2013 05 23 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 23, 2013
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May
23, 2013, at 6:30 P.M. in the Tucker Hall, Lee College, 200 Lee Drive, Baytown, Texas with the
following in attendance:
Brandon Capetillo
Robert Hoskins
David McCartney
Terry Sain
Scott Sheley
Stephen H. DonCarlos
Robert D. Leiper
Ron Bottoms
Kevin Troller
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor DonCarlos convened the May 23, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting with a quorum
present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Council Member Renteria.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member McCartney.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting held on May
09, 2013.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member Scott
Sheley approving the May 09, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting minutes. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tem Tent' Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
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Approved
b. Consider approving the City Council Special Meeting minutes held on May 02,
2013.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving the May 02, 2013, City Council Special Meeting minutes. The vote
was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Present a proclamation designating the Month of May, 2013, as Hurricane
Preparedness Month in Baytown.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor DonCarlos presented
to Bill Vola a proclamation designating the Month of May, 2013, as Hurricane Preparedness
Month in Baytown.
b. Recognize City of Baytown employees for their Years of Service (5, 10, 15 plus
years).
City Manager Leiper presented and recognized City of Baytown employees for their years of
service (5, 10, 15 plus years).
5 Years:
Lynette Rodriguez, Municipal Court, Juvenile Case Manager
15 Years:
Gabriel Conejo, Police Lieutenant
25 Years:
Magdalena Hinojosa, Police Sergeant
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3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
a. Consider a resolution authorizing advanced funding of the 2007 voter - approved
bond program for construction costs for year -seven projects and advanced funding of
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014, for the aquatic facility expansion.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Resolution No. 2242 authorizes
advanced funding as needed for costs associated with year -seven (FY 2013 -14) of the 2007 voter
approved bond program and with the Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014, for the aquatic
facility expansion. He stated that although adoption on the 2013 -14 budget will specify the
projects that are funded, the City may issue the General Obligation Bonds and the Certificates of
Obligation in 2014 for some or all of the following projects:
Item or Fund -- Described by Character, Type or Purpose
Amount -- Described by Cost,
Quantity or Size
General Obligation Bonds
911 Center and Fiber Upgrades
$8,000,000
Street Improvements
$5,000,000
Aquatics
$1,300,000
Radio System Upgrade
$1,150,000
Matching Funds for Harris County and TxDot Projects
$1,000,000
Park Land North of I10
$525,000
Construction of Drainage Facilities
$400,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014
Aquatic Facility Expansion
$1,000,000
TOTAL GO's and CO's
$18,375,000
City Manager Leiper stated that the IRS regulations dictate that Council declare its official intent
to reimburse prior expenditures with proceeds of subsequent borrowing and that the advanced
funding would only be invoked if the City entered into a contract on any of the bond projects
prior to the issuance of the bonds. He stated that the advanced funding would not preclude the
necessity of Council approval for contracts that require such approval.
Additionally, City Manager Leiper stated that in order to reduce interest costs, the sale of the
General Obligation Bonds and Certificates of Obligation will be delayed until needed and in
order for the preliminary work, design, engineering and limited construction projects to move
forward, this advanced funding resolution was necessary.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Resolution No. 2242. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
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Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 2242
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE
INCURRED; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance amending Section 2 -595 (4) of the Code of Ordinances,
Baytown, Texas, to update the entry fees for the 2014 Swim Season at Pirates Bay Water
Park.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that while working on the master plan
the alternate bids were approved, and in order to do the alternate bids additional revenue from
the parks would be needed. He stated that the expanded park is going to cost more to operate
which causes for a $3 per ticket increase in the fees starting in 2014 along with the proposed
rates as follows:
Admission
Fee before 4:00 P.M.
Fee On or After 4:00 P.M.
48 inches or taller
$20.00
$10.00
Under 48 inches tall
$15.00
$5.00
Less than two years old: no charge with an adult entry
Season Pass for Baytown Residents
and City of Baytown Employees
Proof Required)
Fee
Individual
$95.00
Family of 2
$190.00
Family of 3
$265.00
Family of 4
$340.00
Family of 5
$415.00
Family of 6 or more
$415.00 for the first 5 persons plus
$95.00 per additional person
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Season Pass for Non - Residents
Proof Required)
Fee
Individual
$135.00
Family of 2
$270.00
Family of 3
$385.00
Family of 4
$500.00
Family of 5
$615.00
Family of 6 or more
$615.00 for the first 5 persons plus
$135.00 per additional person
Season passes are photo IDs and will be sold only at the Parks and Recreation Office and at the
Pirates Bay Water Park. Season passes will also allow entry at Calypso Cove.
Mayor DonCarlos requested for staff to be mindful of the entry fees and work on a plan to try
and assist those who have difficulty paying.
During further discussion, Council Member Sheley stated that one of the recommendations from
the teen survey was to give the youth the opportunity to assist with the naming of the new
attractions in the future water park expansions.
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,254. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,254
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION," ARTICLE V "FINANCE," DIVISION 1
"GENERALLY," SECTION 2 -595 "FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES,"
SUBSECTION (D) "PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO ESTABLISH
FEES FOR PIRATES BAY WATER PARK AND CALYPSO COVE;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
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b. Consider an ordinance authorizing a Construction Contract with Cox Commercial
Construction, LLC, for Pirates Bay Expansion Phase 1.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,255 authorizes
a Construction Contract with Cox Commercial Construction, LLC, for Pirates Bay Expansion,
Phase 1, in an amount not to exceed $6,677,000.99. He stated that the price includes the base bid
of $4,967,000.99 and two (2) alternate bids totaling $1,710,000: Alternate 1 ($1,368,000.00)
includes a slide tower and a large "family" raft slide and Alternate 2 ($342,000.00) includes a
second multi -rider raft slide off the same tower. He stated that the base bid scope of work
includes a wave pool, additional parking, a concessions /restroom building, and an interactive
fountain. City Manager Leiper stated that the bid recommendation is predicated on the increase
in Pirates Bay admission prices, and approximately $1 million of the expansion cost will be
funded by the increase. Additionally, he stated that four (4) bids were received on Wednesday,
May 15, 2013.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member
Brandon Capetillo approving Ordinance No. 12,255. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,255
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH COX
COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE PIRATES BAY
EXPANSION PHASE 1 PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF A SUM
OF SIX MILLION SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY -SEVEN THOUSAND AND
99/100 DOLLARS ($6,677,000.99); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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C. Consider an ordinance for the second and final reading of the annexation of
approximately 10.01 acres located along the south I -10 feeder road, approximately 2,000
feet west of State Highway 146.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,230 is the
second and final reading for the annexation of property located along the south 1 -10 feeder road,
approximately 2,000 feet west of State Highway 146, legally known as a portion of land out of
the William Bloodgood League Survey, A-4, Chambers County, Texas.
He stated that on February 14, 2013, the City Council approved a resolution granting the petition
from Ryan and Chad Fitzgerald for voluntary annexation of approximately 10.01 acres. He stated
that the land was currently vacant and the petitioners plan to develop a recreational vehicle park
along with several commercial out - parcels on the property and that this annexation is required in
order to extend the necessary utilities to the site.
City Manager Leiper stated that City Council directed staff to complete a service plan, which
was completed on February 21, 2013. He stated that the Notice of the first and second public
hearings was published in the February 24, 2013, issue of the Baytown Sun, posted on the City
of Baytown's notice boards and website on February 21, 2013, and were held at the March 14,
2013, City Council meeting. Additionally, he stated that the first reading of the ordinance was
held on April 11, 2013 and that this property will be zoned in the Open Space Recreation Zoning
Category (OR) upon annexation.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member Robert
C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,230. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,230
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR THE
EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY
10.01 ACRES LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH I -10 FEEDER ROAD
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 146, WHICH
SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT
BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
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d. Consider an ordinance placing approximately 10.01 acres of land into the City of
Baytown generally located along the south Interstate 10 feeder road approximately 2,000
feet west of State Highway 146 into Council District No. 5.
A motion was made by Council Member Brandon Capetillo and seconded by Council Member
Robert C. Hoskins approving Ordinance No. 12,256. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,256
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ADDING APPROXIMATELY 10.01 ACRES LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTH I -10 FEEDER ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET WEST OF
STATE HIGHWAY 146, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO
AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS FOR THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 5; REPEALING
ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional
service agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc., for design services for the
Needlepoint Road Waterline Project.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No. 12,257 authorizes
the City Manager to negotiate a professional service agreement with Kimley Horn and
Associates, Inc., for design services for the Needlepoint Road Waterline Project for an amount
not to exceed $140,000 plus an additional $40,000 for expedited services. He stated that the
design will extend a water line beginning at the Needlepoint Water Tower, east along
Needlepoint Road, approximately 7,800 Linear Feet, and connecting to an existing 12 -inch
waterline located on FM 146.
Additionally, he stated that if this project is delivered in time the City will save $400,000 in
expenses. He stated that currently Wal -Mart has to put in ground storage tanks and fire pumps
and that if the City can time the construction right Wal -Mart will pay the City $400,000 to tie
into their building, thereby eliminating the need for Wal -Mart to build their own infrastructure.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Terry Sain and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving Ordinance No. 12,257. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 12,257
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEEDLEPOINT ROAD WATERLINE
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND
AND NO 1100 DOLLARS ($180,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
5. CONSENT
City Manager Leiper stated before the vote, that item 5.d. was originally to negotiate a contract
but because the contract was completed the amendment would be to approve the actual contract
without changes to scope or cost.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott Sheley and seconded by Council Member David
McCartney approving consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.g. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tern Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
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a. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Bayer
Business and Technology Services LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,258
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH BAYER BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
LLC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing an Industrial District Agreement with Bayer
MaterialScience LLC.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,259
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO AN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
AGREEMENT WITH BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract
with T &C Construction LTD., for the Raccoon Road Lift Station Rehabilitation and 12-
inch Force Main Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,260
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 WITH T &C
CONSTRUCTION, LTD., FOR THE RACCOON ROAD LIFT STATION
REHABILITATION AND 12 -INCH FORCE MAIN PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SIXTY -NINE THOUSAND
SEVENTEEN AND 24/100 DOLLARS ($269,017.24); AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., for the
Raccoon Road Lift Station Rehabilitation and 12 -inch Force Main Project.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,261
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO THE SECOND
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AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
HDR ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE RACCOON ROAD LIFT STATION
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($20,000.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing the renewal of the Annual Contract for Food
and Supplies for Pirates Bay Water Park.
ORDINANCE NO. 12,262
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, RENEWING THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR FOOD AND
SUPPLIES FOR THE PIRATES BAY WATERPARK WITH BEN E. KEITH
FOODS AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
NO 1100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
f. Consider a resolution designating four (4) staff positions as authorized signatories
for the State of Texas documents for requesting funds for the Community Development
Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (GLO Contract No. 13- 238 - 000 - 7421).
RESOLUTION NO. 2243
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING FOUR STAFF POSITIONS AS AUTHORIZED
SIGNATORIES FOR REQUESTING FUNDING FROM THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM
UNDER GLO CONTRACT NO. 13 -238- 000 -7421; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
g. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to participate in the submission
of an application to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development
Administration for the Make it in America Challenge Grant on behalf of the Baytown Fire
Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 2244
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN TO PARTICIPATE IN AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ADMINISTRATION FOR THE MAKE IT IN AMERICA CHALLENGE
GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION AND NO /100
DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00); AUTHORIZING AN IN- KIND MATCH OF
LAND AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIFTY PERCENT (50 %) OF THE GRANT AWARD;
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; ASSURING
PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRANT FUNDS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. APPOINTMENTS
a. Consider three (3) appointments to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review
Board.
City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item to consider the three (3) appointments of John
Strausser, Ronn Haddox and Chet Theiss to the Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. He
stated that all three (3) board members' terms are set to expire on June 30, 2013, and if
reappointed terms shall begin on July 01, 2013 an expire on June 30, 2014.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Terry Sain approving the appointments of John Strausser, Ronn Haddox, and Chet Theiss to the
Baytown Industrial Appraisal Review Board. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tem Terry Sain, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
7. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at
Bicentennial Park on Monday, May 27, 2013, at 11:00 A.M.
Mr. Scott Johnson, director of the Parks and Recreation department, stated that the Annual
Memorial Day Service would be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Bicentennial Park on
Monday, May 27, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. Bicentennial Park is located at 1001 Market Street and in
the event of rain would be moved to the Baytown Community Center, located at 2407 Market
Street.
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b. Calypso Cove, located at N.C. Foote Park, will open for the Memorial Day weekend
on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 11:00 A.M.
Mr. Scott Johnson stated that the Calypso Cove, at N.C. Foote Park, will open for the Memorial
Day weekend on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. through Memorial Day on Monday,
May 28th and will also open on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd, before opening for the
summer on Saturday, June 8th. He stated that the water park will be open daily from 11:00 A.M.
to 7:00 P.M. with the admission fee of $5 per person, with children under 2 years of age free.
C. Present the 2013 Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Education and Recreation Center
Summer Science Camps.
Mr. Scott Johnson stated that the wetlands camps start on June 10th hosting ten camps with 23
kids per camp.
d. The annual Children and Teen Summer Reading Programs are scheduled to begin
on June 10, 2013, at the Sterling Municipal Library.
Ms. Katherine Brown, City Librarian, stated that the annual Children and Teen Summer Reading
Programs are scheduled to begin on June 10, 2013, at the Sterling Municipal Library.
Additionally, she stated that there will also be an adult summer reading program.
e. Present an update on the City Council Chamber Renovation Project.
Mr. Nick Woolery stated that the renovation project is moving along well and is on schedule
with July 11 th still being the date to resume for hosting meetings.
f. City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in observance of Memorial
Day.
City Manager Leiper stated that City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013, in
observance of Memorial Day.
Council Member Sheley stated that June 29th is Public Servants' Day and that the YAC along
with Senior Softball Association will be hosting a tournament.
Mayor DonCarlos stated that he and Mr. Leiper attended the ICSC. He stated that the conference
was very encouraging and productive.
8. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member David McCartney and seconded by Council Member
Scott Sheley adjourning the May 23, 2013, City Council Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
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Ayes: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Council Member Brandon Capetillo, Council
Member Robert C. Hoskins, Council Member David McCartney, Mayor
Pro Tem Terry Sam, Council Member Scott Sheley
Nays: None
Other: Council Member Mercedes Renteria III (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor DonCarlos adjourned the May 23,
2013, City Council Regular Meeting at 7:17 P.M.