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2011 05 12 WS MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN May 12, 2011 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in a Regular Work Session on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 4:32 P.M., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance: Brandon Capetillo Lynn Caskey David McCartney Mercedes Renteria Terry Sain Scott Sheley Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Stephen DonCarlos Mayor Robert D. Leiper City Manager Kevin Troller Assistant City Manager Ignacio Ramirez City Attorney Jason Cozza Deputy City Clerk Keith Dougherty Sergeant at Arms Mayor DonCarlos convened the May 12, 2011, City Council Regular Work Session with a quorum present at 4:32 P.M., all members were present. Council Member Renteria arrived at 4:55 P.M. 1. DISCUSSIONS a. Discuss Stormwater Management MDUS Fee Schedule - Finance. City Manager Leiper presented the agenda item to discuss the City of Baytown Stormwater Management MDUS fee schedule and stated that during the budget review process for the current City budget, Council directed staff to look at our storm water fees so that our storm water management costs were assessed on more of a volume -user basis. Activities not funded by storm water fees are now paid for in the General Fund by all taxpayers. City Manager Leiper stated that the recommendation is to increase the current rate of $0.68 to $1.50 as it has been at the current rate for over five (5) years and in comparison to other cities is shown to be the lowest. He also stated that if the rates are raised, Baytown would still be at the third lowest in comparison to other cities but in a good position going into the next phase of the permit. b. Discuss Options for Utility Billing Processes for Residential Rental Property - Finance. City Manager Leiper presented the agen(ha item to discuss options regarding utility billing processes for residential rental property. City Manager Lciper statcd that a rental property owner presented a coriccrn about his water bill and as follow up email was sent to each Council Member showing the aCCLI111111atiOn ot'that bill. Siticc that time, stal.T has ol'(`cred to waive all I*ccs with exception ofthe water usage and allowed tirne for Mr, Lorfing to remit payment, As of yesterday, Mr. Lorting has not agreed to the offer and staff is still trying to work with hilm City Manager Lciper stated that the recornmenclations, for I'Liture billing processes are: to eliminate the requirement J'or property owner declaration (no liens against rental property), increase the racial (1cposit to $200, report deflaults to the credit bureau, and C011ti]IUC the CLIII-ent policy ot-' disconnecting water services once (30) days delin(ILIC11t. Mayor Don("arlos suggested getting a collection agency for delinquent accounts. 2. ADJOURN I With there being no tbrither bLISiness to discuss, Mayor DoriCarlos adjourned the May 12, 2011, City COLInCil Regular Work Session tit 5:021).M.