2018 05 24 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
MAY 24, 2018
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May
24, 2018, at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall, 2401 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas with the following in attendance:
Robert Hoskins
Charles Johnson
David Himsel
Chris Presley
Heather Betancourth
Laura Alvarado
Rick Davis
Ignacio Ramirez
Leticia Brysch
Keith Dougherty
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Sergeant at Arms
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarado convened the May 24, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting with a
quorum present at 6:30 P.M., all members were present with the exception of Mayor DonCarlos
who was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance, Texas Pledge, and Invocation was led by Council Member Hoskins.
1. MINUTES
a. Consider approving the minutes of the City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting held on April 26, 2018.
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Heather Betancourth approving the April 26, 2018, City Council Work Session and Regular
Meeting minutes. The vote was as follows:
Ayes: Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
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2. RECOGNITIONS AND CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Mrs. Reba A. Eichelberger requested to appear before the Council regarding a
dramatic increase in her utility bill.
Mrs. Eichelberger stated that on January 10th, she returned home from out of town and had no
water. She stated that she called to utility billing department, in which the office was closed. She
noted that her bill was paid. Ms. Eichelberger stated that she had a plumber come out in which he
informed her that she had a leak, but that he couldn't take care of it because of the recent storm
and that he would be back in a couple of days. She stated that the plumber told her that her costs
would be $6,599.92, so she contacted another plumber, who came out the next day and she paid
him $1,600. She stated that in the meantime her bill from the City continued to escalate. She
noted that her bill is typically $200, but that bill was $882 and noted that her new bill was
$3,000. Mrs. Eichelberger stated that she signed a contract for two (2) years with the City to pay
twenty-four payments of $159.70 for a total of $3,832.80. Additionally, she stated that there's a
bill that includes a method by which there's some type of relief, but Baytown does not have such
policy or procedure for relief.
Mayor Pro Tem Alvarado requested that administration address Mrs. Eichelberger's concern.
b. Recognize the group winners and the overall winner of the 2018 Keep Baytown
Beautiful Trash -Off art contest.
Mr. Scott Sheley, President of Keep Baytown Beautiful, introduced to the
Council, Alicia Brooks and Elena Poirot who are board members of Keep Baytown Beautiful.
Ms. Elena Poirot, Board Member and Secretary of Keep Baytown Beautiful, presented the
agenda item and stated that there were over 275 entries for the contest. She stated that they chose
three (3) overall winners for the t -shirt design and there was one (1) winner for each grade level
overall submitted, which was from kindergarten to 6th grade. Ms. Poirot stated that the artwork
was displayed at Lee College and moving forward would be an annual event, whereas, the
artwork would be displayed at Lee College for a week then sent to their respective schools.
Additionally, she presented the winners as follows:
1st Place:
Litzy Gonzales — Kindergarten
Mia Alfaro - 1 st — Hopper
Yessenia Dennis - 2nd Crockett
Millie Lara - 3rd — Crockett
Brianna Gonzales -Gutierrez - 4th — Crockett
Daniela Avila - 5th - Alamo
T -Shirt Winners:
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K- I" - D'Lilah Paz, 1 st -Crockett
2nd -3`d - Aubrie Waltman, 3rd - Alamo
4th -5th - Maddy Gonzales, 5th - Bowie
Additionally, Mr. Sheley stated that the trash off is scheduled for July 14th.
C. Present a proclamation designating May 21-27, 2018, as Emergency Medical
Services Week in Baytown.
Public Affairs Coordinator, Patti Jett presented the agenda item and Mayor Pro Tem Alvarado
presented to the Fire and EMS staff a proclamation designating May 21-27, 2018, as Emergency
Medical Services Week in Baytown.
d. Recognize City of Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
Director of Human Resources, Carol Flynt presented the agenda item and recognized City of
Baytown Employees for their Years of Service.
5 Years:
Nicholas Medrano, Patrol Officer
3. PROPOSED ORDINANCES
a. Consider an ordinance approving Baytown Area Water Authority's issuance and
awarding the sale of Baytown Area Water Authority Water Supply Contract Revenue
Bonds, Series 2018, for the BAWA East Plant Project.
Finance Director, Wade Nickerson presented the agenda item and stated that Ordinance No.
13,775 approves Baytown Area Water Authority's ("BAWA") issuance and awarding the sale of
BAWA Water Supply Contract Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, in an amount not to exceed
$30,000,000, for the first part of the BAWA East 6 MGD Surface Water Treatment Plant. He
stated that BAWA held a special meeting on May 24, 2018, to consider the issuance of the bonds
and further introduced Mr. David Medanich, the financial advisor from Hilltop Securities, to
provide the details of the sale of the bonds.
Mr. David Medanich stated that bids were received at 9:30 A.M., the board met at 10:30 A.M.,
whereas, the bonds were awarded. He stated that the bond issues started out at $23,690,000,
and because the way it was structured ended up being $22,040,000, but with other contributions
will be about $28 million. He stated that they maintained their Double A3 rating with Moody's,
as well as, their S&P rating of A+ and noted that based on some of the criteria, their S&P rating
could be upgraded higher. He stated that they applied for bond insurance, which makes the bond
issuance a Double A rating altogether. He stated that it's an option to the bidder to purchase bond
insurance and one (1) of the bidders chose not to do so, in which that bidder who opted not to
purchase the insurance ended up having the best bid with the lowest interest rate of 3.4288%.
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Mr. Medanich noted that since 1993, the rates were on a favorable environment. He stated that
there were ten (10) bidders signed up and seven (7) actual bids from Mesirow Financial, Inc.;
Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co.; Citigroup Global
Markets, Inc.; Bank of America Merrill Lynch; Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.; and SAMCO
Capital Markets, which are all active in the market.
Mr. Medanich stated that included in the pricing book were descriptions of how Moody's and
S&P developed their ratings, as well as, comparisons of ratings from other cities. He noted that
the City of Garland's rate was 3.758% and the City of Seguin was 3.588%.
Additionally, Mr. Nickerson stated that staff recommended approval of the sale of the bonds
related to the BAWA East Plant Project.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 13,775, related to agenda item 3.a. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,775
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, APPROVING A RESOLUTION OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER
AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 2018 (CITY OF BAYTOWN PROJECT); ACCEPTING THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BONDS; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
b. Consider an ordinance awarding a construction contract to Angel Brothers
Enterprises, LTD, for the McKinney Road Wastewater Improvements Project.
Director of Engineering, Jose Pastrana presented the agenda item and stated that a few years ago
the City of Baytown entered into an agreement with the Texas Commission of Environmental
Quality "TCEQ" to implement projects designed to reduce sanitary sewer overflows. He stated
that sixteen of those projects have been completed totaling $7.5 million in a six (6) year period.
He stated that the project presented in agenda item 3.b. is #17, whereas, the scope of the work
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includes demolition of existing sewer lines and lift stations; installation of a new 10" force main
and lift station; replacement of service lines; and to mill and overlay of a two (2) lane road
approximately 3,000 feet long. Mr. Pastrana stated that four (4) bids were received and publicly
opened on April 24, 2018, whereas, Angel Brothers was the lowest responsible bidder at
$1,082,794.50.
A motion was made by Council Member Robert C. Hoskins and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley approving Ordinance No. 13,776, regarding agenda item 3.b. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
ORDINANCE NO. 13,776
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES,
LTD, FOR THE MCKINNEY ROAD WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH
ANGEL BROTHERS ENTERPRISES, LTD, FOR SAID PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF ONE MILLION
EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND
50/100 DOLLARS ($1,082,794.50); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
4. DISCUSSIONS
a. Present and discuss the 2018 DirectionFinder citizen survey results.
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Nick Woolery presented the 2018 DirectionFinder citizen survey
results and stated that this is the sixth year that the City has conducted a citizen survey, by ETC
Institute. He stated that the results would be posted on the City's website after the meeting,
loaded to the community score card for review, and a hard copy would be provided to council at
a later date. Additionally, he introduced Mr. Jason Morado, Senior Project Manager at ETC
Institute, to provide more information about the survey.
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Mr. Morado stated that the ETC Institute is a marketing research firm based in Olathe,
Kansas that specializes in doing community surveys for local governments across the country.
He stated that they've been doing this type of work for over 30 years and within the last 10 years
have done surveys in more than 900 communities in 49 states, which include more than 40 cities
throughout the state of Texas. He stated that the reasons to do this type of survey is to objectively
access how satisfied residents are with major city services, to determine what the priorities are
for the city, measure trends from the previous years, and compare results with other communities
regionally and nationally.
Mr. Morado stated that the survey was over six (6) pages long, which is the typical length for a
community survey. He stated that the survey was administered through the combination of mail,
online, and by phone to randomly selected residents throughout the City. He stated that the goal
is to get at least 600 completed surveys and 614 were actually completed. He noted that they
check the demographics to make sure that it reflects the actual population of the city. He stated
that they results of the surveys at the 95% level of confidence has a margin of error +/-3.9%,
which essentially means that if this survey was done the same way 100 times, 95 times the
results would be +/-4% of what would be reported.
Mr. Morado stated that the main conclusions of the survey were as follows: residents have a
positive perception of the City as 66% were satisfied with the overall quality of City services
compared to only 8% who were dissatisfied; satisfaction ratings increased or stayed the same in
71 of 104 areas since 2017, and increased or stayed the same in 83 of 104 areas since 2016;
Baytown rates higher than other cities in the overall quality of City services as the City rated
19% above the Texas average and 17% above the U.S. average in the overall quality of services
provided by the City; Baytown rates higher than other cities in providing customer service as
the City raged 16% above the Texas average and 12% above the U.S. average in the quality of
customer service provided by City employees. He stated that the overall priorities for
improvement included: traffic flow/congestion management; maintenance of City streets;
stormwater runoff/flood prevention. He noted that the traffic flow congestion improved over the
last few years. He stated that the significant satisfaction increases in city services were in library,
police, and drinking water. He further stated that a significant decrease in satisfaction
was in stormwater runoff and flood prevention. He stated with regards to satisfaction with items
that influence perceptions of the City of Baytown that quality of services increased and quality of
new development decreased. Mr. Morado stated that satisfaction increased in maintenance
services to include significant increases in mowing/trimming and sidewalk maintenance. With
regards to transportation, he stated that there was an increase in satisfaction in the availability of
sidewalks and traffic management, but a decrease in traffic flow on state highways. He stated
that last year drinking water had the biggest decreases in service, but this year was the opposite.
He stated that satisfaction regarding public safety services were compatible to the previous year
overall and noted that the City's efforts to prevent crime increased significantly. He stated that
residents feel safer due to the percentage increase regarding the perception of safety. He stated
that library services overall remained the same as the previous year and noted that there was a
significant increase in the quality and quantity of e -learning materials.
During further discussion, Mr. Morado stated that compared to other communities, Baytown
ranked higher in the regional and national average in the areas of library services;
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trash/recycling/yard waste services; parks and recreation programs and facilities; quality of
services provided by the City; and customer service received from city employees. He stated that
Baytown ranked lower in the areas of management of stormwater runoff and flood prevention, as
well as, flow of traffic/congestion management. With regards to maintenance services Baytown
ranked higher in the areas of landscaping in median; mowing/trimming along city streets; and
maintenance of major roadways and sidewalks in Baytown. He stated that Baytown ranked
lower in the areas of cleanliness of city streets and public areas, as well as, adequacy in city
street lighting.
Mr. Morado stated with regards to public safety that Baytown remained steady on most of the
questions from the survey, but stated that in the areas of overall quality of local police protection
and the city's efforts to prevent crime, Baytown ranked higher than other communities. He
further noted that feeling safe along with the quality of animal control services, Baytown ranked
lower than other communities. With regards to public services, Baytown ranked higher than
other communities in the areas of trash collection; curbside recycling; and water pressure on a
typical day, but ranked lower in the taste of tap water.
Mr. Morado stated that Baytown ranked much higher than other communities in the areas of
customer services, whereas, employees were courteous and polite; employees provided prompt
and complete answers; employees completed task in a timely manner, and employees helped
resolve issues to the residents satisfaction.
With regards to priorities for improvement, Mr. Morado stated that overall traffic flow and
congestion management ranked the highest of importance, maintenance of City streets ranked
second, and management of stormwater runoff and flood prevention ranked third. Regarding
specific areas, he stated that the overall maintenance of City streets and stormwater ditches
ranked as the top two (2) priorities for improvement in the area of maintenance services. He
stated that the overall quality of animal control services and efforts to prevent crime were the top
two (2) priorities for public safety services. Additionally, he stated that the number of walking
and biking trails, along with, senior recreation opportunities were the top two (2) priorities parks
and recreation services.
Council Member Presley inquired if there were any survey questions asked with regards to tax
rates in communities and how citizens feel. In response to Council Member Presley's inquiry,
Mr. Morado stated that they do ask those questions, in which it can be considered in the next
survey. Additionally, Mr. Morado stated that there was a question asked regarding how the
residents rate the value received for City tax dollars and the rating was similar to that of the
previous year and comparable to other communities.
b. Receive and discuss the 2018 Charter Review Committee's Final Report.
Committee Chair, Calvin Mundinger presented the final report with its recommendations
regarding proposed amendments to the Charter. He stated that the Charter is like the constitution
of the City and must be consistent with the constitution and laws of the state and federal
government. He noted that the Charter was first approved in 1948 and amended five (5) times.
Mr. Mundinger stated that since 2006, the citizens amended 64 of the 141 sections of the
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Charter, an estimated 45% of the entire Charter, in which the Charter has 12 separate Articles
subdivided into 141 sections. He stated that pursuant to the provisions of the Charter, City
Council must appoint a Charter Review Committee 18 months prior to calling the election (in
line with mayoral election date). He stated that the classification system was based on the system
created by previous committees and included the following: no change; housekeeping;
efficiency; conformance to law; and substantive change, which were identified by a number
rating system with one (1) being the most important and five (5) being the least important. He
stated that the 27 proposed amendments had 20 rated as "I", six (6) rated as "2", and one (1)
rated as "3".
Mr. Mundinger stated that Proposition 2: Section 13 - Qualifications, adds language stating that
council members must continue to maintain their qualifications as citizen of the United States, a
qualified voter of the City and residence in the district in which they were elected through the
duration of their term, which would be a violation of the Charter if a council member moves out
of the area during the term of service. He stated that the proposed amendments were as follows:
Proposition 4 - Section 22, Administrative Departments - corrects the title of the City
departments and gives Council the ability to consolidate departments as it deems necessary.
Proposition 5 - Section 23, City Clerk - change to consider the City Clerk a department head who
is appointed by the City Manager and Confirmed by the City Council.
Proposition 6 - Section 26 Council to be judge of qualifications for its members - add language
to establish a procedure which requires the City Council to investigate formal complaints filed
against other members of council, in which they could address this concern via ethics ordinance
if desired.
Proposition 7 - Section 27, Rules of Procedure; journal - add language to reflect that a "journal"
of the business of the City Council in executive session is not available for inspection.
Proposition 8 - Section 41, Preparation and submission of budget - change language to reflect the
current practice whereby the City Manager develops the budget with input from the department
director; and update the language regarding public hearings to note that they are performed in
accordance with state law.
Proposition 9 - Section 67, Director of finance; powers and duties - update language regarding
the director's report concerning disbursements and receipts; to reflect that the director is
responsible for the finances of the City as a whole; to change the reference from resolution to
ordinances since depository contracts are approved by ordinance; and to conform to the financial
practices of the City.
Proposition 10 - Section 96, Canvassing elections - update language to conform to Section
67.003 of the Election Code regarding the time for the canvass.
Proposition 11 - Section 117, Franchise; power of council - change the language to allow for the
City Council to consider an ordinance instead of reading the entire franchise ordinance.
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Proposition 12 - Section 124, Accounts of municipally owned utilities - update language to
conform to current practice on the number of times a certified public accountant will review the
accounts of the City's utilities.
Proposition 13 - Section 125, Regulation of rates and services - change language to recognize
that the manner in which the City can regulate rates depends on applicable legislation.
Proposition 14 - Section 128, Oath of Office - change language to be consistent with state law by
removing statement of office verbiage.
Proposition 15 - Section 130, Hospital; operation & Section 131, Hospital; finances - remove
these provisions from the Charter since they are governed under Chapter 262 of the Texas Health
and Safety Code.
Proposition 16 - Section 133, remove this provision from the Charter since it is governed under
Chapter 392 of the Texas Local Government Code and has no bearing on the Baytown Housing
Authority.
Proposition 17 - Section 134, Provisions relating to assignment, execution and garnishment -
update existing language to recognize assignments of wages as required by law for child support
payments, etc.
Proposition 18 - Section 136, Effects of this charter on existing law - remove this provision as it
is obsolete.
Proposition 19 - Section 137, Interim municipal government - remove this provision as it is
obsolete.
Proposition 20 - Section 138, change language to allow but not require the City Council to
appoint a Charter Review Committee every three years.
Proposition 21 - Section 5, Eminent domain - remove reference of power of eminent domain by
railroad companies.
Proposition 22 - Section 6, Streets powers - remove unnecessary reference to fruit stands; and
make consistent with Chapter 311 of the Transportation Code.
Proposition 23 - Section 7, Street improvements - remove outdated citations to Chapter 106,
Fortieth Legislature, First Called Session, Act 1927.
Proposition 24 - Section 12, Number, selection, term - remove outdated references for the
transition period from 2 -year to 3 -year terms, as this time period has already occurred.
Proposition 25 - Section 123, Franchise records - remove first part of paragraph as it is obsolete.
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Proposition 26 - Section 140, Construction of Charter - add code construction provisions dealing
with: singular/plural, delegation of authority, and references to law.
Proposition 27 - Section 39, City Attorney; powers and duties - add language to reflect the City's
use of outside legal counsel.
Council Member Presley stated that the rationale to the amendments to the Charter is to be in
conformance with state law, but yet the residence change comes into play would be contradictory
to state law and state law would prevail. He stated that the decision should not be for the
Council, but rather the constituents. He further inquired of the definition of residence. City
Attorney, Ignacio Ramirez stated that what the court's interpretation of residency is an issue
and further noted that although Council could include any language in the Charter with regards
to residency, if the person in question says that it is his/her intent to return to his/her home in that
district, the courts have ruled in that person's favor and that he/she is still a resident of that
district.
Council Member Johnson inquired as to how many amendments were brought forth as a result of
the Charter Review Committees. Mr. Ramirez stated that approximately 50-60 amendments were
presented in recent times. City Clerk, Leticia Brysch stated that the work from the last three (3)
Charter Committees have been extensive and the preparation starts 18 months prior to a mayoral
election, so the reason for the recommended change is to allow for Council to discuss whether or
not the committee is necessary.
Mr. Ramirez noted that there's a limitation in state law which states that a charter can only be
reviewed every two (2) years.
Council Member Hoskins inquired as to how many people showed up to the two (2) public
meetings and noted that the portion of Proposition 14, which stated "and the charter
and ordinance of this city" should remain inclusive and not be removed. In response to Council
Member Hoskins inquiry, Mr. Mundinger stated that no one showed up to the public meetings. In
response to Council Member Hoskins recommendation to include the above noted verbiage, Mr.
Mayo stated that when this item was discussed it was on the basis of not wanting to follow the
Charter when it violates state law.
Mr. Ramirez noted that the Council will review the ballot language that the citizens would
actually be voting on.
Additionally, Mrs. Brysch requested that Council's comments be submitted to her or Mr.
Ramirez, because this item would be available for further discussion and approval at the June 14,
2018, council meeting.
5. CONSENT
A motion was made by Council Member Chris Presley and seconded by Council Member Robert
C. Hoskins approving consent agenda items 5.a. through 5.e. The vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
a. Consider an ordinance authorizing the purchase and installation of a natural gas
generator at the Baytown Fire Department South Command Station from Millennium
Project Solutions, Inc.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,777
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF EIGHTY-SIX
THOUSAND ONE HUNDREDFOURTEEN AND 55/100 DOLLARS
($86,114.55) TO MILLENNIUM PROJECT SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A 150 KVA GENERATOR AND
TWO (2) TRANSFER SWITCHES AT THE BAYTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
SOUTH COMMAND STATION LOCATION AT 109 S. MAIN ST.,
BAYTOWN, TEXAS; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED
THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
b. Consider an ordinance authorizing the sole -source purchase of ProQA Emergency
Police Dispatch (EPD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) software from Priority
Dispatch.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,778
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED
FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE AND 45/100
DOLLARS ($104,921.45) TO PRIORITY DISPATCH CORP., FOR THE SOLE -
SOURCE PURCHASE OF PROQA EMERGENCY POLICE DISPATCHAND
EMERGENCY FIRE DISPATCH SOFTWARE LICENSES, TRAINING, AND
SUPPORT; MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
C. Consider an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 1 to Mike Bricker &
Associates, Inc. for the Evergreen Clubhouse Renovation Project.
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ORDINANCE NO. 13,779
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH MIKE BRICKER &
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE EVERGREEN CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION
PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND SEVENTY-
FOUR AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($86,074.00); AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
d. Consider an ordinance awarding the Annual Fittings, Valves and Meter Boxes
Contract to Ferguson Waterworks.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,780
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF FERGUSON WATERWORKS FOR THE
ANNUAL FITTINGS, VALVES AND METER BOXES CONTRACT;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OF THE SUM OF
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN
AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($173,111.08); MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
e. Consider an ordinance authorizing a contract with the Department of State and
Health Services for online computer access to its Vital Event Electronic Registration
System for the purpose of issuing individual birth certificates.
ORDINANCE NO. 13,781
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR ONLINE COMPUTER ACCESS TO
THE VITAL EVENT ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ISSUING INDIVIDUAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES;
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN
THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00); MAKING OTHER
PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
6. MANAGER'S REPORT
a. The Annual Memorial Day Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at
Bicentennial Park on Monday, May 28, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.
Director of Parks and Recreation, Scott Johnson presented the agenda item and stated that the
Annual Memorial Day Service would be held at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Bicentennial
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Park, 1001 Market Street, on Monday, May 28, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. He further stated that in the
event of rain, the event would be moved to the Baytown Community Center, located at 2407
Market Street.
b. Pirates Bay Water Park and Calypso Cove will be open for the Memorial Day
weekend.
Mr. Scott Johnson stated that Pirates Bay Water Park and Calypso Cove opened for the
Memorial Day weekend and would open June 1 st, for the summer.
C. The Summer Meals in the Park program will begin on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at six
neighborhood parks and the Sterling Municipal Library.
Mr. Scott Johnson stated that in partnership with the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent
School District (GCCISD), the Summer Meals in the Park program would begin on Tuesday,
June 05, 2018, at Bergeron Park, Central Heights Park, McElroy Park, Jenkins Park, Roseland
Park, Pelly Park and the Sterling Municipal Library. Additionally, he noted that the meals are
funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and last summer, the program provided a
daily average of 213 meals.
d. The Parks and Recreation Department and Burditt Consultants LLC., are hosting a
Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. to discuss a
proposed Recreation Center at the Baytown Community Center, 2407 Market Street,
Baytown, Texas.
Lastly, Mr. Scott Johnson stated that the City of Baytown is currently studying the feasibility of
developing a municipal recreation center and that a Community Input Town Hall listening
session is planned for May 31, 2018, from 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the Baytown Community
Center, 2407 Market Street, Baytown, Texas.
Council Member Presley inquired for clarity, if a location for the center was selected. Mr. Scott
Johnson stated that there were options, but that a location was not selected.
Mr. Woolery recognized Kevin Troller, Rick Davis, Kevin Harvill, and Leticia Brysch for
achieving their Black Belt certification from the Process Improvement in People Empowerment
Academy. He stated that 53 people were trained in the Black Belt class, 147 in the Green Belt
Class, and many in the Yellow Belt class. He stated that projects were completed in the areas of
permitting, utility billing, library, public works, ITS, parks and recreation, city clerk, tourism,
engineering, health, human resources, legal, and planning, which resulted in over $300,000 in
savings. He stated that savings were broken into the three (3) categories of employee
productivity, which was not a hard dollars savings, but rather work time freed to do other things;
hard dollars budget savings; and customer productivity, which is time the customer saves during
the City's processes. Additionally, Mr. Woolery noted that 2/3 of the City's leadership is Black
Belt certified and that 100% is Green Belt certified.
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City Manager Davis recognized the police department for exemplifying professionally which is a
compliment from a citizen and also a reporter who responded to a scene in Baytown. He
acknowledged Jose Barbosa and Devin Finley of the public works department, Glenda Bruce of
the city clerk's office, and Officer Thomas Brown for going over a beyond while assisting
customers with their needs. He stated that the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement
Administration recognized Officers Juan Reyes and Dallas Dish for their contributions to the
DEA Houston Enforcement Group D25 for the organized crime drug enforcement task force for
the Up Goose Creek investigation that led to the seizure of drugs and assets totaling over
$331,000, indictments, as well as, arrests. Additionally, he acknowledged Health Department
Director, Mike Lester for being recognized as a Leader by TML.
7. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Charles Johnson and seconded by Council Member
Chris Presley adjourning the May 24, 2018, City Council Regular Meeting. The vote was as
follows:
Ayes: Council Member Charles Johnson, Council Member Robert C. Hoskins,
Council Member David Himsel, Mayor Pro Tem Laura Alvarado, Council
Member Heather Betancourth, Council Member Chris Presley
Nays: None
Other: Mayor Stephen DonCarlos (Absent)
Approved
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Pro Tern Alvarado adjourned the May 24,
2018, City Council Regular Meeting at 8:14 P.M.
Leticia Brysch, City
City of Baytown