE.PPERSON:
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CITY OF NEDERLAND :
I, the undersigned, City Secretary of the City of Nederland,
Texas, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing copies of -
I.
(a) Resolution and order calling tree bond election, and
minutes pertaining to its adoption;
(b) Notice of election;
( c) Affidavit of posting election notices ;
(d) affidavit of publication of election notice;
(e) Election returns ;
(f) Resolution canvassing returns and declarinp, result,
and minutes pertaining to its adoption;
(g) Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds, end
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minutes pertaining to its adoption;
are true and correct copies of the originals now on file and of
record in my office.
II.
I further certify that the Resolution and Order of the City
Council calling the bond election is of record on Page 208, of
Book 1, of the lanutes of said City Council, which minutes
have been duly signed and ap ;roved by the Mayor.
III.
I further certify that the resolution canvassing the returns
and declaring the result of the election appears of record in
Book 1, gage 215 -16, of the minutes of the City Council, which
minutes have oeea duly signed and apXoved by the Mayor.
IV.
I further certify that the ordinance authorizing the
issuance of the bonds was passed at a regular meeting of the
City Council with a quorum present, a►xi appears of record in the
proceedings of the said City Council, Book2, Page 72,
et seq. , said ordinance having been duly s igned and ap.,roved by
the (Mayor.
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Witness my hand and the seal of said City, this the 14th
day of February, 1944.
City Secretary, City of e erland
Texas
(SEAL)
THE S T AT E Or T EX AS :
COUNTY Or JEMRSON:
CITY OF NEDERLAND :
I, the undersigned authority, City Secretary of the City
of Nederland, Texas, do hereby certify that other than for the
payment of CITY OF NEDERI,AND 6-g4ER 6Y6T&1 REVENUE BONDS dated
March 1, 1944, numbered 1 to 75, inclusive, in the aggregate
amount of .75,000.00, the rents, revenues and income of the
Sewer System of the City of Nederland, Texas, have not in any
manner been pledged to the payment of any debt or obligation of
the said City and that said System is free and clear of all
encumbrances whatsoever, other than the lien of said bonds.
WITNE13S MY HAND and the seal of the City of Nederland.
Texas, on this the 14th day of February, 1944.
K. Koele:iay
City Secretary, City of Iederland,
Texas
THE STATE OF TEXAS :
COUN''Y OF JEFFERSON:
CITY OF NEDERLAND
I, the undersigned authority, City Secretary of the City of
Nederland, Texas, DO HEREBY CEIMPY as follows:
1. That the names of the officers of the City of Nederland,
the dates of their election or appointment and the date of the
beginning and ending of their terms of off ice, are as f ollows:
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NUIE AND OFFICE DATE OF ELECTION DATE 0' COIvHVi&NCE- DATE OF END
K.Koelemay
City Secretary Feb. 1, 1944 veb. 1, 1944
All of the foregoing officers have duly filed t ieir oaths
OR APPOINTMENT
IVMT
OF T 122
OF TiRL
April, 1944 '
H. C. Farris
April 13, 1942
13, 1942
P:Iayor
diately following his nac.e.
_April
appears from the Federal Census of 1940 is 1,500.
H.D.Sandersoa
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City are held on Idonday in each week at 8o'clock P.Id., in the
City Hall in said City.
4. That the correct corporate name of said City is
_ildernaan,
to thegeneral laws of the State of Texas on the 8th day of
July, 1940.
5. That the City of Nederland has adopted the provisions
Fred Champagne
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IN ,7ITNE56 'NEEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said City on this the 14th day of February,
"
1944.
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Alderman
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City Secretary, City of ederland,
Texas
R.A.Rackley
April
6,
1943
Argil
12,
1943
A,r•il, 1945
Alderman
B.W. Pres tr idge
Ald erman
H.L.Holcoribe
Alderman
M.L.Bronaugh
wept.
1,
1942
Sept.
1,
1942
Appointive
City Secretary
Resigned
1 -31 -44
K.Koelemay
City Secretary Feb. 1, 1944 veb. 1, 1944
All of the foregoing officers have duly filed t ieir oaths
of office and each of them legally required to give bond or under-
taking has filed such i,ond or undertaking in form and amount as
required by law and has otherwise duly qualified, and each is
the acting officer holding the respective office stated ime-
diately following his nac.e.
2. That the population of the City of Nederland as
appears from the Federal Census of 1940 is 1,500.
3. That the regular meetings of the City Council of said
City are held on Idonday in each week at 8o'clock P.Id., in the
City Hall in said City.
4. That the correct corporate name of said City is
"CITY OF NEDE!iLAidD" and said City was duly incorporated pursuant
to thegeneral laws of the State of Texas on the 8th day of
July, 1940.
5. That the City of Nederland has adopted the provisions
of Title 28, devised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925.
IN ,7ITNE56 'NEEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said City on this the 14th day of February,
1944.
K. Ko el ema
'
City Secretary, City of ederland,
Texas
(SEAL)
There being no other business the meeting stands adjourned.
Sect.Treas. Mayor
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MINUTES UP THE REGULAR i,iEETING OF THE Ci 'Y COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
February 26, 1944
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris with all the _aldermen
present at 7 P.M.
Minutes of the previous meeting of February 14, 1944 read and
approved.
C. P. Smith opened the bids on the gnu. construction of sewer
System with the Engineer for the i!'.N.A. Carl P. Seisbender
present. Bids were made by the following firms:
John G. Holland, Houston, 'Texas j68,525.00
R. T. Swilling, Whitney, Texas 73,026.25
H. :. Combs, Edinburg, Texas .................. 79,938.00
Henry Nodland, Pasadena, Texas .................. 79.933.00
Tellepsen Const. Co., Houston, Texas .............. 77,070.25
John Lockhart, San Antonio, Texas .................. 79,296.25
Randon Construction Co.. Houston, Texa.. .......... 61,415.30
Motion was made by Rackley. 2nd. by Holcomb to adopt
resolution to accept the low oid of Randon Construction Co. of
Houston for the amount of 461.415.30 and authorizing the Mayor
to enter into contract with the same. ill present voting Aye.
KEPORT U11D RESOLUTION
Chas. P. Smith
Feb. 26, 1944.
To the Mayor and Board of Aldermen,
City of Nederland, `'Texas:
Gentlemen:
The undersigned. your Engineer in charge of Project Tex.
41 -593 NA, herewith submits the following report and recommenda-
tion on the receipt of bids for the construction of the said Project:
Bids were received until 7.00 PM. CdT, on this date, for the
construction of a sewage treat.uent plant and extensions to the sewage
collection system, in accordance with the approved plans and specifi-
cations and the published advertisements. Seven bids were received,
which were opened ind rend before you and in the presence of
Mr. Carl P. 7 /ei8eender, representative of the r'ederal :JorY.s Agency.
All bids were in oraer and accompanied by acceptable bid surety.
The bidders and total bids ,vere as follows:
8S
Name of Bidder
1. ;tandon Const. Co.
2. John G. Holland
3. R. T. Swilling
4. Tellepsen Const. Co.
5. John Lockhart
6. Henry Nodland
7. H. 3. C omb s
Bid on
Bid on
Bid on
Sect. A
Sect. B
Total Bid
457,090.50
y 4,3 ?,4.80
461,415.30
62,801.00
5,724.00
68,525.00
68,574.25
4,452.00
73,026.25
71,600.65
5,469.60
77,070.25
74,526.25
4,770.00
79,296.25
74,645.00
5,088.00
79,933.00
74,850.00
5,088.00
79,938.00
The low bidder is the Randon Construction Co. of Houston, 'Texas,
in the total amount of 461,415.30.
The bid of the Bandon Construction Company is within the funds
which are available for this construction, and we recommend the
acceptance of the said bid, as the lowest and best bid received.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. P. Smith
Contract Engineer
RESOLUTION LIgTING BIDS RECEIVED, DE'T'ERMINING
THE LO,J -'OT AND BEST BID ANARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City of Nederland, Texas, has advertised for bids to be
received until 7.00I11, CST, blebruary 28, 1944, for the construction
of a sewage treatment plant and extensions to the sewage collection I
system, all known as Contract No.2, Project Tex. 41 -593 NA, in and
for the City of Nederland, Texas, and:
.VHEREAS, bids have been received as follows:
4HEiEA6, the Board of Aldermen is of the opinion that the bid of
the Bandon Construction Company is the lowest and best bid:
NON THEREFORE, BE IT RE60LVED BY THE BOARD Oc ALDEiiiuM OF THE
CITY Or' NEDERL.IND, TEXTS, in regular session on this the 28th
day of February, 1944, at the City Hall in Nederland, Jefferson
County, Texas,
SECTION 1. That the Bandon Construction Company has submitted the '
lowest and best bid for the construction of the said Project.
SECTION 2. That the bid of the said iiandon Construction Company in
the total amount of 9,61,415.30, is hereby accepted.
Bid on
Bid on
Name of Bidder
Sect. A
Sect. B
Total Bid
3andon Const. Co.
457,090. `
�4, 3 L4. 60
461,415.30
2.
John G. Holland
62,801.00
5,724.00
68,525.00
3.
R. T. Swilling
68,574.25
4,452.00
73,026.25
4.
Tellepsen Const. Co.
71,600.85
5,469.6b
77,070.25
5.
John Lockhart
74,526.25
4,770.00
79,296.25
6.
Henry dodland
74,845.00
5.088.00
79,933.00
7.
H. 3. Combs
74,8:;0.00
5,088.00
79,938.00
a ad
4HEiEA6, the Board of Aldermen is of the opinion that the bid of
the Bandon Construction Company is the lowest and best bid:
NON THEREFORE, BE IT RE60LVED BY THE BOARD Oc ALDEiiiuM OF THE
CITY Or' NEDERL.IND, TEXTS, in regular session on this the 28th
day of February, 1944, at the City Hall in Nederland, Jefferson
County, Texas,
SECTION 1. That the Bandon Construction Company has submitted the '
lowest and best bid for the construction of the said Project.
SECTION 2. That the bid of the said iiandon Construction Company in
the total amount of 9,61,415.30, is hereby accepted.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor of the City of Nederland be and he is
hereby directed to prepare and execute in behalf of the said City
of Nederland all necessary contracts and documents relating
thereto .
APPROVED:
H. C. t'arris
f,:ayor, City ol Nederland. Texas
ATTEST:
K. Ko ele may
City Secretary
C. P. Smith reported on meeting with Mr. Kelly of the S.H.D.
about constructing and maintaining atate Highways through the
City. Iviotion made by Holcomb, seconded by Sanderson "To
authorize Mayor to ask State Highway Department to enter into
contract with the City for the repairing and construction of State
Highway 347 and drain same." All present voting aye.
Motion made by tackley, seconded by Holcomb "To call an election
to elect a Mayor and 2 City aldermen for the full term and one
to fill unexpired term of B. 'd. Prestridge.' C. A. Mathews
to be Election Judge. Election to be held at Langham School
April 4, 1944. Applicant to file their names in writing. Last
date of filing will be March 24th, 5 PM. " A 11 present voting Aye.
Secretary instructed to write S. R. Fields to pay uuilding fee.
:Motion made by :3ackley, seconded by Holcomb, "To pay Asa Spencer
440 per month for the mouth of March.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned.
,..ay o r E. C. Zarris
Secretary �, � � tr-� �.2�w�.F.�.l.( ,
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MINUTES OPTHE, RLGULAR LLIIETING OF THE CITY COTIXIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERIAND
March 13th,1944.
Meeting called to order by 110ayor Parris with aldermen Champagne,
Holcomb and Rackley present at 8 P.M.6anderson Absent
Llinutes of the previous meeting of Feb.28th,44 read and approved
Mayor discussed prpposition of a showwanting to come in town.
M. C.P.Smith discussed drainage and would see 14r. Kelly about Contract
for Highway.
Y2i.Champagae reported on condition of house of Mr. Crane. House in
bad shape.Termites under and in. Should be attended to. Decided to
let Fred get prices on paper and wallboard, and report next week.
Motion made by itpkley 2nd. by Champagne that the following bills
be paid;CITY Water
Texas Public Dery V1.93: Sanders Tool service 3.50
Texas Cqutractor 27.93 Gulf States Ut Co 67.32
Gulf a£ates Hall& St Lts 9.13• Pummps # 1& 2 diater Dep
Dillinger aervice 6tation 43.45' Crane & co Pipes 32.61
Southw Bell Tel Co 4.29• D.X.Rieastra Hdw 3.15
McNeill ins. AgengeBond aec 5.00• Coburn Supply Co Fittings 40.52
T e Faiterprise Co Ads Bond38.70- Dillinger a"rvice atat.
hH.0 ?Farris Exp Acc 15.00• jas for `truck 7.85
J.H.Jansen Dgp Marshall 40.00' L.B.Cobb " �" 5.70
Petty Cash 12.56• 3outhw Bell Tel Co '4ater De 4.46
1 -24 -44 Overdrawn 1.65 newer oystem
Freight 1.05 C.P.amith.55;o of 6,��oi6946050- �146.00
Stamps 6.21 Paymentl56 of Contract
Light Bulbs 20 ind30/,; of contract2 '
Lamps e'ire i)ep 80 w480.00 iand,„972.0, 01458.00
Gulf Oil 2.65 Total 12.56 H.B.Combs r'ebrEstimate p 6251.65
aecy reported getting Bonds from- 4.R.Phillips Investment Co dith
instructions to sign also to signature Certificates and Certificates
of District Clerk and Bank official
Discussion regarding water Pumps and writer problems .
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 10.30 P.k.
layor
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR i�LEETING OV THE CITY COUJOIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
March 2 7, 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris with Aldermen Hackley,
Champagne and Holcomb present. Sanderson absent.
Minutes of the previous meeting of March 13th read and approved.
Pete iieich appeared before Council to ask about an Electric
Ordinance. Mayor a_,pointed nackley and Champagne to get data on
Ordinance and have it ready for next meeting.
Mayor reported that he went to see Tyr. John Howard, _Lrea repre-
sentative of the Presidents, about getting a Grant for revising
our water system and getting a filter Plant and reported that
prospects seemed very favorable. He also reported that t.iere
was a chance to 5ret a dump truck for a r :asonable price. 'Jill
investigate the matter.
secretary read letter from J. R. Phillips Investment Co., Houston,
Texas, telling us that the Bonds were approved and instructions to
sign papers.
Motion made by Hackley, 2nd. by Holcombe, that we have 1000
Plumbing rermits and 1000 Inspection Books printed by
R. Wilkerson. 4.11 voting .,ye.
1dlotion made by Holcombe, 21-d. by Champagne, to pay „has. r. smith
10ilo of w324-0.00 for signing contract for :-ork.
No other business; meetim}o- was adjourned at 10 I
Secy. 1� %'we
K. Koelemay
May o r��/j/T�%{
H. 0. rarris
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MINUTES Or A SPECIALL ivZETING CALLED BY 11L,
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
March 30, 1944.
IveetinR called to order by Layor Zarris. _aldermen present were
Holcombe, :iackley, Champagne.
i,ir. C. P. ouiith came down from Orange to talk about our intended
water works improvement plans. lie told as some facts about the
Dump Tracks to ce had from the Government.
iviotion _.ade by Holcombe, 2nd. by rred Champagne, to authorize
issue of work order as soon as we -receive contract apXoval from
F. a7. A.
YK;tion made by Fred champagne, 2nd. by iackley, to authorize
Mayor to sip-n receipt of Assignment of Contract payments to the
Guardian Trust Co. of Houston. 111 voting Aye.
TIM, STATE OF TEXAS)
COUINTY OF HARRIS )
KNO.V ALL !,.!EN BY `THESE ITHE3E1XT6: That i ?andoti
Construction Company. acting herein by R. o. ianderson,
a partner, for a valuable consideration in hand moving '
from Guardian Trust Company, does by these presents
assi?n and transfer unto said Guardian 'Trust Company, a
Texas corporation domiciled in ilouston. Harris County,
Texas, all tinat certain consideration to be paid to
Randon Construction Company by the City of irederland,
Texas, under and by virtue of the contract dated i:iarch
9, 1944, between the City of irederland and Randon Con-
struction Company providing for the erection and comple-
tion by iandon Construction Company in the City of
Nederland. Texas, of a sewage treatment plant, the con-
sideration recited in said contract being 461,415.30.
The City of Nederland, 1 exas , is hereby
authorized to mare all payments to Guardian Trust Com-
pany of Houston and payments so unde shall constitute
payments to .iandon Gonstruction Company, and Guardian
Trust Company is authorized to deliver such receipts
and acquittances as nay be required by jUg- City of Nederland.
EXECUTED this 24th da.V#oi' ,,iarch, 1944.
H'iWN CONDTIiUCTION CukPANY
BY R. S. Sand er so n
A Partner
Send the Bonding Co. a copy of the receipt of the assignment.
Discussed rater project and decided to go ahead with plans as
drawn up by C. P. smith.
No other business so meeting adjourned.
Secy. A,
Z. Goelemay
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Letter received
from u,rs. S. E. Lea in regards
to ,J. E.
Lea's
account with the
City. Motion wade by :iackdey,
gnu. by
Holcombe,
that we pay v!r.
Lea ,350 Balance due to date on
:revenue
Bonds,
Coi,.— ission, 0nt`a1:5ewer
Fund, and we will pay
him 300.00Aor
Legal Services,
out of general fund, leaving a
balance
of .;350.00
subject to claim of Phillips investment Co.
Discussed rater project and decided to go ahead with plans as
drawn up by C. P. smith.
No other business so meeting adjourned.
Secy. A,
Z. Goelemay
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H. C. r arras
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iv NMiZ Or ThE R uUL Iii ANT ITS G 6i 1HE CITY Y COUNCIL
Or' 1HE
CITY OF NEi)EiiLAND
April 10,1944.
meeting called to order by Layor Farris at 7.40 P.-. Aldermen
-resent: Holcomb, Aackley, Sanderson and Champagne.
mutes of the previous meeting and the special meeting Larch
27 & i�.arch 30 were read and approved.
The Election returns of April 4th, 1944, were read by
City Clerk and a motion was made by itackley 2d by Holcomb
That the Council accept the Election returns as read by City
Secy. 311 voting aye.
The following- took ttie oath of office; H.0 r'arris Layor,
H.D.Sanderson ,itielly 'oihitley Aldermen, 2 ye:r term, a.H.r'ields
Alderman 1 year term, A3a Spencer ,City .arshall.
Llotion made by iiackley, 2d by 1,a'hitley to pay the following
bills:City
dater
d.b.Darley & IbO „;9.41'
Collector of Internal iievenue
P 54.50
oabine Office5upply
15.30•
The Chronicle Plumbing Perm.
31.00
MieChroaicle Elect
1825 -Gulf
States Util Cv Pumpsl&2
Gulf atates Oifice
and oiiice
70.57
Street Lir•hts
9.13•
douthw B Tel Co dater u_�iice
4.51
South w B Tel C"
4.00•
Crane Cv
32.55
Texas Public Sery
1.66 -
Ames iuia^chine 'Norks bearings
69.92
The 6teck Co Elec
2.16'
Dilling•er Service otat. Gas
6.45
lvlideounty Lbr Co
2.76'
D.X.Rienstra Parts
6.21
H.C.Farris
15.00'
P.L.Jones labor 22 days
120.90
J.H.Jansen
40.00'
J.L.Crane labor 13 days
77.30
Asa Spencer
40.00•
John ii c Innis
5:00 '
O al:ley
5.00 '
J.A.Floyd
5.00•
i,;rs B. i.nitter
5.00
iKS John Haushaw
5.00
!"rs_" . V. Cole
0.00
rirs Geo P. 'Trotter
A.00
C. A.ivathews 5.00 - All voting aye
1yir C.P.Smith tolu council woril order was received iro..:; t. i.a.
for ziandon Coastt Co to start work April loth. Also reported
on plans for water project.
Motion made by Holco;•ab , 2d by iiackley, that the City Council
accepts ind authorizes the Mayor to sign the Contract with the
K.0.6.itail,way Co, covering crossinzs for sewers 'across ii.ii.
right of way. All voting :aye.
Mr C.Harvill appeared before City Council in reqards to his
sewer problem.
Motion m•3de by i;.`Nhitley 2d bySanderson to p_lss electric wi ena•
Ordinance, All voting nye.
Council discussed Jailproposition.;,LyDr snnoiated S..i.Fields
to see about Fetting priceson r::papeiing• Orane's iiesideace.
iviction made by aackley 2d by K.dhitley to pay Asa Spencer
40.00 a month. All voting aye.
roundtable discussion about how to run the City's
aif firs and some good sug•trestions were rude.
J.P.Sanford was appointed by council to serve as Electric
inspector.
ido other business meeting was adjog�i$,/it 10.OP.iyi.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TH E
CITY OF NEDE.RLAND
April 24, 1944
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Farris at 7 :30 P.M. with
the following Aldermen present: Rackley, Holcombe, Sanderson,
Kelly 1Jhit ley, o. R. Fields.
Minutes of the previous meeting April 10th were read and ap-
pro ved.
Motion made by Rackley, 2nd. by Holcombe, to reimburse the
Secretary 9'40.00 for Petty Fund and pay P. L. Jones for 7
days labor .$42.00 - 5.40 = 36.60
Mr. C. P. Smith reported that part of our Bonds were mis )rirnted
and would have to be reprinted again.
He also brought a map of the proposed water lines and discussed
the water proposition and was goiter to get some data on Fire
Insurance Premiums and possible reduction in Fire Insurance
Rates and also advised Council to change plans and put in
extra well instead of Treating Plant.
Motion made by Rackley, 2nd. by Sanderson to pay A. V. Batson
420'for his work keeping the junk lot clean and also decided
to tell C. Doornbos that his lot is clean again.
Council decided to have the !Mayor issue a proclamation to
have the week of May 8 -13 set aside as Clean -up ;leek.
A Committee of citizens composed of C. 0. dilson, !lhelpley,
2urby, A. J. Davis came in to report on a meeting in Port
Neches in regard to recreation facilities and made a few
suggestions as to how to get a survey made and the Council
would have to ask Mr. Sam Wynn located in Beaumont to come
down here and investigate the possibilities of tite City and
find out what the City needs and will s?end for recreation.
The Council decided to let dhelpley phone -r. dynn and have
him meet •.with a Committee of the City and the different Churches
and organizations and corporations and discuss the proposition.
No other business, m::eting adjourned by Mayor 11 PM.
K.Koelemay,6ec —Teas. H.C. ar is, hiayor
Petty Fund 3 -16 -44 - Non litigation certificates 1.50
Registration Bonds Attorney General 1.56 - P.O.Box Rent 0.75
Oil for truck 3.25 - Express 0.72 - :lire from rNA 0.83
Oil for pump 3.06 - TOTAL 11.67 , 1.67 ever
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person owning, operating, controlling or installing any elec-
trical equipment for damage or injury to any person or pro-
perty, nor shall it be construed to impose in the city any liability
by reason of the inspection herein provided for or-by reason of
any certificate issued hereafter.
SECTION IV
ELECTRICAL iIRING Or ALL SUILDING6 _ZD aTEUCTU E6. In order to
protect the lives of the citizens and the property of citizens
from the dangers incident to defective wiring or buildings and
structures, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corpora-
tion to allow any electrical current used for the purpose of pro-
ducing lig_.t, heat or power in buildings or structures belonging
to any person, firm or corporation, to be turned on without first
having had an inspection made of the wiring by the electrical
inspector and having received from the inspector a certificate
approving the wiring of such uuildi►p.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
engaged in the ousi.ness of selling electrici ty tD furnish any
electrical current for use for light, heat or power purposes in
any building or buildings of any person, firm or corporation
unless the said building or buildings have been first inspected
by the electrical inspector or his assistant and and a certifi-
cate given as hereinafter provided.
6 EC `i' I ON V
Electrical inspector
Art. 1. a city electrical inspector and his assistants)shall
be appointea by the City Council and must have at least four
years' experience as a journeyman in the practice of his trade.
He shall devote necessary time to the duties of his office.
He shall make all inspections of electric wiring as prescribed
by the city ordinance. He shall make an annual report.
Art. 2. The electrical inspector shall not engage in the
business of electrical contracting or any branch of the
electrical business either directly or indirectly or have such
financial interest in such business withint.he City of
Nederland, Texas.
Art. 3. The electrical inspector or his duly authorized
assistant shall have the right to enter any building during .
r- asonable hours in the discharge of his official duties and
shall have the authority to cause the disconnection of any wiring
or equipment, where such .siring or equipment, in his judgement,
is dangerous to life or property, or any interfere with the
work of the Fire Depart rent.
Art. 4. The electrical inspector shall keep complete records
Of all permits issued and inspections made; and a complete
statistical record of fees, and of accidents from electrical
causes.
Art. 5. The electrical inspector shall maintain a file of listed
inspected electrical appliance cards issued by or for Under -
writer's Laboratories, Inc., which file shall be accessible for
public reference during regular office hours.
Art. 6. The electrical inspector is empowered to employ,
after receiving the approval of the City Council, any assistant
inspectors necessary to the proper conduct of'his oiiice and
the inspection of electrical installations, and may deputize them to
act as his authority.
SECTION VI
Permits
Art. 1. It shall be unlawful for any individual, firm or
corporation to enter upon tte erection, construction, alteration
or change of any electrical installa''i ®n,. machinery, work or wiring,
either inside or outside of any building in the City of i�ederlaad,
without first making application in writing therefor to and re-
ceiving a permit from the Electrical inspector for such con-
' struction, installation, repair, alteration, change or wiring;
provided that all applications shall ue accompanied with the fees
herein provided for and a description of the premises affected,
by street number or lot or block number, and wnel required by the
Electrical inspector, plans and speciiications for the proposed
mork; provided, however, the Electrical inspector may issue a
general permit to such individual, firm or corporation owning
or controlling any building, for a term not exceeding three
months from the date thereof, authorizing minor alterations or
changes. But such permit shall be revocable by the inspector; pro -
vided further no permits will be required for the installation of
wires to operate electric bells, gas lightinp- apparatus, house
enunciators, burglar alarms, telephones, telegraph, district
messen=-ers, ;vatch clock fire alarms, or other similar instru-
if the current o-)erating the same is of less than 48 volts
potential, or is not used to produce light, heat or power.
Art. 2. Upon making the application provided for in Section
I hereof, which application shall be made upon forms furnished
by the city, and the payment of the fees provided for, and com-
pliance with all other requirements in connection with such
application herein provided for, the Electrical Inspector shall
issue permit for the construction, installa ?ion, repair or
' alteration of such work; and he shill carefully ins nett such
work during its progress and before and after its completion
and if the same shall be found to be constructed in accordance
with the provisions of this ordinance and all rules and regu-
lationswhich may be promulgated hereunder in aid of its full
and true intent and application, and upon payment by the appli-
cant of all additional inspection fees which :lay accrue, shall
100
issue a certificate approving the same.
Art. 3. The permit when issued shall be for such installation
as is described in the application on specified premises and no
deviation shall be made from the installation so described with-
out the written approval of the electrical inspector.
Art. 4. No permit shall be required for the installation of
electric wiring, devices or equipment to be installed as an
integral part of public utility electric system for the use of
such a corporation in the generation, transmission or use of such
corporation in the sale of electric energy, or for the trans-
mission of intelligence.
rt. 5. No permit for the installation or alteration of any
electrical wiring, dev,.ces or equipment shall be issued to any
person, firm or corporation unless such person, firm or corporation
is the holder of a license entitling such person. firm or corpo-
ration to secure permits for and to execute the work described in
the application for the permit.
art. 6. any permit issued to any applicant shall be void,
if unused after ninety a:ays.
Art. 7. in hotels, office buildings, mills and factories,
where maintenance men are regularly enoloyed, no license
or bond
will be required. But permits must be secured, .cork inspected,
and fees paid.
SECTION VII
Fees for Permits and Inspection
Art. 1. Before any permit is granted for the installation
or alteration of electric wiring, devices or equipment,
the
person, firm or corporation making application for such
permit
shall pay to the City of Tiederland, Tex-i6, a fee in such
amount
as specified below:
y. ro-r service and up to ten outlets
X1.00
Inspection
1.00
3. For each additional outlet
0.10
C. T^e word "outlet" means aLl ceiling lights,
brackets, base receptacles and switches.
3. For the installation of lighting fixtures ^nd
drop cords, each socket
0.05
E. For each ogul socket
0.10
l r`. A stage border light, fttli,7ht or strip light
or a .Metal trough, raceway or conduit xith
sockets or receptacles attached used for
lighting a sho.� window or show case or for
similar purposes shall be considered a
lighting mixture. lach socket or receptacles
0.03
G. For the installation of sockets or receptacles
in or on sighs end concealed airing in signs,
each socket or receptacle
0.03
1
1
1
H.
For Neon signs costing up to X100.00
41.00
f I.
For temporary wiring for working lizhts
and building in course of construction or
under similar conditions, aervice
1.00
J.
Fees for electric ranges and electric water
heaters, including service, each
1.00
K.
For motors, Generators, transformers, receifiers,
weldinp- apparatus, furnaces, heating appli-
ances, or equipment, motion picture machines,
and/or any otiier electrical apparatus,
snd equipment up to 5 kilowatt per horsepower
each
0.50
All over 5 kilowatt per horsepower - each
0.10
L.
The rate of each unit shall be considered
separately in figuring t.iese fees:
(a) Each pole or anchor
0.50
(b) Zor underground conduits and cable
ducts, each 100 lineal feet
0.50
M.
For the ins ^ection of any electrical equipment,
appliance or apparatus for which no fee
is herein prescribed, t:iere shall be charged
for each hour a fee of
1.50
N.
I'or transmitting or broadcasting stations (in-
cludii>g also thereceiving equipment in such
stations) the fee shall be determined on the
bass of the electrical equipment installed,
but in no case shall such fee be less than
5.00
SECTION VIII
Ins ection and Certificates
Art. 1. Upon the c ompletion of" the installation of the
electric wiring, devices and equipment which has been authorized
by issuance of a permit, it shall be tue duty of the person,
firm or corporation installing the same to so notify the
electrical inspector, who shall inspect the installation
promptly after such notice is given; and, if it is found to be
fully in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, he
shall issue to each person, firm or corporation a final certi-
ficate of approval authorizing connection to the electric ser-
vice, the turning on of the current and the use of the
electrical syste:r., and he shill send written notice of such
authorization to such public utility, person, firm or corpora-
tion as may be furnishing the electrical service. Jaen a
certificate is issued autnoriziag the connectiot} and use of
temporary work, such a certificate shall be issued to expire
at a stated time and shall be revocable by the electrical
inspector at his discretion. -i preliminary certificate may be
issued authorizing the connection and use of certain specified
portions of an uncompleted installation; such preliminary
certificate shall be revocable at the discretion of the
electrical inspector.
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Art. 2. If upon inspection the electrical system is not found to
be fully in compliance with this ordinance, the electrical in-
spector shall at once for:aard to the person, firm or corporation
installing the wir:ia� -, a written notice stating the defects
which have been found to exist.
<irt. 3, Shen any part of an electrical wiring is to be hidden
from view by the oerraanent placement of parts of the building,
the person, firm or corporation installing the wiring shall
so notify the electrical inspector and such parts of the wiring
installation shall not be concealed until they have been in-
spected or approved or until 24 hours (exclusive of Sundays and
legal holidays) shall have elapsed from the time of such
notification, provided that on large installations, where the
concealment of parts of the electrical wiring proceeds con-
tinuously, the person. firm or corporfiion installing the wiring
shall give the electrical inspector due notice and inspections
shall be made periodically during the progress of the work.
SECTION IX
Reinspection
The electrical inspector shall make periodically a thorough
re- inspection of the installation of all electrical wiring,
electrical devices and electric equipment now installed or that
may hereafter be installed within the City of Nederland, Texas, '
and within scope of this ordinance, except where permit is not
required, and wnen the installation of any such electrical wiring,
devices and /or equipment is round to be in a dangerous or unsafe
condition, the persons, firm or corporation awning, using or
operating the same shall be so notified in writing by the in-
spector and shall make the necessary repairs or change required
to place such wiring, devices and equipment in safe condition and
have such work completed within 15 days or any longer period
specified by the electrical inspector in said notice. The
electrical inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect or order
the discontinuance of electric service to such wiring, devices
and /or equipment so found to be defectively or improperly in-
stalled until the installation of such wiring, devices and
equipment has been made safe as directed by him.
SECTION X
Review of Decisions
4h�n the electrical inspector condemns all or part of any
electrical system, the owner may, within rive days after receiving;
written notice to that effect from the electrical inspector,
file a petition in writing for review of said action of the
electrical inspector with theBoard of ppeal, upon receipt of '
which said Board of appeal shall at once proceed to determine
whether said electrical system complies with this ordinance and
within three days it shall make a decision in accordance with its
findings. lic action shall ue taken by t -ie electrical inspector
until the Hoard has rendered its decision.
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SECTION XI
' Approved Methods
No certificate of approval shall be issued unless the
electric light, power, radio and heating installations ;re in
strict conformity with the provisions of this ordinance, and the
statutes of the State of Texas.
SECTION Ali
Types of 4iring Approved
APrtiOVED :oliEING METHODS:
Method
A - 6t4ndard rigid Steel Conduit.
Method
B - Metal Underfloor iaceway.
Method
C - Underplaster Extensions.
Method
D - ilexible Steel Conduit.
Method
E - Approved Cable.
Method
i - Armored Cable Lead Sheathed.
Method
G - Surface ivetal raceways.
Method
H - Bare -3us -Bars and risers.
Method
I - direways and "usways.
Method
J - Auxiliary Jut ters.
Method
K - Knob and Tube.
' art. 14 flexible metallic conduit may be used only where it
is impractical to use rigid steel conduit.
Art. 2. The conductors of all airing methods except bare -bus-
bars shall be insulated. ilrovided, however, conductors far services
may conform to permissible exceptions to Table 1, rabe 51,
National Code.
Art. 3. Knob and tube construction may be used only where the
total numcer of not outlets does not exceed twenty -four.
:art. 4. In Farage and garage apartmats, where floor area is
sufficient to permit the storage of .:ore than two vehicles,
either conduit work, surface and metal raceways, armored cable or
electrical metallic tubing, or wire and busways as specified
in Sections 503, 304, 505, 508 and 511, respectively, of Article
5- of the National Electrical Code, shall be ei,ployed as the
wiring method. Where the floor space will accommodate not more
than two vehicles, any wiring method approved by the National Elec-
trical Code may be eiaployed.
Art. 5. The term "E ire Limits" referred to in provisions
of this ordinance shall include the district contained within
' the inner fire limits as they exist at he time of the installa-
tion or performance of such electrical work.
' SECTION %III
When Outside of Building
1. On ex Brier of building or structures. either Method A or
1( ) 4
E may be used. ,dhere method A is used, conduits and fittings
must be galvanized, threaded and water tight. '
2. In all other wiring exposed to weather, conduits and
fittings must be galvanized, threaded and water tight.
SECTION XIV
01fien Inside of Building.
1. Underground: If in moist location, the methods allowed are
A and F.
2. In hazardous locations because of more than ordinary risk
of fire or explosion, Method A, as required in National Electrical
Code, Article 32.
3. Any wiring s Lt ject to continuous moisture, Iviethod A. Conduit
and fittings must be galvanized, threaded and water tight.
4. In hoistways: Between riser and limit switch, interloc.,s,
push buttons and similar devices; Method A. -ill other uses. except
far light and control caules to car; Method A.
5. Underplaster extensions: methods A- D -E -F.
6. Temporary work, experimental or emergency work, work for fairs, '
exhibitions and similar purposes; Methods A- B- D- E- F -G -Y..
7. Conduit connections to rotating or movable electrical
apparatus: Yethod D if length is 10 feet or less.
S. Wiring in buildings located in the fire limits, 'Method A.
9. diring for decorative lighting and display windows: Method A.
10. All airing in apartment houses of four or more apartments:
Method .1.
11. All electrical ,,iring in grain elevat,rs, or places used for
storing grain, express houses, storage and warehouses, all lasses
of mill, factories, livery stables, crara�es, hotels, laundries,
churches, theatres, moving picture shows, machine shops, buildings
used for manufacturing purposes, places of public assembly,
buildings used for storing gasoline and other readily inflammable
material: Method A.
12. =111 Service miring continuous from entrance to main line
switch and fro... main linesvitch to distributimz cabinet:
Method A or E.
13. dicing in all buildings used for commercial purposes: '
h1lethous A -G -u.
14. In alterations to existing wiring of a method not approved
for new work, the wiring may be of the same method as existing,
provided the total number of additional Outlets shall not
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exceed 10 per cent of the total number of existing outlets; and
that such wiring is not obsolete or unsafe and conforms to
methods of wiring recommended by the old ordinance.
15. Not more than 4 live outlets shall be permitted on any
one circuit in commercial buildings.
16. Not more than 6 outlets snail be permitted or any one
circuit for shore windows lighting and the connected load shall
not exceed 1320 watts.
17. Not more than 16 live outlets shall be permitted on any
one circuit for decorative or awning lip-hts and the connected
load shall not exceed 1320 watts.
18. Not more than 6 live outlets shall be permitted on any
one circuit in residential wiring.
19. .there mogul sockets are to be installed, not more than
one (1) socket per circuit.
20. all outlet boxes for ceiling and bracket lights must be
flush ,vith ceiling or wall surface or never extend more than one -
eighth inch inward from the f inishea surface.
' 21. Drop cards mast not be installed in clothes closets, or in
places where wearing apparel is likely to be hung; however
ceiling fixtures will ue permissaule.
22. all -vires for meter loops must be No. 8 B&6 gauge wire
or larger. In all twouwire installation, four wires must be brought
out for meter loaps. In all three -wire installations, five wires
must be brought out for meter loops and shunt wires must be taped
inside of cabinet and securely soldered. All subfeeders must
not be smaller t-an No. 8 B&6 gauge wire. Cross over tubes will
not be required on inside of cabinets or cabinet gutters.
23. On all three -wire installation the load raust be balanced
as near as possible with respect to each side of the three -wire
installation, in all residences vv.iere the connected load is 5000
watts or more, the system of wiring :rust ue t�iree -wire.
44. all service wiring shall be No. 8 B&6 gauge or larger.
1. Service entrance caule of tnebare neutral type may be
used for service entrance and range circuits only. ,here lights
are fed from range service, approved caule with all conductors
25.
All
A.C. motors of 2 H.P.
or over must
be equipped with
approved
starting compensator
or be of such
electrical design
that
the
starting current will
be limited to
the same value
that
the
approved compensator
will limit the
current to, on any
type
of
motor.
SECTION XV
vViri►ng for Electric
lianges and
Electric Vater Heaters
1. Service entrance caule of tnebare neutral type may be
used for service entrance and range circuits only. ,here lights
are fed from range service, approved caule with all conductors
insulated must be used from the circuit breaker or flip -on to the
lighting panel. afhere water heater installations are made,
approved cable with all conductors insulated must be used from I
the circuit breaker or flip -on to the heater outlet.
2. JJhere cable is permitted to be used in this ordinance such
cable shall bear the National Board of Fire Underwriters label
of approval and shall be of a type approved for such use by
the City Electrical inspector.
3. Underp? round: Method 3 with lead- covered conductors Conduit
and fittings must galvanized, threaded and water- tio-ht.
4. Note: Insulation for any underground :s,irinz must be as
required by Underwriter's Laboratories' Standards for voltage
to be used. ill such wiring must be at least 12 inches below
finished ?rade.
SECTION .,VI
Re- Inspection in Fire Limits and Co.,mercial Building
dhenever the service wires of a so- called knob and tube
system is once aisconaected in any co- nercial building or any
building in the inner -ire limits, the service shall not again be
connected until same has been :sired so as to conform to this
erdinanc e. '
All switches or fuse cabinets mounted on the exterior of a
building must of an approved weather -proof type.
SECTION XVII
Light and Telephone Poles and ,fires
1. It shall be unlawful for any persom firm or corporation
to hereafter erect or construct any pole, pier, abutment or anchors
in the City of Nederland, without first obtaining the written
consent of the electrical inspector.
2. 311 poles shall be erected and maintained in a perpen-
dicular position and shall be straight and free from bark and
,)laced immediately within the curbsing where the sidewalks are
eight feet or upwards in -oaidth, and shall be placed in the
curbing on a line with its outer surface where the sidewalks
are less than eight feet in width. Shen the curbing is not laid,
the outer line of same shall be taken and poles set S inches
within such outer line.
3. Each line of poles shall be run on one side of the street,
alley or avenue only except where absolutely necessary to change
to the other side, but this may be done only by permission of the
City Engineer. Cross -arms shall be of uniform lengt :;, strengthened
by braces, and n£ wires shall be less than eighteen feet from
the curb in height, except trol. ey or service -,,wires.
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4. It shall be unlawf
to place or allow to be
' or other ligrht material
limits, anti any person,
done shall be guilty of
ordinance.
al for any person, firm or corporation
placed any advertising cards or posters
on any of t..eir poles within the city
firm or corporation allowing same to be
an offense punishable ender this
5. Ahenever it shall be come necessary for any electric light
or power company to carry its ;sires across the line of any fire
alarm, telegraph, telephone or other electric light or power
company, such . vires shall be at a distance from the otner wires
not less than three feet. No wires shall be a.lowed over the fire
alarm and police telegraph wires, unless special permission is
given by the electrical inspector.
6, lio wires of telegraph, telephone, electric railways,
electric light or povaer companies shall be allovved under sheds,
galleries or awnings of c*ftmercial buildings without first
being inspected and found safe and approved in writing by the
electrical inspector.
aECTIUN iVIII
Adopting the National Code
That the -1ules and regulations of the ;d•ational Board of Fire
Underwriters, embodied in its "-National electrical Code,"
' published in 1940, and such subsequent codes, amendments and su_ple-
ments that said National Board of Zire Underwriters may hereafter
adopt, are hereby adopted as the rules and regulations to govern
and to be observed and lollowed in all electrical mirin7 acid in
all construction, installation, repair, alterations, operation
and :maintenance of electrical ,miri!ig, work, apparatus and
fixtures except as otherwise specially provided in this ordinance
and the sane are hereby made a part of this ordinance as fully
:and to the same extent �s if copied herein in full. That any
printed book entitled, "National :electrical Code," containing* the
regulations of tae National Hoard of Fire Underwriters for.
electrical :firing and ar);;ar -atus as recoimaencled by the National
Fire Protective association for the year 1940, or for any
subsequent year and all books containing sunple -eats or amendments
to such code which purport on their race to be the rules and
requirements of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, govern-
ing such matters, shall be admitted in evidence with the same
force and effect as the original rules and regulations without
further proof and the interpret tion of such code by the
Electrical inspector shall be final and conclusive.
SECTION :iIX
Penalty
Art. 1. any person. firm or corporation who fails to comply
with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon convictian
thereof, oe punished for each offense by a fine of not less than
10.00 nor more than X100.00, or have the license provided for
in this ordinance revoked, or bath.
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Art. 2. Each day's continuance of a violation of any
provision of this ordinance wall be deemed a separate offense.
6ECTION XY '
Examination and C rtification
1. It shall be unlawful for any —aster Electrician to perform
any electrical work within the City of Nederland without first
obtaining a license to do the sane as set forth hereafter.
2. That there shall be and is hereby created a board for the
examination of all 1Waster Electricians doing business in the City
of Nederland. This board shall ve known as the examining and
supervising board of blaster Electricians. Tnis board shall
determine the qualifications of any one desiring to enter the
business of a !:aster Electrician.
3. The !Mayor shall appoint the board of examiners, subject
to approval by the City Council, which shall consist of the
City Electrical inspector, and the City Building Inspector, two
buster Electricians, one Journeyman Electrician.
The City electrical Inspector shall be the chairman of the
boa rd.
4. Before receivial- a license, each applicant for a
Master Electrician license shall give a bond to the City of ,
Nederland, Texas, in the sum of 41,000.00 with such sureties
as the City Council shall approve, conaitioned that such person
will comply with the ordinances and laws relating to electrical
wirinp-, and that he will pay all damames, cost and expenses that
may be caused to the City of Nederland, the owner of the premises
or any other person, injured by the negligence of him and /or such
persons in his employ, or occasioned by his or taeir failure
to comply with said laws and ordiiances.
5. Each applicant; before receiving a license must pay to the
City of Nederland "50.00 for the first year, and "10.00 for each
succeeding year.
6. All money derived from the license fees shall be deposited
in the general fund for the maintenance of same, such as
stationery printing, etc.
7. Any license may ue suspended or revoked by the electrical
inspector on the recommendation of the board of examiners should
the licensee violate any ordinance or law relating to electrical
wiring. Any person whose license shall have been revoked shall
not again be licensed within a period of one year from date of
such action. No license shall be revoked unless the licensee ,
has been notified in writing of the charges against him at
least 10 days t,eiare such meeting. The licensee shall have the
right to appear before the board of examiners to ans,rer the charges
and present testimony in his favor.
6. Examinations for licenses for Iviaster Electricians shall
be given periodically by the board of examiners. any person
desiring any such license shall wake application therefor to
said board of examiners not less than 5 days prior to the date
on which an examination is to be held. The board of examiners
shall then examine such applicants at such place as it shall
designate as to his qualifications and competency either to
conduct a business or to work as an electrician.
9. Any applicant who is refused a license or whose license
may have been revoked may appeal to the Board of appeals for a
review of his case.
10. if applicant be dissatisfied with the decision of the
Board of Appeals he shall have the right of final
appeal to the City Council, whose judgement as to all matters
involved shall be final.
aECTION XXI
Board of Appeal
Art. 1. The Board of Appeal shall consist of three members
appointed by the City Council, who by experience and training,
shall be qualified to pass upon the safety of installations and
apparatus regulated by this ordinance. awembers of the Board shall
' be appointed for each case as it arises. No member of theBoard of
:appeal shall sit in a case in which lie is uirectly or indirectly
interest, and in case of disqualification for such cause, or in
case A his necessary absence, the City Council shall make tempo-
rary appoint -ent of a substitute.
Art. 2. The Board of Appeal shall meet at the call of tae Mayor.
Art. 3. Any applicant for an electrical permit, whose appli-
cation has been rejected by the inspector, or a person who has
been ordered by the inspector to incur an expense in the altera-
tion. repair or construction of the electrical installation of
any building, may. ;dithin fifteen days tae-reafter. appeal
therefrom by giving to the inspector notice in writing of
such an appeal; such ii ati ce or a certiii ed copy thereof shall
at once ce traosmitted by the inspector to the Board of :appeal.
After notice to such parties as the Hoard may direct, a hearing
shall be had, and the Board may by a iaajarity vote affirm, annul,
or modify such action of the lnspectaro if the action of the
Inspector is affirmed, such action shall have full force and
effect. if the action of the inspector is modified or :annulled,
a permit shall be issued accordingly.
Art. 4. Any requirement deemed by the inspector necessary for
safeguarding the hazards from fire and to life in connection ,cith any
electrical installation not specifically covered by the ordinance,
shall be determined by the inspector, subject to the Board of
Appeal in the manner prescribed by Paragraph 3.
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_art. 5. It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector
to submit to the City Council on or beiore the first of January
of each year, a report giving a summary of all the decisions '
of the Hoard of .Ip:peal, a list of equivalents consented to
and a record of such other business as may have come belore
them, together with such reeoi;L::endations as to desirable
legislation pertaining to electrical installations in or about
buildings as may to them seem advisable.
:art. 6. Allly person appealimcr from the decision of the
inspector shall attach to the written appeal a certified check
for .p 5.00, made out in favor of the City lax Collector ,
and in case the appeal is lost, the check' shall be turned
over to the City Tax Collector as a cost, but if the appeal
is granted, the check shall be returned to the applicant.
3 EC T I ON ..X I I
Validity of �,rdiaaace
If any section, sub- section, sentence, clause of phrase
of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the city of
Nederland, Texas, hereby declares that it would have passed
this ordinance and each section, sub- section, sentence,
clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any I
one or more sections, sub - sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared. invalid.
EC ` ION XX I I I
Repealing of Conflicting Ordinances
-111 ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with
the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Passed by the affirmative vote of all members of the City
Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, t:iis the 10th day
of A7ril A.D. 1944.
K. Keelemay,
City Secretary
H. C . E.a_iRIS
Miley o r
Motion made by Rackley, 2nd. by Fields to pay following bills:
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AME11DIMT TO ELECTRIC U CODE
Meeting of May 5, 1947 - Vol. 3, Page 22
Amendment be made to the electrical code of the City of Nederland
to the effect that if any definite part of the National Code is omitted
in our code, that the National Code shall be applied.
Meeting of May 12, 1947 - Vol. 3, Page 23
Amendment be made to the electrical ordinance to the effect that
the next renewal of electrical license be made •;,25.00.
Meeting of October 6. 1947 - Vol. 3, Page 73
Amendment to the Electric Ordinance to the effect that any con-
tractor hanging Neon Signs in the City of Nederland shall be requested
to hold an electric license of the City of Nederland or hire an electri-
an that does hold a license in said City, and that this installation
shall meet all requiredmeats of the Building Code.
Meeting of May 10, 1948 - Vol. 3, Page 112
Amendment to the electrical ordinance to the effect that the
permits be raised to 42.50 plus 41.00 minimum up to 10 outlets and
10¢ for each additional outlet on each inspection.
Old houses or structures that have been vacant or in which the
wiring does mot seem safe will have to be inspected before power will
be turned on.
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Meeting
of January 23, 1950 - Vol.
3, Page 190
An
amendment to the Electrical
Ordinance to the effect that
electrical permits will have to be
taken out on installation of electric
ranges,
electric hot water heaters.
and attic fans. Fees on these
permits
will be X3.50
Old houses or structures that have been vacant or in which the
wiring does mot seem safe will have to be inspected before power will
be turned on.
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Texas Public Service
41.23
Southwestern Bell Telephone
4. 20
Gulf States utilities
9.13
H. J. Reich
8.00'
McNeill Insurance :agency - Piremens Insurance
68.25
The Steck Co. - Inventories
31.41
E. B. Cochran - 2 opinions
15.00
The Chronicle
68.50
The I ✓lay or
15.00
Marshall
40.00
J. H. Phillips Investment Co.
®�•4g
W. E. Lea - Legal Service - Balance
142.02
FIAT ER
Siut western Bell Telephone
4.62
Coburn Sup -ly'Go.
20.16
Gulf States Utilities
55.91
George Crane - Reimbursement - Canvas & Housing 9.98
D. X. Rienstra
3.20
Dillinper Service Station
11.80
S. O. Bourque
72.00
Builders Lumber Co.
7.49
J & J Armiture Works - P:otor Repair
63.65
Crane & Co.
91.28
J. L. Crane - 17 Days Labor
100.30
Di. J. 'Soften - 23 Days L3b2r
123.00
SEINER FUND
J. R. Phillips Investment Co.
161.16
Randon Const. Co. - Estimate - April 10 to 30th
7,952,09
H. B. Combs - Estimate for April
6,804.32
Mr. C. P. c;mith - 35''/0 of 6% - Estimates for
March & April
483.54
Letter received from Harry J. Emigh, San Antonio,
Texas,
stating that I&. Harry Glare will confer with City Officials and
i ne s aterested groups to ::lake a study of our recreation.
ci. it es.
Received letter from 'Tyrell Combest asking Council
to pay for
water lines on Crest at. uicKinley and Cleveland.
Received letter from S. C. iv:ontg®mery in regards to Bonds and
how the money is deposited in Bank.
Received letter from Phillips investment Co. with
enclosed
paid bills for Printing of Bonds and Legal Service.
secretary
instructed by Council to send check for reimbursing
Phillips
Inv. co. One Ck. for X161.16 for Printing Bonds
out of
Sewer Fund and ck. for .� *07.98 for Legal Service
rendered by
Gibson & Gibson to be deducted from the Q'350.00 held
back from
S. E. Lea fee and the balance of this to be sent
to i✓ir. W. E. Lea
on instruction from C. P. Smith, who is Mr. Lea's
authorized
agent in this matter.
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Received a letter from Gulf States Utilities Co. about easement
on Interurban Right of Way to construct Sewer Line and Council
instructs Secretary to accept same and write Gulf States to
that effect.
Council notified Reich Electric Shbp to take care of Traffic
Light on Twin City "ighway until further notice.'
Secretary instructed to order some books for permits for
Electrical 'Work and inspection cards
No other business meeting adjourned at 11 PR1.
K. Koelecnay, Sec 8c`i'reas.
H. 'c. Farris, Mayor'
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kINUTE� OF THE REGULAR laET ING OF THE CITY COU dC JJ
OF TH'E
CITY OF NEDERL iND
May 22d 1944.
Leeting was called to 3rder by Mayor iarris at 7.30 P.I., with
following aldermen present: 5.R.Fields, ii.A.Rackley, K.Whitley
and H.D.Sanderson.
Minutes of the previous meeting I,aay8th.44 were read and approved
Secy reports receiving Bonnd for Asa Spencer and H.J.Heich.
Received letter from J.'d.Phillips inv. CO Confirming Sale of
410000.00 eater Bonds, That the City Still Holds.
Council discussed aewer Additions.
1,ir C.P.Smith discussed plans for water project and read letter
from Fort North,Texas, Stating thatF.W.A. will advance410000.00
if the City puts up •, 20000.00, 20;0;0 for water lines and X000.00
for additional well. Motion made by dhitley 2d by fields to
authorize L.I. Smith to go ahead with revised plans of the water
project with F.W.A. All voting' aye.
C.P. omith read letter in regard to laying the additional sewer
lines, that were cut out by the F..r..�
Motion made by Whitley, 2d by Sanderson to authorise Secy
to sign contract with icandon C ®nstr @o for constucting the first
2 Items, on the list recomi ended by Smith in his letter to the cou
council.
Morris Townsend appeared before the Council, telling them
about the firemens meeting at College Station. Motion made by
dhitley 2d by Sanderson to pay half ojthe expense of two liremen
to go to wand Iv; if they can Fret leave`. voting aye Fields, Nhitley
and Sanderson, Contrary none.
Motion made by Rackley 2d by Fields to give G.D.dallace a Deputy'
1- Sarshall' s Corunission. all voting _iye. Secy instueted to issue same.
Council discussed ordinances and drainage. decided to send
city Marshall to the next person who fails to get building permit.
�ecy
ho other business, meeting adjourned by Layor 10 P.L.
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.L'_eeting Called to order by Layor Farris at 7..0 P._ aldermen
present Fields, dbitley, Rackley acid Sanderson.
Jack Sanford came ioeiore the City Council to ask about permit
for the Sewer Lift Station and wants to know, whether just
anybody can work under a permit from licenced 'lectrician
Secy read part of �,ectionl of Ordinance.
C.P.6mith came befoxe u a cil to change proposed plans for
slater 3ystem't_-nL' r er to the ,later r'uads available.
Council went over a City hlap with Harry Beard, to get the correct
size of culverts and marked themmon the I \dap for future controver
sies.
Iiayor received letter from Post Idaster in Port .,rthur in reparas
to the alleyway in back of V 0. and asks City to shell the same
so the mail truck can come in the back of P.O. decy reports that
Bailiss , foreman for Combs Constr. Co nromised to take care of it.
5.R.Fields presented d letter from the Southern Steel 0o, San
.ntonio , Texas, wuoting prices on two Jail Cells, delivered
X755.00. Council discussed tiie LAtter, but came tono aareer:ent
and will find out hors :ouch it will cost to build Jail.
JD@.Hollis came and took plumber,- examination and will apply
for Band :ind licence later.
U:) other business, meetia�- idjourned '
Secy i,,A or, City of Nederland.
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iiINUi'ra" uF'' T ii 3uUi:�.? i..TYiyu OF i= CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERL.0D
TUNE 12.44
' Ieeting called to order by mayor Farris 7 -30
aldermen present: Holcombe, Fields& Rackley.
LUnutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
1;iay 22d and M « -r 29th.
$cbrtt 0 amith reported that C.P.Smith was in Fort
Worth, consulting with the S.S.A. about the Water Proj
Council discussed the problem of oubcontracting.
I +r. ..C.Fiandley and 4. Doornbos reported on the meeting
of the oteering committee of the recreational project
and wanted to know , whether the City can provide any
Funds to start the program and use the City Parks and
convert thei,L.. into playgrounds ar suggested to use the
grounds around the Langham School.
Notion made by Rackley 2d by Holcombe to pay the Falls
wing Bills: City Water
Gulf states 3tr Ig-U Iiall49.134ulf states Pumps
Reich Electric Traffic L 47.00' and office . 65.38
The Chronicle Elec Perm .16.000ogbssflet 6tat
S`01 Bell Tel Co Phone 2 q 4.20`Gas for Tr .;7.55
E.B.Cachran Tax Suits 175.00*Hill Chevrolet ;;6.50
Texas Public Sery Gas 0.95'3.''N B TEL 4 6 ,4.97
Corner Sery Co Gas FireTr,a4.59•Dillinger aer 6 t�12.49
H.0 ?Farris Exp Fart viorth J &JArmature .20.00
and regular Exp 38.15,Blds Lbr CoP&P Q1943
Asa SPencer ,gal for iaay ,)40.00'J.L.Crane24c d -iy"-,)*137.80
H. iii.4 ooten28 .days4145.40
Sewer FuadsC.P.6mith35,1.Af6a for may 4315.67
H.B.Combs Estimate for May 91970.28
bir Fields submitted a sketch for a jail bldg size1O/12
made by Frank 6laughter and estimates on brick Balls
in var *ing thickness,Council will take action later.
City received easement for seer line and right of way
an Pearl and Jewel at across the Interurban right of way
Council decides to give notice toJ E -�)iau to remove his
culvert in 10 days or tney will take :action.
Council instruttsMarshall to arrest people running through
the iced Light and hand them a ticket.
No other
e� business , meeting adjourned
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1viILUT E6 U" P T1!L RyGUL -�R -: EET INu yr 7211E CITY _ OUNC IL
Or THE
CITY OF NEDK:,L ND. (�ww), 'a,(, LS D'
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.30 P.i�..Follow
ing nldermen present:Holcombe, Rackley, udhitley& sander
sonand Fields. A"' yv-- -�
Council discussed aeaer lines and ch(angeu some oitlh6
contracts with liandoa Constr, Co on account of some
people, having buold their homes on the back of the lot
and they will have to connect with the sewer line fromra
the front through their property.
Council decides to let Contractor Bayliss open up the r
road ditches on twin City Hwy, from texas 6tation to
15itre's cafe and have tile put in by the property owner
Fields received letter from the Pauly Jail Bldg Co,
at Louis Igo, quoting prices on jail cells, 2 cells
y397.00, 1 ce11y"206.00. Lighter construction P. cells
4357.00. Motion made by Yelly 2d bu 6 nderson authori
zinp-Fields to o-o ahead and see into the matter further
Allfvotinp- aye.
Council approved payment of labor bill for H.l�.Nooten
3z drays- tir21.A0 .
No other business stand .zdjourned
ecy
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Ifinutes OF 1'11 RLUUiaR t- I�fEETING CF Till: CITY 'OUNCIL ,,.7
OF TfIE
C I1Y OF NEDAIRJ. i D. JULY 10th, 44
11,eeliag called to order by i,i3yot Farris 7.•_3�.i4i.
Aldermen present; Fields, Sanderson, oVhitley.
i;iinutes of the previous meeting read and approved.
Pair. F. B. L4art in of the Tyrr. el1C ombest Go appeared before
the council in regards the taking over of the Hillcrest
water lines, 330ft of 6 inch mains oil crest str 1870 ft
of 2inch line on hic Kinley and 1260 ft on Cleveland.
:Motion made by r'ields, 2d by ,Yhit v th� t the x
over the lines at tine azr�ed pricer- vo a a
C P Smith reaa letter fromN' d _i, in regards water project and informed council that he would makean application
for 425500.00, as F ,r.:.indicated that it would take
';46500.00 to finance the project and the City will have
to put in about 21000.00.i.iotiia-umade by 4hitley 2d by
Sanderson authorizing iiayor to simn the application.
All votinz aye.i:,r Smith recd letter from Dannenbaam
Houston, report on our wells. decy instructed to vrrite
for more information on air lines& acidizine%
i,,otion made by - ihitley 2d by Fields to pay follow Hills;
Coob dery atat Oas N1675 City uulf U1' C� street l: t 3: ii -1
CraneOoParts 7607 913
Dillinger dery atat 975 Texas public dery
Gulf states U Co P 1,4980 1�,idcounty Lbr co 31359
off ice 470 ..ai.P;elly sand cei: ent 4800 •
a vi B Tel Cc :-2 8 484 aouthw B Tel Co Not 420
Gaber. co Pipe 2682 H C. Farris June Exp1500•
J &J armature .Motor 'N 6495 Asa Spencer June Sal 4000'
Hill Chevrolet reps 920 Randon Constr Co Bricksl1095-
Coburb Supply 1180 Combs construc co Ditch73090 '
D X Rienstr.i 515 de:ver r'und
Dresser +fc co 2997 Randon CDnst:'tic Co June165 ?8,64
Reich Electric Sh 1875•C. P.Smith June 11 2 Est425,07
Collector of Intern 11453 Un aecy request council decides to
J.I Crane Labor 13 day 7800 pay labor ever- 15 d s,'e e3�ter
L..,..i..cGee Labor ' days 4800 H.B.Combs Nede laud adYe 5r1.Q0 -�
aecy reported ; .K.- cCauley offered to pay all of back taxes
if City mould take of penalty and interest for 1943. Council
instructs aecy tc arran?e inttters to the best of pis ability. ✓
i•,iayor appoints Sanderson and :iiiitley to serve .s members on
recreation cot:;.;iittee. Council orders Crane to replace culvert
Oil 41180"1 & Cypress Streets.
No Other Business Stand adjourned
aecy
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1.11NUTES Ox' THE REGULAR MEETING OF 'ThE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDEiiLAND. JULY "g4th1944.
bieeting called to order by Mayor Parris at 7.45P.L. I
Following .ildermen present: Fields, a'hitley and Rackley
LLiautes of the previous rieetimg of 4ulyloth read and
approved.
Council received letter from nigh 'Nay dep. in regard
to the unsightly barrels taken out of the ditch on twin
City nwy and asks City to remove them. As Mr. Loak wants
some of them, they will try to make an agreement with him
Asa Spencer told the City Council, that the Sheriff's
Department made him aproposition to employ hint as Deputy
Sheriff and at the same time act as our City Larshall.
After LeaRhty Discussion a .notion is made by Rackley
2d by Fields to take the y40.00 we p :iy Asa Spencer and use
it to hire J.H.Jaasen as Deputy Marshall , Starting the
1st of August,44. All voting Aye.
Secy received agreement for Electric Service between the
City and Gulf States Utilities for lift atation and
treating P1ant.Motion made by Rackley 2d by Nhitley
to authorize Mayor to sign Contract. ill voting aye.
Mr Crane reported severill of the manhole covers are
breaking up and council instanetshim to see µ1r. Baylis.
THE City Council by mutual consent agrees to set aside
that part of the Electric Ordinance, pertaining to the
Licence Fee, reducing the Fee to 10.00 D llars a ye=ar
effective the 1st day of august 44, for a months, and after '
6 months, the fee will go back to the original price.
Motion made by Fields, 2d by Rackley to Change Electric
Inspector and appoint L.O.Johnson instead of J. P. Sanford
Effective august 1 1944. All voting aye. 5ecy instuabbed
to so notify Sanford , when informed by Fields and RAckley
that Johnson will accept position.
No other Business stand Adjourned
SEcy
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF T HE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
August 14. 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris, 7 :35 P.M. Minutes of
the previous meeting of July 24th 1944 read and approved.
Aldermen present were: all present.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to levelling roads across
Interurban in Hillcrest and on Sycamore Street.
Crane reported one of his motors was out and he had it fixed by
Beaumont Armature Co.
Received estimate from Randon Construction Co. for July and also
bill for work done for City by prevate contract 1 and 2.
Mr. C. P. Smith brought in a sub- contract from Randon Construction
with Y. G. Hinote Electrical Co. in Bea umont. xotion made by
Rackley. 2nd. Fields. to approve the contract. All voting Aye.
Smith reported that the H. B. Combs Contract was practically
finished except for a little gadget in lift Station. Randon
Construction is practically ready except putting in Pumps in
Treating Plant.
A. J. Davis came before Council to see about Fire rrevention at our
Movie Theater and keep space clear in front so as not to block
traffic.
Mr. Crane's salary question is still hanging in the air.
Motion made by N hitley. 2nd. by Fields, to pay following bills:
CITY
=u States Ut. Co. St. Lights & City Hall 9.13
Mid - County Lumber Co. Pipe 36.00
" it 24.00
E. B. Cochran Legal Service 10.00
Reich Electric Shop 2.50
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. #2 4.35
Texas Public Service Co. 0.95
Jail - Frank Slaughter 361.14
L. A. Kelly - Sand 3yis. 9.00
Sampson Iron & Supply Co. 4.73
Mayor - Salary 15.00
K. Kolemay 71.40
Petty Fund 10.00
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WATER
I=States stilities Co. 71.06
Coburn "apply Co. 44.90
Dillinger Service Station 14.57
Southwestern Bell Tel Co. #8 4.73
Corner Service Station - Gas for truck 2.10
E. J. Woodward - Gas & Brake Fluid 6.50
Tyrell Combest liealty Co. 1200.00
SEINER SYSTEM
H. B. Combs - Estimate No. 9 8435.40
Flexible Sewer Equipment Co. 526.49
Randon Construction Co. - No. 1 1530.97
No. 2 1321.80
Chas. P. Smith 48.57
220.15
All voting aye except Rackley.
Council Discussed Dog Ordinance and decided to build Dog Pen and
have dogs vaccinated some time in the near future.
Council discussed sidewalks and streets and decided to get up a post -
was project to get 15.000 ft. of sidewalk and a mile of streets.
Sanderson made a talk to try to get Council to give firemen a
slight token of appreciation. Motion was discussed but died for
want of support.
Secretary was instructed by Council to pay H. J. Reich $40.00
refund on his electric license.
Secretary reports receipts of Street Taxes
Peoples Service 502.11
Gulf States Utilities 705.13
Electric Licenses; 40.00
J. S. Charlton
J. P. Sa nfo rd
J. M. Pichof
Jack 'Weber
No other business the meeting stands adjourned.
Mayor
City of ',becLeriand
Secretary 9C K"
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'Minutes OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OjTaE CITY OF NEDERLAND
AUGUST 28th 194q
MEEtiag Called to order by mayor Farris 7.40pm, Aldermen present
4hitley. Sanderson, Fields. Rackley and Holcombe. I
,,:otion made b Fields. 40#4 2d by Sanderson to sel� hat's left
from jail, about "
ut 600 for 49 46.00.
aA committee from the Chambers of Commerce appeared before
the council, B.Whelpley. A.Rieastra. Leo P Trotter,
C.Doorabos and D .4.Rieastra in regard to the drainage
program. and asked the Council , if they would put up a
Guarantee of 1250.00 to help pay expenses for a survey
and Election. Motion made by dhitley. 2d by Sanderson to
underwrite the drainage proposition. with the understanding
that the City gets some maps and data and a transcript
on the project. voting in favor: Nhitley.6anderson,Fields
Against i3ackley. Holcombe.
C.P.Smith reported on the water project and set the the date for
advertising for bids September eto 15. They discussed plans
and specifications.
Mr. J.L.Bonds appeared before council and paid a 9'10.00
fine for violation of taxi ordinance.
wotion made by Sanderson 2d by 4hitley to approve the
plans and specifications and authorize.Ni• Smitl to present
them to Fort Worth. All voting aye.
No other business stand adjourned
Mayor city or eder and
5 ecy
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND
September 1 1944.
Meeting called to order by IWayor Farris. Aldermen present
Fields, Sanderson, dYhiley.
Secy reported receiving letter from +r'.W.A. Fort ,dotth
with papers for acceptance for water and sewer grant to
be approved by city council and sent back to Fort,Worth
The following resolution was read, discussed.then passed;
ACCEPTAPvCE Ot,' Ti3E OFFER OF THE U.NiTED STATES OF AIA&UCA
Whereas, there: has been filed with the Federal dorke Agency
in behalf of the City of Nederland, Texashbrein called the "owner ")
an application for Federal assistance under the War Public Works
program. and the UNITED STATESUF AkEiiICA. acting by and through the
Federal works Administrator. has transmitted to the uwner an Offer d:
offZDEiiAL assistance in connection with the public works
referred to in said application and described in said Offer ?,and
WHEREAS said Offer has been duly read in open meeting. fully
considered in accordance with all pertinent rules of procedure
and legal requirements, and made a part bf the Owner's public
records, and
WHYiLAS. it is deemed adviabible and in the public interest
that said OFrER be accepted;
Now, THEREFOR�, be it resolved by the City Council of the
Owner that the said Offer, a true and correct copy of which
including the Terms and Conditions. is hereto attacladd, be and
P�q the same hereby is accepted without reservation or qualif ication
Passed by the aforementioned governing body of the Owner
on the let day, of September. 1944.
Apprpved on the let day of 6eptember.1944 by the Mayor
of the owner.
(Signed) H. C% Barris
in .reportec
m May c, r
vn d.
'i ho + in hie rccianatinn AP mPmbpr of CitV
council.After discussion motion made by Fields 2d by
Whitley to accept the resignation. All voting aye.
Motion made by Sanderson, 2d by Fields,to accept resol
ution accepting the offer of the F•44 --Texas 41 -593
All voting aye. Uotion made by 2ields 2d by Whitley to
authorize �)ecy, to issue permits to lay sewer Lines.
All voting aye.
No other business stand adjourned
Mayor
Secy
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MINUTES OF TITL RiGUL R MLETING OF T11E CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NLDLRL'ND Sept 11 ,44
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.30 P.M. Alder
men present Fields, Sanderson and Whitley . Minutes of
the previous meeting August 28 and the Special Meeting
September 1 read and approved.
A delegation of the Port Neches council, Mayor and Three
Aldermen came over with a taxi- Driver, to talk about our
Taxi - ord. and the Mayor of P.N. suggested, that the Taxi
drivers get together on the wuestion of picking up passenger
in both Towns and amend our Ord. to that effect.Council
decides to take matter up with Taxi- drivers. Red Gaines
came before council to ask permission to use 3 -inch soil
pipe instead of 4 -inch. also Joe Hollis and their both wan
ted to know if they could use t -trap instead of druntrap.
council decided no to 1,-t Question and let Mr.Crane have
the decision on the 2d.!ir. Schram came before Council in r
regard to violation of traffic law and discudsed traffic
rules . L.O.Johnson informed Council, Reich had violated
Llectric Ord. by doing some work for G.Burnfin. without
permit.Crane wants to know what to do about Mrs Simmonds
res. tying in to Sewer System. Council decides to install
4 -inch line and connect with Jensen's line if he approves.
After motion is made by Whitley to the above proposal, 2d
by Sanderson all vote aye.Motion made by Fields 2d by
Whitley to pay for the municipal Vatermeter , Crane got on
trial, Allvoting aye.Mayor r ad letter from the Groves re
questing the loaning of 300 ft of fire hose, untill they g
get their order in. Secy instructed to draw up an agreement
to let them have it. Secy read letter from R.A.Rackley ten
dering his resignation.Motion made by Whitley 2d by Fields
to accept his resignation. All voting aye.Motion made by
Fields 2d by Sanderson to call a special Election to fill
the unexpired terms of H.L.riolcombe and n.�. ackley, the no
tice s a e e an 22d ,e ection t6 be held
the 30thbeptember in the Langham School, B.n ?Ritter election
judge.Allvoting aye. Motion made by Fields 2d by Whitley to
increase Mr.Crane Salary 25 dollars a month,the pay to be
starting August 1.44. - !lso to raise pay of Secy 425.00 a
month , Starting Sept.,44. All voting aye. motion made by
Whitley 2d by fields to pay following bills: Water
City:Western Union X1.77 Crane Co Material ip44.99
Gulf Stat ST,L Hall 9.13'Gulf States Pump 1 &2 Off 63.47
bouthw B TelC 1,2 6.00• Beaumont Arm at Co motor 49.50
S.bine Off Supp 10.85'Municipal Supply Meter 11.88
Reich elec Shop St L 2.50' Southw B Tel c0 #8 4.63
Texas Pub Sery Co Gas 1.00 Hill Chevrolet Starter 16.75
`v•M.Lester A I Smith 00'Dillinger Sery Co Gas Truck 14.60
D.X.Rienstra Roofing J 18.24 Flexible ti'ewer Rod C Tool 29.46
H C Farris Sai 16.13'Geo Crane Sal 25.00
J.H.Jansen Sal 40.00• "" "' 1 to L5 71.40
L.1.�!cGee Labor (8 Days) 48.20
N6 other business stand adjourned
Mayor City o nY a$ia
Secy
SPECIAL IE ING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAIJD
Sept. 21. 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7 PM. Aldermen present
S.R.Fields, Kelly Whitley, H.D.Sanderson.
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Object of the meeting o ening of the bids for the Sewer /hater
Yorks Tex 41 -593 NAA.
Following bids were opened and read by
Texas 1 61ater ,Yells, Houston. Texas
Gerald '°bra, Houston, Texas
Basham & Harrison„ Pharr. Texas
Vincent & Anthony Falbo. San Antonio
Beaumont Construction Co., Beaumont,
C.P.Smith:
Part I Part II
764b LWJ
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------ 29,392.00
8236.00 29,759.10
,Texas 7520.00 31.704.30
Texas - - - - - -- 25.7$5.00
As it appeared that the low bidder for Part I was Vincent & Anthony
Falbo of San Antonio, Texas, and the low bidder for -cart II the
Beaumont Construction Co, of Beaumont, Texas, motion was made by
S. R. Fiel:xs, 2nd. by H. D. Sanderson, that the bid of Falbo
for Part I and the Bid of the Beaumont Construction Co. be
accepted. All voting Aye.
Council agreed to lest Crane sign order for tapping machine and
parts for J. Gaber 8c Co., Houston, Texas.
No other business the meeting stands adjourned.
n >r acb—
Secretary
mayor, ederland
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDrRLAND
Sept. 25, 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris; Aldermen present: Fields,
Nhitley and Sanderson.
Minutes of the special meeting Sept. 21 and the regular meeting
of Sept. 11 read and approved.
Council took up question of Mrs. Simmons again and it wa: decided
to put in 6 inch line from Silliams St. in Alley. Mr. Fields
will Ctry to get contract with some plumber.
0. came before Concil to see about his sewer in Carter
Addition right back of Church on Nederland Ave.
Robt. C. Smith read letter from C. P. Smith in regards to bids
on water works and presents a resolution and contract for
Acceptance for City, Contractor and F.'N.A. Motion made S.R.Fields,
2nd. 'Whitley. to authorize Mayor to sign Contract and resolution.
All voting Aye.
' Morris Townsend came before Council to recommend and try a new
kind of Fire Nozzle. Lotion made by dhitley, 2nd. by Sanderson,
to authorize Townsend to order 1 -1/2 inch nozzle. Townsend also wants
to know whether Council will help defray expenses of Publicity
Campaign for Fire prevention. Bill turned in by Townsend
for Expenses for trip to A&M Fire School by Paul Stehle and
D. Gard X180.00, 'of which the City will pay 1/2 as per agreement.
Council discussed Taxi urdinanc e, Bus Stops, Signs and
Interurban Crossings, etc. deaetary wants to have Itemized
bill from 6. 0. Gaily before paying account on Jail.
Secretary reported that 6 or 8 residents in Hillcrest on
Lincoln St. want to get water if it is possible. Mayor wants
to investigate. Mayor wants to call special - keeting with
Residents of Hillcrest '"o. 2.
No other business, meeting stands adjourned.
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Mayor, City or— eder =anct
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SPECIAL RiEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDrl:,L4ND
October 2, 1944.
Meeting called to order by H. C. Farris, aldermen Fields,
Whitley, Sanderson present.
Council met with A delegation of Hillcrest No. 2 to discuss
plans and means for getting water to their community;after
lengthy discussioms decided to :.,eet again next Monday 11th.
Discussed offer from Randoa Construction to City for some
4 inch & 6 inch the and saddles.
No other business., stand adjourned.
Mayor, City of eder an
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Secy. Treas.
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MINUTLS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COU14CIL
OF THE
' CITY OF NEDERLAND
October 9, 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7:40 Pbi. Aldermen
present: Whitley, S inderson. Fields.
Minutes of the previous meetings of Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 were read
and approved.
B. A. Ritter reported on election results of Sept. 30:
33 votes for 4. Doornbos . 31 votes for A. J. Davis.
Motion made by Fields, 2nd. by Sanderson. to accept report on
election results. All voting Aye.
Aldermen 4m. Doornbos & A.J.Davis were sworn in.
Mr. J. E. Marshall reported to Council on being held up by
Dep. Marshall and complained of unfair treatment. He also
complained about his sewer line being on the wrong aide of
his lot.
' Mr. C. P. Smith reported that the Contractor for our dell.
Falbo, was trying to back out of signing contract and in case
he doesn't want to, City will have to get ta-', Co.,
Houston, to sign contract.
Mr. Smith wants to change size of hydrant valves and get
heavier hydrants. trill look at the Groves hydrants and decide
next meeting.
Smith talked drainage and wants Council to get up a plan as to
what they need in the form of drainage and how they want to
spend their 10.000 dollars which they are to get.
Council discussed lift station troubles and decided to change
control.
Motion rnade by Fields. 2nd. by .SHitley, to buy some of the
tile of Bandon Const. 6" tilL: and 4" saddles & 4" tile
and 1/8 bends with the understanding tiey pay only for what
the City gets. 111 voting lye.
Council authorizes Mayor to get Crane to put in sewer lines
at Mrs. Simmons.
' A Resolution is introduced by Kelly dhitley. 2nd. by Sanderson.
to adopt the following Resolution:
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RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS
THE STATE OF TE:KAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
CITY OF NEDERLAND
On this the 9th day of October, 1944, the City
Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, convened in Regular
session at the regular meeting place thereof with the following
members thereof, to-wit:
H. C. Farris Mayor
H. D. Sanderson )
Kelly Whitley )
S. R. Fields ) Aldermen.
Wm. Doornbos )
A. J. Davis )
K. Koelemay, City Secretary,
pres,nt, and the following absent: None,
constituting a quorum, when, among other proceedings had, were
the following:
Alderman Kelly Whitley introduced a resolution and moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by aldermen H.D.Sandersoa.
The motion carrying with it the adoption of the resolution pre-
vailed by the following vote:
AYE'S: H. D. Sanderson. Kelly Whitley, 6. R. Fields,
Xm.Doornbos, A. J. Davis
NOES: None
The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION
AWARDING SALE OF BONDS TO J. R. PHILLIPS INVESTMENT
COMPANY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Nederland. Texas.
has heretofore received bids on 410.000 CITY OF NEDERLAND, TeXAS,
WATER WORKS SYSTEM .iVEP+UE BONDS. SERIES 1942, dated January 1.
1942 (being part of a total authorized issue of .x60,000.00): and.
WHEREAS. the bid of J. B. Phillips investment Company of
Houston, Texas. was the highest bid submitted for said bonds:
and,
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WHEREAS, said J. R. Phillips Investment Company bid a price
of par and accrued interest, plus a premium of S
for said bonds; and.
SHEREAS, the City Council deems it advisable and to the
best interest of the City of Nederland, Texas, to sell said
bonds to said Company; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS:
That the bid of J. R. Phillips Investment Company on
X10,000 CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS, WATER WORKS ,Y6TEM REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 1942, dated January 1, 1942, being Bonds Numbers
51 to 60, inclusive, be, and the same is hereby accepted.
The Mayor, City Secretary, and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized, directed and instructed to do all things necessary
to deliver said bonds to said J. R. Phillips Investment Company
at the contract price hereiaabove named.
That all resolutions or parts of resolutions heretofore
adopted and in conflict herewith be, and the same are hereby
expressly repealed.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 9th day of October,
1944.
H. C. Farris
Mayor, City of Nederland.Te xas
ATTE6T :
K. Koelema
City Secretary
Motion made by K. 'Whitley, 2nd. by Sanderson to pay the
following bills: All present voting ,tye.
CITY
=u1 States Utilities
9113
Chronicle for :Election
13.00
B. A. Hitter Election
25.00
( Mrs. Norton, Trotter, Risinger&
C.Q.Nortoa)
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. #2
3.80 '
Sabine Office Supply Co. Repair Typewriter
19.50
R. E. Cowan for Non- Litigation Papers
1.50
Gas - City Hall-
0.95
League of Tex:�s Municipalities - dues
30.00
The Pure Oil Co. - Fire Dept.
33.24
Mayor
15.00
Deputy Marshall
40.00
C. L. Tansil
12.00
S. 0. Gandy
129
4ATER
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Gulf States Utilities
Crane Co. - Parts
a .7ft
44.32
Ames Machine 3orks
17.25
Hill Chevrolet - Repairs on Truck
4.25
Z. B. Cobb - Gas Truck
9.00
Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. #8
4.21
Beaumont armature Works - Motors
25.50
J. Gaber Co. - Supplies
5BO--.5>
D. X. Rienstra - Parts
2.85
Dillinger U ervic e a tats on - Gas
9.51
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co.
Meter & MeterParts
367.75
S&VER SYSTEM
Texas Contractor - ads for Bids
30.00
Ent erpr is ems• " " if
32.20
Chronicle " it
12.00
Motion made by Kelly Whitley, 2nd.
by Sanderson, that A. J. Davis
be appointed as Mayor Pro - Tempore.
All present voting Aye.
No other business, meeting stands adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
IOctober 23, 1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7:40 PM. Aldermen present:
Whitley, Fields, Sanderson, Davis & Doornbos.
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Minutes of the previous meeting of Oct. 9th read and approved.
J.A.Morgan presented a petition, signed by 35 Residents and Tax-
payers, to request City to call an Election for Precinct No. 2
for proposed Drainage Project. Motion made by Davis, 2nd. by
Fields, to refer petition to City Attorney.
Mr. H. F. Dawson, representing the Layne Texas Co. Ltd. of Houston,
Texas, read letter from his Co., about terms and conditions for
drilling well, mentioning the salt requirements. After discussion
the following resolution was introduced by Sanderson, 2nd. by
Kelly Whitley and passed. All voting aye.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the City of Nederland, Texas, did on September 21, 1944,
receive proposals, for the construction of Water Works Improvements,
including a well, pumping equipment and pumphous e, Water,Mains,
Fire Hydrants, etc. and
Whereas, the bid of Vincent &. Anthony Falbo of San Antonio, Texas
was accepted by the City Council of Nederland as the lowest and
best bid, on Part one of contract and awarded the contract and
Whereas, the said firm of Vincent J. Anthony Falbo has failed to sign
the contract for construction of the well and
Whereas, this creates an emergency in the immediate preservation
of the pub1c health & safety of the citizens of Nederland, now
Therefore BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of Nederland,
be authorized, to rescind the acceptance of the proposal of Vincent
41 Anthony Falbo 'a d e Wi t UWp xact with t..e Layne -Texas Co.
Ltd. of Houston a co truction of said water well
at the B ame�r�ce was�sCb�miR ed b `d,ince(�t Fc itho►�y r'albo. co w
ac,�..G,. ^^ '*t a,�,. -� a - �-OC.i.� . (917.-5'2 u..or
The foregoing resolution was adopted at the regular meeting
of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nederland, Texas, on the
23rd. day of October, 1944. all voting aye.
K. Koelema y,
City Secretary
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C. P. Smith, k. Furth and C. Doorabos and Council discussed
drainage plans and figured on Estimates.
Mr. C. P. Smith read report om Contracts from Combs and Randon
and introduced resolutio►sfor Extension of time and overtime.
Motion made by Fields, 2nd. K. Whitley, to accept resolutions
to extend time and waive penalties, subject to F.W.A. approval.
All voting Aye.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS. Chas. P. Smith, Engineefi on Project TEX 41- 593 -NAA, has on
the 23rd day of October, 1944, reported to the City of Nederland the
completion of work under the contract of H. B. Combs for the con-
struction of sewers, and
,VHEREAS, the Engineer` reports that the authorized contract time of
160 calendar days was exceeded by 140 calendar days, and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has submitted a written statement of causes
for delay beyond his control and through no fault of his awn, and
asking for an extension of contract time in the amount of 140
calendar days, and
WHEREAS. the Said Engineer has reported on such causes for delay
and has recommended such extension of 140 calendar days.
NOW, THEREFO iE, BE 'IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS, That all liquidated damages in the amount of
47,000.00 for overrun of 140 days in the construction of Contract
No. 1 of rroJeet TEX 41- 593 -NAA, by H. B. Combs of Edinburg, Texas,
be and are hereby waived and the contract time is extended in the
above amounts, since it is hereby determined that the contractor was
delayed in the completion of his work through no fault of his own and by
causes beyond his control, within the meaning and wording of the
contract governing the said work, in the amount of thesaid 140
calendar days.
BE IT FURTHER RE30LVED, That a copy of this resolution shall be
furnished to the Regional Director of the Federal Sorks Agency at
F ort'Worth, Texas.
b.�bjeot tatW.. orpr.00.1 .4 +ke. Fedw61 Works A5°KL'
PASSED AND APPROVED A this �2�3,r�d day of October, 1944.
u''1 e J y� .�q�� H. C. Farris
or
ATTEST:
K. Koelemay
City Secretary
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chas. P. Smith, Engineer, on t "ro ject TEX 41 -5v3 -NAA, has
on the 23rd day of October, 1944, reported to the City of Nederland the
completion of work under the contract of Randon Construction Company for
the construction of sewers and sewage disposal plant, and
WHEREAS, the Engineer reports that the authorized contract time of
12D calendar days was exceeded by 50 calendar days, and
WHEREAS, the Contractor has submitted a written statement of causes
for delay beyond his control and through no fault of his awn. and asking
for an extension of contract time in the amount of 50 calendar days, and
WHEREAS, the said Engineer has reported on such causes for delay and
has recommended such extension of 50 calendar days,
NOJ, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEDE LAND, TEXAS, Ttia t all liquidated damages, in the amount of $2,500.00
for overrun of 50 days in the construction of Contract No. 2 of Project
TEX 41 -5.3 -NAA, by Randon Construction Company of Houston,' Texas, be and
are hereby waived and the contract time is extended in the above amount,
since it is hereby determined that the Contractor was delayed in the
completion of his work through no fault of his own and by causes beyond
his control, within the meaning and wording of the contract governing the
said work, in the amount of the said 50 calendar days.
BE IT FURT =ER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution shall be
furnished to the iiegional Director of the Federal Works agency at Fort
Worth, Texas.
HISSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of October, 1944.
H. C. Farris
May o r
ATTEST:
K. Koelemay
City Secretary
Mr. Smith read contract for dater,18-orks Contract anca .yells and
states that F.'X.A. proposes to pay' Engineering Fee of 112574.
Motion made by Davis, 2nd. by 2ields, to adopt REsolution as read
by Smith, authorizing the :Mayor to sign the Engineers Contract %nd
to pay Smith 12574. :all voting Aye.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERL ;ND
November 1•. {,1944.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.40 P.M. Aldermen
present:Fields, Whitley,Davis and Doornbos.
Minutes of previous meeting of Oct.23th read and annroved.
Mayor received letter from Federal 'storks Agency, about rates
of pay for intermkdiate- Semi- skilled laborand caulkers in
answer to a request from Contractor, andthe letter stated
they can not consider this request and refers the contractor
to aeopy of the agreement between the plumbers and laborers, w
which is self- explanatory.Secy read letter to the council and
put letter on file.
Becy received letter from Smith to the Layne- Texas OoLmd
directing them to start work on or before Novl3thl944.
Heir. Davis read letter from Vaughn & Co, expressing their
appreciation in regard to the spendid work done by the Volun
teer r'ire D p.in their recent fire.Davis also read letter
Texas Fire Tns Department, Austin Texas,asking us to submit
data on waterwdats and equipment. Secy to file both letters.
Hillerest committee cause before Council again in regards
to supplying them with water. After discussing proposition
decide to postpone decision, untill Gity gets more data and
finds out how much money will be available.
Motion m::ade by Doornbos, 2d by Davis to amend Section 4, and
change it to read,where the total costs does not exeed 3100.00
instead of ."25.00.in our Building Ordinance, passed Jan..22,1943.
Motion made by Fields 2d by'Whitley to make the monthly sewer
rate outside City Limi IVIAll voting aye to both motions.
Motion made by Whitley, 2d by Davis to pay following bills;
City:Lorentzh1ectric co :;"O8- D.X.Rieastra Parts 41.60
Southw Bell Tel i2 3.80 J Gaber Go Tapping Mac 116.10
Texas Pub S'+ry 1.17 Gulf States Ut Pumps
Gulf States Ut ST.b Hall 9.13 Lift St, Treatm P &office75.66
anA- on Pittsburgh Equit Meter 276.19
Bennie Humphries T:raffic64.00 295.75 -19.56 express;
Reich Elect Shop Lght 4.25 Crane q8 Parts 15.61
S O.GandyLbr Jail 3oof 20.00 Geo Crane Sal 71.40
Mayor Sal 15.00') L.Crane Labor12 days 66.40
Dep. Marshall 40.00'L.Bishop 13 dar Labor 69.20
K.Koe?°m!ay 60.00 L.L.Knoblock 52 days 33.00:
_Ezpense Ace 15.00
Water Works aLTi s P. Smith Balance
N.O.Nelson Connecttons 35.83 Contract 1 &2 &1082.77
Southw Bell Tel Nob 4.72 Randon Gonstr Co
J.Imhoff cbcpress I'detersl9.37 Pipe& Bends City 352.64
Dillinger Service Gas 7.98
Beaumont Armature Motor 55.00
Hill Chrevolet Truck 1.35
No further business, meeting stands adjourned
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUI4CIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERL AND
Nov. 27, 1944.
Meeting called t® order by 1vdayor Farris at 7:40 P.M.
Aldermen present: Doornbos, Sanderson, Davis, Fields, Whitley.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Nov. 13, 1944 read a►xl approved.
Council discussed Traffic Light problem. Fields informed Council
that he had seen E. F. Wright of Port Neches and that he wo ul d
try to see after Traffic Light.
C.P.Smith informed Council that the Layne Texas Co. would move
tomorrow from Bay City and start drilling.
C.P.Smith discussed drainage plans, and locations of ditches
and culverts if the plan is adopted as recommended.
After discussing Terracina's road problem, Council decided to
reimburse him for one load of shell ($6.00) .
Motion made by Fields, 2nd. by Doornbos, to let Crane select
bidder on sewer connection for his place. Crane to lay
serer line. and deduct this item from bid. Lowest bid B&G Co.
•;92.50. ill voting Aye.
Council instructed Crane to get some shell from Osborne to
put in places where most needed: P.O.Alley, lift Station,
C. R. Maxey.
Secretary received Fire Insurance `olicies oil mire Truck &
abater rump 'louse and Fire Truck Garage. premiums: $2.5.00 &
$0.00.
City received bids on plumbing for Jail and City ball.
No other business. meeting stands adjourned.
Secretary
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REGULAR Zvi ETING OF THE CITY C OU14CIL
OF TH E
CITY OF NEDERIAND
Dec. 11, 1944.
Meeting called to order by wayor Farris. Aldermen present:
Fields, Doornbos, ;Jhitley, a-inderson.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Nov. 27, 1944 read and ap-
proved.
Council discussed shelling roads. Doornbos reported several
streets were shelled lately and more shell will be brought in.
Discussed drainage at DeQueen and Twin City i�iwy.
The Hillerest committee came in to get some data on water
proposition and the Council wants to get some time to get this up
and to see whether our water well is allright before going on
with extension to our slater work.
Motion made by Fields, 2nd. by Doornbos to let E. V. Gardner
have another Taxi permit if he puts in a taxi stand and keeps a
'phone available. All voting aye.
Motion made by Doornbos, 2nd. by r'ields to pay following bills: 44
ALl voting lye.
CITY
3—ou-Thwestern Bell Tel. Co. Phone #2 3.95
Gulf States Utilities Co. Street ights
8.13'
City
Hall
1410'
The 6teck Co. Tax .Notice
8.09'
McNeill insurance- Insurance on
Pumphouse &Garage
50.00'
The Chronicle - atatements
3.50'
Texas Public aervice Co. - Gas
- Hall
1.52'
Osborne Trucking Co. - Hauling
ahell
18.00
Scam Terraciaa - load of ohell
6.J0
H.C.Farris
15.00'
J.H.Jansen
40.00'
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ou western Bell Tel. Co. - Phone �8 4.72
' E.J.'Noodward - !'ure Oil Co. Gas 1.25
Gulf States Utilities Co. 77.30
Water Office, Lift Station, Pumps 42 & 11
& Disposal z1ant
N.O.Nelson - unions 84.00
Dillinger jervice Station - Gas 8195
Tires 31.70
Southern fttor Lines - Express 0.74
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. - Discs&6hafts 90.00
d.T.3eck - two manhole co Y ers 15.00
-rti o 1 3 0, 7 `J
Council discussed Garbage Collections and will see if they can
work out some plan.
No further business, meeting stands adjourned.
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Secret pry
' Special Ideeting of the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas
December 14, 1944.
Layor farris called meeting to order. Aldermen present A.J.Davis,
H. D. Sanderson, Kelly 'Whitley andWhI Doornbos.
Motion 14ade by A.J.Davis 2nd By H.D.Sandersoa to pass following
resolution:
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Nederland, that
the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement between the Kansas City
Southern _iailway(carrier) and the City of Nederlaad(Licensee),where
by the carrier grants the Licensee the right and privelege to lay
and maintain a 6 -inch encased pipeline for the conveyance of water
across its property and under its tracks at Nederland. Texas,The
course of said pipeline being described as follows: A six- inch(6 ")
encased water pipeline crossing at right angles under the carriers
100 -foot right of way, main track, passing track and side track at a
point North of Koelemay street, 4006' south of the true end of the
carriers established mile 775, as shown in yellow on attached print
of drawing No.869- 29,dated November 29,1944. designated as "Exhibit A"
and made a part of contract.
Passed and approved the 14th day of December A.D.1944. by all
councilmen ptesent at a special meeting of the Council
Secy Iv;ayor Cit , o Nederl -and
REGULr+ MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
Dec. 26, 1944.
Meeting called to order by Farris: :aldermen present: Fields,
Sanderson, Nhitley, Davis.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Dec. 11 read and approved.
Mayor Farris talked to Smith and said he reported that the test
on the water well showed that the water was satisfactory in
regards to salt contents and that the driller was ready to run
the 24 hour test.
On Motion made by Kelly 'Whitley, seconded by H.D.Sanderson.
the following motion was made and ;� ssed in a regular me eti ng
of the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas:
'He the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas, hereby
amend, paragraph (g). Section 4 of our Liquor Control ordinance
to read: From the Holder of each "Package itore Permit" as defined
by the act referred to in Section I, this ordinance, an annual
tax or fee of X62.50, Provided, however, that the annual tax or Fee
from the holder of a "rackage rermit" to sell wine only shall be
43.75. for each permit.
Paragraph ( q) . from the holder of each "Medicinal hermit" as I
defined by the Act referred to in Section I, this Ordinance. an
annual tax or fee of "62.50 , for each such permit. Provided, how-
ever, the annual tax or fee for hospitals, 6anitoria, and like
institutions shall be X1.00.
Passed by the unanimous vote of all members present of the
City Council of the City of "ederlancd, Texas, on this the 27th
day of December A.D. 1944.
The City of Nederland. Texas
By H.C.Farri s
ATTEST :
K. Koelemay
City d ecy.
Motion made by A.J.Davis, 2nd. by S.R.Fields that the following
Budget be proposed. for the Fiscal year of May 1, 1945 to
April 30, 1946:
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December 27, 1944.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAtRING ON THE CITY BUDGET OF THE
CITY OF NED LiLAND , T EkAS
Notice is hereby given that public hearing on the proposed
City BUdget of the City of Nederland for the year 1945 ending
April 30th 1946, shall be held at the City Hall by the City
Council on the 8th of January 1945 at 7.30 P.M. in the City
of Nederland, Texas, and any taxpayer of such City shall have
the right to be present and participate in such hearing.
Nitaess my hand under the authority of the City Council
of the City of Nederland, this the 27th day of December ,�.D. 1944.
Mayor, City of Tederland
PROPOSED BUDGET
Fire Department----------------------- - - - - -- 4 600.00
Legal Service ------------------------ - -
- - -- 300.00
Miscellaneous ------------------------ - -
- - -- 1375.00
Office Supplies ---------------------- - -
- - -- 300.00
City Comptroller --------------------- - -
- - -- 1500.00
City Leputy "ershall ------------------ -
- - - -- 48 0. 00
Mayor ------------------- - - - - -- -- -
- - - -- 200.00
Maintenance of City Property ---------- -
- - - -- 20004,00
Elections ------------------------- -
- - - -- 100.00
Equalization Board -------------------- -
- - - -- 100.00
Sinking Fund Sever Bond aeries 1943 -- -
- - - -- 4000.00
T UT :%L
.1,P10955.00
All present voting Aye.
No further business, me eti ng adjourned.
Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
C I TY OF NED 4ERLAND '
January 8, 1945.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7;40 PIT,. Aldermen present:
Whitley, Doornbos , Davis ,k Sanderson.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Dec. 26th and Special meeting
December 14th were read and approved.
C.P.Smith gave the Council a Plan and Estimate on proposed line to
serve Hillcrest Terrace. The ap roximate cost will be .$10,000.
The Hillcrest people to put up :�5, 000.00 and the committee from
Hillcrest came up and discussed the plans and want to get some
definite understanding and after a lengthy discussion it is agreed
to make up some form of contract in the near future.
Motion made by Wm. Doornbbs, 2nd, by A.J.Davis, to authorize
Mayor to sign application to W.P.B. to lay Extension to Hillcrest.
Mr. Smith to get the application up. All voting Aye.
Motion made by Davis, 2nd. by ','Ihitley,
to accept the Budget as
proposed at the meeting of Dec. 26th.
All vdting aye.
PROPOSED BUDGET
Fire
- - - - 600.00
Department ----•-------------------------
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Legal Service ----------------------------
- - - - -- 300.00
Miscellaneous -----•-------------------------
- - - - -- 1375.00
Office Supplies -----------------------------------
300.00
City Comptroller - --
- - -- 1500.00
City Deputy lwarshall- ---------------------
- - - - -- 480.00
Mayor----------------------------------
- - - - -- 200.00
Maintenance of City Prope.rty----------------
- - - - -- 2000.00
Elections -------- •------------- - - - - --
----- - - - - -- 100.00
Equglization Board --------------------------
- - - - -- 100.u0
Sinking Fund Sewer Bond a eries 1943 -------
- - - - -- 4000.00
TOTAL
J0955.0o
Motion made by Davis, 2nd. by Doornbos, to set the following
tax rate for 1944. Xll voting Aye.
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AN CRDININC E
Be it "rdained by the City Council of the City oi: Nederland
Section 1. That there is hereby levied and there shall be collected
for the use and support of the . vinicipal Government of the City of
Nederland. Texas, for the year ending April 30, 1944, upon all
property, real, personal, or mixed, within the corporate limits of
said City, subject to taxation, a tax of one dollar and thirty cents
on each one hundred dollar (:100.00) valuation of property hereon
set forth:
1. For the maintenance and support of the General Gover►Lnent ( General
Fund) sixty five ( 0.65) cents on each ;"100.00 valuation of property.
2. For the purpose of paying interest and principal on sixty (..;60,000)
thousand Sewer Bonds, aeries 1943, sixty -five (0.65) cents on each
4100.00 valuation of property.
Section 2. All Taxpayers shall be allowed the following discounts
for the advance payments of their ad valorem faxes, due the City
for the assessment year, ending April 30, 1944; ( a) three per cent
( 3 %) discount if said taxes are paid during the month of February;
(b) two per cent (21%) discount if said taxes are paid during the
month of -"'arch; (c) one per cent (lI) discount if said taxes are
paid during the month of April.
Section 3. The ne -ir approach of the date for collection of taxes
creates an emergency requiring the suspension of the rults, and
this ordinance shall tarae effect and be in force, after its
passage and publication in one issue of the Chronicle, a newspaper
of general circulation published in the City of fort Neches, Texas
and it is hereby ordained.
Passed and approved by a unanimous vote of the City Council of the City
of Nederland at a regular meeting of the said Council, 4 members
being present, and voting in favor thereof, this the Sthday of
January �.D. 1945.
H. C. Farri s
Mayor of the City of Nederland, Tee: i s
Attest:
K. K. Koelemay
City Secretary
Council agrees to employ Hamby to audit City Books up to Jan. 1,
1945. City clerk instructed to write Hamby.
City Clerk informs Council that t-ie same Equqlization Board is
still serving, Geo. dillis, J.L.Black & d.J.Lester, and will
finish in the next few daA.
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MOtion made by Whitley, 2nd, by Davis, to pay iollowiug bills;
all voting aye.
LILTS
C I Tt
4.22
aul� States Utilities
11.23
McNeill Insurange Agency
25.00
Texas Public Service
3.61
Phone - No. 2
8.50
Chronicle
37.50
E. B. Cochran - Opinion
10.00
John May - Premium on =3ond
5.00
Mayor H.C.Farris
15.00
J.H.Jansen
40.00
N.D. Haden Co. - Shell
33.00
L.O.Johnson
14.70
YIATER
7=6tates - Office
4.22
Lift i tati on
2,71
Pump No. 1
48.58
Pump No. 2
35.47
Mid- County Lbr. Co.
92.12
N . 0 . N el son
20 .40
Phone 8
6.51
Btm. Armature
7.50
D.X.Riens tra
4.75
Dilling er Service - Gas & Oil
14.16
Beck Bros. - Repair Truck
25.00
B & G Plum. r om.
92.53
Pittsburgh Equitable Teter Co.
329.56
J. Imhoff & Sons
9039
J. Gaber Co.
20.04
Geo. Crane Salary
72.60
J. L. Crane Labor 9 Days
51.60
L. Bishop 13 Days
66.40,
L. L. Knoblock 11 gays
66.00,
National Bank of Commerce - Houston
Interest 10,000 Water Bonds
162.50
No other business, meeting stands adjourned.
Secretary
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MINUT& OF REGULAR OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF 21EDE:iLAIaD
January 22, 1945.
Meeting called to order by Mayor iarris 7 ►40 P.N. Aldermen
present: Sanderson, 'Nhitley, & Doornbos.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Jan. 8 read and approved.
Morris Townsend came before Council to discuss order for Fire
Department: after discussion council decides to order part of the
list as proposed and let Townsend order the parts as selected.
Motion made by Whitley. 2nd, by Sanderson, to buy the equipment
as outlined by Morris 'Townsend in his last request. X11
voting Aye.
Mayor appointed Fields to look after law enforcement, 4hitley for
crater, aanderson for Sewer. Doonibos for .)treet and Davis for utuh�ac�R
Asa Spencer and Bailey came before Council to discuss the dog
problem and Council decides to Start enforcing the Dcg ordinance
and instructs Secretary to get in touch with Streetman and see
him :bout getting tags and see the representative of the pages
' about advertising the fact that they have to have their dogs
vaccinated or they will be taken up by the City Deputy Marshall.
Motion made by Doornbos, 2nd, by aanderson, to let Secretary
buy an addressograph. All voting aye.
No more business, meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE ilEGUL1H i,I,ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDL'i3LATdD
Feu. 12:, 1945.
Meeting called to order by ;Mayor Farris 7 :40 P.Tdi. Aldermen
present: Davis. dhitley, Fields & Doornbos.
On this the 12th day of Feb. , 1945, the City Council convened in
Regular Session, at the regular meeting place thereof with the
following members thereof to-wit:
H. C. Farris, Mayor
Kelly 'v'hitley )
6.R.Fields )
rilm. Doornbos ) Aldermen
A.J.Davis )
K. Koelemay, City Secretary
present, and H. D. ;anderson absent, constituting a quorum, when
among other proceedings had were the following. '
Alderman Davis introduced a resolution and moved its adoption,
the motion was seconded by Nhitley, the motion carrying with it
the adoption of the resolution pr wailed by the following vote;
Ayes: :dm. Doornbos, S._.Fields, Kelly 'dJhitley, A.J.Davis.
The resolution is as follows:
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Nederland,
Texas, that they approve the awarding of the sub - contract for
the construction of the pumphouse, wiring, etc., to the McCord
Construction Company of Port Arthur in the amount of 4852.00
by the General Contractor Layne -Texas Company.
Adopted and approvedL this the 12th day of Feb. 1945.
Attest;
Secretary
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Motion made by Davis, 2nd, by Fields, that City designates
First Natiq�ial Bank of Port Neches as City Depository for the
year 1945: X11 voting Aye.
Motion made by dhitley, 2nd, by Davis, that we accept the report
of the Board of Equalization. All voting Aye.
Secretary instructed to express thanks to the Board for their
services.
Secretary instructed to contact Smith and see about sewer at
&.organs to get Combs to fix it and ask Smith for raap of proposed
plan for Hillcrest.
Motion made by Davis, 2nd, by .ihitley. that following bills be
paid:
C ITY
G States Utilities Co. Street bights
City Hall
Texas Public Service
Osborne Trucking Co.
Mid- County Lbr. Co.
,N. D. Haden 00.
McNeill Insurance - Secretary Bond
The Chronicle
The ,southwestern Bell Tel. Co. - , 2
Lamb Printing Co.
Pur e Oil C o.
H. C. Farris
J. H. Jansen
NATER
"`u=6tates Utilities Co. - Uffte
Lift Station
Ad j as t me nt
Pump No. 1
No. 2
Disposal Plant
A. U. Welson
Cobbs Service Station
Dillinger oervic e Station
J. Gaber Co.
The Southwestern Bell Tel. Co. - f8
D. X. Rienstra
Hill Chevrolet
S.R.Fields - Boots
' Labor Feb. 1
L. Bishop 15 days
L.L.Knoblock 14 days
finking Fund - dater
No other business, mL eting adjourned.
6 ecye _
8.13
7.00
4.31
36.00
127.65
11.00
15.00
8.50
5.10
26.95-
4.06
15.00
40.00
6.18
27.84
1.39
23.45
49.51
53.49
80.44
17;55
4.85
82.99
4.78
2.60
2.65
24.05
76.00
82.30
361.97 -
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MINUTES a? THE REGULAR MEWING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
February 26, 1945. '
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7:40 P.M. Aldermen present:
Kelly Vhitley, S.R.F:ields, A. J.Davis, Sm. Doornbos.
Minutes of the previous meeting of February 12 read and approved.
Notion made by Davis, 2nd, by Fields, to call an election Aoril 3
to elect 3 aldermen for the regular term. Eaection judge to be
B.A.Ritter. Candidates to file their application in writing not
later than 5 P.M. Friday March 23, with Secretary at City ball.
All voti ng:,ye.
Motion made by Fields, 2nd, by Davis, to renew Petty Cash Fund and
reimburse the secretary the amount he is behind. All voting Aye.
Secretary submitted Auditor's Report to Council with statement.
A Committee appeared before the Council ( composed of
J.H.McNeill Jr., Geo. Trotter, C. Doornbos & D.:i.Rienstra) to dis-
cuss the question of building side walks on "rince 6treet and
different streets, and proposed that the City pass an ordinance
to make uniform sidewalks and the City Council decides to let
City Attorney look into it and find out what is necessary.
Mr. C. P. Smith told Council that Mr. Combs' men would be over
some time this week or next weep
Council asks Cochran to rind out all details about drawing con-
tract with Hillcrest Terran +e: people and give us an opinion on some
points.
Motion ,rade by S.R.Fields, 2nd, by 'Wm.Doornbos, to raise �rane's
salary :15.00 a month starting lst. luarch. .11 voting Ay .
No other business, ne eting stands adjourned.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
March 1, 1945
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris. Aldermen present:
Kelly 'ilhitley. A.J.Davis, H.D.Sanderson, a.R.Fields.
Meeting called 1'or o>>ening of bids for Extension of Nederland
Water Supply System to Hillcrest Terrace and Mr.C.P.Smith
read the amount of bid which was 413,171.85. - A general dis-
cussion was had about a proposed Contract, and a committee will
work out the detai lu %vi th the Hillc rest 'Terrace people and
also with the people on the way out to hillcrest Terrace,..and
draw up contract after consulting with E. B. Cochran.
No other business, meeting adjourned.
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IvLMTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUN011
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND IvIalMh 12 ,1945
Meeting called to order
by Mayor Farris 7.40 P.M. Aldermen
present: Whitley, Davis,
2ields, Sanderson & Doornbos.
Ifinutes of the previous
meeting of Feby 26 and the special
meeting of Bich 1, read and
approved.
Committee of Firemen, came
before Council to see about get
ting additional Firetruck
and some needed equipment. General
discussiot�, wa tick bout
Firetruck and Garage and keeping up
equipm ent. i5o'riibos was
appointed to look into the matter and
see what can be done.
Motion made by Fields,
2d by 'Whitley to order some more nozz
les and 2 connections, 2
tarps and 6 straps. .111 voting aye.
,lotion made by Davis 2d
by Fields to give aety authority to
renew Petty Fund, whenever
necessary and keep records thereof.
All voting aye. I.:o ion
made by Davis, 2d by Fields to pay bills:
City.Gulf States...... .
. ;"12.73 'dater Gulf States Office 5.60
Port Neches Motor Co....
.. .4.70 Pumpsl;14.21 -.y2 -37.08
W.D.Haden Co Shell.........
39.00 Plant 40.38 Total
97.27
T,I.J.Pichoff LgtsCity Hall
3.00 W.C.Wingate Glass in Plant
5.70
Southw Bell Tel Co #2
4.10 Soutw Bell Tel Co ;$8
5.24
Ivascek & Hamby _audit G.F.
100.00 Midcounty Lbr Co Tile
16.15
Mc Neill & cO Bond Water
Col 5.00 Kansas City S. R.W Co Contr
10.00
Texas Public Sery Gas
2.69 Maschek & Iiamby AudVater�c 6,W125.00
W.S.Darley Fog Nozzle
33.00 Pittsburgh Equit Dieter Cc
e
H.0 Farris lxp Acc
15.00 I:eters 295.75 -9.39 Frgt
286.36
J.H Jansen 0 °1. & 28 dogs
K 68.00 Dillinger Service 3tat Gas
7.69
K.Koelemay extra help
25.00 Imhoff & sons Frgt
9.39
Sewer
D.X Rienstra Parts
1.20
Layne- Texas co Est 3
749.52 Enterprise Co Bids ',Dater w
20.02
Beaumont Const Co Estim 4 803.16 J.Gaber Co Fittings
51.61
Geo Crane Sal Mchl -15
76.40
J L Crane Labor " IT
49.40
L.Bishop " It 2"
66.40
L.L.Knoblock " ": IT
76.50
Joe Pace IT It IT
65.80
Sewer Randon Cons Co Extra Material & Labor Approvedll/20/44 83.23
No other usiness meeting stands adjourned
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MIINTE6 OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUDCIL
OF THE
' CITY OF NEDERL M
March 26, 1945.
Meeting called to order by juayor Farris 7 :40 PM. Aldermen. present:
Whitley. oanderson, Doornbos.
Minutes of the previous meeting of March 12 read and a- proved.
Discussion was had about manhole covers and it was decided to tr.;
to get some made.
Mr. Smith reported that Combs might come over this week -end.
',lder:,an Kelly dhitley introduced a resolution carring with it its
adoption. The motion was 2nd. by H.D.Saaderson. The motion carrying
with it the adoption of the resolution prevailed by the following
votes: Ayes; dhitley, oanderson & Doorabos. Noes; None.
The resolution is as follows:
Be it resolved oy the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas.
that they approve the Change Order for furnishing and installing
equipment for checking the depth of water in tae new well finished
by Layne - exas Co. ytd. , ,Jell No. 3.
' Committee from Hillcrest appears before Council to talk over
Hillcrest Terrace water proposition. After discussion it is
decided to pet the contract ready and as soon as the money is
available and we g-et the people between the ,;ity and Hill: rest
Terrace ready to sign up too. Council will sign contract. Kelly
Jhitley is appointed to interview some of the people in Hillcrest
about signing up for water at the same rate that Hillcrest Terrace
will contract for.
No other business stand adjourned.
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1.11NUTES OF THE REGULAR IEETING OF THE CITY COUNC IL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDMMAND ,
A ril 9, 1945
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris , 7:50 P.I;1. Alderment
present: H. D. Sanderson, belly Whitley, ,�. J. Davis.
Minutes of the previous meetinng of March 26 read and approved.
Mr. C. P. Smith read letter from Construction Engineer F'dJA on Final
inspection Contract 2 -3-4. Motion made by A. J. Davis, 2nd, by
Kelly 'Whitley, that the Council approve the acceptance and i'inal
payments, subject to completion of exceptions as stated in Cmith -s
letter dated I,Iarch 22, 1945, Contract No. 2 Bandon Construction,
Contract No. 3 - Layne -Texas Co. '''td. and Contract No. 4 -
Beaumont Construction Co., subject to apicroval of the 21a.. All
voting Aye.
CHAS. P. SMITH
Civil Enginner
Ban crof t Bldg.
Orange, Texas
March 22, 1945.
Project No. T X 41- 593 -NAA
Contract No. 3
To the iinyor and City Council
City of Nederland
Nederland, Texas
Gentlemen:
On March 22, 1945, a final inspection was made on
Contract No. 3 of the Layne -Texas Company, Ltd.. by Mayor Farris,
Mr. H. H. IdcInturff, F'NA Construction Engineer and the undersigned,
at which time all work as approved in the original Contract and
Change Orders was found to be substantially completed in ac-
cordamae with the conditions of the Contract Documents , in a
satisfactory mamier and subject to acceptance by the City of
Nederland, with the followitk-, exceptions:
Final adjustment cd pressure control on pump motor.
Backfill, grading and cleanup work on site.
The work is herewith approved for acceptance a iid final
payment subject to completion of exceptions as above noted.
i3espectfully submitted, ,
Chas. P. Smith, COnt ract Engineer
CH_4S . P. SMITH
Civil Engineer
Bancroft Bldg.
Orang e, Texas
March 22, 1945.
Project No. TEX 41- 593 -NAA
Contract No. 4
To the Mayor and City Counnil
City of Nederland
Nederland, Texas
Gentlemen:
On March 21, 1945, the Beaumont Construction Company,
substantially completed Contract No. 4, on the referenced project.
On March 22, 1945, a final inspection of this contract
was made uy Mayor Parris, Mr. R. H. McInturff, PWA Construction
Engineer, and the undersigned, at which time all work as approved
in the Original Contract and :approved ;hange Orders was found to
be substantially completed in accordance with the conditions cf
the Contract Documents. in a satisfactory mamier and subject to
acceptance by theCity of Nederland, with the following e.ceptions:
Reinstallation of 4" Valve at Main and Prince utreets.
Completion of Street Clean -up and back -fill.
Repairs of leaks in maitz.
The work is herewith approved for acceptance and final
payment subject to completion of exceftions as above noted.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. P. Smith, Contract Engineer
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CHAS. P. SMITH
Civil Engineer
Bancrof t Bldg.
Orapgge, Texas
March 22, 1945.
Project Mo. TEX 41- 593 -NAA
Contract No. 2.
To the Mayor and City Council
City of lederland
Nederland, Texas
Gentlemen:
On Spetember 26, 1944, the Randon Construction Company
completed work on Contract No. 2 of this project with the ex-
ception cf repairs to the leaks in the Imhoff Tank and minor
cleanup operations.
On March 22, 1945, a Final Inspection was made of this
Contract by Iiayor Paris, Mr. R. H. McInturff, FWA Construction
Engineer, lr. ;dingate, representing the Contractor, and the
undersigned, at which lime all work as approved in the Original
Contract and Approved Change girders was found to be substantially
completed in accordance with the conditions of the Contract
Document s, in a satisfactory mainzer and subj ect to acceptance by
the City of Nederland, with the f ollowing exceptions:
The following pipe fittings, originally installed by the
Contractor, on the Imhoff Tank, are missing. `The Contractor was
notified and has indicated by letter that these items will be
purchased and shipped to jederland as soon as possible-
1 - 6" C.I. 90oEll with one flange
1 - 8" x 18" Steel Pipe Bell Gate( Detail E on plan)
The work is herewith approved for acceptance and final
payment subject to completion of exceptions as above noted.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. P. Smith, Contract Engr.
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Motion made by K. jhitley, 2nd. by H.D.Sand.erson, that City Countil
' approve the :25,000.00 Depository Bond. submitted by the First
National Bank of Port Neches, Texas. All votiog Aye.
( THE STATE OF. TEXAS )
( COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
( CITY OF PORT NECHES ) KNO X ALL MEN THE E PRES a;T S :
That the First National Bank of fort Neches, Texas (Hereinafter
called Bank), as principal and F. S. Dengler, A. L. Brooks,
i3. L. Veraor, Martin dagner, , J. H. McNeill, J. G. Welch, Travis
Holland, 'd. J. Holloway, A. L. Brooks. Jr.. and S. C. Montgomery,
as Surety, and held and firmly bound unto the City of Nederland, Texas,
(Hereinafter called Depositor), the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND
NO /100 DOLLARS (25,000.00) to the payment of which the Bank and the
Surety bind themselves, their successors ana assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, said Bank has been designated as a depository for
certain moneys of the Depositor or for the custody of which the
Depositor is or may be responsible.
NO.V, THEREFORE THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH That
if the Bank shall, during the term com:iencing the First Day of
January 1945, t noon standard time at the Banks address, and
' ending on the Thirty first Day of December 1946, at noon standard
time at said address, promptly account for and in due and ordinary
course of business p.V over on legal de-land all moneys deposited
with it by or on behalf of said Depositer, then this obligation
to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, H04EVER. AND UFON THE FOLLOrdING FURTHER CONDITIONS:
FIRST: That written notice of any default by the Bank with verified
statement of the facts showing such default by the Bank and the date
thereof shall be delivered to theaurety at its office in the City
of Fort Neches, State of Texas. within ten days after such default.
SECOND: That the Surety shall not be liable for any deposits made
after such default.
THIRD: That the auretys' obligation hereunder shall be absolutely
void provided the Bank has not suspended payment prior to the time of
expiration cf the term of this Bond.
FOURTH: That no suit, action or proceedings shall be brought against
the Surety until after expiration of sixty (60) days after the Banks'
default not at all unless begun within six (6) months after such
' default.
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FIFTH: If the amount of the Depositor's deposit at the time of the
default of the Bank: does not exceed the amount of this Bond the sure-
ty shall be subregated to all the rights of the Depositor against ,
the Bank and any person or corporation as respects such default and
the Depositor shall execute all papers required and shall cooperate
with theaurety to secure to the6urety such rights.
SIXTH: If the amount of the Depositor's deposit at the time of the
default of the Bank. exceeds the amount of this Bond, the Surety
shall be entitled to share with the depositor the amount of any
divident or payment received from the Bank in the proportion that the
amount of this Bond bears to the total amount of the deposit at the
time of the default of the Bank. The Surety shall be subregated
in the same proportion to all other rights of the Depositor against
any persons or copporation as respects to default on the part of
the Bank; and the Depositor shall execute all papers required
and shall cooperate with the Surety, to secure the Surety such rights.
6EVE[JTH: That the Surety shall be liable hereunder only for such
proportion of the total loss sustained by the Depositor for any
default of the Bank, within terms of this Bond, as the penalty of
this Bond shall bear to the total amount of Bonds or other surety
furnished by the Bank in favor of Depositor and in no event shall
the Surety be liable hereunder for any sum inexcess of the penalty
of this Bond.
EIGHTH: That the Surety shall have the right to cancel this Bond '
at zny time by written notice stating when cancellation shall
take effect, served on the Depositor or sent by registered mail
to the Depositor at least five days prior to the date of the
cancellation becomes effective.
NINTH: No erasure or change appearing on this Bond as originally
written not change or waiver of any kind of its terms or
conuition or stateaents, shall be v.ilied unless endorsed hereon
and signed by the President or Vice - President, and attested by
the Cashier of the Surety. Neither notice given to nor the
knowledge of any agent or any other person, whether received
or acquired before or after the date of this Bond, shall be
held to waive any ai' the terms or conditions of this Bond, or
preclude the Surety from asserting any defense under the said
terms and conditions unless set forth in an endorsement added
hereto and signed by the President or Vice- President, and attested
by the Cashier. SIGNED, 6E ZED iUiD DATED THIwi 19th DAY OF February
1945.
dIGNED: BY: THE FIRST NATIONAL B_1Ng OF PORT NECHr'S
By A. L. Brooks , President
A. L. Brooks
R. L. Vernor
F. S. Den;�71er
Martin 4agner
J. G. Welch
W. J. Holloway
J. H. McNeill
S. C. Montgomery
A. L. Brooks, Jr.
Travis Holland
ATTEST:
5.C.Mont-omery Cashier
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Secretary read the return of the Election ilr Aldermen A7ril 3,
1945: Wm. Doorabos 88; S.R.Fields 27; D. Chester 149;
A.D.Marcontel 120; F.A.Roach 173; A.H.Rienstra 64 and
J. A. Floyd 62 t 1
Motion made by A. J. Davis, 2nd, b- H.D.Sanderson the City Council
acccepts the return of the Election and F.A.Roach, D.Chester
and A.D.Marcontel are selected. All voting Aye.
Secretary swore in the 3 new aldermen.
Coz,mi.ttee from Hillcrest came before Council in regards
to water line to Hillcrest Terranef and Hillcrest 1st.
Motion made by K. ;,Ihitley, 2nd, by H.D.Sanderson, that as soon
as Whitley contacts the parties in between the City and Hillcrest
Terrace and gets them to sign up on the same teras as Hillcrest
Terrace, Council will be r.ady to sign up the contract. All
v of i ng Aye.
After looking at contract to reconstruct ;4ell No. 1, motion
made by K. Whitley, 2nd, by D. Chester to have mayor sign the
contract with Beaumont Construction Co. All voting aye.
Motion made by F. A. Roach, 2nd, by K. 'Whitley, the follaNinp
ordinance regulating the construct ion of sidewalks and curbs
within the City be passed as read. All voting Aye.
' AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRTL-
TION OF SIDFdV ALKS AND CURBS WITHIN THE CITY OF
NEDERLAND, TEXAS: ESTABLISHING GRADE LINES; SLOPE
FOR WALKS; SPECIFICATIONS FOR SID r1ALK5 AND CURBS.
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO iiEPAIR DEFECTIVE SIDEdALZ� :
REQUiRING PERMITS TO INJURE 6IDEiAL3SS AND CURBS;
PROVIDING FOR P'+ ALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; RE
PEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANDES AND DECLARING AN
EMERG NU1CY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUIiCIL OF THE CITY CF NEDERLAND,
TEXAS:
Section 1. .Definitions. Unless otherwise stated where used,
or unless othenvT-s-e--0T—ea—r-7 prohibited by the context where used,
the follo +ring words and terms shall wherever used in this Urdi-
nanae be given the following meaning:
Street Improvement: The words or terms "Street Improvement,"
"Improve:.ients" and -'cork" shall all be synonymous one with the
others, and shall mean and include the construction or recon-
struction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, or any of them, or
the repairing the same.
Person: The word "Person" shall mean and include any natural
person, any firm, any copartnership, any association of persons,
and any corporation or any the3mDf ; it shall include both
principal, agent, miner, occupant, employer, employee, and any
other capacity in which a person may act, and shall include
singular and plural, or either, and 'masculime, feminine and neuter,
or any of them.
Council: The terms "Council" or "City Council" shall be
synonymous, and either shall mean and include the City Council
of the City of Nederland, Texas, or the governing body t.:ereof,
by whatever name the same may be known or designated under the
present, or any other charter or norm of City Government.
Section 2. Rule of Construction: If any section, or
subsection, of this Ordinance s ou , for aqy reason be held
invalid, or unconstitutional, such holding shall not be held or
construed to invalidate, or impair or affect in any manner
whatever, any of the remaining portions of this ordinance, but
the same shall continue in full force and effect as if such
holding had not been made, or said invalid or unconstitutional
provision bad not been inserted.
Section 3. Permits It shall be unlawful for any person
to build or consTruo any permanent curb or sidewald without first
obtaining a permit therefor from the City Secretary of the City
of Nederland, Texas. All applications for the construction, or
reconstruction, of any curb or sidewalk shall be made to the
City secretary and shall show the location where said curb or
sidewalk is to be located; the length of said curb or sidewalk;
the width and such other information as the City Council shall re-
quire in order to effect a compliance with the provisions of this
ordinanc e.
Section 4. Established Lines and Grades: It shall be unlaw-
ful for any person o cons ruc or cause to e constructed within
the City Limits, any curb or sidewalk upon any lines or grades,
or of any widths or dimensions , or of any materials, other
than those established therefor by the City Council of the City
of Nederland, Texas, acting by and through its proper officers.
Section 5. alt�o e__for all 4alks: All sidewalks shall be laid
so that the same shall have a all or slope from the inner edge
to the outer edge of one- fourth inch per foot, and shall be
so laid that when the line slope is, continued, it shall strike
the top of the curb.
section 6. S ecification for Sidewalks and Curbs: Unless
otherwise s pecial�y ordered, aMF1Td-e77ia=.-s_a_nd curbs shall be
constructed of concrete and cement, according to the following
specifications:
Foundations for ',talks and Curbs. Shall be excavated to grade,
or if fill7d to be thoroughly wet and tamped. '
Walks. There shall be placed upon the foundation 32 inches of first
class concrete, composed of 1 part of cement, 22 parts of clean sharp
' sand, and 5 parts of washed gravel or crushed stone, all passing a 2
inch screen. Aggregate to be thoroughly mixed with water and tamped
in place until it forms a compact mass. Before the concrete has
received its initial set, a 2 inch top dressing shall be applied,
composed of 1 part of cement and 12 parts of clean sharp sand,
thoroughly mixed with water. Top dressing to be float finished,
thoroughly worked to form a compact mass, with uniform surface.
The top dressing shall be divided into sections of not more than
five feet in length and six feet in width by cutting through the same
with ^-roper tool, down to concrete, and the line of cutting neatly
dressed. All mterials, concrete,, top dressing and workmanship
shall meet the approval of the proper officer of the Council.
Expansion joints of not less than J inch in thickness and the full
depth of the concrete and top dressing shall be placed at not more
than 50 feet intervals. All walks, curbs, drives or approaches,
adjoining the sidewalks, shall be separated by like expansion
joints. Under all sidewalks shall be placed tile piping of not
less than 4 inches in diameter for draining abutting property into
ditch or gutter. "ipi►g shall extend fron ins ide race of walk
to dith or curb line, or gride to be established by order of the
City Council. These pipes shall not be more than 100 feet apart.
Curbs. To be of 6 inches thickness and not less than 12 inches in
' Te`p�Fi and of same material and s_recifications as above for walks,
except that top dressing shall be trowled to a smooth and uniform
surface.
Section 7. rrotection. ;then top dressing of walks and curbs
is in place, sane shall be covered to protect same from too rapid
drying, and from injury, and from all aeather conditions, and
covering shall not be removed until same is properly set, and when
necessary same shall be kept thoroughly wet down until properly
set. Drain pipes, or tile piping required under sidewalks by
section 6, hereof, shall be placed not less than 25 and not more
than 100 feet apart.
Section 8. Defective Sidewalk Notice to Repair. Whenever
it shall come to the notice-7T-The Mayor, or any ma'aber of the
City Council, that any sidewalk has become out of repair, or has
become dangerous to public travel or public safety, from any cause
whatever, they, or either of them, shall cause written notice
to be given to the owner or occupant of the property abutting
on such defective sidewalk. and in said notice shall order such
defect to be repaired, or the defective sidewalk to be removed
within a reasonable time, to be stated in said noti oe which
shall not be less than (2) days nor more than twenty t20) days from
the date of service thereof. Any person who shall fail to comply
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with such notice shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. IND
if any such erotic e shall not be complied with, and whenever any
sidewalk becomes or is dangerous to public travel or public
safely by reason of decay or any other cause, the City Council shall
such defect to be repaired, or such defective walk to be removed,
by any rnoper city officer or employee; at the expense of the
owners of the abutting property.
Section 9. Unlawful to Injure Curbs or Sidewalks. It shall
be unlawful for any person, without a permit thref from the
City Council, to tear up, alter, injure, obstruct, or in any
manner interfere with any sidewalk or curb within the City of
Nederland. Any person who shall violate any provision of this
Section shall be defamed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each and
every day any such injury, alteration, obstruction or inter-
ference shall be permitted by the maker thereof to remain, shall
constitute a separate offense.
Section 10. �PPenna�al�ttyy. Any person who shall violate any
of the provisions ms'=s Ordinance shall on conviction thereof
in any court having jurisdiction be fined in any sum not exceeding
One Hundred Dollars.
Section 11. Ord inane es Repealed. All LJrd inances and parts
of ordinances in coij:iict lierewitF,—are hereby repealed in so
far as the same are in conflict.
Jection 12. Declaring EnRr enc . The fact there are no
regulations or or3'inanc es regulating the construction of sidewalks
and curbs within the City of Nederland, Texas, and the fact that
sidewalks and curbs are being constructed in said City in a
manner detrimental to the public welfare and safety creates an
emergency and imperative public necessity requiring that the
rules be suspended, and it is hereby suspended, and this ordi-
nance shall be in force and effect from and after it s passage
dnd publication in one issue of the Chronicle, a newspaper of
general circulation published within the City of Port Neches,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this day of April A.D. 1945.
Tl: .
ATTEST:
ty' Secretary
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Motion made by K. Ciitl Ey, 2nd. by P.A. Roach, to pay the
f cllosing bills:
cause
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CITY
=u States Utilities Co. City Sall
2.20
Street Lights
8.13
Texas Public Service - Gas -
1.34
J. M. Garner Election
5.00
Mrs. B. A. Rit ter
5.00
Mrs. R. A. Rackley
5100
Mrs. C. M. Hal la
5100
D. J. Rienstra
5100
E. B. Cochran - opinion
17.50
Lamb Printing Stationary - Led,er Sheets
1.45
SoutiDyestern Bell Tel. Co. - #2
4.20
Dale Garage - Fire Truck
4.70
Dillinger Service Station - Fire Dept.
1.30
E. J. 7Joodware - Fire Dep.
2.85
Osborne Trucking Co.
31.50
Sabine Office Supply Co. - statements
4.65
The Chronicle
34.50
The . teck Co. - Election
2.17
American LaFranc Foariite Corp. - Fire Dept.
176.50
B & G Plumbing Co. - Jail Fixtures
108.00
Eagle Signal Corporation - -Leys
1.00
W S Dailey - & Go. Fire Dept.
50_.15
� WiTIV
ul Staffs Utilities Co. ��►"{ 'e,
6841v
Pumps 1-2-3 58.51
Disposal Plant 15.20
Lift Station 37.74
ffi a - Es„ 5.14
�`k �,�(�
Soti.`t vVest'er�n .Bell Tel. Co. - No. 8
116.5
4.72
Dillinger Service Station - Gas Truck
2.08
Coburn Supply Co.
51.58
N.O.Nelson & Co. - "%terial
197.55
H.O.Morrison Gas Truck
15.16
Pittsburgh Equitable keter Co.
1.00
E. J.Woodward - Rep. Truck
24.30
D Rieensttra-,Hdw.
15.25
Co�at7 � cusses2ti'`e insurance Rates and Mr.
i oach states
that he will get busy and see into it.
No further business. meting stands adjourned.
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MINU`i' "S OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND '
April 23, 1945.
Meeting called to order by mayor Farris 7:40 P.M.
Aldermen present: H.D.Sanderson, K.dhitley, F.A.Roach, ,i.Chester
& A. D. Marco atell.
Minutes of previous meeting of April 9 read and approved.
Alderrnan K. ir'hitley introduced a resolution carrying with it its
adoption. I.Iotion 2nd. by H. ).5anderson. The motion was carried
unanimous. The resolution is as follows:
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of idederland,
that they approve change order IVo. 8 -4 -3 Beaumont Construction
Co. Contract No. 4, dated 3 -26 -45 in the sum of 9`499.90, and also
change _order No. 7-4 -2, dated March 20, 1945, Contract No. 4,
in the sum of . .'160.00, signed by all parties concerned,
id.T.Horner, R.H.McInturff, H.C.Farris, Boone Powell, Engineer.
Motion made by H.D.3andersou, 21ld, by K.dhitley, that F.A.Roach
be a,�pDinted as Mayor rrotem. All voting aye.
Secy. submitted Financial report covering Jan. 1 to April 23rd. '
Council discussed contract with Horner on Hillcrest water line
and also drainage problem in theCity.
Secretary paid for 10,000 stamped envelopes ,Dater Dept. ,126.00
2,000 stamped envelopes for City 52.72
No other business, meeting stands adjourned.
Layor
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OD NEDygLAND hUY 8.1945
:!,Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.30 P.M. Aldermen
present: F.A.Roach, D.chester and A.D.Varcontel.
Ivotion made by F.A Roach 2d by A.D.Marcontel to pass the
following resolution:
Now therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Nederland. texas:That the Citg of Nederland fully and
finaally execute the written contract, of even date herewith,
between the Hillcrest 'dater Supply Corporation and the City of
NFderland, Texas,,ghereby the said City agrees to supply 4ater
to customers of the said Corporation, for the time and under
the conditions set forth in said contract.
That H.C.Farris, Iaiayor of tine City of Nederland, Texas, iske
hereby authorized and directed to immediately execute said
contract to the Hillcrest ';later Supply Corporation, and a copy
of said contract shall be recorded, or filed with the official
records of this City, to which reference is here made for more
paaticularity of terms and conditios.Further that a copy of s
said contract, together with a certified copy of this resolution
shall be legal evidence of the agreement of jahe parties thereto.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. TEXAS
onthis the 8th day of May A.D.1945.
THE CITY OF NEDERL:IND', TEK yU
ATTi:3 T BY H.0 Farris
K.KOME111Y Mayor
ecy
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correet copy of a
resolution passed by the City Council of the City of Nederland
Texas, adopting the provisions of a contract between the City of
Nederland, Texas, and the said corporation. on this the 8th day
of l ayA.D.1945.
K. Ko el emaa_
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Council met to discuss our Electrical Code and after reading a&a
letter from Fire Insurance Div, Board of Insurance Commissioners
Austin, Texas, stating that - -'lectrical I.etallic tubing is available
and urging that all former regulations regarding installations
should be strictly enforced. Council decides to enforce the Code
in regard to use of I,ietallic conduit in the business part of the
City specially and demand adherence to the Code in full. Secy in
strut tild to write all Electriciansabout this decision and also to
impress on them to tike out permit, before doing any work, and to
notify either the City Secy or Inspector when work is ready for
inspection and approval.
A.D.Marcontel read some letters from plumber supply houses.stating
that they have all decessary supplies for the trade, and that there
is no reason for the plumbers to substitute and t)j�e code should be
enforced. decy to inform plumbers to the# eff ect,s'tarting today
code to be enforced.
No other business, meeting stands adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE REGUL aR MEETING 01' THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND May 14 1945.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.30 P. IJ. aldermen present
F.A.Roach, D.Chester, K.Shitley, A.D.Marcoatel andH.D.Saadersoa
;Minutes of the previous regular meeting of April 23 ind the special
meeting of iviay 8th, read and approved.
Secy read letter from F.W.A.; commending the Council for their
co- operation, with Engineers and contractors, in providing Sewer
and water facilities. Geo Crane asked council, about getting 10J
water meters;and wants to get permission to provide his toolhouse
with sanitary connectioas.H.D.Sanderson makes motion, 2d by 1.iarcontel
to let Crane go ahead and put in improvement. All voting aye.
A.C.Spencer came before council to suggest hiring a nightwatchman
Council asks apencer to find out from businessmen, how much they
will contribute to the upkeep of watchman. Spencer also told
council th_it the State has canceled iussel's Package Store license.
ir:otion made by Roach, 2d by Uhester to help send two Firemen to Colle
ge Station, Cit.* to pay 2 expenses, in case only one goes, City to pay
all. Allvotimg iye.
Itii tion made by Sanders 2d by dhitley to pay followiag,bills:
Cit�: Gulf Sta- Hall& St L .,9.85Gulf Stat Utufficr Pump& Lift
Texas Pub Ary Gas Hall 1.06 i)isp Plant . 4107.38
Southw B. Tel Phone # 2 4/15 Southw :.Tel C Phone ;� 8 5.47
The Chronicle Ord& Contr 17.50 Beaumont Armatare •dorks Motor 49.50
B.G Plumb Co labor Lift :it 6.25 Dilliager Sery Stat Gas Truck 2.21
E.B.Cochran Contr Hillcrest J Gaber Co Parts 6.59
Sidewalk Ordinaace47.50 ii U Nelson Parts 70.15
Bill's 7Eld Shop Fire Truck 3.50 Netterville Garage Gas 'Truck 18. 17 ,
`aV.S.Darley Dog License Tags 7.65 D..k.11ienstra Hdw 6.85
L 0 Johnson Inspection tees 5.00 0 K.Service Garage 7.65
H U Farris 2�cp cc 15.00 Homer _3ichards Labor 7 days 42.00
J H Janson Dep Marsh Sal & Geo Cr the Sal extra time head 90.40
fees for 11 dogs 51.00 Robert Badon 15 drys 68.40
Joe Pace 13 days 70.60
L. L. Knoblock 12 days 70.70
Morris Townsend submitted some letters from the Fire insurance Under
writers, Austin Texas. in regard to Fire Insarance ,eduction, Secy
re-id letters to the council, Council will take the matter up �s soon as
possible.
NR other business meeting stands adjourned
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR IrIEET ING OF l.iE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND hay 28th 1945.
Meeting called to order by IJtayor Farris, 7.30 P.lv1. Aldermen present
Roach,- IJarcontel- 'lhitley- Sanderson and Chester.
' Minutes of the previous meeting of May 14th read and approved.
Secy read letter from F.+'1.A. regardind Beaumont Constuction 's
failure to send notarized payrolls as-requested Febr 20.45 and reply
to James W Bradner Jr. Secy also reported that S.Premeaux Taxi
License Bond or rather Insurance was canceled by Company May 21,45
Secy to write S•rremeaux to that effect.
Slira Gardner appeared before council in regard to getting a Taxi
Permit. _ifter discussion, Council told Gardner to get letter from
Magnolia Co and they will see what can be done.
Red Gaines came before council to see about waterline to Hillcrest
and also wants to know, when he will be paid for the Service lines
and can he substitute sorae material in the plumbing code. Council
says No.-After some discussion of our law enforcement, council
decides to try and get Asa Spencer to resign as Marshall.
Motion made by Iliarcontell, 2d by D.Chester to cancel G.D.'Wallace
commission as Deputy Marshall. All voting aye. Secy instructed
to so notify ,lallace and keep copy of letter. Motion made by
I,Iarcontell. 2d by Roach to appoint E.Ili Bailey as Fire I,arshall.
All voting aye.. Secy instucted to notify Bailey and also in
form i.J.Davis about the change.
Motion made by D.Chester 2d by Roach to raise the expense account
of Secy 40.00 dollar a month, for the next three months. 911 voting
Aye. Council approves order by Crane for 100 :later 1.1eters.
No other business meeting adjourned
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/ IrIINUT ;.i OF THE REGULAR Li E:—'TING air' 17'j1E CITY CLUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERL--):,D
June 11.1945.
Preeting called to order by Mayor Parris 7.40 P.bi. aldermen
present: Roach, Marcontel, dhitley, Chester& Sanderson.
Minutes of the previous meeting of may 26 read and approved.
Mr. Roach brought in the resignation of :ksa Spencer.
Motion made by F.a Roach 2d by Ir`;arcontel to accept the resig
nation. All voting aye.
Morris Townsend gave the Council a report on his trip to
A.M. College , and said that he w;s shown alot of new methods
of fire fighting and some of the demonstations were really
helpful and wotth while.,and said he brought back some plans
for a fire station.
Motion made by K.',9hitley 2d by Idarcontel to pay the following
bills: City dater
Gulf States St I& Hall 9.23 Gulf States Office Pumps
Pure Oil Co Fire Dep 13.95 Lift s Dispos P1 95.73
H.O.Aiorrison " 2 2.95 Southw Tel Co d8 5.64
Sabine Office Supply 2110.15 Netterville Garage CGas Tr 19.72
Southw B Tel co Not 4.115 Ames I.Achine 'corks Pump 54.56
Texas Public Sery 95 D.X Rienstra HdW 2.99
ldc Neill Ins Co Ins Fire D73.50 Beaumont armature d motor 10.00
H.0 Farris xp Ace 15.00H.G.Garbe P ubing 4 Office 53.50
J.H.Jansen Sal 40.00K.Koelemiy Material Office 15000
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.i.Td Lester Labor Ofi'ice 8.00
Motion made by Z. Roach 2d by Sanderson to raise Crane's Salary '
to 200 dollar a month, effective July 1. all voting aye.
Roach received letter from iviagnolia Pet Co about J S Gardner
application for Taxy permit. Secy read letter to council and coup
cil decided to try to get permit as soon as they k now what to do
about Premeaux , and then notify Houston Uffice.
No other business meeting stand adjourned
Mayo f
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Minutes of the iiE UIA.11 METING UTIL4 i:ii:Y
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND June 25 1945.
' Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7.40 P.M. aldermen
present: Whitley. Sanderson, Marcontel.& Roach.
Minutes of the previous meeting of June 11, read and approved
Dorris Townsend put in a bill for expenses, trip to 1u&tki
College for which the City agreed to pay half. 5ecy instucted
to pay same.
Motion made by Roach 2d by Marcontel to let Morris Townsend go
to Hou*tnn to arrange for some of the Houston Firemen to come down
here and meet with the local firemen to arrange a program# for a
Fire Fighting demonstration.
Council discussed meter deposits and drainage and garbage
collections# etc. Roach turned in a bill for termite control
in the 'Water office for X75.00. Motion made by Ivlarcontell 2d
by Noach to pay the bill to 'W.J.Croswell._'.11 voting aye.
No other business,meetiag stands adjourned
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1AI14UTj„j OP 'Ai-.P R.2CUL113 MEET= 4T THE CilY CO''021L
�F THE
CITY 01' NEDER1,1ND July 9 ,1945.
Igeeting called to order by Mayor Parris 7.40 P I;I. :Lldermen :'resent
K=Y WH1TLZY,II.D.6anderson.1 F. A.Roach & 114arcontel.
Ivlinutes of the previous meeting of June 25 read and approved
I.brris Townsend made report on his program for the Fire fig 1
titer dempndtration, to be held in our City, dednesday L11th
and wants 'to know ho-vv to entertain the Firemen from Hdtuston
Motion made by Roach, 2d by 'dhitley to pay the following bills
City: Water:
Gulf States Ut Co C.H ll Gulf Stat Ut Co Pwmipsl &3 46.94
ST Lght 9.13 Pig. p 2 12.27
Chronicle Letterheads 4.50 Lift7.39 displ2.94 office 5.66
Texa Public Sery Gas 95 6quthw 3 tel Co 5.39
South w Bel Tel co, j 4.00 D Z, Rienstra Hdw 3.50
Reich Elect Shop ak 2.75 The Steck Co sNater& Sewer 1M9.61
Pure oil Co Gas -Pire D 3.25 Coburn Supply co pipe. teel ®3. 10
J.H Jansen 24 dogs Sal 59.50 N 0 Nelson pipe 54.56
H.c. Farris 'cp Acc 15.00 L.B.COb Gas 'Truck oil 22.65
Lotion Ivade by Whitley d by Iiarcontel to appoint Ennis Osborn
Geo Crane H.AHooks as Members on a plumbing Examination board
All voting aye . Secy lastgcted to notify parties concerned
Chas P. Smith brought in -reports on our Hilcrest waterlines
iiaprovements as the job is about finished.
L.O.Johnson appeared before council in regard to some questions
concerning electrical work.ftbtion made by Sanderson 2d Whitley
to write Dep Marshall to do everything possible to remove
Slot machines and stop gambling in any manner, as originally
ordered Feb 14.1944. All voting aye.
1,o other,,,business, meeting stand adjourned
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OF TH,'
CITY OF 11 DE.H AND July 23d 45
iv!eeting caled to order by 1dayor Farris. -aldermen present:
A.D.Llarcontell,F.A.Roach- welly dhitley.
Iviinutes of the previous meeting of July 9th read 8c approved..
lix. J.Gillmore appeared before council in regard to the Al-
ley behind the property he bought from 1.1rs Hayes and wants
know if he can buy or lease it from the City . Council informs
him they cannot sell it, but will find out if they can lease it
and if they can they will prepare lease.
.~:orris Townsend presented a bill to the City, for entertaining
the Houston firemen and to pay fors ire - Demonstation on t.:1e
11th of this month and primting cards etc. He also reported
that one of the ~'ire hose was broke or damaged and council
instucted aecy to sign order for new hose.
Secy received letter of resignation from L.O.Johnson as
Electrical inspector and turned it over to Council to act.
.Council told Johnson to wait until nel.t meeting.
Council discussed shelling some of our bad spots in streets.
and told roach to order some shell.
Motion made byl..'Uhitley 2d by Roach to pay following bills:
C.V.Hollis work on tower w25.00
Nederland Volunteer fire Dep. Demon strat. 71.00
Beaumont Constuction Co Contract dell No 60.00 .
" " No 4 988.32
after discussen jail situation, Council decides to try and
get J.I,.Lester to screen jail and provide door. dhitley
instucted to see I.s Lester.
Mayor has a request to install lights on Roll of Honor
and council decides to see Handley and -find out how to
handle the installation and add to our present lighting
contract.
No other business stand adjourned
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IViINUTL6 OF A SPECIAL ICE TII G OF THE CITY COUI;.;IL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
July 26 -1945.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 8.20 P.M. Alder-
men present: F.A.Roach; A.D.Marcontell &Kelly 'Nhitley.
After discussin electric Inspection and Secy reading
Article 1, Section 5 of Electric Ord. motion is made
F.A.Roach 2d by Narcontell to accept L.A.Johnson's
resignation as Electric Inspector, All voting aye.
Ivition made by K. Whitley 2d by F.A.Roach to appoint
J. Beard as Electrical Inspector, All voting aye.
secy instructed to write Ir Beard of his appointment
and Johnson accepting his resignation and notify the
hlectricians about the Change and send Beard a copy of
the Electric Ordinance, and inform him, not to allow
the use of i3omax.
ecy
No other business stand adjourned
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MIEUTNS 02 CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NEDERLAND MUST 10,1945.
i:leeting called to order by P.1ayor Farris 7.40 P.M. Aldermen
' present: K.Whitley, A.D.Marcontell, H.D.Sanderson- D.Chester.
Secy informed Council about bills due against 1i.3.Combs and
v ✓ants to know, if he cin pay these amounts ind also sug,7ests
asking 7,irs Creswell about Taxes.
Notion made by -�.j) 1-1areoatell 2dby H.D. Sanderson to pass t'r_e
following resolution: Be it Ordained, by the City Council, that
the 1,;ayor and aecy be authorized, to amend or change the exist
ing contract for steebt lighting, between the City of Tederland
and the Gulf Mates Utilities, so as to take care of the addit
inal lights, for the Honor Roll, and sign the :-mended contract
Passed unanimous this t,e 13th day of ' 1ugust, A.D.1945.
Motion made by K. 4hitley 2d by D.Chester to payfollowing Bil$
City, eater
'City,
States Uti City H& S L 9.13Gulf States Uti Co Office 5.92
Southw B Tel Co Phone ;1:2 4.15 Pumps Lift St: Disp P1Antll9.50
4.D.Haden 80 yards Shell 88.006outh BeliTel Co m8 5.85
Osborne Truck Co Hauling 72.00Griffin Sery Stat Gas Tru 16.65
The Chronicle Placards 6.00lmhoff Express Cc Fr Pieter 35.04
Gas Cc City Hall Gas 0.95N.O.Nelson Idiattrial 181.36
Pure Oil Co Gas -'ire D 6.30Cobura Supply Co -Pipe 68.93
Clark & Courts Binding 6.32 Nederland Motor Co Pump Tr 4.00
John H. Jansen 13 dogs 13.00J.Gaber Connections Met 86.33
J" H Jansen Gal 40.001�.K.Rienstra Hdv✓ 5.65
H.G- Varris xpense 15.00,7did County lbr Cc Tile 304.45
Sewer Beaumont Constuction Co Hillc Co7300.00
Motion made by K.'Nhitley 2d by A.D.1darcontell' to reimburse 3•Badon
X10.00 Idlonthly, Starting July 1, for th use of his car,by the City
untill we get a new truck. All voting aye.
Potion made by D.Chester 2d A.D.Idlarcontell to buy ton ind a half
Truck. :ill voting aye.
Secy instucted to find out who build wAtermelon stand and inst+uct
him to remove buildirid it once.
S"cy to write and order some bearings for ses,,er pumps, also to order
Pickup Truck.
S cy instucted to issue plumbers license toA.G Hemmenwayas per agree
mgnt June 25.1945.
1v1 tion made by K.'uYhitley 2d by A.D ?Ivlarcontell that City pay Beaumont
z 1g ayeoti� C��o tie co►" ra��yr c Hi lc�;_es +; ter l ue. :ill vote
Motianmade by H.d Sanderson 2d by K Whitley that the following ordin
ante be passed: BE IT ORDAINiiD by the City Council of t=,e City of
Nederland 'exas,that the board of equalization of the City of Nederld
for the year 194.) shall meet And dicharge its duties, beginnimg
August 14 1945, and there after, until]- it hispbrVarmed its duties
and is discharged by the City Council. This ordinance shall become
effective immediately on passage.
Passed and approved ind enacted this the 13th dAy of august 1945.
y' 8� Maybr
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MYI`JTL OF -! ap'CiZ OF TII CITY COU:.�;11.
UP THE
CITY UP 1iED2iL_iND
August 21, 1945
iaeeting called to order by P. _roach, Mayor proteft.
aldermen present: telly :Whitley, H. D. Sanderson, a. D.
Marcoatell. i&. z0ach stated object of meeting.
After discussion, motion made by .�. D. Marcoatell 2nd by
H. D. Sanderson to instruct Geo. Crarie to take the
necessary steps to make 4 inch connection from street to
High:sahool property td provide Fire Protection for the
High school building. all voting aye.
S ecy.
No other business stand adjourned
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tii dUT.33 Cr' 2EGUi_L" , OF THy CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY uT' I� EDyRL iND
Postponed from 22 Sezte::fuer 4, 194.5
on account of storm, etc.
i,ieetiug w:3s called to order by iayor i,arris at 7:40.
Aldermen present:, K. vihitley, H. D. oauderson. i. D.
:.,arcoj)te11, D. Chester. :;.inutes of t:ie revious regul ar
meeting of August 13t i and t-ie special meeting of :,ugust 21,
read anct approved.
,lotion made by oihitley. 2nd by ir_arco ntell to pass tLe
following orc i:lance.
Ii- FIC L Y_il ; ZUR THE CITY uF NI;D i3L ii +D,
12LL a, d4D i `1'liy _i IJDITIUN uF n0 'E'RTY r'OR T:i.:UMuN.
dJHyR'1.w, Heretofore, the T'iscal year, for the City of Nederland,
Texas co::L.enced. on the 1st d.iy of 1«ay of each calendar year
and teriainated on the last day of April of each succeeding
calendar year and.d.HEIREA6, the City Council of the City of
Nederland, ' e:.as, has decided that it is to the best interest
of the Community, that our Fiscal year be changec. now therefore:
BE IT ORDAIDED 3Y THE C1TY CUJ_VCIL O' Tii CITY OF NyJELtL -d,D`, T&L 6
Section 1. The Fiscal year for the City of Nederland, shall
begin on the 1st day of January of each calendar year
(including the year 1946) and shall ter::iinate on the 31st day of
.December of the calendar year.
erection 22 Each person, partaershi:-), and corn }oration owning
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property ithin the limits of the City of Nederland. Texas,
shall, between January 1 and April 1, of each calendar year,
hand to tae city assessor and collector a full and com'aete
sworn inventory of the property ,possessed o_ controlled by
him, her, or them within said limits of the said city on 1st
day of January of the current calendar year.
section 3. The near approach of the date of collection of
taxes creates an emergency, requirin - the suspension of t,-1e
fules, and this ordinance, shall take effect and be in force,
after its passage and it is hereby ordained.
Passed, approved and adopted, this the _day of_A.D. 194;.
Attest:
City aecy
7 /r° Ate'
hayority of 1Nederl -717
Lotion made by i,iarcontell, 2nd by Chester to pass t..e
followin p ordinance.
.1N ORDIN aNC G
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland
Texas.
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Section 1. That them is hereby levied and there shall
be collected for the use and sup-)ort oi t..e /viunicipal
Government of the City of Nederland, i'exas, for t,ie re.,,aiader
of the year 1945, the period beginning i:ay 1st and ending
December 31st, 1945, upon all property real, -personal, or
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mixed, within the corporate limits of said City, subject to
taxation, a tax of one dollar and fifty cents ( 41.50), on
each One Hundred Dollars (4100.00). Valuation of property,
said tax being levied and apportioned to the specific purposes
herein set forth.
(1) r'or the purpose of paying interest and principal of
Fifty EUght Thousand 058000.00) Dollars Sewer Tax ionds.
Series 1943, Eighty -Five (85) cents on each ,100.00 valuation
of property.
(2) For the maintenance ana sup_nort of the General Gove-rmneat
( General Fund), Sixty Five ( 65) cents on each .,,100.00
valuation of property.
Section 2. all receipts for. the City not specifically
appo�d by this ordinance are hereby -f-Ade payable to the
General Fund of the City.
Section 3, all taxpayers shall be allowed the following
aiscoun s for the advance payments of their ad valore:;.s taxes,
due the City for the assessment year, ending December 31st,
1945; (a) three per ceut(3 %o) discount ii said taxes are )aid
during the month of October, 1945; two percent(2 %o) if said
taxes are paid during the . aonth of -Ilovember, 1945; one percent
(11o) discount if said taxes are paid during the month of
December, 1945.
Section 4. That the ad valorem taxes herein levied for the
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year 194o shall b -come due find °)ayable on the first day of
October, 1945. and may be aid up to and including the
following January 31, 1946, without penalty, but if not paid,
such taxes shall beco.:;e delinquent on the following day,
February 1, 1946, and the f ollowing penalty shall be payable
thereon, to -wit: If paiu curing the month of Pebruary, one
percent (1lo), ii paid during the month of March, two( 2%) percent;
if paid during the month of April, three( 3/0) percent; if paid
during the month of May, four(4 /o) percent; if paid during the
month of June five( 5 %) percent; and if paid during the month of
July, 1946 eight( 8/0) percent. Such unpaid taxes shall bear
interest at the rate of six(6,%) percent succeeding the year
1946 for which such taxes are herein levied or assessea.
erection 5. The near approach of the date for collection of
to xes creates an emergency, requiring time suspension of the rules,
and this ordinance shall take effect and be in force, after its
passage and publication in one issue of the Chronicle, a
newspaper of general circulation, published in the City of
Port Neciies, Texas, and it is hereby ordained.
Passed ana approved by 3 unanimous vote of tae City Council
of the City of Iyederland, `i'e::as, at a regular meeting of the
said Council , -A members bex" n_ present, and votin� in favor
thereof, this t-Tae\A_ day of UAX,M,)y,• A. D. 1945.
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City Secy. mayor, C y o ivederl —nd*
Motion made by D. Chester, 2ad by ircontell to hire an
assistant. Miss Mary Beth 'Willis, at the salary of
,100.00 a month starting Se--)te;uber 16. 1945.
All voting aye.
See to order 1 dozen Plare Torches.
Council discussed drainage proble.,;s and sewer leaks and
the garbage collection.
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MINUTES Olt THE REGULAR DIEETING OF THE, C LTY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OP NEDERLANll
September 10, 1945
Meeting called to order by Mayor Zarris, 7:40. Aldermen
Present: F. A. Roach. A. D. Iwiarcontell. K. Whitley.
D. Chester. H. D. Sanderson.
Minutes of the n_revious : epular meetinz of aeptemb�r 4. read
and approved.
Cecy read st :tement on budget and income from water revenue
in both city and water deposits. J. S. Gardner a :speared
before council, about getting taxi license, since 0. P. A.
released control. lSotioa made by Roach, 2nd by Chester
to grant J. S. Gardner the prix eae to get Taxi license
from Secy. CA- U
Notion made by !,arcontell. 2nd by K. dhit1gy to ;gay following
bills:
City
Gulf estates Str. Lts.
Southw. Bell Tel. Co. , {2
Texas rublic Service (gas)
4. S. parley & Co. ( equip)
Sabine Office aupply Co.
Southern —otor Lines(frLtt)
Pure Oil Co.(gas,fire trk)
Cockran. E. 3.
( Briefing Ord)
J. H. Jansen (9dogs)
J. 11, Jansen ( salary)
H. C. Parris (expence)
Nederland rotor Co.
( rep. fire truck)
G. Crane suggests killing the 2 inch line in the 2nd bloci:
on !.dais Street to be paved -and put in a new line back in
the alley.
Council decided to buy ton z truck as soon as they can get
one, motion made by D. Chests, 2na by r'. A. roach to buy
truck. All voting aye.
No other business stand adjourned
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,Dater
8.13
Gulf States office Pumps
4.05
Lints, uisnos P1 153.52
1.00
5outhw Tel Co. 4.84
59.00
J Gaber Co (supplies) 17.05
5.73
Nederland Motor co.
1.14
(water truck rps.) 17.35
1.82
Equitable Meter Co.
(50 meters) 556.46
7.50
N. 0. Nelson Co.
9.00
(material) 65.38
40.00
D. X Rienstra(iidwO 7.65
15.00
Chronicle Water Rec. 17.50
'ichoif ylectric 6,iop
44.90
( work lilt pl.) 2.50
Baldor Electric Co.Bea*q.7.03
Griffin 3 ervice station
( gas for tV . truck) 8.60
L. B. Cobb ( gas for FWA2
It uck) 22.49
G. Crane suggests killing the 2 inch line in the 2nd bloci:
on !.dais Street to be paved -and put in a new line back in
the alley.
Council decided to buy ton z truck as soon as they can get
one, motion made by D. Chests, 2na by r'. A. roach to buy
truck. All voting aye.
No other business stand adjourned
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MTNUT .� 01' H' "' REGULAR MEETI �G OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDE. LAND
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5EPT _�.:BER 24, 1945
h,eeting called to order by iway or Farris 7 :40 P. M. Aldermen
present: K. Whitley, A. Marcont ell, F. A. Roach, D Chester.
Minutes of the previous' Shpt. 10th read and approved.
Ross Combest a geared before Council to talk about furnishing
water to some of his property in Hillcrest Terrace. After
discussion and looking up contract, Council instructed Crane
to install dome cut -off valves in Hillcrest Terrace .
6ecy. turned in report of the Equalization Board. Motion
made by K. ''4hitley, 2nd by aarcontell to accept the report and
file it and pay each member of the Board 425.00 for his services.
All voting aye.
REPORT:
This is to certify th.t ,ve, as the Board of Equalization of the
City of Nederland, have examined and equalized the value of all
property on the assessor's lists or books for the year of 1945,
and have returned them to him so that he could make uo therefrom
his general tax rolls as required by law; and that said general
rolls have been so made up and have been examined and approved
by this Board.
Nitness our hands, this the 11th day of 6epte..:ber, 1945.
ATTEaT:
K. Koelemay _
itty secretary
The Board of Equalization
By Geo. 4illis
By A. J. Davis
By N. J. Lester
3ecy. asks Mayor what to do about water line across the property
of Lee Robin and Ben Robin, who give per.:.ission to Fred Cham;_)agae
to install them in 1942 and which property is now transferred to
N. J. Adaway.
Mr. & Mrs. N. J. Adaway agreed to abide by the agreement as it was
made, to let City run line across property and to repair line if
necessary.
aecy. instructed to ,ask for applications for driv,_r of Garbage
Truck to be filed w th him in writing, in City Hall.
Motion made by 1'. A. noaca, 2nd by D. Chester that the following
Buaget be pro_)osed for the fiscal year 1946 period, Lay 1,-
Dec. 31, 1946. All Voting aye.
PROPOSED ',UDGET
Fire : Department ............................. 600.00
Legal Servide ............................... 200.00
Miscellaneous ......... .....................6 1395.00
Office. Supplies ............................. 200.00
City Comptroller, ...... o 700.00
Assistant Secretary ......................... 400.00
City Deputy Marshall ........................ 320.00
Mayor., ....... o ............................. 120.00
Maintenance of City Property... ............ o 15JO.00
Elections .... ............................... 50.00
Equalization Board......— .................. 100.00
Sinking !'und sewer Bond Series 1943......... 3915.00
TOTAL
4 9500.00
Council discusses rates on Garbage Collections and
the adoption of Garbage ordinance and will pass an
ordinance next meeting.
Secy. informed council of some violations of Electric
Ordinance and Bldg. Ordinance. No action taken.
No other business stand adjourned.
Secretary
mayor
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND October 8. 1945
' Meeting called to order by ...ayor 7:40 P.,,. aldermen
present: H. D. Sanderson. A. D. iviarcoutell. Y. 4hitley,
D. Chester. and F. A. itoach.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Septembdr 24 read and
approved. idotion made by H. D. Sanderson. 2na by ii. Whitley
to change time of meeting and start at 7 p.ia. from now on.
All voting aye.
The .ayor and o. A. Roach told us about trio to Austin before
Highway.comaissioners and insurance 1.�ents. Both said that
by passing certain ordinances we ,nigh: get a substantial saving
in Zire Insurance :,light be made.
One of the requirements will be to hire a night watchman to
make the rounds of the business district and council wants
to try and see whether they c n get one and ghat t_,ey hive
to pay and ghat part the business men will oay. They also
mentioned c:11nging the pump house from vood to either
Brick or sheet metal. It will be necessary to send in re-
ports-Motion made by ::. Whitley 2nd by A. Roach to bass the
following ordinance. ll voting iye.
'PRON RErV iRD ORDI NALr E
The City of iiederlanu, texas, hereby offers a reward
of ^NG HUNDRED DOLL djs( $100.00) for the arrest and L:onviction
of any iersoa or persons found guiitl of co_itting the crime
of ARSON within the a,rpor;te li...its of esid cit of
Nederland. Texas. mhis reward is a standing of er. and shall
be paid out of the general fund of the City of Nederland, Tex--.
Wier Pas public safety demands the imiijediate passage of this
ordinance. therefore an aaergency exist demanding a suspension
of the rules requiring ordinances to be read on three separate
days, said notice is hereby sdspendea Ana this ordinance is
placed into effect ,liter first reading and publication in
The Chronicle, a aewenaner published in Pnrt Neches and with
a general circulation in Nederland. And shall be eff active and
in full force -after the passage and publication.
Apnroved this 8th day of October 1945.
Mayor City of Nederland
ATTEST:
City Secretary
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hiotion made by :J. Chester 2nd by F. A. Roach to pass the
following ordinance. all voting aye.
FIRE MARSHAL ORDINANCE p,�
an ordinance Creating the Office of Fire Larshal,
scribing the Duties Thereof, Providing for Its Maintenance,
and Prescribing Penalties for Violations.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland.
SECTION I. The office of Fire karshal is hereby created.
Such office shall be independent of other city derartments,
the Fire Marshal reporting directly to the Mayor and City
Council, Such oflice shall be filled by appointment by
the lviayor, by and with consent of the City Council, within
2 days after this ordinance sh X11 take effect. The said Fire
Marshal shall be properly qualified for the duties of his
office, and shall be removed only for cause. He shall receive
an annual salary of 1120.00 dollars, payable in monthly
installments, as full compensation for his services.
SECTION 2. The Fire lviarshal shall investigate tae cause,
origin and circumstances of every fore occurring within this
city by which property has been destroyed or daiaaged, and
shall especially make investigation as to whether such fire
was the result of carelessness or design. Such investigation
shall be begun wit_iin twenty -four houBS, not including
Sunday, of the ocurrence of such fire. The Fire Marshal
shill keep in his office a record of all fires, together with
all facts, statistics and ci rcumstaaees, including the origin
of the fires and the ariount of the loss, which iray be determined
by the investigation required by this ordinance.
SECTION 3. The Fire Marshal, when in his opinion further in-
vestigation in necessary, shall ta..e or cause to be taken the
testimony, on oath, of all persons su -posed to be cognizant
of any facts or to have means of knowledge in r @lati n
to the matter under investigation, and mall cause the same
to be reduced to writing; and ii he shall be of th _ opinion
that there is evidence suffic@nt.to charge any person with
the crime of arson, or with the attempt to commit the crime
of arson, or of conspiracy to defraud, or criminal conduct
in connection with such fire, he shall cause such person to
be lawfully arrasted and charged with such offense or either
of them, and shall furnish to the pro er prosecutin.- attorney
all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and .
all of the information obtained by him including a copy
of all pertinent and material testimony tai:en in the case.
SECTION 4 The Zire Marshal shall have the power to sunuaoa witnesses
before him to testify in relation to any matter which is by
the provisions of this ordinance a sub'ect of inquiry and
investigation, and may require the proAuctiou of any b:,ok, paper
or document deemed pertinent thereto. The said Fire Marshal
is hereby authorized ind ezpo:vered to administer oaths and
affirmations to any persons appearing as witnesses bei ore him.
SECTION 5 Any wetness who refuses to be sworn, or who refuses
to appear or testify, or who disobejrs ahjr kawful order of said
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Fire marshal. or wZo f Ails or refuses to produce any book,
paper or document touching any matter under examination, or
who is guilty of any conteiaptuous conduct during any of the
proceedings of the r'ire Marshal in the matter of said
investigation or inquiry, aft`r being summoned to give
testimony in rel►tion to any matter under investigation as
aforesaid, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor; and it
shall be the duty of the Fire Marshal to cause all such offenders
to be prosecuted. my person being convicted of any such
demeanor shall be fined in a sum not exceeding twenty -five
(425.00). Provided, however, that any pers:,n so convicted shall
have the right of appeal.
SECTION 6 All investigations held by or under the direction
of the i,'ire Marshal may, in his discretion, be private, and
persons other than those required to be present may be
excluded from the place where such investigation is held, acid
witnesses may be kept separate and apart from each other
and not allowed to communicate with each other until they
have been exa: dae d.
SECTION 7 The Fire Marshal shall have the authority at all
times of day or night , when necessary, in the perform-
ance of the duties imposed u on him by the provisions of
this ordinance, to enter upon and exa._ine any building or
premises where any fire has occurred, and other buildings
and premises adjoining or near the same, v,,hich authority
stall be exercised only with r..ason and good discretion.
ECTION 8 The Fi e Marsha ppa complaint f any per on
having an interest in any b►iiulaing or property ad, ab- T
and without aiy complaint, shall have a right at all rea-
sonable hours, for the purpose of examination, to enter into
and u on all buildings and premises within the city, and it
shall be his duty, montaly or more often, to enter upon
and make or cause to be enterd and made, a thorough
examination of all mercantile, manufacturing and public
building, together with the premises belonging thereto.
Whenever he shall find any buila ing or other structure
which, for want of repair. or by reison of age or dilapi-
dated condition. or for any cause, is especially liable to fire
and which is so situated as to endanger other buildings or
property, or so occupied that fire would endanger persons
or property therein, and ,neneve> he shall find ah improper
or dangerous arrangement of stoves. ranges, furnaces or
other heating appliances of any kind whatsoever, including
chimneys, flues, and pipes with which the same may be con-
nected, or a d:-iagerous arrangement of lighting devices or
systems, or a dangerous or unlawful storage of explosives,
compounds, petroleum gasolene, kerosene dangerous chem-
icals, vegetable products, ashes, combustible, iailamivable
and refuse materials, or other conditions which m be
dangerous in character or liable to cause or promote fire
or create conditions dangerous to tiie fireuien or occupants.
he shall order the same to be removed or remedied, and
such order shall be forthwith complied with by the owner
or occupant of said building or premises. Provided, how-
ever, that if said owner or occupant deems himself ag-
grieved by such order, he may. within five( 5) days, appeal
to the Mayor. who shall investigate the cause of the com-
plaint and unless by his authority the order is revoked,
such order shall remain in force and be forthwith com-
plied with by said owner or occupant. At the end of each
month the Zire Marshal shall report to the rotate Fire
Marshal all existing hazard.; us co nditi ons. together with
separate report on each fire in the city during the month.
SECTION 9 Any owner or occupant of a building or other
structure or premises, who shall keep or maintain the same
when, for want of repair, or oy reason of age or dilapidated
condition, or for any cause, it is especially li ble to fire,
and which is so situated as to endanger buildings or property
ofother#, or is especially liable to fire and which is so
occa_oied that fire would endanger other persons or their
property therein, shall be punianed by a fine of not less
than ten dollars (410.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).
SECTION 10 _uny owner or occupant of any building or
other structure, or premises, who shall keep or maintain
the s ime with an improper arrang :ment of a stove, range,
furnace, or otherheating appliance of any kind whatever,
incluciiN chinn, =ys, flues, and pipes with which the sage
may be c3nnected. so as to be dangerous in the matter of
fire, or health, or safety of persons or property of others;
or who shall keep or maintain any ouildin , other structure
or premises with an improper arrangement of a lighting
device or system, or with a storage of explosives, petro-
leum, gasolene, keroseae, chemicals, vegetable products,
ashes, combustibles, inflammable materials, refuse, or with
any other conditbn which shall be dangerous in character ,
to the persons, health or property of others; or which shall
be dangerous in the matter of promoting, augmenting or
causing firesl or which sha 11 create conditions dangerous to
firemen, or occupants of such building, structure or prem-
ises other than the maintaiaor thereof, shall be puaished
by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) not, more
than fifty dollars (450.00).
�ECTJJg)lof Ngi ?rosecution shall be brought under Sections
an ordinance until the order provided for in
Section 8 be given, and the party notified shall fail or re-
fuse to comply with the same.
SECTION 12 The penalties provided for herein shall be re-
covered by the city in the same inanner as provided by law
for the enforcement of fines, f� reitures, and punishments
for offenses against the city.
SECTION 13 Every day's maintenance of any of the condi-
tions prohibite« in any of t ne foregoing sections stall be a
distinct and separate offense.
SECTION 14 -L11 misdeme .hors herein rovided for shall be '
prosecuted, and all fines and forfeitures herein provided
for shall be rev.overed ana enforced, in the same :canner as
provided by law for the eafordement of fines, forfeitures,
penalties and punishments for offenses generally against the city.
SECTION 15 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con -
flict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTIOi, 16 dhereas, public safety demands Vie immediate
passage of t:ds ordinance, creatino- the office of Fire Marshal
' and empwoering the said officer to discharge the duties
herein set out, thereore .n emergency exists demanding a
suspension of the rules requiring ordinances to be read on
tree several days, said rule is hereby sus ended, and this
ordinance is placed on its first reading and final passage,
and shall be effective and in full force from and after its
passage and approval.
Approved this 8 day Df October ,194-9
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Mayor
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Motion made by F. A. Roach, 2nd by H. D. Sanderson that the
Budget proposed September 24th be adopted and to set the tax
rate of X1.50 per 100.00 valuation. 111 voting aye.
in the question of lr. Miller re -city E. J. Ivliller will be
required to turn over control of line after being built and then
pay ;5.00 for each meter deposit and 415.00 for each tap, up
to six ( 6) connections. City to take care of maintaiaaaae
after line is laid.
Motion made by D. Chester to pay following Bills. 2nd by K.
Whitley. All voting aye.
City
Gulf .Mates
Gas Co.
Telephone Co.
Clarke & Courts
La France Foumite Corp.
W. D. Haden uo.
H. X Osborne
d. M. Lester
Leg. of Texas Munip.
The Chronicle
E. B. Cockran
Chevrolet Co.
F. A. Roach Ins Co.
H. C. Farris
J. H. Jansen
hater
15.00
Gulf States
120.59
.95
Telephone Co.
5.12
4.00
J. Gaver Materi _il
10.65
6.34
Equitable Meter Co.
591.50
140.68
N. 0. Nelson
27.76
110.00
Oil Well Supply Co.
39.68
94.00
Coburn Supply Co.
179.44
22.00
D. X. Rienstra Hdw.
8.12
30.00
Cobb's Service "tatioa
23.10
25.25
H. 0. Idorrisoa
53.77
"U.00
Addressgraph Co.
169.63
1876.25
113.10
15.00
40.00
Morris Townsend ca►ae before Council to put in a wort about paying
for the badges the firemen ordered and wants to know whether the
City can work out some sys tern for the Firemen to nandle their
equipment.
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Council has more discussions on garbage collection and setting
rates and classified our business houses. 6ecretary
instructed to w:cite letter to all the citizens notifiag them
of the start of gar §age collection and cleanup campaign.
No other business stand adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING C&' THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND October 22, 1945
Meeting called to or er by Mayor 7 p.m. aldermen resent.;
H. D. Sanderson, i. . Marcontell, Fred Roach, & K. Rhitley.
Liinutes of the previous meeting of October 8 read and approved
J. H. Jansen reported on the Traffic Light and told Council that
the country will take care dif the traffic light. E. M. Bailey,
the Zire Marshal reported on coaditon around Cessac's place
and wants somet. ing done about it., and see H. P. Robins and give
him a certain time to comply.
Morris Townsend reported on the meeting held October 9, 1945
between me:uber of the Council and Fire Department and Secretary
read report on agreement. The Council agrees to abide by this
agreement.
Secretary turned in five (5Q a_)plicitions for truck Driver and
garbage truck adn helpers. Council interviewed a fer of the a-p
applicants. Jenkins, Barran. Sanford.
Motion made by jiarcoatell 2nd by aandersDn to empplo hi. A. Barran, Jr
as Driver of the gar #age truck at a salary of *1750 a month.
and instruct the driver that he has todo different thongs besides
driving the truck. All voting aye.
Mr. ',Nhelpley and Ricketts a,,peared before the Council to see about
employing a nightwatchman and hhe council will take it up with
the business men. Iviotion made by r'. A. roach, 2nd by .i. D.
Marcontel to pass the following ordinance: all voting aye.
GARBAGE AND TRASH URDIN_ZCE * 3.S
An ordinance defining the varloud kinds of garbage, regulating
the kinds and size of receptacles in which to place saSe, the
manner of its pre)aration and were it must be placed. to be
colledted by the city garbage department; providing regulations
for collecting same and prohibiting the placing of garbage or
any article or material in the streets and alleys of the City
of Nederland; providing for service charges; prohibiting the
meddling; scatterin contents; pilfering or .jun.:ing; with
garbage cans; trash or rubbish receptacles; prohibiting junking
or carrying off the premises of the dump ground any article
or junk; prohibiting the collection of garbage, trash or rubbish
by others than city forces within;-the city limits: and
prescribed a penalty.
BE IT OiDAINED BY T__ ; CITY COUNCIL Oil Tai— CITY OF NEDERLAND. T&AS:
Section I. This oruinance shall be known as the "garbage ordinance"
of the City of Nederland, Texas. The work "premises" as used in
this ordinance shall be t, ►ken to mean business houses, boarding
houses, offices, theatres, hotels, restaurants, cafes, eating houses.
tourist camps, apartments, sanitariums. rooming houses, schools,
private residences, vacant lots and all other places within the
citj limits of the City of Nederland, where garbage trash or
rubbish accumulates in ordinary quantities.
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The various kinds of garbage shall be defined as follows;
(a) By the term "kitchen garbage" as used in this ordinance
is meant, dry kitcizen refuse, all me-it, vegetable and
fruit refuse, small dead animals and dead fowls, from any
premises within the city limits.
(b) By the term "dry kitchen refuse" is meant the solids '
aftbr the liquid or slop has been drained off.
(c) By the term "trash" as used in this ordinance is meant
paper of all kinds, rags, old clothing, paper containers,
old rubber. pieces of wood, boxes, barrels, crates, featners
weeds, grass, tree limbs from my remises within the city
limits.
(d) By the term "rubbish" as used in this ordinance, is meant
tin cans, bottles, galss, scraps of iron, tin, wire, or any
other metals from any premises within the city limits.
.Section II. I_t shall be the duty of every ,erson, firm or
corporati -�n oW ing. managing. ope- -ating, leasing or renting any -Ir-
premises, or any place where "kitchen garbage" accumulates, to
provide a portable garbage cin constructed of galvanized iro4
tin or other suitable material, with two handles anu a tight
fining cover of a capacity not less than five gallons
nor over thirty gallons and the daily aceum4latlug of kitchen
garbage and dry kitchen ref use shall be placed in this garbage
can. It shall also be the duty of every per:ou, firm or
corporation owaia-r, mana,inc-, operating leasing or renting
any premises to p dce all trash and rubbish iron said premises
in boxes. sacks or barrels or Qther rec.ptacles of reasonable ,
size, provided that the gross weight does not exceed 100 pounds.
Garbage cans, boxes, sacks or barrels of trash and rubbish
and tree limbs (which shall be cut into lenght not exceeding
four feet), shall be placed inside the property line at the
edge of the street.
Section III The places of wholesale accumulations. such as
killin and dressing plants for fowl, wholesale fruit and
vegetable houses, storage and other places, where the daily
accumulation of kitchen garbage, trash and rubbish is more
than the ordinary quantities, are not included in the
service furnished by the City Garbage Department and such
places are required to remove same to the City incinerator
at their own expense, in the manner and by the method
directed uy the official designated by the govering body of
the city.
SECTION IV. Heavy dead animals, such as cows, horses and
mules shall be delivered to the city Lncinerator at the
expense of the owner or person having same in charge in the
manner and by the method directed b,; the designated official
SECTION V. Heavy accumulations suen as bricK, broken concrete '
lumber. ashes, clinker::, cinders. dirt and plaster, sand or
gravel, automobile frames, dead trees, and other bulky, heavy
materi &l shall be disposed of at the expense of owner or perseDn
controlling same under the direction of the designated official.
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SECTION VI. ivianure from cowlots, horse stables, poultry
yards, pigeon lofts, and waste oils from garages or filling
stations shall be disposed of at the expense of the party
responsible for sane under the uirection of the designated
official.
-SECTION VII The City Garbage Department will not make
collection of kitchen garbage, trash or rubbish or tree
limbs r.here same is not prepared for collection and placed
as designated by the terms of this ordinance and failure to c .:
comply with this provision will be an offense and each day's
failure to comply will constitute a separate offense.
SECTION VIII The placing of kitchen garbage, trash or
rubbish or any article, thing or material, in any street
or alley, in any manner other than as herein provided, within
the city limits is prohibited.
SECTION IX she disposal of kitchen garbage, trash or rubbish
and that designated under Sections 4,5, and 6 of this ordinance
or any kind of rubbish in any lace within the city limits is
prohibited.
receltajbl�esThe meddling v�rith garbage cans, trash or rubbish
P in any way pilfering, scattering contents or
junkings in any alley or street within the city limits is
prohibited.
sECT10N XI employees of and city officers directing operation
of the City Garbage Department and persons delivering garbage
or other rubbish to the city incinerator ire allowed on the
incinerator grounds, all other persons are prohibited.
SECTION XII all junk and other material of the Dump Ground :at
the incinerator is the property of the Dity of Nederland, and
no p�.rson is allowed to separate and collect, carry off or dispose
of same except under the direction of the designated official.
SECTION XIII The collection of garbage, trash and rubbish or of
any kind of junk within the city limits is prohibited except as
provided for in section 3,4,5, and 6 of this ordinance.
SECTION XIV Garbage cans shall be kept in sanitary condition and
closed tightly, lime must be used at places where receptacles for
the garbage, trash and rubbish are located to be collected by the
City Garbage Department to keep down odors and flies. The
contents of all receptacles shall beso protected that tae wind
cannot blow out and scatter same over the street, alleys and
premises of the city.
SECTION nV In the business dis, rict and from hotels, restaurants,
cafes, boarding houses, sanitariums. •and tourist camcs, daily
oollections will be made, if necessary, in the residential districts
kitchen garbage shill be prepar,,:ci for collection to be made
two or three times per week. or as often as may be necessary
to comply with sanitary regulations of the city, trash
and rubbish shall be prepared for one collection ;per wee$ the
time of such coll-etions to be announced by the designated official
SECTION XVI There shall be charged, assessed and collected
from each person, firm or corporation tithin the corporate limits
of the City of 1lederl ind. Texas, for each and every water meter
or meters listed or registered in nis, her or its name, and throu
which water is purchased, used or obtained from the City of
Nederland, as follows:
For each residential unit (meaning private) one family
dwellings and each unit of apartment houses and each
unit of group houses) the charge shall be seventy -five
(75¢) cents per month for weekly collections or
pickups.
For business establishments of all kinds, ( except
as otherwise provided herein), lodges, clubs,
roomin ouses lio. 1 Grocery stores charge shall be
One 8c 5100 ( .75) Dollars per month for weekly
collections or pickups.
For cafes, restaureats, No. 2 grocery stores,
hotels, and schools. the charge shall be
Five & 1Jo/100 ( 4500)Dollars per month for weekly
collections or pickups.
Each of said sums shown above shall be listed as-:a separate
item on each wager bill and shall be due and payable as
and when the bill charged against any water consumer for water
used is paid; and providing that all cans or containers
containing garb ge for collection shall be placed at the
point set out in section 2 hereof, and in the event same
is not placed at such point the designated official may assess
and collect an additional charge by reason thereof; and pro-
viding further that the sa..e schedule of charges shall be «
assessed and collected according to the achedule above from
each person, firm or corporation within the corporate limits
of the City of Nederland, Texas. whether or not sa.ue is
connected to the City ''dater System and shall be billed and the
due date shall be the same as 'arose connected to the dater
System.
SECTION XVII lny person, firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions of this ordinance shill be deemed guilty of a mis
demeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not more
than One Hundred. ( $100.00) Dollars a nd each d :iy such viol: t ion
continues shall c.,astitute a separate offense.
SECTION XVIII This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other
sanitary ordinances or regulations of the City of Nederland,
Texas, unless in conflict with the terms of said ordinances and
regulations. in which case the terms of this ordinance shall
prevail.
SECTIUN XIX If any part or parts of this ordnance are held to
be unconstitutional or invalid then the remaining part of
parts shall not be effected. but shall remain in full force and
effect.
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SECTION XX The fact that the City of ilederland, Texas, has
no ordinance for the collection of garbage and trash and the
fact thit there axis a great influx of people because of certain war
industries creates and emergency requiring the suspension of the
rules that this ordinance be read on three separate occasions
and thit this ordinance be in force and effect froiu and after its
passage and publication in one issue of The Chronicle, a
newspaper of eneral circulation, published in the City of
Port Neches, Slexas, and it is so orkaiued.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS THE 22 day of October, A. D.
1945.
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MINUTES OF ',HE 11MVLA? IUTAT'ING OF i "ii CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND November 12, 1945
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 7 p. m. Aldermen I
present: H. D. Sanderson, D. Chester, F. A. Roach,
A. D. -Marcontbll, Minutes of the previous meeting of October
22, read and approved. IM. a. 3urran turned in 460.00
for garbage collections - 450.00 Cessac, 420.00 Edwards.
Bailey reported on Cessac's cafe and Robin has started to repiir
the place.
H. A. Rooks cacae before council
about trouble with dogs
around the school's
and also mentioned
some trouble with the
plumbers, and objected
to some
of the plumbers haveing licenses
that work for the refineries.
iviorris Townsend came
before council
with a proposed list of
articles wanted for
the Fire Department.
The council is going
to check into it and
get some more
prices.
Mr. Ellis turne- in report on his
Tani as being inspected and
found to be O, I�Lr.
Nagle so
far has not complied with the
ordinance.
motion made by II. D.
Sanderson
2nd by K. dhitley to pay following
bills:
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CITY
HATER
Gulf Stites
14.00
Gulf States
175. %4
Gas Co.
1.23
Telephone ;f8
4.84
Telephone Co.. #2
4.00
United autographic
120.71
the Chronicle
83.40
The Coburn .supply Co.
'14.74
Osborne Trucking Co.
90.00
N. 0. Nelson Co.
124.07
N. D. Haden Co.
49.50
Pichoff electric Shop
15.50
Lambe Printing �;o.
19.75
IrIideounty Lbr Co.
34.80
Sabine Office Supply
2.00
F. A. Roach ins. _1ggeacy
12.50
K. Koelemay
76.40
Ludlow Valve 2fg. Co.
21.30
Mary Beni ,' llis
44.60
Automatic Switches
30.61
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The iteck Co.
25.14
7G�4 U
Lvetterville Garage
37.34
Beaumont Armature
10.00
.to,4b
L. B. Cobb
29.08
m�r��,, a �huntiw
•5L1q3
independent Lbr. Co.
67.50
u(9u
Beaumont Construbtion Co.
600.00
pwQo You. C.
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Secretary asked for
information
on hiring of the helper on
garbage truck and wants
to know
rate of hourly pay.
No further
business stand ajourned.
,
Secretary
Mayor
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iINUTE6 GF' THE R "EuUL' AR MET ]1JG Gr' Tl'E C I'i'Y C "AC Ii
OF THE
CI'T'Y OF NEDEI3LAND November 26. 1945
' Ivieetiag called to order by ..ayor Farris 7 P. II. _aldermen
present F. a. noach. �. D. i,iarcontell, D. Chester, Telly
.Jhitley, and H. D. 5aaderson.
..inutes of the previous meeting of Lovember 12th was read and
approved.
.dire I,iarshall reports on condition of building belonging to
IVirs. F. d. Bridgeman and wants 3ecy. to write a letter to the
lady in question
Burran wants to know if he can get a tarpaulin for the truck.
a,rs. E. B. Smith so far has refused to -)iy for pickup of garbage
in alley back of M,,,rpel cafe.
Geo Crane wants to know what to do witLh the aew truck in order
to protect it from the weather and wants to have some shell put
in the Aley back of Kimlers. Council decides to try to get
applications for eight- watchman and ask for applications in
writing to be passed on the next meeting. _Laplicaats to iurnish
references.
i4ir. C. P. Smith come in to explain to the Council about getting a
loan for Engineering r'ee to workout plans for paving and black -
topning the streets in the city and committe from the Chamber of
' Commerce showed plans for the improvements as J outlined.
ivlotion made oy Kelly dhilley 2nd oy D. Chester to authorize iwayor
to sign the ap)lication for Engineers Fee from F. W. A. for Project.
All voting aye.
Motion made by i. A. Roach, 2nd by .i. D. Mafcoatell that C$ #y
Council will take care of curb aadgutters to be put on '!'win City
Highway by 6tate Highway Department from City limits North to City
limits oouth. All voting aye.
inotion grade by D. Chester 2nd by roach to a )point Irvin dare as
Electric Inspector. .�,11 voting* aye.
Council decides to notify Nagle, taxi driver. that his license
will be suspended until he turns in report on condition of his car
and if he don't comply wits, the ordinance to cdancfel his
license alto ether.
Council deciled to put lire Placards in the following places:
Em w. 6pears, Nederland Pharmacy; Roach Ins. ; 1 -oriel cafe;
Cooke Gro; D. X. Rienstra;.
No further business stand ajourned.
may or
secretary
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MINUT�'a 0 � Til-' RE Uy� LIAT.tIyG or, .,.14y, CITY MlINCYL
OF THE
CITY OF NwDERLZI) December 10, 1945
Meeting called to order by luayor Farris 7:15 P. ii. _ildermea ,
present F. A. Roach, . Chester, -L. D. i�,arcont ell, K. Yhitley
and H. D. Sanderson.
Minutes of the previous meeting of iJov. 26 was read and approved.
A. Delegation of Pbrt lieches Council and.the,.engineer appeared before
Council with some plans in regard to laying a 6 0r 8" line to
supply water to iederland from their Filter plant to take care of
any ei:ergency that might come up.
1. E. Ivay came before City Council about a Fire Plug being on `pis lot
and wants Council to move it. Council agfees to move the p1lig sometime.
lotion made by H. D. 3aaderson 2nd by K. dhitley to pay the following
Bills:
City
Water
Gulf States
13.00
Gulf Mates
138. 09
Gulf States
1.00
Telephone Co. No.b
4.b5
Telephone Co. No. 2
3.80
:iidCounty Lbr. Co.
19.40
Gas Co.
1.17
Barchfield Hdw.
8.70
'u,cNeill Lis. Co.
2.59
Griffin service otatibn:_16.42
W. M. Lester
11.63
D. A. Rienstra
5.18
Lamb Printing Co.
10.30
Netterville Garage
32.55
Nederland ;aotor Co.!!'ire D.
7.95
H. 6. England
1.75
The Chronicle Fire Dept.
18.50
N. 0. Nelson
25.44
uV. D. Haden
6.60
d. S. Durley & Co.
13.59
Sabine Ufiice supply
.25
,
E. B. Cochran
5.00
Addressograph
.33
H. C. iarris
25.00
H. J. Jansen
40.00
E. Ivi. Bailey
10.00
secretary turned in 10 applications for aightwatchman. Council
decides to take th@M into consideration.
Secretary was instructed to write letter to �J. E. Beard and tell hire
that he will have to go before the Plumbing Board before he can get
anaphor license. Secretary instructed to write the Electricians and
the new inspector about the change of inspectors.
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No other business stand adjourned.
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SPECIAL TV1 ETIM Or T142 CITY COT IL
OF THE
CITY OF N EDEiZL _1ND
Dec. 19, 1945
Meeting called to order, wayor Farris. Aldermen present:
K. Whitley. F. A. Roach H. D. ,anderson, D. Chester.
D. Chester made motion; 2ud by Liauderson to put E. E. dilliams
on as night watchman at the salary of :150.00 per month to begin
work at once. Myyor Farris and D. Chester to contact i. E. 4illiams
tonight.
Motion made by K. 'Nhitley. 2nd by F. A. Roach to put 4. 6. Guidry on as
truck driver and Burran will be put on as helper on truck. This
change made due to the fact that Burran does,:not have 4icense.
Mr. Koelemay please write Burran to this effect.
No futher business stand adjourned.
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May o
Secretary
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NLDERLAND Jan. 7, 1946
meeting called to order by IViayor Farris V15. aldermen present
K. dhitley, _i. D. Marcontell, D. Chester '. A.Roach.
Motion made by Roach 2nd by K. Whitley to deputize our night
watchman G. E. dilliams as Deputy karciiall. all voting aye.
Motion made by Marcontell 2nd by Roach to appoint Lr.B. F. Pace
as City Health Ufficer. All voting aye.
Ivir. Ware and Reich came before the Board to talk about Electrical
Inspections and EWE it decides to give ;'are the book to issue
permits and take o it.
5ecy instructed to write notices to all the business firms
stating the amount due for assesment to he paid to watchman for
period Dec. 19th - Jand - 31st.
No other business stand adjourned.
Mayor
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NINU'r S OF TH`- iviEETING 01' THE "ITY C&UNCIL
OP THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND January 14, 1946
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 7;00 P. M. Alderman
present; F. A. Roach, A. D. Karcontell. K. Whitley and D. Chester.
Minutes of the previous meeting of December 10 and Special meeting
of December 19 - and January 7 ;vasneread !and approved.
Secretary wants to know what to do with the insurance policies on
the Fire Truck and Trailers.
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Morris Townsend c,me before City Council and put in a Bill of repairs
on the Fire Truck and wants to get some Rooks and equipment and
subscriptions to volunteer Firemens Section note Fire Protection
Assn. for his Department. Council to go over list.
E. M. Bailey came before the Council to complain about aon- recognition
of the Fire Marshall and also about somebody blocking the drainage on
Cypress Street and especially around B. Foster's store.
Several Electricians came before the Council to discuss the Electriaal
Code. Council takes no action so far. They discuesed appointing a
board of appeal but didn't come to no decision.
Motion made by D. Chester 2nd by A. D. karcontel to pay the Hillc-rest
+dater Corporation a refund for the six months since the City started
their water service.
Motion made by F. A. Renck 2nd by D. Chester to pay the following bills.
CITY
Gulf States
14.40
Telephone #2
3.90
Gas Co.
2.92
Sabine Supply Co.
3.00
W. S. Darley & Co. Dog
T. 4.35
Griff en Service F. D.
4.13
Steck Co. Carbon paper.rib.7.22
J. Imhoff & Sons
.57
Bennie Humphries Signs
34.00
Corner Service Station
FD.14.35
N. D. Haden 35 yds. shell45.50
H. E. Bowman F. D.
872.00
H. C. Farris
15.00
J. H. Jansen
40.00
E. M. Dailey
10.00
E. E. rdilliams
75.00
K. Ko el emay
80.50
Mary Beth dillis
45.60
Sinking Fund Tax Bonds
3055.00
Collector Internal riev.
263. 60
Natl. Zire Protection
30.00
WATER
Gulf States
Telephone 48
H. 0. Morrison Service Sta.
Midcounty Lbr. Co.
J. Gaber Co.
Dale Motor Co. truck service
D. X. Ridastra parts
Municipal Supply co.
Cobbs Station
N. 0. Nelson
Pittsburgh Equi. IV,. Co.
Netterville Garage
Geo. Crane 15 days
Robt. Badon if "
L. L. Knoblock 13.days
Homer Richard 11 days
H. A. Burran 9 days
J. 0. Guidry 15 days
Joe Pace 21 days
Roger Fontenot 2 days
Beauo>>,Constract ion
Sink Fund Nater works B 1942
192.46
5.12
7.38
1.90
11.71
3.05
7.30
54.00
8.68
44.05
4.47
34.04
94.50
70.10
78.00
69.00
51.20
87.50
15.00
12.00
600.00
372.80
Some of the Aldermen stated that G. K. Phillips and E. S. Nright
would accept the position on the Board of appeal but they will have
to have a third party to fill the board in order to comply I
with the Electric Ordinance,
Secretary
No further bus ls.ess stand adjourndd.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF' THE
CITY OF NEDERLAN D
Jan. 28, 1946.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris.
Aldermen present: Roach, Sanderson, Nhitley, Chester & Marcontel.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Jan. 14th read and approved.
Council discusses Electric Ordinances and nothing is done.
The dog ordinance is discussed and Council discussed the question
of vaccinating dogs and set a date for this. Motion made by
Marcontel. 2nd, by Sanderson, to set the dates Feb. 2nd. & 9th
for vaccinating the dogs. all voting aye. Secretary instructed
to notify Mrs. Black and Mrs. Dold and the Chronicle and get the
dates published.
L. 0. Morgan came before Council to see about establishing a
Recreation Hall in the American Legion Hall here and Council has
no objection provided the place is being run lawfully and
decently.
Mr. C. P. Smith came uefore Council in rep-ird to applying for
funds for public works, and read a long letter of instruction
dated Jan. 1, 1946.
Motion made by F. A. Roach, 2nd, by K. Whitley, to renew the
application No. 41 -P -233 for advance in Eng. Fee, sub'ect to
the 1946 Deficiency Appropriation pct passed Dec. 28,'1945,
and the regulation issued by the Commissioner of Community facilities
under date of Jan. 1, 1946. till voting aye.
No other business, the meeting lands adjourned.
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Mayor. City erland
MINUT 20 OF THE �ZEGUL II It- 2TIN'G OP 'THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
Night watch-an made reports on his work up to February 11 and
Council thinks report very satisfactory. reports to be made every
meeting night.
Council got some bids on cleaning �t Repairing water tank. decides
to get some more bids before deciding what to do.
Council received resignation as decretary signed by K. Koelemay
date February 11, 1946 to be acted upon.
No further business stand adjourned.
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Mayor
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CITY OF
NEDE U.ZD
February
11, 1946 ,
Meeting called to order
by Mayor Parris, 7:30 P. M.
Aldermen present: F. A. Reach,
D. Chester H. D. Sanderson,
Kelly Whitley and A. D.
karcontell
Secretary being absent
on account
of sickness Farris appointed
F. A. Roach as temperary
secretary.
D. Chester reports that
the Corner Service Station would
like to
get so.,ie of the City's
gasoline
business.
Iviotion Made by K. Whitley
2nd by r'. A. Reach to pay following bills:
CITY
+DATER
Gulf States
11.80
Gulf States
209.99
Gas Co.
2.83
Telephone
;-).c;0
Telephone
3.80
Roban Co.
17.74
Goodsbee & Clark
49.oO
Mid- County Lbr. Co.
37.35
Laab Printinr� Co.
6.30
B. & G. Plumbing Co.
17.50
Typewriter Co.
7.50
Southern i�.otor Lines
10.37
aicNeill Ins. Agency
5.00
Dr. B. F. Pace
15.00
Osborne Trucking Co..
31.50
G. M. hardware Co.
27.74
Nederland ',victor Co.
46.20
Municipal oupply Co.
80.14
H. C. Farris
15.00
Coburn Supply Co.
9.00
J. H. Jansen
45.00
Nederland Pharmacy
1.50
E. M. Bailey
10.00
D. X. Rieastra Hdir.
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4.35
H. 0. Morrision
20.36
Netterville Garage
30.18
Night watch-an made reports on his work up to February 11 and
Council thinks report very satisfactory. reports to be made every
meeting night.
Council got some bids on cleaning �t Repairing water tank. decides
to get some more bids before deciding what to do.
Council received resignation as decretary signed by K. Koelemay
date February 11, 1946 to be acted upon.
No further business stand adjourned.
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Mayor
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MINUTES OP A 011PECIA1 12tTING OF THE CITY COUNT'IL 13C�
OF THE
February 19, 1946
CITY OF NEDERLAND
Meeting called to order by Mayor Parris at 7. 15 P. M.
Aldermen present: F. A. Roach, D. Chester, Kelly Whitley, and
A. D. Marc ontell.
In the absense of Secretary iix. Roach appointed as recording sect'.
Motion made by D. Chester 2nd by F. A. Roac,i to award contract
to repair water tank ana tower to 4 elk & Reiman, Port Arthur, Texas
at a cost of 91350. 2/3 (900.00) of this to be paid at completion
of work, 1/3 to be paid at the end of 30 days after work is
completed. Contractor also agrees to furnish Bond Release to the
City for any damages, property damage or Public Liability that
should occur while work is being done. d ork to be inspected and
approved by D. Chester. All voting aye.
S ecretgry wants to know whether to give Earl .UeBlanc proprietor
of the DeBlanc Electric Shop, Port Neches a Electric License and
wants Council to act on this request as Secretary don't want to take
responsibility in anything pertaining to Electric Ordinance.
No other business stand adjourned.
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U19UTES 01" TR2 R20MLU M ETTIGG CP TH2 CITY 00=01L
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND February 25. 1946
Meeting called to order by Mayor i'arris 4:;26 p. m. I
Aldermen present: K. dhitley H. -. Sanderson, N. Chester. F. A.
Roach, a. D. Marc ontell.
S. Premeaux comer before City Council to try to get taxi license
for his boy Mayo Joseph Premeaux. Council decides to give him
license.
Bill Doornbos comes before Council to state that they want to build
25 or 50 houses on their property west of town and wants to know wheither
and how to get water and sewer in this subdivision.
Council goin to tale it up with hr. Smith.
A. C. Handley came before council to show council how to install lights.
at the water tower and discussed the float dystem of checking the
water supply in the tank and advises check pressure valve..
Handley also wants to know about franchise.
A. J. Davis came in to see about Insurance rate as member of
committee from the chamber of commerce. .after discussion Council I
advises Davis to ltt C. of C. write a letter to City and forward
this to Fire Insurance commision with le -ter from City.
Motion made by Sanderson 2nd by K. Shitley to call election on
April 2. 1946 for the purpose of electing a mayor - 2 aldermen
for the full term and a city iviarshall for the said City of Nederland.
Polling Place Langlham school Electing officer
Can*Adates to file their applications not later than Iviarch 22
5 :00 P. -. with 6ecretary at City Hall. All voting aye.
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%:otion made by ,dhitley 2nd by D. Chester to pay Crane expei,ase for the
trip to A & ... College _+nd the supper rendered to the Neched
valley water assotiatiou. All voting aye
No other business stand adjourned.
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CF THE
CITY OF !�EDEa ND
:,;,arch 11, 1946
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ivieetiag called to order by Mayor i'arris 7:30 P. M.
Aldermen present: D. Chester, K. 4hitley, i. D. 1arcontell, F. A. Roach.
i..iautes of the previous meeting of :ebruary 25, read and approved.
D. Chester reports that the work on dater Taus is practically com#leted
and O. K.
ivir. T. E. Belk cane before Council about work on the dater Tank.
Motion made by r`. A. Roach, 2nd by ivarcontell to pay the extra work
on 'lank 4125.00. All voting aye..
i,iotion made by ... ,dhitley, 21ld by J. Chester to have NEDi.LLAND painted
on two sides of the .rater Tank. all voting aye.
i- ,otion made by 1'. .i. iibach, 2nd by A. D, ivarcontell to have the city
Books audited. all voting aye.
Motion made by F. A. Roach, 2nd b., ;.,arcontell to authorise the wayor
to sign the agreement with the bureau of Community facilities for a
planned loan of 44100.00 for street i.l tmp r�oveme►j. X11 voting aye.
'q- *t `� --G-k c,w1 is V'-
Motion made by D. Cht-ster, 2nd by i. D. ,�.arcokatell to approve the
agreement with Chas. P. omith, Engineer and authorize -ayor to sign
the s a:ae. all voting aye.
ivotion made by J. Chester, 2nd by Roach to issue electric license to
DeBlanc and B. C. - iller. X11 voting aye.
Gulf states Franchise was brought up and continued.
Motion made by J. Chester 2nd by 11,,arcontell to run a 2" water line on
Magnolia to supply water to new addition of iiieastra & Doornbos. They
are to pay 2 of costs. :11 voting aye.
Motion made by F. -L. Roach 2nd by i. D. iviarcontell to pay following
bills. All voting aye.
oecretary instructed to buy riling Cabinet.
CITY
Gulf estates
2'elephone o. rt2
Gas Co.
-'lzie -uee 4 yd. shell
::iciaeill Insurance Co.
The _cohan Co. Cl gimps
J. W. Welding Supply
Clark & Courts
7.18 iJetterville's Garage. 16.05
Clint' on back
4 -iT Li
12.25
Gulf States
151.48
3.80
Telephone Co, rt8
5.24
2.51
N. 0. Nelson Co.
13.66
3.60
Coburn supply Co.
28.95
40.00
D. X. Rienstra Supply
.50
59.84
Herring Trans.
1.05
6.26
Mid- County Lbr. Co.
36.00
7.18 iJetterville's Garage. 16.05
Clint' on back
Pt. Neches Bldg Mat.
1.42
Amtomatic Control
5.94
The 6teck Co.
2.17
H. 0. Morrison
38.41
Osborne Trucking Co.
90.00
g elk & Reiman
:125.00
The Chronicle
9.50
Beaum Construction Co.
600.00
Service Foundry Co.
15.18
winking Fund.
366.79
Nederland Home Supply
4.78
Joe. Pace
52.00
N. D. Haden
115.20
Geo Crane
94.90
Corner Service Statkon
20.85
Robt Badon
.70:10
J. H. Jansen
10.00
/L. L. Knoblock
82.00
H. C. Farris
15.00
Roger Fontenot
76.70
E. E. Milliams
75.00
Ben Robin
24.00
E. M. Bailey
10.00
Homer Richards
54.00
Mary Beth dillis
45.60
J. 0. Guidry
87.50
K. Koelemay
80.50
C. M. Boudreaux
46.00
C. B. Jones
72.JO
t t (�
Secretary
No further business stand adjourned.
Mayor '
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
March 25, 1946
Meeting called to order by ivayor Farris at 7:10 P. i�..
Aldermen present: D. Chester, K. Whitley. H. D. Sanderson,
F. A. roach, & A. D. Iviarcontell.
Minutes of the previous meeting of ivarch 11. 1946 was read and
approved.
Morris Townsend came before Council to present a Bill and also
wants to get some agreement about either getting gas or some cash
to buy gas in order to be reimbursed for some of his work and efforts.
Aleo wants to ,chow about new soft suction hose. Lotion made by D.
Chester, 2nd by K. ,ihitley to_ pay i�,orris Townsend X10.00 a month
beginning lst of April. All voting aye.
Motion lade by K. Whitley, 2nd by H. D. Sanderson to buy soft suction
water hose for mire Truck. .111 voting aye.
Earl Spencer came before Council to see about taking 4agner Addition
nto the corporation Limits in order to get water and sewer facilities.
ecided to send a committee composed of K. �ihitlpy, and A. D..
iviarcontell to consult with Spencer and see into the project.
' Film. Doorabos came before Council to state that they are about ready
to start Bldg, in their addition.
irotioa made by d.. vihitley 2nd by A. D. - arcoatell to have profiles
and estimates made by C. P. Smith for Sewer and dater in the HillTop
Addition: laid out by Doornbos. 111 voting aye.
Motion made by D. Chester, 2nd by r'. Whitley to reimburse F. A. Roach
the 4900.00 he advanced to the City, temporary to pay for part of
job on water tower. All voting aye.
H. D. Sanderson suggested having a committee call on itio Theatre
people to have a better Theatre. Also suggested that they see about
a better Telephone exchange and to hire a young man to read and repair
meters. Council discussed the suggestions and also the matter of
taking in subdivisions. Secy to get some information mn this and also
write letter to e'i.re Insurance ConLLissioners at .Tustin.
lio further bu$iness stand adjourned.
I Mayor
Tecretary
GUY
REGULAR NESTING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
April 8, 1946 ,
kveeting called to order by Mayor Farris I :30 P. Ll.
Aldermen present: L. Chester, L. ,ihitl ey, :I.. D. - arcontell,
and S. A. Roach.
Minutes of the previous meetiap of iviarch 25th read and approved
A. J. uavis came before Council, with the return of the Election
held April 2, 1946. eor Mayor:H. C. o'arris 292 votes, Iviorris
Townsend 53, E. L. Gish 143 - -- aldermen: K. �ihitley 245,
raul otehle 63, H- - u'. oi.aLions 189, Geo P. Trotter 270, i. E. 0andlin
148. City lv�arshal: 011ie Lee, 266, J. H. Jansen 223.
Jack r'ortenberry 1.
.1iotion made by - arcontell, 2nd by .J. Chester to accept the returns of
the election, showing H. C. Farris to be elected -ayor, Geo P. Trotter
and -elly 4hitley as Aldermen and ullie Lee as City warshall. all
voting aye.
Mayor H. C. Parris, Aldermen L. 4hitley, Geo. i -. Trotter and City
Marshall 011ie Lee sworn in by secretary.
A. Committee from aagner _,ddition came before Council to present '
a petition, signed by several qualified Taxpayers, asking not to
be taken in by the City, and wanting to know if they can get water
and on what terms. Council to study request.
iviotion by F. A. iioach, 2nd by j). Chester to start meeting at 7:30 P.
ill voting aye.
A. C. Handley came before Council about r'ranchise, Council postpones
action.
L. yor x0arris asks Handley about ight of way along sigh Line for
drainage purposes and also about street lighting ancI 3 general
discussion is held.
6ecy received information from League of -' Unicipalities about
extending 6ewver & water lines in newly opened sub - divisions
Council wants to study same anu draw up an ordinance and confer with
City attorney.
Council decides to pay ullie Lee 440.00 a month to start with.
Council discusses Traffic Ordinance and wants to prepare some signs
to keep people from making left handea turns :and U turns in business
tenter. '
Motion made b K. 'Whitley, 2nd by r. A.- roach to pay following bills:.
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CITY
Gulf States Utility Co.. ........................ ��11.98
Southwest Bell Telephone�coiZ ......................... 3.95
Texas Public service .................................. 1.66
d. a. Durley &•Co..................................... 60.00
F. A. itoach Insurance, Fire Truck & Eq ................ 38.40
Osborne Trucking Co. 50 Yds. ::hell ................... 45.00
S. D. Haden Co. 50 Yds. Shell ........................ 60.00
Clarke & Courts. Election ............................. 4.32
The Chronicle F. D. & Ballots.. . ............ 24.50
Reich Electric 6hop Fi.,Ang• TrafiicLight ............. 4.60
McNeill Insurance Agency, Zire Truck Ins .............. 25.00
H. C. Farris ........... ............................... 15.00
J. H. Jansen ................ .......................... 50.64
E. Iv1. Bailey..... 10.00
K. Koelemay ......... ............................... 80.50
Mary Beth Willis ....... ............................... 45.60
ELECTION
A. J. Davis 6 Hours ... ............................... 6.00
John McInnis 6 Hours .................................. 6.00
P,,irs. B. A. hitter 6 Hours ............................ 6.00
Rrs. C. A. - athews 6 Hours ............................ 6.00
Mrs. C. Q Morton 6 Hours ............................ 6.00
Mrs. E. iiisinger 3 Hours ............................ 1.50
John May 3 Hours ...... ............................... 1.50
C. a. Norton 3 Hours ... ............................... 1.50
H. D. 1odhalze 3 Hours . ....................0.......... 1.60
WATER
Gulf states Utility Co.. .. . ... ................. 133.17
southwestern Dell TelephoneCo .,i8 ..................... 4.95
Corner Service 6tation Barbage & FireDept ............. 26.14
H. 0. Iviorrision service station Garbage Dept.......... 2 5. 60
Crane Co. • �
.. . ............................... 61.22
Jones Motor Go. Clutoh 4.75
.iid- County Lbr. Co.. .. .. ................... 5.03
Griffin service station dater Dept .................... 29.10
D. X. Rienstra Hdw.. . 4.25
J. H. Peterson 6heetMetal.. 7.00
Independent Lbr. Co. 500' of tile .................... 95.00
N. U. Nelson Co. Value fees etc ...................... 74.90
Gaines & Co. 11.50
Jefferson Express Go.. . 13.26
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. 387.00
Mayor appointed following councilmen to serve: F. A. roach,
Streets. A. D. Marcontell, 4ater & Sewer, K. 'Whitley, recreation,
D. Chester,Pelice- Drainage, Geo P. Trotter,, Fire Health & Publicity.
Council discussed nightwatchman job and instructs secretary to notify
E. E. iiilliams that his services are no longer wanted ind his commission
cancelled eif ective April 15, 19 %6.
Iviotion made by G.P. Trotter, 2nd by 2. A. Roach to raise $tee
pay to 4200.00 a mjnth retro- active pri l 1, ill voting aye.
Secretary t,o notify J. H. Jansen to turn in keys and books to
6ecretary. 8ecretagy received Ck for :2050,00, to apply on Fee
for Engineer, street survey,which is half of the amount granted.
secretary
No further business stand adjourned.
Ufa yo r' �
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MINUTES OF THE HEGUL -I-ii IviEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDEZLAND April 22, 1946
Meetin'R called to order by Iuiiyor Farris at 7:40 P. Iv,
Aldermen present D. Chester, A. D. Larcontel, Geo 1. Trotter Kelly
Thitley, absent F. A. -oach gone on vacation.
Minutes of the previous meetinrz of April 8th read and approved,
By request of Ivir. F'. A. Roach, iv,r. J. I1. Loudon came before Council, in
regard to the job of Electrical Inspector and Council discussed
proposition.
Motion made by .�. D. i,arcontell, 2nd by D. Chester to appoint J. ivi. Loudon
as Electiicil Inspector. All voting aye.
aesy to write notices to E. H. Ware and all the Electricians to that effect.
Secy to issue permits and notify Loudon about permits and give Loudon copy
of the letters and names of Electricians.
Motion made by D. Chester, 2nd by A. D. ' arcontell to appoint L. iO,. i.,cGee
as nightwatchman and deputize hi.'a as Leputy Iviarshall. All voting aye.
E. i... Bailey reports on Garbage complaints and names parties. iiicketts.
Cessac, Dome jupply Co. and also reports on Ltio 'Theatre rarciug space
being taken up by bicycles, motorbikes x scooters.
Kelly iihitley to investigate these cases.
C, i)oornbos and Bill Doorabos came beiore Council to discuss newer and
dateh problems. oecy read letter from Cochran about code and resolutions
pertaining to Subdivisions, sewer and oater problems. Jesse Davis came
before Council to see about getting permission to install planing mill
in his lumber yard, and City Council agrees to let him do this.
oecy to consult Cochran to draw up ordinance regarding subdivisions and
also to get information about an amusement tax ordinance.
Geo Trotter to see about putting notice in paper about observing
Traffic mules.
Secy to notify J. H. Jansen that his commission as i)eputy Iviarshall is
cancelled effective as of April 23.
No further business.; meeting stand adjourned.
Secretary.
ivayor
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i�dNUTeS OF i SP ;CIU PviEETINv OZ THE CITY CvUNCII.
OF THE
CITY OF N;DNi3I,_M) ibay 2, 1946 ,
Meeting called to order by ivayor r'arris 7:50 ,.
Aldermen present A. .). .-arcontell, i). Chester Geo. Y. Trotter.
absent .Jhitleyand L.oach.
Ubject of meeting, discussion of ways and means to put newer and dater
in Subdivisions. 4ith i,r. 000rabos and C. P. dmith, - tagineer. and
Cochran, Attorney.
iviotion made b y Geo. i'. Trotter, 2nd by . .0. xaarcolatell to authorize
publication for bids on contract for putting in newer ana :Dater lines
in subdivisions on ivederland avenue, ill voting aye.
Iviotion made by Geo. `hotter, 2nd by A. D. ivarcontell to get prices on
material for newer and :Dater lines. ill voting aye.
iviotion Made by Geo P. Trotter 2nd by 1, -0. i;arcontell to authorize
Iviayor to dispose of 5 or o hewer D'onds and prepare Y'3500 of :iarrauts,
to - -take care o Dater extensions. Lill voting aye.
oecy to out ads for Bids in the Port Arthur News, Saturdly F, °ay 4th.
'
aecy told Council about audit report from Hamby and also about terms
on which the :auditor would made quarterly audits •„75.00 for each
3 months and .;125.00 last quarter.
No other business stand adjourned.
Y- � '6,a
I�iayo r
J( i< o r� Q�(�
Tecretary
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i,INUTES OF THE REGULAR i,"LLITIN'G OF VLE CITY COTI CIY,
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND ._ay 13th, 1946
Meeting called to order by 1.a- yor rIarris at 7:40 P. M.
:aldermen present: F. A. Roach, D. Chester, A. D. Marcontell,
Kelly Whitley, and Geo. P. Trotter.
Ldautes of the previous regular meeting of April 22 and a special
meeting of lay 2nd read and approved.
Pvrs. R. A. Jordan came before Council to see about getting a street
crossing opened, accross the R. R. Track, to enable her to get access to
the highway. Council to try to get crossing if possible.
iuorris Townsend came before Council to see about getting more members,
for the volunteer Fire Department and wanted some pay,to increase interest
and hold me,abers. Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by iv.arcentell. to
pay Fireman .500 each for 2 drills per month if they attend, and X1.00
per hour for each fire within City Limits for each member present. aee um 2Yp-
1,otion made by D. Chester, 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter to paint Fire Plugs
with aluminum paint - -All voting .lye.
L. 0. Morgan came before Council to try to get permission to establish
' Tennis Courts on the City Property and wants some assistance. Council
tell him to report to Committee, that they will give space.
A large Delegation of men and women came before Council in regard to slot
iviachines and Gambling and demanded that the presant ruling against Clot
Machines and Gambling be enforcdd. Rev. J. M. Garner acted as spokesman
for the group. After a rather heated discussion, the Council agreed to
enforce the ordinance to that effect.
E. I,1. Bailey requested Council to stand back of him about enforcing Fire
Ordinance and the Council told him to notify the Management of the Rio to
comply with State Regulations.
iviotion made by F. A. Roach 2nd by K. Whitley to pay the Salaties of Secy,
Assn, Secy. and Geo Crane on a percentage basis, according to the amounts
collected for water sewer and garbage. All voting aye.
lv;otion made by A. D. Marcontell, 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter to pass following
resolution:
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas to amend
erection 42 of the Plumbing Ordinance. Adopted October 18, 1943 which reads
as follows:
'That the City of Nederland will furnish all labor necessary in making the
taps on sewer lines and for laying the tile for the sewer from the tap on
the main sewer line to the property line of the property adjacent to the
alley, and for repairing the alley and charge therefor the sum of Six ($6.00)
Dollars, the owner or applicant to furnish all necessary material in making
� i 0;
said connections, including the tile necessary to reach from the main sewer
line to the property line: to read instead!
That the City of T ederlaad will furnish all labor necessary in making the ,
taps on sewer lines and for laying the tile for the sewer from the tap on
the main sewer line to the property line of the property adjacent to the
alley, and for repairing -r alley and charge therefor the sum of Fifteen
($19.00) Dollars, the ow4i -er o- -aTT11-c-t-nt to furnish all necessary materials
in making said connections, including the tile necessary to reach from the
ruain sewer line to the property line.
To amend paragraph 4 of Section 43 which reads as follows:
Be it further ordained by the City Council of the City of Nederland that
the City will furnish all labor necessary in making proper taps on the sewer
lines from the main sewer to the edge of the pavement or hard surface of the
street and for repairing the street, and charge therefor the sum of rive
(9"5.00) Dollars, the owner or applicant to furaid all necessary materials in
making said connections: said City will furnish all materials necessary for
repairing said street; to read instead:
Be it further ordained by the City Council of the City Qf Nederland that
the City will furnish all labor necessary in making proper taps on the sewer
lines from the main sewaer to the edge of the pavement or hard surface of the
street and for repairin;+�Y}� street, and charge therefor the sum of Fifteen
($1$.00) Dollars, the ocw''1'e'r''"�ao-r- a- p-p-lit to furnish all necessary materials in
making said connections; said City will furnish all materials necessary for
repairing said street.
This amendment to be in full force and effect June 1, 1946. This does not '
change or alter any or all of the other paragraphs or sections of the
Plumbing Ordinance.
Passed unanimous by all Councilmen present May 18, 1946.
Approved: �✓
ATTFST:
mayor
i y Secretary
F. A. Roach
A. D. Larcontell
Kelly Whitley
Geo. P. Trotter
D. Chester
Obuncil
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3ecy to notify all plumbers. aecy read letter from i,'.arvin Hall
Fire Insurance Commissioner to Ii. C. Parris, stating requirements in order
to get Fire Insurance i3eduction.
made by K. Whitley, 2nd by D. Chester to approUe the plat of the
'Motion
Hilltop lddition to Nederland. All Voting eye
Motion made by K. 'Whitley, 2nd by D. Chester to pay following
Bills:
CITY
Gulf States Utility Company. ...........................
11.08
Southv✓est Bell Telephone Co. #2 ............................
3.65
Texas Public Service ........ ...............................
95
Osborne Trucking Company.. ..... ..........................
45..00
K. C. S. Express - -Fire Dept..... ...........
.... ...........
9_.41.
The Chromicle- -Fire Idarshall supplies- Letterheads..........
15.50
Nederland Iviotor Company -- Shaft -Fire Dep ....................
37.40
Nederland Home Supply -- Paint ...............................
3.20
Arthur Herman (Painting Curb) -... .. ...................-
�Dep.)
3.00
NI. Ni. Brackin Battery -Cable (Fire ....................
19.15
E. Szaf er & Son -- Office Supplies ...........................
2.35
R. D. Hadin Company (50 yds shell) .........................
55.00
"shek & Hamby .............. ...............................
100.00
Olive Lee ...... ............ ...............................
H. C. Farris
40.00
................ ...............................
E. NI. Bailey
15.00
................ ...............................
Ni. N. Townsend
10.00
.............. .............................0.
10.00
Koelemay ................. ...............................
' L. M.
McGee
L. Mr. McGee ................................................
75.00
.00
Roger Fontenot .............................................
48.00
Mary Beth 4illis ............ ...............................
45.60
K. Koelemayy ................. ...............................
American LaF rance Foamite
91.00
Corp .................. „ ..........
280.00
N AT ER
Gulf States Utilities Company Off ice..Jater ................. 112.55
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company f8 ..................... 4.66
Adams & Gore Auto Supply (Tire for Garbage Truck & Tube) ... 68.00
N. 0. Nelson Company ........ ............................... 53.20
The Rohan Company Inc.. .. .......................... 19.05
E. Szaf er Company -- Office Supplies ......................... 18.99
Mid- County Lumber Company ( TvIaterial ) ...................... `x.25
Southern IBotor Line... . ........................ .97
Municipal Supply Company (clamps) 54.00
Lack's Auto Supply Co. (2 weed Cutters)T ................... 1.70
Pittsburgh .Equitable I,eter Company, ........................ 4.93
Herrin Transportation Company Express ...................... 1.27
D. X. Rienstra Hdw .......... ............................... 8.93
H. O. Morrison Garbage ...... ............................... 17.25
Griffin Service Station ..... ............................... 29.08
'
Cobb's Service Station pang.......••.•.•.••.•.•••.••. .....•••..• 22.57
Coburn Supply Company.. 602.14
Mashek & Hamby.. 175.00
Geo. Crane ............... ............................... 94.90
Robert Badon ................ ............................... 70.10
Knoblock L. L ............... ............................... 72.00
Ben itobin ................... ............................... 60.00
.� I ie
Louis E. Holt ............... ............................... 72.70
J. 0. Guidry 67.50
................ ...............................
Q. B. Jones
................. ............................... 66.00
C. i:.. 33oudreaux ............. ............................... 78.00
1.iotioa made by F. 1. Coach, 2nd by i�arcoatell to notify H. J. 2ich
'
that his permit for special parking space in front of his place of
business has been cancelled. +11 voting aye.
Liotion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by :). Cnester to accept the following
resolution:
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Ordinance Amusement:
AN ORDINANCE, LEVYING ANNUAL OCCUPATION TAa UPON
ITINERANT LERCHANTS`; TRAVELING Vai!)ORS OF PATENT
MEDICINES, ITINERANT PHYSICIANS, CLOCK PEDDLERS,
AUCTIONEERS, PANN BROKERS, LOAN BROKERS, 1,ONEY
LF4.ufRS, NAXNORKS, NRESTLING MATCHES, ACROB_MC
PERF'ORLLINCES, SLIGHT OF HAND PERFTORM.U,CES, ME!
DICINE "6HO'96, CONCERTS ETC., RODEOS, RACE TRACKS,
SKATING RINKS. 6HOOTI1G GALLERY, NINE Zi) TEN N
PI
ALLEYS, HOBBY HORSES, DEALERS IN CANNON CRACKERS,
THEATERS, C:�LRNIVALS, ETC: PROVIDING r'OiY THE LEVY-
ING OF AN ANNUAL OCC- UP -MUN TAa U 'ON ALL 14LICHINE'S
OR OTHER DEVibEb OF' 74HAT60Ed Fa KIND OR Dr:�CRIP` IOYJ;
OPERATED BY COINS , METAL SLUGS, OR TOKENS 6 rMILAR
TO C C7IIu'S , FOR -THE `PURPOSE -OF AT U5 Eiv �ifi, ENT -_? _VIN -
IvEdv'T, t�rT VEdillVG COI1IaiODITTFS, P.�RCFL4NUISE, OH CON-
FECTIONb DR FOR SERVICEb- OF _ANY` BIND; EXCEPTING
,
PAY TT+ L EP.HOfi ES-, GAS I�:F T'i ?S', 'AND SANITARY -.0`R I M
CUP TMiDIN : 1fACHINiZ, FROM THE PROVTaIONS- OF' THIS
ORDIN_4tJC : PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLMON
OF THE - P-RCVIS -IONS OF 'THIS -ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR THE FAILURE TO H_IVE AND DISPLAY A T_ K
RECEIPT FOR SUCH OCCUPATION TAXES AS ARE HEREIN
PROVIDED FOR; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES AND
PARTS -OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HERENITH ARE HERE-
BY RESEALED;- DECLARING THAT IF ANY PART OF THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE HELD INVALID THE REM4.I1dIi4G PART
SHALL BE UPHELD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY,
BE IT ORDAINED-BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEDERLAND, TEXAS;
ARTICLE 1.
There shall be levied on and collected from every person.
firm, company, or association of persons, within the City of Nederland.
Texas, pursuing any of the occupations named in the following numbered
provisions of this ordinance, an annual occupation tax which shall be
'
paid annually in advance, to the City Tax Collector and assessor, ex-
cept where herein otherwise provided, on every such occupation or se-
parate establishment, as follows! 213
1. Itinerant merchants. From every merchant who may rermove from place
to place and offer for sale "bankrupt stocks" of goods, or advertising
"fire Sales" or "Water and fire damaged stocks for sale," for a limited
period of time, there shall be collected Fifty dollars per month for
' the first month, or less than a month, for each place where such busi-
ness is located; and for each additional month that such sales are con-
tinued at any given place, said merchant shall pay an additional sum of
Ten dollars. dhere they remain for six months or more in any place, in
addition to the r'ifty dollars charged for the first month, they shall
pay an additional sum of Five dollars per month.
2. Traveling vendors of patent medicines. From every traveling person
selling patent or other medicines, Twenty -five dollars, and no traveling
person shall so sell until said tax is so paid. This tax shall not
apply to commercial travelers, drummers, or salesman making sales or
soliciting trade for merchants engaged in the sale of drugs or medicines
by wholesale.
3. Itinerant physicians, etc. From every itinerant physician, surgeon,
oculist or medical or other specialist of any kind, traveling from
place to place in the practice of his profession, except dentists practic-
ing from place to place in the county of their residence, an annual tax
of Twenty -five dollars.
4. Clock peddlers. From every person or firm who peddles out clocks.
agricultural implements, cooking stoves or ranges, wagons, buggies,
carriages, surreys, and other similar vehicles, washing machines and
churns, and annual tax of One Hundred and twenty -five dollars; provided
' that a merchant shall not be required to pay this special tax for sell-
ing the articles named in this subdivision when sold in his place of
business.
5. Auctioneers. From every auctioneer, there shall be collected an
annual tax of five dollars.
6. Pawnbrokers. from every pawnbroker, an annual tax of aeventy -five
dollars.
7. Loan Brokers. From every loan broker, as tnat term is defined by the
laws of this atate, an annual tax of aeventy- five - dollars for each place
of business.
8. woney Lenders. From every person, firm, association of persons, or
corporation whose business is lending money as agent or agents for any
corporation, firm, or association, either in this City or out of it, an
annual tax of 6eventy -five dollars. Provided, that if an office is nLain-
tained in more than one place in the City, the tax shall be payable on
both establishments; and, provided further, that this tax shall not apply
to persons, firms, or associations who lend money as an incident merely
to the real estate business, nor shall said tax apply to banks, of bank-
ing institutions regularly organized as such.
' 9. 4axworks, etc. From every menagerie, waxworks, exhibition exhibit or
display of any kind where a separate fee for admission is demanded or re-
ceived, not connected with a theatre or circus, one dollar for very day
on which fees for such admission are received.
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10. Wrestling 114atches and Acrobatic Performances. Prom every exhibition
of a wrestling match or matches and every exhibition wh;.re other acroba-
tic feats are performed and an admission fee is charged or received, not
connected with a circus or theatre, Five dollars for each performance.
11. Slight of hand performances. Prom every slight of.hand performance ,
or exhibition of le�,erd_nain, not connected with the theatre or circus,
Twelve and 50100 (012.50) dollars.
12. Iedicine shows, etc. From every owner, manager or keeper of every
show or company of persons giving exhibitions of music, songs, reci-
tations, slight of hand, gymnastic, dancing or other kinds of perfor-
mances in a tent, house, or elsewhere, which said exhibitions are used
for profit by sale of medicine, electric belts or other articles of
value, whether charge is made only for seats or not, an annual tax not
to exceed Twenty -five dollars, which tax is to be naid in installments
of two and 50100 ($P2.50) dollars for each performance that is given.
13. Concerts, etc. From every concert where a fee for admission is de-
manded or received, one dollar; provided, that entertainments when given
by the citizens for charitable purposes, or for the support or aid of
literary or cemetary associations are exempt.
14. Rodeos. From every rodeo exhibition wherein bronco busting, rough
riding, equestrian, acrobatic feats, and roping contests are performed or
exhibited in which performers receive wanes, salaries, or other remunera-
tion other than prizes awarded to winning contestants, there shall be
collected by the City a tax of Five dollars a day or part thereof on
which such rodeo is held or exhibited.
15. Hate Tracts. From every owner or manager of every race tract, one
mile in length, or more, used for profit, Fifty dollars; from every owner
or manager of every race tract, one -half mile or less in length, Twenty -
five dollars per annum; provided, this shall not apply to race tracts
owned by private individuals and used only for training purposes, or in
connection with agricultural fairs and espositions.
16. Shating rinks. From each and every owner or keeper of any skating
rink used for profit. Twelve and 50/100 (412.50) dollars.
17. Shooting Gallery. From every person, firm, association of persons,
or corporation, owning or operating a shooting gallery at which a fee is
paid or demanded, there shall be collected an annual tax of Seven and
50100 (47.50) dollars.
16. Nine and Ten Yin Alleys. From every person, firia, association of
persons, or corporation, owning or operating for profit every nine or
ten pin alley, by whatever name called, constructed or operated upon
the principal of a bowling alley, upon which pins, balls, rings, hoops
or other devices are used, there shall be collected an annual tax of
Five dollars for each tract or alley, provided, however, that said tax
shall not exceed Fifty dollars in any such year.
19. Hobby Horses, etc. From all persons keeping or using for profit any ,
hobby horses, flying jenny, or other device of that character, with or
without its name, an annual tax of Twelve and 50100 ($12.50) dollars,
which tax shall be collected upon each and every machine or device.
20. Dealers in cannon crackers, etc. From every person, firm or cor- )15
poration engaged in the occupation of selling cannon crackers, or toy
pistols used for shooting or exploding cartridges, within this city,
an annual occupation tax of Two Hundred and fifty dollars, and a sepa-
rate tax shall be paid for each establishment where such cannon crackers
shall be sold. By the term cannon cracker is meant any fire cracker or
other combustible package more than two inches in length, and more than
one inch in circumference commonly sold and exploded for urposes of
amusement, Eothingherein shall be so construed as to prohibit the sale
of, or to place a tax on, the sale of cartridges, combustible packages
or explosives co : :.Lmonly used for firearms or artillery, mining, excavating
earth or stone, scientific purposes or for any public or private work.
21. Theaters. There shall be collected from the owner, proprietor or
operator of every opera house, theatre, tent, airdome or other structure
whose theatrical or dramatic presentations, musical comedy shows, mov-
ing pictures or other entertainments or exhibitions are given for profit
an annual tax as follows: Said annual tax shall be bised on the popu-
lation of the City of i�ederland, Texas, in the following manner; popula-
tion 2500 and under 5000, annual tax Ten dollars; population 5000 and
under 15000, annual tax Fifteen dollars; population 15000 and under
20000, annual tax Twenty dollars. In each case the population shall be
determined by the last preceding Federal Census.
22. Carnivals, From every carnival showing or exhibiting in this city,
there shall be collected in advance a quarterly tax of Twenty -five
dollars, until the sum of Fifty dollars shall have been collected, where-
upon no additional tax shall be collected during the same calender year;
it being the - aurpose hereof to require carnivals to pay a tax of not
' more than Fifty dollars per year.
23. receipts for payment of occupation tax. All receipts issued to
cover payment of occupation taxes herein provided where issued to cover
a place of business, shall be issued by the Tax Collector and Assessor
of the City of Nederland, Texas, and shall be kept posted by the person
to whom issued in a conspicious place in said place of business so as
to be subject to inspection at all tines by City atLthorities, all taxes
shall be paid for the calender year or remaining part thereof, due on
the 1st day of January, of each year, unless otherwise provided.
24. Penalty. dhoever shall pursue or follow any occupation, calling
or profession or do any act taxed by this article of this ordinance, or
exhibit any machine or instrument, for which a tax is required to be
paid by this article, without exhibiting and displaying the tax receipt
issued to him in the manner provided in this ordinance shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and u_)oa conviction fined in any sum not exceeding Fifty
(50.00) Dollars.
ARTICLE: 2.
1. Coin Uperaated irachines; definitions, The following words, terms and
phrases as used in this ordinance are hereby defined as follows:
"O'NNER". The term "Owner" as used herein shall mean and include any rerson,
individual, firm, cocapany, association or corporation owning or having the
care, control, management or possession of any "coin- operated machine" in
this city.
"Operator ". The term "Operator" as us-,d herein shall mean and inclucLe any
person, firm company association or corporation who exhibits, displays
or permits to be exhibited or displayed, in his or its place of business
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or upon premises under his or its control, any "coin - operated machine"
in this city.
"Cain- Operated i'iachine ". The term "coin - operated
shall mean and include every machine or devise of
which is operated by or with coins, or metal slug
"merchandise or music coin - operated machines" and
operated machines" as those terms are hereinafter
eluded in such terms.
mac.iine" as used herein
any kind or character
3, tokens or checks,
"skill or pleasure coin -
defined, shall be in-
"Md�rchandise or music coin - operated machine" as used herein shall mean and
include every coin - operated machine of any kind or character, which dis-
penses or vends or which is used or operated for dispensing or vending
merchandise, commodities, confections or music and which is operated by or
with coins or metal slugs, tokens or checks. The following are expressly
included within said term: candy machines, gum machines, sandwich machines,
sanitary.drinking cups, handkerchief mahines, phonographs, pianos, gra-
phophones, radios, and all other coin- operated machines which dispense or
vend merchandise, commodities, confections or music.
"Skill or pleasure coin- operated machines ". The term "skill or pleasure
coin - operated machine" as used herein shall mean and include every coin -
operated machine of any kind or character whatsoever, vehen such machine
or machines dispense or are used or are capable of being used or operated
for amusement or pleasure or when such rachines are operated for the pur-
pose of dispensing or affording skill or pleasure, or for any other pur-
pose other than the dispensing or vending of "merchandise or music" or
"service" exclusively, as those terms are defined herein. The following
are expressly included within said term: Marble machines, marble table '
machines, marble shooting machines, minature race tract:machineq,miaa-
ture football machines, minature golf machines, minature bowling rachines,
and all other coin - operated machines which dispense or afford skill or ple-
asure. Provided that every machine or device of any kind or character
which dispenses or vends merchandise, commodities or confections or plays
music in connection therewith or in addition to such games or dispensing
of skill or pleasure shall be considered -is skill or pleasure machines
and taxed at the higher rate fixed for such machines.
"Service coin- operated machines ". The term "service coin - operated machines"
shall mean and include pay toilets, postage stamp vending machines, and
all other machines or devices which dispense service only and not mer-
chandise, music, skill or pleasure.
2. Amount of tax on coin - operated machines, Every "Owner" as that term
is hereinabove defined, who owns, controls, exhibits, displays, or who
permits to be exhibited or displayed in this City any "coin- operated
machines" as that term is defined herein, shall pay and there is hereby
levied on every coin - operated machine as defined in this ordinance, ex-
cept such as are exempted herein, an annual occupation tax determined by
the following schedule:
Series 111 ".
Series "l ". (a). For each "merchandise or music coin - operated machine "as
that term is hereinabove defined, a fee of Ten (10.00) dollars, where the '
coin, fee or token used, or which may be used, in the operation thereof
is one of the value in excess of five cents (5�).
Series 111 ". (U). For each "merchandise or music coin - operated machine" as
that term is hereinabove described and defined, a fee of one and 25100
01.25) Dollars, where the coin, fee or token used, or which may be used,
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in the operation thereof is one of the value in excess of one cent W)
and not exceeding five cents (0) or represents a value in excess of one
(1) and not exceeding five cents (5V).
' Series 112 ". (a). For each "skill or pleasure coin- operated machine" as
that term is hereinabove defined, a fee of Thirty dollars (30.00) where
the coin, fee or token used, or 'which may be used, in the operation there-
of is one of the value 1 excess of five (5¢) cents, or represents a value
in excess of five cents ,5/)
Series "2 ". (b). For each "skill or pleasure coin- operated micnine" as
that term is hereinabove defined a fee of Fifteen ( 15.00) Dollars, where
the coin, fee or token used, or which may be used in the operation there-
of, is one of the value in excess of one cent (14 and not exceedin- five
(5�) cents or represents a value in excess of one cent (1�) and not ex-
ceeding five cents (5y ).
3. Provided that noticing herein shall prevent the "Operator" of such
machines from paying the tax levied in this ordinance for the account
of the "owner ", but the payment of such tax by such operator or other
person shall not relieve the owner from the responsibility of complying
with all provisions of this ordinance.
4. Exemptions from tax. Gas meters, pay telephones, pay toilets, postage
stamp vending machines and cigarette vending machines which are now subject
to an occupation tax, or gross receipts tax and "service coin- operated
machine" as that term is defined, are expressly exempt from the tax 1'evied
herein, and the other provisions of this article.
5. Violations of laws not authorized. Nothing herein shill be construed
or have the effect to license, permit, authorize or legalize any machine,
devise, table, or coin- operated machine, the keeping, exhibiting, opera-
tion, display or maintenance of which is now illegal or in violation of
any article of this ordinance or of the Penal Code of this estate or of
the constitution of this State.
6. Every coin - operated machine subject to the payment of the tax levied
herein, and upon which the said tax has not been -paid as provided herein,
is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and may b,-, seized and des -
troyed by the Tax Assessor and collector of the City of Nederland, Texas
his agents, or any law enforcing agency of this City as in such cases
made and provided by law for the seizure and destruction of co:iunon nui-
sances.
7. Offenses. Penalty. If any person shall exhibit, display or havc in
his possession within this city any coin- operated machine without having
annexed thereto a valid license or permit issued by the City Tax Collector
and assessor of the City of Nederland. Texas, showing the payment of the
tax due thereon for the current year, or if any person in the city of
Nederland, Texas, shall use any artful device, or deceptive practice, to
conceal any violation of this ordinance, or, if any person in this city
shall fail to com -)ly with the provisions of this ordinance, or violate
the same, he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall
be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty -five dollars (425.00) nor
more than Two Hundred Dollars (4200.00).
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_i S11liIa 1 3.
All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith
shall be and are hereby repealed. If any section, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or word of this ordinance be held invalid or unconsti-
tutional, the remaining portions of same shall nevertheless, be valid;
and it is declared that such remaining portions would have been enacted,
notwithstanding such unconstitutional portion thereof.
ARTICLE 4.
The fact that the City of Nederland, Texas, does not have, at
this time, any ordinance regulating and taxing said professions and "coin -
operated machines ", and the further fact that the said professions and
"coin- operated machines" are at present being practiced and operated in
this city without taxation or regulation, to the detriment of the public
welfare, creates an emergency and an imperative public necessity that the
rules be suspended, and that this ordinance shall be effective, and in
full force, from and after its passage and publication in one issue of
The Chronicle, a newspaper of general circulation, published in the City
of Port Neches, Texas, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AieD APPRO ELD THIS THE DAY OF MAY,' A. D.
1946,
THE CITY OF NEDE.HL. ND'.: TEXAS.
BY
,MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Nederland, Texas.
Sedy received X100.00 from 1dr. H. C. Farris to be put in City Fund for
Fees Collected.
No other business stand adjourned.
Iday or
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Secretary
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SPECIAL L!Et'ING, OF THL CITY COUYICIL OF THE
CITY OF NED=L iSD !iay 20, 1946
' Meeting called to order 'L�y Mayor Farris at 7 :40 P. M.
aldermen present: D. Chester, K. 'Whitley, Geo. P. Trotter, a. D. I:.arcontell
and F. A. Roach.
Object of meeting opening of bid on Subdivision. Only one bid received
from Bmt. Construction Company, . &r. C. P. Smith read the figures to
the Council. Rater & sewer combined X7683.00. after discussion,
lJotion made by Geo. P. Trotter tad by D. Chester, that Council accept
the bid as submitted by Beaumont Construction Company for Sewer &
dater Lines in Hilltop :addition, at a cost of approximately 8000.00.
,;7683.00 & cost of hauling, cleaning „ 6 inch G. I. Pile and additional
cost of Bell joints, cost not to exceed 50� a foot, if said pipe is
found to be acceptable by an investigating committee. all voting aye.
Council decides to pay for word: done on open account, at about 1;P`500.00
a month starting about Oct. 1946. X4000.00 out of ,dater Pevenue for
water line. :;'!000.00 out of the General Fund for sewer line, alter
water liaeaare paid for and money has been approprated for the purpose.
..essrs. Staffen and Fisher came before the Council to submit a plat of
their subdivision. Nest of town and state that Callahan is willing to
i z:kx 1xzmixx install sewer line in subdivison. Council wants to hive
streets shelled, before approving plat.
No other business stand adjourned.
Secretary T-
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Mayor
220 MINUTES OF THE REGUL IR ME TING OF THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
May 27, 1946 ,
Meeting called to order by Mayor Fairis, at 7:45 P. ItA.
Aldermen present: X. 'Whitley, A. D. Marcontell, D. Chester, and
Geo. P. Trotter.
Minutes of the previous regular meeting of flay 13 and Special meeting
of iday 20th read and auproved with the exeeption that the sewer
amendment be corrected to read V'18._:0 for cost of sever taps & material
effective June 1st.
Ivir. Fisher appeared before City Council again to see about approving
his plat for tine Callihan sub - division.
Council witholding action until later.
Council wznts Guidry to furnish Secy with a Detailed route plan for
hia garbage pick -up, so Secy. can inform customers auo ut correct days
for picking up garbage.
H. B. wurray carne before council to submit a plan for laying out,
a sub- division on iris acreage back of his place., and council to '
investigate first before deciding.
Secy received application for trainee for Water and Sewer Department
signed by Harold E. Bailey.
also a letter from Texas +later & Sanitation research Foundation
Austin 2. Texas about the G. I. Bill of nights providing for the
training of veterans in water and sewer plants.
No further business st.ind adjourned.
Lay D r
Secretary.
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MINUTES OF TH R- �WLAZII LL':^TIIuu CP TH ; CITY C0'ZJId011 221
Oil, THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND Juaei0, 19 I -
1
Meeting called to order by .Mayor Farris at 7:35 P., Iv.
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Aldermen present: r. A. iioach, :1. D. Marcontell, Geo. Trotter
D. Chester.
Minutes of the previous - meeting of way 27th read and approved.
Mr. J. d. Hise appeared before council to complain about his
sewer
probl em. Council to consult Smith.
Callihan came before council to see about his addition and to
get
further information.
H. E. Bailey came before council to see about the position of trainee
in our water and sewer plant and to find out how much salary
he
can expect if accepted.
Morris Townsend came before council to see about getting some
lumber
to build some radks for his fire hose. iuiotion made by Geo.
Trotter
2nd by A. D. I'Viarcontell to let :orris buy some lumber for this
purpose/ All voting aye ------------
011ie Lee came before council with C. B. Jones about taking
the job as
dog catcher.
Motion made by F. A. roach, 2nd by Geo. Trotter to appoint C.
B. Jones
as dogcatcher. All voting aye.-------- -
Aldo 'it is decided to rebuild pen and make it serviceable.
Motion made dry R. A. poach 2nd by D. Chester to pay following bills:
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CITY:
Gulf States Utilities Co ..... ..............................9
11.7),
Southwester Bell Telephone 0o ..d;2 ..........................
4.00
TeNas public oervice Co ..... ...............................
.95
McNeill Insurance Co ........ ...............................
98.75
ThLa Chronicle for amendment & Ordinancer . ...................
82.50
E. B. Cochran Legal work .... ...............................
87.00
Port Arthur News .................
�for �fire �
16.20
Nederland 14ome Supply paint dept ...............
13.20
Osborne Tnccking Co. 50 yd .. ...............................
45.00
W. D. Haden Co. Shell 50 yd ...............................
62.00
Mashek & Hamby accountants ... ...............................
75.00
Bennie Boudreaux ............ ...............................
3.50
H. C. Farris ................ ...............................
15.00
011ie Lee. . ..................... ..........................
40.00----
E. M. Bailey ................ ...............................
10.00
M. H. Townsend .............. ...............................
10.00
L. M. McGee ........................ ........................
75.00
Mary Beth uVillis ............ ...............................
K. Koelemay ................. ...............................
91.00
C. B. Jones dogs ............ ...............................
4.00
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Gulf estates Utilitiee Co. Office.. ........... .............9149.86
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. 48 ......................... 6.07
Cobbs aervice Station ........ ............................... 31.85
Coburn aunply Go... 6.16
Uidcounty Lbr. Co. Cement & sand.. 4.25 ,
D. X. Rienstra Hdw ........... ............................... 3/32
N. 0. Nelson.. .. .................. 2.25
Hill & Irvine �Pmre Motor Co. ��dater�truc 'r ................... 10.45
H. 0. Idorrisonp. rent. 6100 .... ............................... 36.26
Gas 20.21
Gar Gas 6.05
ORDINANCE 3q
AN ORDINANCE LiEGULi'T'ING THE DRILLING
OF OIL _ZD GAS 'Ai ELLS NITHIN THE CITY
OF NED RLAND? TEXAS: LIMITING lH_�" PRO-
VISIONS OF THIS ORDINZC-' '20 Pi ODUCING
WELL6: DECLARING AN t; .MiG liCY.
WHEREAS, pr,;specting, or exploring, for crude petroleum oil,
or natural gas, or both, is now be ag conducted, or being Trade, within
the City of iederlaad, Texas, acid
idHEREA3, property, or land, lying within the boundaries of said
City of lederland, Texas, is, or has been platttd, or subuivided, into
lots, tracts, or parcels of land, uniform to each subdivision, or addition,
and maps or plats of saiu subdivisions, or additions have been duly I
filed for record in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson
County, Texas, and
JH ?EAS, said land, or property, was subdivided for residental
purposes, commercial purposes, and others, excepting production of
crude petroleum oil and natural gas:
NGW, THERa ORE, BE IT O:iDA1NED BY THE CITY CUUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
N DERL M4 TEXAS:
1.
It shall be lawful to develop to production one well for the puP
pose of p.oauctioa of crude petroleum oil, or natural g -as, on each
lot, tract or parcel of land, within the City of Nederland, 'Texas,
heretofore platted or subdivided into lots within the different
additions, or subdivisions,and duly filed for record, by map or plat
in the office of the County Clerk of Jeffer6 on County, Texas.
2.
The provisions of this ordinance sh -a11 not be cohstrued to in agcy
manner limit the drilling of wells, or restrict :he number of wells,
for exploration purposes, either of crude petroleum oil, or natural '
gas.
3.
The fact there is no ordinance regulating the drilling of crude pe-
troleum mil, and natural gas wells within the 1,ity of lederland, Texas,
and the further fact that such drilling aiut exploration is now being
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carried on within said City, creates ind emergency, and imperative
public necersity, requiring the suspension of the rules, and this
ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after passage,
and publication in one issue of The Chronicle, a newspaper o1 general
cir.ulation, pub ished in the City of tort Neches. Texas.
Passed by unanimous vote of members of "ity Council, City
of Nederland, Texas, this the 10th day of June , A. D. 1946.
Secretary Mayor
yC ��
ecS� retary
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No further business stand adjourned.
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SPECI.:,L MEETMNj OP Ci'lY COUNCIL
OF TIE
CITY OF NEDERLZN) June 17, 1946
Pres %nt: Mayor Farris Aldermen present: D. Chester, Geo Trotter
,
A. D.. Marcontell, k. Shitley and F. _t. Roach.
Object of meetin discussion of Budget and valuation.
Mayor received letter from City ivanager, Bmt, Texas informing
him that the City of Nederland could no longer use their
Dumping Ground at opindle 'T'op Park and would like to have the b1ayor
come over and see whether they could make some agreement.
Council was informed by Trotter, Jhitl ey and Chester that Pt. Neches
would allow City to dump at their disposal place temporary only
and would expect the City to find another location as soon as
possible.
secretary got a phone call from Geo Boyd 6ecy of Pt. Neches, to
inform council that the City of Nederland can dis;:ose of their
garbage at Port Neches, Texas under the following donditions:
1. when the first Polio Case is reported in Nederland, .Jumping
to be discontinued immediately.
2. pyw106. 25 1 Month to pay for expenses
3. (dome down amain Port Neches to 'Wagner turn to Avenue ,. and
down to the du;ip. Garbage to be covered by tarpaulin.
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Period 30 days.
Council discussed budget items and valuation. No motions made
or seconded to change or amend or accept anything.
Jecy turned in re:)ort on Budget of last year and how much was spent.
Expenses were ,4312.65 over Budget Allowance and outstanding accounts
due at the - resent time were ti�11,548.00.
Secretary
No further business stand adjourned.
uayor
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDML1ND, TEXAS
' June 24, 1946
Meeting called to order by H. C. Farris, Mayor at 7:40 P. ia.
Aldermen present: A. D. Marcontell, D. Chester, K. 'Vhitley. Z. A. xoach
and Geo. P. Trotter.
Minutes of the previous regular i;ieeting of June 10th and Special meeting
of June 17th read and approved.
Mrs. d. A. Jordan came before City Council to see about it R crossing
again. i,.iyor asked aecy to write K. C. S, Railway .
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by A. D. bafcontell to hire
H. E. Bailey as trainee in water and sewer Department at a salary
of w100.00 a month. His salary to start June 17th. all voting aye.
0ecy. received from -ayor Russell of Port Neches, stating their proposal
about garbage disosal.
Also received phone call from nee. Boyd, sect', asking whether the
Council has accdpted the proposal.
Motion made by Z. A. Roach. 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter to accept the proposals
' made by City 0ouncil of lort itieches in regard to Garbage Disposal.
All voting aye.
lotion made by D. Chester. 2nd by A. D. iviarcontell to run a six inch newer
line and a 2 -inch water line in, tie middle of Chapman ut. from Nederland
avenue to +hest Main St. All voting aye.
Motion made by A. D. P.arcontell 2nd by G. P. Trotter to lay a 6 inch sewer
line do,,n Cleveland from Terrell. 300 feet down. All voting aye.
Dr. Pace came before Council to ask whether anything had been done, to get
water from =ort Neches to take care of an emergency, and what the City was
going to do. aedy. informed hi -: as to what had been done. Dr. Pace also
wants to know what the City has been doing, about meeting the requirements
for redmcing our r'ire state Premium. Council says they are working on it.
lilotion made by K. dhitley, 2nd by r'. A. Roach to grant the Gulf estates a
franchise for the term of 25 years. Mayor signed the Franchise
PEANCHISE � I
An Ordinance granting the Gulf estates Utilities Company, its successors and
assigns, the fight to erect. maintain, extend and operate a system of works,
poles, wires, underground conduits, cables and all necessary apparatus and
' appurtenances under, across, along and over the streets, alleys and other
public areas in the city of L%ederland, estate of exas, for the purpose of
generating electricity and for the sale and distribution of same to the
said City and to the public generally.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Nederland, Texas:
L�`Lb
ection 1.
That the word "grantee herein shall denote Gulf States Utilities Company
a corporation, its successors and assiahs; that th word "grantor" shall
denote the Ctiy of Nede-el and.
section 11. ,
That for ana durin;e the period of twenty -five years from and after the
passage of the granchise contained in this ordinance by the City Council
of the City of Tederland, Texas, there is hereby granted to said grantee the
right, power and authority to erect, maintain, extend and operate a system
of works, poles, wires, underground conduits, cables and all necessary
apparatus and appurtenances under, across, along and over the strz2ets,
alleys and other public areas within the corporate limits of the City of
lederland, state of Texas, as now existing and as hereafter may be
extended for the purpose of generating electricity and for the sale
and distribution of the same to said City and to the public generally
for light, heating, power aid other purposes to which electricity may
be put and for the said purpose to enter on or below areas under the control
or jurisdiction of s id City, subject tothe terms henro_nafter provided.
erection 111.
Noting herein contained shall ever be held or construed to confer upon
the grantee herein any exlusive rights or franchises of any nature
whatsoever. And it is understood and agreed that the City of lederland,
Texas, does not waive any of its rights to regulate the placing of poles,
wires, lip-hts, lamp posts, lamp districts, and conduits as provided by .
the Revised otatutes of the State of Texas.
Section 1V.
This ordinance shall be in force and eff act from and after its passage
and u;on the filing of a written acceptance with the City secretary of
said grantee within sixty (60) days after the passa;lze of this ordinance
and shall then become a binding contract and shall exist for a period
of twenty -five years.
Passed and duly enacted an an ordinance of the City of Nederlad,
state of Texas, in accordance with the laws of said state of 'texas, and
charter of the City of Nederland, on this the day of A. D.,
19 .
May o r
6ecy. City of Nederland, Texas
It is understood that nothing herein shall affect the right of the City
to collect street rental authorized and provided for under the provisions
of ordinance of uct. 16, 1941.
Mayor received letter from bnited states _.:ariae Corps, Houston Texas a",
asking permission to fly over our City and drop phamplbts in regards to
Marine Corps Aviation. 1,1:otion made by F. A. Roach 2nd by GeJ. P. Trotter
to grant luarine Corps this permission. All voting aye.
Motion made by !�. dhitley 2nd by 2. A. iioach to send 2 r'iremen 227
to a. &. -. City to pay expenses. all voting qye.
Lotion made by D. Chester, 2nd by a. D. iWarcontell to borrow�5,000,00
for the general e'and and authorize the luayor to sign the note for that
' amount. ill vot ina aye.
Iuotion made by Jeo 1. Trotter 2nd by A. D. -ircontell to authorize Tdayor an
Secy. to interview J. �i. Davis and hire him at_ a dalary ofv;150.00
a month if he is qualified for the job and if accepted give kary Beth 4illis
30 days notice. all voting aye.
Council agreed to let C. B. Jones use the jail for .Jog Pen. temponary.
without making a motion.
No other business stlind adjourned.
T'r,a -r
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ELPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDEIiLAND, TEXAS duly 2, 1946 '
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris 7:50 P. Li.
Aldermen present D. Chester, A. D. iaarcontell, Geo. P. Trotter, and
X. ,ihitley.
Object of meeting, discussion of hiring J. 4. Davis and his references.
Secy. stating_ his reasons for not putting Davis to work on the 1st.
First he was not informed, until Monday morlAng the 1st that Davis was
actually appointed, and Davis had never been to see him or consult with
him. and his office girl had declared, that she would walk out, if Davis
came in. According to motion made last meeting bith Farris and oecy
would pass on his qualifications. Co -ncil decided to try Davis out
in the office and give him a change to show �nfhat he can do. If
necessary and Pviiss dillis is .Tilling, to keep her on long enough to break
Davis in what Ever time is necessary, and even keep her as long as she
wants to stay. if things wok out right. Mayor to interview idiss :iillis
and see if she wants to stay and hel, to keep thing going.
No motion made to amend or change previous motion but Council, agrees
that Davis is on payroll. ,
No other business stand adjourned.
S ecy.
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CITY 62 EliE3L 'diD
July 8, 1:.46
lvieeting called to order by ,�ayor v'arris at 7:40 .
ldermen present: D. Chester, �. �, _._arcontell, l:. Jhitly, F. a. Ltoach
and Geo. Trotter.
Linutes of the previous meetinp of June 24 and Special :_eeting of July 2
read and approved.
Dr. Pace came beiore Council again to see about water situation and inform
Council that water samples are bad and have been bad for some time.
A Petition (Scott 0. Sandefur) was presented by a,resident of the .iagner
Addition signed by 24. residents of this addition requesting to be taken
in the City accomnaftied by a description of the territory to be included.
Council to discuss proposal.
Some residents of uillcrest 2nd addition ca,!ie before Council trying to
--et water out to their territory. Council will investigate.
J. 0. Guidry came before Council to see about his rite of pay. dill take
action later.
C. B. Jones citee before Council to see about dog catcher job. General
discussion was lead about dog ordinance#
Y.prris Townsend came before Council to see about getting eks. for
Firemen for the
Motion made by K. 'Whitley, 2nd by D. Chester to pay following bills.
All voting aye.
CITY
Gulf States Utilities.. �
.. X
.. .....................11.71
°outhwestern Bell Telephone Go. 42 ..................... .3.90
Osborne Trucking Co. Shell ... .. .........................45.00
Texas Public aervice Co.. .95
Addressograph - Xt.ultigraph� Corp ........................... 3.47
Brackin oervice 5tateion Fire Dept ........................6.83
Clarke & Coutts. Office Sup lies.. �
....... .....6.61
J. H. McNeill, Jr. Fireman's Policies error in bill ...... 1.00
4. D. Haden Shell pd 6- 21- 46 ........... ................55.00
Mid- county Lbr. Co... . ... .............31.00
iuunicippl Supply Co. Fire �ieptiiepair parts........... .83.32
Expense tQ mss. &L. D. Gard f ire Dept ....................107.00
n n n J. L. Grimes . ..........................94.60
C. B. Jones Logs 10•••••• . ...................10.00
d. 0. Haizlip envelo;?es for City Office ..................60.48
H. C. Farris ................... ..........................15.00
0. Lee.. .....................40.00
E. M. Bailey .. ................ ..........................10.00
M. H. Townsend ................. ..........................10.00
L. Ivi. McGee .................... ..........................75.00
K. Koelemay ... ............. ..........................91.60
M. B. +Villis.. .45.60
Firemen cl.s. for drills..
v3�
dVAT Eta
Gulf States Utilities Co... . ... ......... .........149.90
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. i 8.. . s .........5.99
Nederland motor Co. (M. A. Burran ) Crane hit hij;;. , , . , ... , 9.75
Southern laotor Lines .... ............................... ..1.89
N'. u. Nelson.. .. ........ .........................103.98
Beau. Bul:ldinF Material Corp ... .........................150.00
Diller & Johnson Electric Co... .. .........................4.00
D. X. Rienstra Hdw ............ ...........................7.71
Stagg Supply Co ................ ..........................24.75
The Rohan Co. ............................... .42.31
Rockwell Mfg. Co. Inc.. �TVieters ..... .........................322.50
Coburn 6un7ly Co.. . ...... � � ..........123.39
H: 0..Morrisoa 5erviceStation rent aiadbill............30.11
Nederland Avenue service Sta ... ..........................24.90
Mid- county Lbr. Co... .......... ..........................31.18
Independent Lbr. Co.. .45.00
Envelopes for ,'Dater Off ice ..... .........................128.00
J. 0. Guidry dk. ;f856 ......... ..........................46.00
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by __. 4hitley to infrom C. X. Johnson
that Council will accent his offer on tract of land out on 1..ain Street
All voting aye.
Secy to write ilayor nussell that we would lire t -.e Pravelige of using
their dumping ground for garbage and th t the City ,ouncil is doing
all they can to get their oven dumping groung.
Motion made by G. P. Trotter 2nd by K. 'Whitley to offer J. 0. Guidry
90¢ and hour . All voting aye. '
Motion made b'. A. Roach gnu by L. Nhitley to pass a resolution
appoin ,ting Boal of Equalization. all voting aye.
AN ORDIN -uiCE APPOIN`LING THE BA RD OF E,�UALfLIATION FOR
THE CITY OF NEDERLAND ; TEXAS, FOR '_HE YEAR 1946
PROVIDING FOR THEIR DUTIES AND COL;PENS ATION, AND TIT�iE
OF 1,EETING AND DECLAt iNG AN EdERGENCY.
NHEREAS, the ti.ae has now arrived for the work of the Board of
Equalization to be in and no such Board has yet been appointed for
the year 1946, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNDIL OF THE CITY F Nederland. TEXAS:
That, A- T- Davis J. A. Floy,�,and E. H Spencer , are hereby
appointed the _ oard of Equalization of the City of Nederland , Texas
for the year 1946, who are to perform the duties of such Board of
Equalization for the City of Nederland Texas, as arescribed by the
Constitution and laws of the State of ` Texas, aad ordinance of the City of
Nederland , Texas; such Board shell receive all the assessment lists or
book— sof the assessor of the city of Nederland, for exatainaticn, correction
equalization. appraisaient, and ap;>roval for the City of Nederland, Texas;
the members thereof shall receive for their compensation the su_., of w
for the time they are actively engaged in such work; and such shall be '
convened on the 8 day of July 1946. At each ii1eeting of said board
the City Secretary shall act aL: secretary therefor.
4HERE 6, the time has arrived for the eoiamencing of the .;ork of the
Board of Equalization of the City of..Nederland, Texas, and no such Board
has been appointed, therefore, an imperative public necessity exists
requiring the suspension of the rule requiring all ordinances to �e read
at three separate meetings, therefore, said rule is hereby suspended and
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said ordinance is laced on its first second third and final 231
reading and shall be in lull force and effect on Ind after its
passage.
Passed and approved this the 8 day of July, 1946.
ATTI;3T: May or q
y � /�. J"tkan� _
-1 � I,,, ""t ity Secretary
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter 2nd by K. Whitley to authorize F. A.
Roach to purchase Time Clock. All voting aye.
Mayor turned in reports from C. P. Smith on work performed by amt.
construction Co. up to date. 90% of the :fewer System in Hilltop
Addition has been comi)leted. Contract Lrice 9'3,576.51
2 Engineering Fee. 3'% of 47,683.00 = 4230.49 rendered
and purveys and reports 25.00 due to
C. P. Smith up to date 25.5.4'9
No further business stand adjounred.
Mayor
L�Secretary
RM. TJL_IR MEETING Or' THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY uF NEDERL AND
July 22, 1946 ,
Meeting called to order by 1ayor H. C. Farris 7:40 P.
Aldermen present: F. A. Roach, K. 'Whitley and D. Chester.
Minutes of the regular meetin- of July 8 was read and approved.
Herbert Youmans came before the Council ,with a document, showing that the
alley in lot 1 Blk. 1 Toivnsite had been closed. All the ownere in the
block agreeing to this in 1939 in a deed drawn up by a. T. McNeill, At
that time and recorded in the Court House, but not passed by the
Co::unissioners Court. Council to act upon this as soon as they get
information.
L. Theriot came before Council to see about shelling alley in Blk. 23.
Received letter from Gulf States Utilities thanking the :_ayor and City
Council for the granting of 2 ranchise. Also a letter from City of
Port Neches that they agree to extend the contract for another thirty
(30) days for our garbage and also attached a bill for period June 13
to ,Jgly 12, 1946.
Letter from Dr. J. Milton White, Port Arthur, Texas approving the
garbage plan proposed by the City of Nederland and con7ratulation to the I
officials on this action.
Also a letter from 4. H. Sindt, Division Eng., Fort Borth in answer to
letter sent b; Secy, in regard to delay on completion of streets
planning application.
Motion made by D. Chester, tad by K. Whitley go send check to 0. C. D. , '
for civilian goo,,s in our care and also pay for garb -age bill to Port Neches.
All voting aye.
Motion made by F. A. Reach 2nd by B. Chester to inform C. B. Jones, that
the job of Dog Catcher be discontinued temporarily. All voting aye.
Instruct Secy to write letter to C. B. Jones and tell him to dispose of
the d ors on hand.
Secy. brought up the question of allowing people to connect with the sewer
or water lines, before paying fees required by the ordinance . Council
decided to stand by the code.
No further Uusiness stand adjourned.
Secy. M iyor
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Or' THc
CITY OF NEDEi1L-ZD
Aug. 12, 1946
Ivieetiag called to order by i. ayor Farris at 7:40 P. ..i.
Aldermen present: K. dhitley, _1. .0, ::-arcontell, Geo. Trotter, and
r'. A. Roach.
P11inutes of the previous meeting of July 22 was read and aoproved.
R. D. Bass carne before Council to see about gettitag a traffic light
on corner of Ned )rland and Twin City Hwy. Geo. Trotter sup-p-ested to
get in touch with D. Chester and work with him to get the thing through.
i�ir. mass also suggests to have a man on corner of Prince and iuederland
to instruct and guide children when school starts. also wants to i,,now
what is being done about tennis courts. Council to discuss pro;iosition.
A �ir'.,Nrown came before council to see about the position of a
licensed Engineer to take care of the water Bepartment. Council to
get his qualifications and application in writing.
iir. C. I. y_eredith came before council to see about his getting a one
inch service line for his garage. ivir. Crane to put in one as soon as
he c,n.
iiir. Bob 3_adou canL- before council to see about getting a raise 1u pay.
Coancil to see about it. Crane wants to iuzow about pay for Iris Smith,iootic
K. Whitley 2nd by Geo. Trotter to pay 3r:iith 90y an hour startin:_z July 16,
-ill voting aye.
iv,otion made by Geo. Trotter 2nd by K. ihiitley to pay the folloming bills.
CITY
Gulf estates Utilities
Southwestern Bell Telephone ,72
Texas Public Service Co.
E. B. Cochran, Attorney
The 3teck co. (Tax Lieceiots)
Clarke and Courts
,:,aschek and Hamby
Casey Jones (dogs)
d. D. Baden & Co.
H. C. Farris
0. Lee
E Iai. Bailey
1:1. H. Townsend
L. 1:cGee
1,. 10 el emay
ary Beth :Jillis
.DATER
Gulf estates Utilities
Southwestern Bell Telephone 46
' E. Szafir & Sons
City of Port Neches
Coburn Supply Co.
Sears 4 Roebuck & Co.
3outhena i,;otor Lines
Barada & rage 'Lac.
ganders Tool )hop
11.00
4.30
.95
15.00
50.67
39.62
75.00
7.00
pd.
15.00
40.00
10.00
10.00
75.00
91.00
4 5. 60
156.49
7.37
4.20
pd.
34.62
168.50
2.80
14 .00
9.50
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con` t
The Sabine 6upply Co.
156:59
L. A. Kelly
26.25
Davis -Block Lbr. Co.
18.90
standard Brass Co.
90.76
;J. J. Lambert
1.75
Lack's
1.47
aervice foundry
14.00
i�iid- county Lbr. Co.
26.15
D. X. - aienstra
17.35
H. 0. Ido rr i so a
15.40
Nederland Avenue aervice 3ta.
23.47
Griffin aervice atatioa
26.65
a. L. Lester
7.50
Bill dandlin
3.50
i,iotion made by Geo 1=. Trotter 2nd oy 1'. y. itoa ch that the garbage
Department, water Department and fire Department buy their gasoline
in different station each month. The station to be rotated according
to list made by bevy. All voting aye.
ldotion made by Geo Trotter 2nd by A. D. 1.1arcontell to raise Bob
Badon salary to 160.00 a month, starting 1st of aeptember. All voting
ay e.
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.otion made by K. dhitley 2nd by F. .. Raoch to let Decy notify
J. ;J. Davis that after trying him out for 6 weeks the City Council
has decided to tell him, that he is not considered to have the necessi�
qualification to rill the position Of assistant aecy and to instruct
aecy to Five him 15 days notice and pay h_un for theme he worked
this month plus 15 day period ug. 16 - 31. _ill" V otz ng aye.
No further business stand iidjourtied.
laayor
oecy. F-
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SPECT 1L Tu22TING 62 THE CITY CC-�NCIL
Or THE
CITY Or NL'DEiL uJD tug 19, 1946
Meeting, called by F. A. 3aoch, Mayor Protem.
Aldermen present: N: ahitley, d. D. -arc�nt ell, and B. uhester
Object of meeting discussion of the j3udget and a ,.enaments thereto.
after lengthy discussions the council nAde several adjustmuat based
on the amowIit of money available from Tax collection if the present
proposed Tax valuations are accepted and approved by the Equalintion
Board and the City louncil.
a ecy.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1997
No further business stand adjourned.
F. A. itoach !Mayor Protean �—
Fire Department ...... ..............................w
1,000.00
Firemen .. ........... 6 ...........................
200.00
Legal Service ...... ...............................
500.00
ii iscellanous ........ ........6......................
5,000.00
Office Supplies... .......................6.
500.J0
City Comptroller and�Clerk .........................
2,100.00
Fire P. arshall ....... .......6.......................
120.00
City iviarsh all ....... ...............................
900.00
Iviayor..............................................
200.00
Fire Chief .......... ...............................
120.00
I- aintainance ........ ...............................
8.440.00
Elections. . ...............................
100.00
i
Equalization�Board.. .......................
200.00
winking Fund Sewer Tax i3oads ......................
3,860.00
TOTAL
;?23,240.00
236 REGULAR i�iEMNG Or' THE CITY CG UNC IL
02 THE
CITY 01' iv'ED: 3L_ii1U S-26-46
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Leeting called to order .:y i'. _i. -roach 7iyor rrotcm.
-lde -ea present: A. �. i- arcontell, ueo. . Trotter, Kelly ,ihitley
i_inutes of the )revious jegul'a-r meetinr° of - u.7ust 12th and the special
meeting of -ugust 19th read and a - )roved.
Par. . I H. Callihan, cime before Council to is' Council to accept a
plat of his sub- division. oecy informs council that the :full, Council
is necessagy to sign an _a-tproval of any plat ind al--o refers'to
;:.mutes of meeting -,.ay 20th, 19 -16.
_r.
H. achul „e time before Council to ask a,prov l to close of the
i31ock on .'-rince street bet;,,een Lnmla at. and Koelemay :,d. part of the
day. lotion .ade by Geo. P. Trotter 2nd by A. .J. ls;arcontell to
authorize Lir. Schulse to close irince St. Between Emma 6t. & Yoelemay
Lid. from 11:15 A. 1fi. to J.--.45 P. ecich schoolday and P-ive im permission
to place gaiety Sally's on Koelemay td. to proteajbi'- : :il £gt oti❑
6ecy presented the Council with a protest signed y p ers to
the Lqualization i;oard on tiie va]Luaitions placed on their property by-the
Lqualization Board and headed and represented by J. H. Goodwin. Lir. P. A.
liDach reported on the g
' Ixarbae situation tole council that the paper
on the land deal went through and were ready to be sit ned. and
arrangements were made to dig a witch to take care of garbage in the new
few days.
Lotion made by !.. vihitley 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter to authorize iv:r. �aioch
to si_7n tie c::s, in the absense of .x. Parris, so as to carry on busines
as necesolry. all votinm aye.
Geo Cram wants to get off a few days and wants per - issioa to let
iris amith use the amity Truck during his absense, so Crane can use
his car on the trip. Council agrees to this.
oecy notified Council that L. H. Townsend stated that he wants to
resign as lire Chief and wants Council to accept his resignation.
- jction witiaeld iLntill next meet in_- so they can find out who is to be
the next Chief. Geo. P. irotter to find out from the firemen who,i
they wish as th_ir chief.
Cecy instructed to get some ueii requisition Books for use of i,x.
Crane.
No further business stand adjouned.
y ( / •_,/e�A
,.iayor T'
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REGULAR I%,,,EETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDE. IL IND 9-9-46
iw`:eetiag called to order by laayor Farris at 7:40 11. L.
Aldermen present: A. D. varcontell, D. Chester, Geo. P. 'Trotter,
Kelly Whitley.
iviinutes of the previous meeting of 8 -26 -46 was read and ap ,-roved.
J. H. Good:din came before Council to discuss the protest handed in to
the equalization board and explained that a number of men asked him
to represent them at that ti.ae. He insists that with the proposed
valuation the City will still not be able to operate successfully
unless they include also a Bond issue to take care of the future
requirements for the City. ueneral discussion was had about City
finances and people stated their ideas. -after discussing the
Budget from all angles it is decided that it is necessary to raise
the valuations as proposed.
lur. Jay B. dilkins, Jr. came before Council to see about position in
'Dater Department and submitted his references and qualificatiOtis and
give a general tally about his experiences. Council to act later.
Lloti on made by!.. vifhiley, 2nd by Geo P. Trotter to pay the following
bills.
C ITY
Gulf State Utilities Co ............... .......................x;.17.35
southwestern Bell el: Co...................................... 6.:D
Texas i'ublic oervice ( gas) ...... ............................... .95
Steck Co. Del. Stec. ........... ............................... 8.09
The Chronicle... .. ... 2.00
... ...... ... . .. .
Osborne Truckinz Co. 50 yds. of shell .........................45.00
Fire Dept. Gas ................. ............................... 8.41
Iu. B. Colgan ........................ ..........................12. ,)0
H. C. Farris ......................... ..........................15.00
O. Lee. ........................... ..........................40.00
E. &. Bailey. ...................... ..........................10.00
L,. H. Townsend ...................... ..........................10.00
NATER
Gulf states Utilities Co, ...............................
Southwestern Bell Tel Co. ;r8,...., ...... ....................
:-'u re Motor .;o. Gaq ...........................................
Independent Lbr. Co......
D. C. i1ienstra ...............................................
B. o. arnold ...... ............ ...............................
Pichoff Zlectric Uhop ......... ...............................
B. F. Pace (C. B. Jones) .. ............................... .
Nederland Pharmacy ............ ...............................
Nederland Motor Co.... ...... o ............
Ames Machine Nks .............. ...............................
N. C. Nelson ................. ...............................
Crane Co.. ....... ................ .......................
4. A. i4,cClendon pipe and fee ...............................
69.33
6.62
37.44
245.00
5. 3J
20.70
16.00
5.00
1.00
4.50
14.40
1.32
27.14
94.00
237
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gears iioebuck & Co .............. ..............................� 22.94
IdidCounty Lbr. Co ........................................... 4.15
Griffin Service 6tation...................................... 26.14
H. 0, i:.orriso n Rent and repair .............................. 15.50
Cityof Port ileches ........... ............................... 106.25 '
Motion made by Geo . P. Trotter Ind by 1,elly dhi tley to accept the
proposed budget for 1947 and to set tax rate at X1.50 per- 100.00
valuation. all voting aye.
potion made by B. Chester, 2nd by A. L. sdarcontell that the City
Council approves the purchase of approximately 4 acres of land from
C. b. Johnson located near the Bisposal i'lant .part of i-ort Arthur
Land Co., at the price of 4500.00 au acre, payable X100.00 down and
the balance to be paid in monthly installment at Qio interest until
paid. r'int payment to be made when the deed is aelivered.
All voting aye.
After discussion of the 2 candidates for +ork in the dater I)epart,ient
the Council decided to try out Mr. J. B. dilkens, Jr..
'Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter, , 2nd by i. J. - arco ntell to offer the
job to J. B. dilkens, Jr. at a Salary of $250.00 and notify him to
come to the special meetingz and try to hive him start October 1, 195.6.
All voting aye.
No further s and adjourned. '
Sec.
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11inutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the
amity of Nederland Sept. 23,1546
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Meeting Called to oltder by liayor r'arris at 7:30 P. M.
Aldermen present: y. Chester, iviarcontell, bred iioach. K. +dhitley
and Geo P. 'Trotter.
Minutes of the previous meeting of Sept. 9, 1946 read and approved.
Chas. 4. Johnson c .me before Council with deed to the property sold to the
City for Garbage dumping ground. Mr. aeo(ch got opinion of title from
Port Arthur abstract Co. and a statement for15QO.de. secy made out
ck. for �1O0..O as first payment on contract price.
Motion made by G. P. Trotter, 2nd by A. J. i�Arcontell to give J. J. iviatherne,
a connection to tfie water line in Hillcrest in exchange for his giving a
right of way to the City some time back. ill voting aye.
Motion made by v. .t. itoach. 2nd by Geo. Trotter to approve the ,destside
Addition, of Callihan and 3taffen, but not to accept the subdivision until
the streets are shelled. All voting aye.
kotioa made by G. r. Trotter, 2nd by F. i. poach to let Crane get Horner to,
come out and lay 300 ft.. of Sewer pipe in Carter ddition, at a price not
to exceed` -1.35 a toot. _ill voting aye.
E. M. Bailey came. before Council to discuss t'ire Hazards at the school Bldg.
and wants to know what to do -about conditions of fire Extingisher on
Garbage Truck.
Motion made by a. D. Marcontell. 2nd by K. Whitley to accept and approve
the report of EqualizatiDn Hoard. secy to file report, all voting aye.
Mlotion made by +:. 'Whitley 2na. by Geo. P. Trotter to pass oatdinance
levying taxes etc.
q3 aN ORDILT_ZcE
AN ORDIN_IIdCE LEVYING TAKES x OH THE USE AND SUP? -OHT OF THr; MUNICIPAL
GOVERNIviENT 01' THE CITY OF NEDERLAND. TEXAS AND PaOVIylliG FOit THE iNTEtiEST
AND killiKING zUND r'Oic THL YEAIi 1946 AND aPPOaTIONING EACH LEVY FOii THE
SPECIF'iC P:,,UPOSL: PROVIDING FOit TAX 16COUNTS. SETTING UP SCiiEDULE OF
Pa LTI& ND 11VTERE6T FOR DELIN4UENT TAXES: AND SETTING THE jrli'vUENT
RATE AND PROVILING AND EICIEtGrl1CY.
BE 11 ORDaINED BY THE CITY COUNG'IL OF THE CITY OF NEDEKLAND. TEXAS
'SECTION I. That there is hereby levidd and there shall be collected for
the use and support of the -unicipal Government of the City of Nederland.
Texas, and to provide interest and oinking r'und for the year Nineteen
Hundred and r'orty -Six ( 1946) upon all property, real, personal and ailed.
within the corporate limits of _,aid City subject to taxation. a tax of
one Dollar and f ifty cents ( $1. 50) on each one hundred Joilars ( 9"100.00)
valuation of property. said 'lax being levi'.ed and apportioned to specific
purposes herein set forth.
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(1) For the purpose of paying interest and principal on nifty tour thousand
(54,000.00) Dollars Sewer max Bonds, aeries 1943, thirty (.30) cents on
each 100.00 Valuation of property.
(2) For the maintainance and support of the geaer it government ( General
Fund) One dollar and twenty cents (41.20) on each V"100.00 valuation of
prope ty. '
SECTION II. All Taxpayers shall be allowed the following discounts for
the 3:;vance payment of theri ad valorem taxes due the City for the
assessment year 1946, three (3�) percent discount if said taxes are paid
during the month of October 1946; two (2 /1) percent disoo unt if said taxes
are paid during the month of November, 1946; One (lp) percent discount
if said taxes are paid durinz the month of Becemb.r. 1946.
SECTION III. That the ad valorem taxes herein levied for the year 196,
shall become due the payable on the first. day of October, 1946, and may be
paid u-) to and including the following anuary 31, 1947, without penalty,
but if not paid, such taxes shall become delinquent on the following day
eebruary 1, 1947 and the iollowing penalt shall be payable thereon, to -wit:
If paid during the month of February one �1%J percent; if paid during the
month of March, two (2�O percent: if paid during the month of April, three
(3 %) percent; if paid during the onth of -ay:; four (4 %) percent; if paid
during the month of June, fi5e ( 5/) percent; and ii paid on or after the
first day of July 1947, eight (8%) percent, ouch unpaid taxes shall bear
interest at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum from vebruary 1, 1947,
the same being the year next, succeediap..7 the year 1946, for which such taxes
are hereby levied or assessed.
6ECTIUN.IV. Unpaid taxes shall be considered delinquent as of o'ebraary 1, --°
1947, and shall be paid and collected a s provided in erection 2 and 3 hereai'
SECTION V. The ne_ir approach of the date for collection of taxes, created
an emergency requiring the suspension of the rules and this ordinance be in
full force and effect from and after its passagi; and puolicatioa in one
issue of the Chronicle, a newspaper of g-neral circulation puulished in the
City of fort Neches, Texas, and it is hereby ordikined.
PASSED AND LiPPROVED by ai unanimous vote of the City Council of the vity of
Nederland at a regular mee.tine, of the said Council, all members beiPlg
present and voting in favor thereof, this the 23 day of September A. D.
1946.
THE CITY OF NEDEILaND. TEXAS
BY 124,,J MAYOit
ATTEST:
S ECY.
The Council discussed the proposition of hiring J. B. iJili:ius. Jr. with
kr. Crane. Motion mile by A. i). d,axcontell, 2nd by K. 'dhitley that the
City Council approved the hiring of J. B. dilkins, Jr. at a Oalary of
X275.00 a month starting Oct. 1, 1946. All voting aye. '
lalotion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by K. dhitley to get oecy to write
a letter to the members of the Equalization Board thanking them for their
services rendered and sending each one a ek. for X50.00. all voting aye.
No further business stand adjourned
Mayor
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5p�CY �� �r�L�YN'G G� 'iH� CY'Y CGUi�CYi
OZ THE
wept. 30, 1946
CITY Oe NrD iLZD
Meeting called to order by Mayor Zarris at 7:30 P. Mi.
Aldermen present: K. Shitley, Geo. P. Trotter, F. A. llaoch, A. D. iriarcontell
D. Chester. Object of me -ting discussion oi' wages as the employes of the
City have declared th..i t th _.y gill quit#, unless they get a r ,ise in
their wages and F et a dollar a day increase. Several of the men working for
the City expressed their opinion, r
the men resigned were: Ben Obin, 0. J. isoy, Iris N. Smith, Lewis L. Lott,
C. iii. Boudreaux.
Bob Baden, O. B. Jones, L. L. Knoblock stayed on.
,,otion made by G. Y. Trott .r, 2nd by A. ). iLarcoatell to appoint C. B. Jones
ad driver for Garbage truck. .ill voting aye.
Lotion made by K. d hitley, 2nd by A. D. -a rcontell to extend ever line on
South Chesnut Street, Hilltop addition 300' to 3501. :ill voting aye.
'after discussing the matter for quite a while the Council decided that
'there is not enought money on i:and, to grant this request and informed
the men to that effect. 6everal of the men, then said they quit their jo$.
6ecy.
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No further business stand adjourned
Mayor '� IX,,�%/1/.L
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REGULAR PviEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND
October 14, 1946 1
Meeting called to order by ;vayor Farris 7:35 P. M.
Aldermen present: K. Nhitley, P. A. Roach. -1. D. Marcontell. Geo P. Trotter.
Minutes of the previoas regular meeting of Sept 23, and the especial meeting
of Sept 30, was read and approved.
notion made by Geo. P. Trotter. 2nd by K, Nhitley to have meeting at 7:OOP. iv ".
instead of 7:30. All voting aye.
,.otion made by Geo. P. Trotter. 2nd by As D. 1 arcontell to nay H. B. Murray
his bill for work on v'ire plug on Nederland avenue done. 111 voting aye.
H. B. Murray came before Council to
a Septic tank on nis property where
to let +dilkins look into it and wor;
sewer line.
;lu. H. Townsend had letter from r'ire
Firemen's Convention at honroe. La.
Motion made by G. P. Trotter 2nd by
M. H. Townsend to this convention a
see about getting permission to build
he is building a house. Council decided
c out the problem of putting in
Chief in ort Arthur inviting him to
the southwestern District Ass.
A. D. Marcontell that they send
All voting aye.
Motion made by A. D. - arcontell. 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter that the City
Council U. L. the extension of the -,'ire Truck garage. All voting aye.
Motion made by K. 'dJhitley 2nd by G. P. Trotter that we pay 6/c interest
on the hilltop sewer and water caitract. in view of the fact that no
interest was paid on the tlilicrest contract. All voting aye.
Motion made by G. P. Tro'.ter. 2nd by A. D. Rarcontell to authorize Horner
to install check valve at Sewer plant for 4125.00. All voting aye.
Motion made by K. Whitley, 2nd by A. D. Marcoatell to allow Geo. Crane
2 weeks vacation and give: him until Oct 31 to vacdte his house and let aecy n•
notify him to that effect. All voting aye.
Motion. made by Geo. P. " rotter. 2nd by r. A. zioach to pay following bills.
All voting aye.
City:
Gulf States ... .. 11.00
Bell Telephone Co. Phone �2 3.80
Texas Public Service Co... ............................... 1.00
4. D. Haden............ . ............................... 55.00
Chronelle............................................... 15.00
Osborne Truaking .............................. ......... 45.00
League of Texas .......... ............................... 30.00
Port Arthur Abstract Co .. ............................... 15.00
Corner service station ... ............................... 18.24 -
H. C. r'arris....... 15.00
011ie Lee ............................................... 40.00
E. M. Bailey ............. ............................... 10.00
M. H. Townsend. .. • . ............................... 12.00 -
r'iremen's drills andiires ............................. 37.50 ,
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WATER:
Gulf States .............. ............................... 119.28
southwester Bell 'i'el. Co,,.* ........................... 8.73
J. Gabes ................. ............................... 95.29
B. F. Pace.... ............................................. 7.00
Coburn aupply co .. ........... ........ ................ 23.32
Gas eater Garb. .... ...... ......................... 44.78
D. X. ienstaa ............ ............................... 8.66
Mid- County Lbr. Co .. ....... ............................ 190
H. A. Hooka (crane) ..... ............................... 39.82
The Rohan Co .................. .......................... 28.60
b'. A. Aoach ins. G. T .... ............................... 106.90
Crane Co............... .. ............................... 85.85
E. azafir & Son ......... ............................... 1.60
Miller Electrical Cc ..... ............................... 72.60
Southern iuobor Co. Ex... ................................ 1.31
J. Imhoff & Sons ......... ............................... 7.74
Texas dater 'Yorks and sewer short school.. .............. 3.00
Clarke & Courts .................. 2.66
Sabine aupply ........... ............................... 326.17
Rockwlll ivifR. Co ........ ............................... 322.50
Cityof Port Neches ...... ............................... 106.25
Jefferson Co. Express.... 2.24
H. U. itiiorrison scent and Gan Garbage....... .............. 10.40
H. B. -array ...... back pill .. ........................... 37.50
It K�
ecy.
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No further business stand adjourned
Mayor
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND October 28, 19461
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 7:10 P. M.
Aldermen present: F. A. Roach, .p_i. D. Twarcontell, K. 4hitley, Geo. P.
Trro ,hes ter
. .',,•-,. Utx �{ ww�k a. �.J� "�
C Dull Ci- i cus es` sipipe lines located in Tract of land bought from
Johnson for garbage dumping and wants to investigate, whicii companies own
those lines so as to find out whether the deeds are recorded. iviotion
made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by K, dhitley to pass the following ordinance
and authorize the Iaayor to sign renewal of street lighting contract,
between the City and the Gulf States Utilities Co. All voting aye.
yy AN ORDINZCE
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of t�ederland, Texas, in
regular session thereof on this, the 28th day of October, A. D., 1946 that
the kayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to forthwith execute
that certain street lighting contract arranged by hiui and the City Council
by and between the City of Neder and and the Gulf States Utilities
Company for operating and maintaining a lighting system to provide street
illumination in the City of Nederland. said contract to be for the five (5)
year period, dated from the first day of November, A. D., 1946 to the I
First day of Tovember, A. D., 1951. and the City (Iterk of the City of
Nederland is hereby ordered and directed to attest said contract.
Passed on this, the 88th day of October, A. D., 1940, b y the affirmative
vote of the City Council witli F. A. Coach, A. D. hiarcontell, D. Chester,
K. dhitley, Geo. P. Trotter voting in the affirmative and none voting in
the negative.
ivia yo r
c9R.Q",,.�_, City Ckrik of the City of Nederland, do hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance passed by tae _
City Council in regular session, this 28th day b:5 October. i.D.. 1946, and
has duly copied in the record of orainances of said City.
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City Cletk
I,iAloii mi a'd4' by F. A;�'nohch 2na by D. Chest to renew the note at the
Nederland estate bank for „4.000 for 4 or 6 mo. All voting aye.
14ayor H. C. Earri&s resigns as Jud e of the Corporation court by request.
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter tad by iio vVhitley to accept his resignatiol
All voting. iye.
iviotion made by i. D. Iviarcontell. 2nd by v'. A. :coach, that the oupt. buy
and have installed S small chlo gating units o our 3 wells. All voting
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY LF NEDERLAND tiovember 11, 1946
Meeting called to order by Ivlayor Farris at 7:00 P. i� -.
Aldermen present: r'. A. itoach, A. D. Iviarcontell, X. 4hitley, Geo. P. Trotter
D. Cheater.
linutes of the previous meeting of Cct. 28, 1946 was read and approved
ivl. H. Townsend reported on his trip to ivion oe La. and said he had a
nice time, and suggested that the City Council check on gas trucks coming
through the City and find out 11 they obeyed the safety rules; and he
also turned in an expense mill for X100.00.
Motion made by Geo. P. `Trotter, 2ad by i. D. warcontell to pay this bill.
All voting aye.
Secy explained that he omitted the appointment of D. J. stienstra in the
minutes, on account of havii.T to clarify some points in regard to
1ur. aienstras qualifications, and haveing to put it in the form of a
resolution.
Lotion made b_, F. A. Roach, 2nd by D. Chester to pass the following
resolution.
WHEREAS there is a vacancy created by the rejoignation of H. C. r'arris
as corporation judge and
4HEREA3 the City meeds somebody with the necessary qualifications, to
fill the place for the unexpired term and
dHERE,,S D. �. ,Uenstra has been suggested as possessing the necessary
qualifications to fill the place now vacant, so
BE IT RESOLVE, that the City Council of the City of Nederland, Appoint
D. J. �ienstra as Corporation Judge, for the unexpired term of i4ir.
H. S. Farris.
Passed and approved by an unanimous vote of the City Council of the City
of Ilederland at a regular meeting of the said council, this the 11th
day of iyovembdr, 1946.
J. B. dilkias, Jr. reporter on the garbage situation and said that
C. B. Jones is not taking care of his job satisfactor*ly after repeated
warnings and advises the council to make a change i►z d start the driver
at 80� an hour, and then promote hi;L if found satisfactory.
aecy instructed to wtite 6. Premeaux that his Maxi License is
automactically cancelled as of to date on account of failure to procure
near bard.
5ecy. read ordinance providing . rules and regulations governing tee
lat�,�a Saab e laattia Qi' and into subdivis'o is.. `�-P—�O1t�` tfAL
Motion made by K. dhitley °2nd ty d. D, lwarcontell to pay the following
' bills:
C ITY :
Gulf Ctatep .......... ....................11.26
Texas rublic aervic«e ............ ......... .95
6outhwestern Bdll Telephone Co. i#2 • .. • .... 3.87
i,iasehck x Hamby ...........................75.00
24(;
Qlark
& Coutts .. ..........................24.52
haden
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W. D.
..... ..........................33.00
Kinsel
I4:otor Co . ..........................15.55
D. a.
Rienstra Fire Dept .................154.40
Olanstide 1,achine +corks .............. . ..... 7.50
d. S.
Darley. . .........................109.60
L. H.
Townsend . .........................106.00
E. M.
Bailey..... .......
H. C.
Farris .... ..........................15.00
011ie
Lee ....... ..........................40.00
0 ,�,,� w - _ - - . q u u &
SATER
Gulf otates ...... ........................152.63
,Douthwestern Bell Tel. Co ............... .12.68
Union CALty Trans .........................185.00
Herrin Transport ...........................4.41
Gaber Co. . .............................. 443.43
Nelson Co. ....... .........................51.04
Lack's :auto oupply .......................45.93
aid- County Lbr .. ..........................13.13
Crane Cc ........ ..........................80.49 '
Port Neches j3ldg. 1uat .....................11090
Coburn Supply .. ..........................75.97
F. A. Ro ach .............................. 89.50
Morrison aervice otat .................... 11.35
The Chronicle .... .........................61.00
Nederland Motor Cc .. .....................7.24
Griffin 6ervice Qtation ................ .4.15
Nettervill Garage .......................101.24
D. I. itienstra ........ .............26.36
Nederland ,�venue,6ervice Sta .................75
Cityof Pt. Neches ......................106.25
C. B. Jones 3 da. labor
1) t IC vY
becy
No further business stand adjourned
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2
REGULAR LEEE,TING CP THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY UP NEDEiZL•iND
lYonember 25, 1946
Meeting called to order by .vayor Parris at 7:00 P. 1,1.
Aldermen present: r'. A. roach, Geo. P. Trotter, D. Chester, K, dhitley,
,Minutes of the previous meeting of iJovember 11, 1946 was read and
approved.
Morris Townsend came before Council to show them a reel of eire
fighting apparatus and alarm bm)xes which the Council enjoyed very
much.
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter. 2nd by d. A. Aoach to give Casey B.
Jones, an opportunity to get a Taxi license, as soon as he can arrange
Bonds and complies with the ordinance requirements. all voting aye.
D. J. tiienstra came before Council to as.> for some information auout
Parking 'Pickets and wants to know if part of the fine paid for
Parking Tickets could be paid as salary to 011ie Lee. No action taken
5ecy informed Council that the Tire Department has overdrawn their bud-
, get allowance for the 7 maths of the year, by 4903.00.
Motion made by ueo. P. `Trotter, 2nd uy j. Chester to let niorris Townsena
and E. M. Bailey attend the b'ireme l a convention at Luikia, Texas at
a probable cost of 412.50. All voting aye.
Dorris Townsend rendered a Bill for 3 r'ire Extinguishers for 425.00.
Council instructed oecy to pay this bill.
oecy. iniormed Council about returning bond for 3. Premeaux to Don
Hendryx, at Port Arthur, for the reason that the a:iouat of Insurance
was insufficient, and also because one of the questions was answered
wronp,, by stating that no policies had been c nceled for the last year,
w_aen the 6ecy had bens informed by 3 different companies that they had
canceled policies, and erection 18 in the policy declares that: By
aeeept3nce of this policy, the name insured agrees, that the statements
in the declarations are his agreements and representations, that this
policy, is issued in reliance upon the truth of sucn representations.
J. B. Wilkins gave some figures on installing traffic lights. after
some discussions and iigures,
iviotioa was made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by K. Nhitley to authorize
J. B. Wilkins to order 2 traffic lights and controls, one at
Giebelstein (Prince) and Nederland avenue and at Twin City Hwy. and
' Nederland ►venue and also to order enough shell and drain pipe to get
our Garbage j)ump in shape so the City can use it. -i-11 voting aye.
6ecy. received Insurance Policies on A,velling of the daterviorks and on
the City Hall and on d'ire ruck.
No further business stand adjourned.
v�"I4 ayo
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REGMAR L!22TING Or 'iHE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND December 9, 1946 '
Meeting palled to order by Mayor Zarris at 7:00 Y. i".
Alderiaen present: I!'. A. :roach, Geo. P. Trotter, D. Chester, and
A. D. i,,arcontell.
iviiautes of the Previous meeting of November 25the was read and Ppproved
Council discussed the problem of Plumbing ordinance :ind changing some of
the paragraphs in the code and license fees.
Motion made by Jeo. P. Trotter, 2nd by A. D. iviarcontell to amend the
plumbing code as follows ??
Secy received notice from J. H. McNeill that the Bonds on Tax _assessor
Collector are due and Bondin�z Co. Wants to know.
1. Which Bank is dlsignated as City Depository.
2. A copy of the resolution of City Council, designititgthe -ity
Depository.
3. Copy of Depository Bond.
4. Copy of resolution of the City Council approving the security
furnished by the Dank.
Motion made by d'. A. zoach, 2nd by -L. D. Marcontell that the City
Council of the City of Nederland hereuy designate the Nederland '
State Bank as the City uepository for the years 1947- 1148 inclusive.
Secy to see ,J. 4. Cruse about -=ond. -i11 voting aye.
Motion made by Geo. P. Trotter, Ind, by D. Chester, to allow i,. J.
Miller :to make 6 ( six) additional connections to their water line in
addition to the 6 (six) agreed on November 1, 1945 and have i�,r.
killer sign agreement. all voting aye.
-otion made by .i. D. ivarcontell, 2nd by Geo. P. Trotter to deputize
T. J. 4eisser as -ueputy — arshall for the remainder of the year.
all voting aye.
Iviotion made by Geo. P. Trotter,2nd by ,1. D. Marcontell to instruct
Ullie Lee to refund the licence money to the Phgenologist located on
IvAin street and cancel the license if it can be done legally. ill
voting aye.
Secy to contact Cochran acout this question.
Council instructs aecy to alloaa the day men an extra days pay for
Thanksgiving and Christivas.
Secy instructed to get price on letterhead size mimeograph and order one
t � '
i�iD tion made by Geo. P. Trotter, 2nd by D. Chester to authorize
J. B. 4ilkins to go and inspect two graders offered for sale and bring
in a report on condition and terms, and see ii we can buy one.
All voting aye.
Iviotion made Irby Geo. P. Trotter 2nd, by A. y. iviarcontell to pay the
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following bills and transfer enough money from General Fund to the
'
dater fund to pay for same.
After 6ecy informed Council that there were not enough funds in the
dater dor cs for the bills. All voting aye.
CITY
Gulf States Utilities Co ...................... 11.17
Texas Public service Go.... ...... ........... 1.66
SouthwesternBell `Telephone Co. f2 ............ 4.45
Clarkt and Coutte ............................. 9.89
W. D. Haden .. .. .. .........................137.50
smiths Bluff Lbr. �Go ........................... 72.25
The Stkck Co. . ............................... 4.91
McNeill ins. lire Truck.. .25.00
H. C. Farris .. ............................... 20.00
E. iJL. Bailey. ............................... 30.50
M. H. Townsend .. ........................... 25.00
011ie Lee ... ..40.00
R. M. Bennett .. ............................... 45.00
dATER
Gulf states Utilities Co.... ...............
146.39
southwestern Bell `Telephone�t�8 ...............
4.49
The Chronicle . ...............................
.39.00
Herrin Transportation ....
7.39
Gaber Co.. .. ...............................
237.85
Coburn supply ...............................
132.40
Crane & Co. ... ...............................
134.98
Nederland Pharmacy ...........................
3.55
Norvell dilder Co. . ..........................
30.16
Bond Cement 'Products ........................
5.00
bunicipal Supply .............................
125.16
B. Z. Pace w. L.. . .........................
3.00
Bmt. Construction Go .........................
125.00
J. Imhoff & sons .............................
.58
Southern kotor i,ines ..................
1.91
Rockwell Mfg. Co. 20 meters.
258.00
J. C. Penney Boots .........................
9.96
PdiidCounty Lbr. Co ............................
32.00
Lamb Printing Co .............................
18.00
Cityyin shop. . ..............................
16.00
ElcNei1l Ins. Go .. ............................
70.44
Pure .otor Co. ...............................
121.18
H. O. Lorrison . .............................
14.50
M!errfck,Castille... .. .......
39.75
City of Port Neches (garbage
106.25
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No futthur business
stand adjourned
7ZC ,Za,4,6:g
Mayor
6 ecy
25) G
REGULAR MEETING Or THL CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF NEDERLAND December 23, 1946
Meeting called to order by Mayor Farris at 7:00 P. M.
Aldermen present: F. 1. roach, Geo. P. Trotter, D. Chester, A. D.
Mareontell. -i< e eP.,\ -t J&j e ,,e ,.- e,7b .
i,inutes of the previous meeting of December 9, 1946 read and approved.
,.otion made by F. A. roach, 2nd by A. D. 1,arcoatell to approve the
security Bond submitted by the Nederland dtate Banff: as Depository
of the City of Nederland.
( THE STATE 01' TEXASF )
(COUNTY OF JEFFER�DUN )
(CITY OF NEDERLAND )
KNOW ALL Di.0 1'HE6 E PRE6 EN 'o :
That the Nederland 6tate Bank of Nederland, Texas, (Hereinafter called
Bank), as principal and D. K. Rienstra, C. Doornbos, Dr. J. C. Hines,
r'. A. - iaoch, J. H. 1�cNeill, Jr, R. A. Rackley and d. 'IN, Cruse, as
aurety, and held and firmly bound unto the City of Nederland, Texas,
(Hereinafter called Depositor), the sum of TdirIVTY FIVE THuJSAND AND
N01100 DOLLARS (25,000.00) to the payment of which the Bank and the
aurety bind themselves, their successors and assigns, jointly and
severally, firmly by these presents.
IHEREAa, said Bank has been designated as a depository for certain moneys
of the Depositor or for the custody of which the Depositor is or may be
responsible.
'i'HEREFURE THE CONDITIuld DF THI6 OBLIGA'TiuV I6 DUCH That if the
Sank shall, during the teri. commemcing the First Day of January, 1947, at
noon standard time at the Bank's address, and ending on the Thirty First
Day of December 1948, at noon standard time it saiu address, promptly
account for aaa in due and ordinary course of business pay over on legal
demind all moneys deposited with it uy or on behalf of said )epositor,
then this obligation to be cull and void, otherwise to remain in full
force and effect.
PROVIDED? HONEVER? AND UPU., `Hs iO.LL0411IG LU.�THLn .,UTuuIil•Na:
i~'IitST: That written notice of any default by the �aaic with verified
statement::•of the facts showing such default by the Dank and the date
thereof shall be delivered to the 6urety at its office in the City of
Nederland, otate of Texas, within ten days after such default.
6ECOND: 1'hat the surety shall not be liable for :any deposits made after
such default.
THIRy: That the auretys' obligation hereunder shall be absolutely void
provided the Bank has not suspended payment prior to the ti,:ie of
expiration of the term of this Bond.
FOURTH: That no suit, action or proceedinp*s shall be brought auiast the
ourety until after expiration of sixty (60) days after the Bank s default
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