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1964 01 09 CC Minutes1974 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN January 9, 1964 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, January 9, 1964 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baybwn City Hall with the following members in attendance: Seaborn Cravey Kenneth Badgett Velma J. Ansley M. E. Lively J. C. Huron C. L. Liggett Fritz Lanham George Chandler Edna Ol,iver Absent: T. E. Cook Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City, Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman Mayor Liggett called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich the City Clerk was instructed to read the minutes of theDecember 19th meeting.. Councilman Badgett moved to dispense with reading of the minutes; they be approved as submitted in written form. Councilman Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Mayor Liggett Nays: None Circus Ordinance Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron City Manager Lanham introduced and read an ordinance. requiring a permit and bond for shows, performances, exhibitions, medicine shows, menageries, carnivals, circuses, wild west shows, etc under any .tent within the city limits of the City of Baytown, unless otherwise expressly exempted. Councilman Badgett moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 715 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING A PERMIT AND BOND FOR CERTAIN SHOWS, PERFORMANCES, EXHIBITIONS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Committee Reports Councilman Huron gave a brief report on the reason for delay, in the Airport Committee's proposal for the city to enter into a participation program with operators of the airport on Barkaloo Road. The proposal was made to Mr. Maurice Taylor, operator of + the Airport and he in turn forwarded the instrument to Mr. Humphrey, owner, who is serving in the U. S. Air Force. Any further activities in this field will be dormant until an answer has been received from Mr. Humphrey. The Citizens Traffic Committee met Wednesday, January 8th for its organizational meeting. Robert G. Feinberg was named chairman of the group which was initiated at the suggestion of the Council's Traffic Committee with approval from the entire Council. 1975 Councilman-Huron attended the meeting and submitted a proposal for the creation of a budget item from the Council Contingency Fund for purchase of office supplies. stamps, etc for this committee. Too, there is to be a State Conference which will be held in Dallas in March. 1969 to study traffic problems and offer workable solutions; he propoed that funds be made available to cover travel and hotel expenses for a delegate from the group to attend the Conference. City Manager Lanham suggested that a study be made of the estimated wxpenditures for the remainder of the 1%3-69 fiscal year by this newly organized group; then a budget supplement, from the Contingency Fund, to the Police Department's Budget can be intelligently made for this committee. This suggestion was approved and the City Manager will proceed with this proposal. Mayor Liggett reported on the enthusiasm shown at the recent meeting of the newly appointed Human Relations Committee. He is of the opinion that the-council will see some very effective moves endorsed and pursued by the Committee within the near future. Councilman Lively gave a report on the Waterways Committee activities; the latest from the U. S. Government states that $25.000.00 has been appropriated for the develop- ment of Cedar Bayou Streamand $7.000.00 for Goose Creek Stream. Mr. J. F. Hickerson, Civil Defense Director for Baytown „ gave a report on a conference he attended in Almeda, California recently. The meeting was conducted at the office of Civil Defense Western Training Center and the course was based on Planning and Operations and he learned that detailed planning is of utmost importance - the start of planning is evaluation of resources available which includes man -power and equipment.. In an emergency, it was determined that some functions would not be carried on in a city so some changes will be made in these fields, Some staff changes have been proposed such as the Librarian Henry J. Blasick i•n the field of Public Information; added an alternate for Radel. Dr. A. B. Hosey, Radiumologist at Gulf Coast Hospital; Rev. G. N. Allison, representing the Ministerial, Alliance and Ralph James, Channelview, Texas as Intelligence official to gather accurate information and maintain this service continiously during a time of disaster. The organization is being built by using city departments and supplementing with some outside the city; this practice is being done only when necessary. Councilman Badgett moved to accept and approve the report as submitted with any and all personnel change proposals. Council- man Ansley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays : : None Resolution - Commemorating Gordon L. Farned and Hugh Echols, Jr. Councilman Ansley moved to adopt resolutions commemorating Gordon L. Farned and Hugh Echols, Jr., respectively, for their multitude of civic services to the community and expressing deep and sincere regret for their passing. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley. Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None , Mr. Williams - Griffenhaaen- Kroger - Survey Mr. Elmer Williams of Griffenhagen- Kroeger gave a brief report on the progress of the classification and pay plan survey which he has been conducting among city personnel. A meeting was held with all department heads, forms were passed out by Mr. Williams for completion by department heads on all persons under their supervision as well as duties of the department head. These were completed and passed to Mr. Lanham, City Manager. Mr. Williams visited with each department head after gathering the information for clarification of,any doubtful classification and since that date he has been gathering information as to what the prevailing rates of pay are within the area on the types of work done with in the City. This will then be taken into his office and It-will be evalued and distribNed to jobs in relation to each other -this will be basis on which a pay plan recommendation will be compiled and presented fro council perusal. The Council discussed the wage study based upon prevailing wage rates in the area for similar type of work for industry or other cities; to this Mr. Williams explained that it was -based on the local labor market mostly. A group of various standardized jobs were selected 1976 as bench marks for proper relationship. In looking at the rates of pay in other cities, he pointed out two dangers, namely:' i) A job may be organized differently in each city with less or greater duties or functions assigned; 2) the other city may be in an entirely different economic situation as Baytown -it could be a higher or lower cost area. He is striving for a plan whereby the city can be sure it is using a basis of pay whereby it will be competitive in the labor market and that it will be fair to the employees that are doing the work and to the tax payer. Frank Frey - Texas Highway Department - Urban Engineer Mr. Frank Frey, Urban Engineer of the Texas Highway Department, appeared at the request of the City Council to discuss and answer questions relative to the Federal Highway Act of 1962 for areas of over 50,000 population. He stated that the State of Texas has 21 areas of over 50,000 population which will mean that the Highway Department will be working on a more formal basis than ever before with all cities directly affected by the Urban Transportion porgram. Three things are involved, first 1) a cooperative contract or agreement; 2) continuing project; 3) participation in costs. Local government or county government must pass a resolution requesting a study then the Highway Department will prepare an agreement for pursuing such request. Baytown could not request such a study because she does not have the 50,000 population but it could'be included if such a request should be made by County Commissioners' Court of Harris County, Mr. Frey was of the opinion that the city's master plan, now in progress, could be coordinated with the Urban Transportion program should Harris County make such a request. From the time of receipt of the request until a.study pis instituted, three or four months may lapse; this would not affect the 701 plan, coordinate the information, eliminate overlaps and possibly some of the costs by eliminating duplication. Request - Use Cement Asbestos Pipe - Bowie Subdivision, Section 4 The Council reviewed the request of A. J. Busch, Jr. for permission to use 6" cement asbestos pipe in place of 6" cast iron pipe in the development of Section 4, Bowie Subdivision as requred by the city's Subdivision Ordinance. City Manager Lanham introduced Jack Morton, City Engineer and Director of Public Works, who gave a report on a study he has been making regarding the use of cement asbestos pipe. His study has not been completed but he was of the opiabn that he would recommend the use of cement asbestos pipe with some reservations such as: 1) Specify minimum depth of cover from 36 to 48 inches; 2) Specify certain location where cast -iron pipe must be used such as water lines drossings sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines when they are above; 3) where waterlines cross under streets, old or new subdivisions; and 4) established fault zone areas. It was his opinion that cement asbestos pipe.has an excellent history and it can be applied to Baytown with some reservations. A committee is in the process or pre- paring extensive revisions to the city's present subdivision ordinance, however, City Attorney Chandler suggested that an amendment could be made to this one section which requires the use of cast iron by stating that the Council can in its discretion make exception based upon the recommendation of the City Engineer. City Manager Lanham sug- gested that the requirements be prepared in written form and made a part of the ordinance to eliminate some future misunderstanding before the council takes further action. Council- man Lively moved to defer action upon the request - wait for the recommendation of the City Engineer; these recommendations to be prepared and submitted at the next regular meeting. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Participation - Extension of Sewer Line to Pine Forest Subdivision The Council reviewed a request made by A. J. Busch, Jr. for the extension of approxi- mately 1270 feet of sewer line to serve the development of Pine Forest Subdivision. j" This line would be extended northerly along State Highway 146 to the intersection of the proposed subdivision. In conjunction with the request the council discussed the contents of Ordinance No. 43 which permits the city's participation with certain reser- vations. The City's estimate for cost of such extension was $3,255.50. The Council dis- cussed the problem at hand and it was felt that a definite policy should be adopted which would prevent the recurrence-of such requests. Councilman Cravey moved for the city to agree:-install the pipe if.the developer should buy it; the city shall require a 10 -inch line and bear the difference in cost between the 8" and 10" sewer line. 1977 Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote.follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett and Huron Nays: Councilman Ansley Abstained: Councilman Lively Mayor Liggett Authorize - Preparation Plans - Advertise Bids Phase No. 2 Waterline Extensions After receiving recommendation from City Manager Lanha:p, Councilman Badgett moved to authorize A. J. Busch, Jr. to proceed with the advertisement for bids to be received February 24tb, for Phase No. 2 of the proposed water line extension on Massey - Tompkins Road and adjacent areas. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: 7 Ayes: Councilmen Cravey,-Badgett, Ansley, Lively and.Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Estimates - Resurfacing South Pruett from West Texas to West Main - Alexander Drive City Manager Lanham submitted estimates from,City Engineer Morton for the paving of South.Pruett from West Texas Avenue to West Main and resurfacing Alexander Drive from South Main to.its intersection,witb Highway 146. The estimate on South Pruett included excavation, remove and replace curb and gutter, new base, 2" hot mix wearing surface and tack coat, total amount $34,481.00. The work on Alexander Drive included removing existing wearing surface, 2" hot mix wearing surface and tack coat, total amount $12,780.00 or an alternate of resurfacing with 1%" hot mix wearing sur- face and applying tack coat total amount of $8,000.00. Some discussion was made on the need of repair to other streets not presently listed, such as Bayshore Drive, North Jones, North'Commerce, etc., afterwhich, Councilman Lively moved to authorize the paving of South Pruett and resurfacing of South Alexander Drive. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Mayor Liggett Nays: Councilman Huron Badgett, Ansley and Lively When asked, City Engineer Morton Alexander Drive be removed as it dolls present traffic load and should a new ity of water seepage from the sides. tion of the City Engineer and approve for the resurfacing of South Alexande; Cravey seconded the motion. The vote recommended that the old wearing surface on not have enough bonding power to hold under its surface be placed over the old there is a possibil- Councilman Ansley moved to accept the recommenda- the proposal No. 1, in the amount of $12,780,00 Drive from South Main to Highway 146. Councilman follows: Ayes: Councilman Cravey, Badgett, Ansley and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: Councilman Huron Transfer Funds - Repair Roof Radio Building City Manager Lanham introduced and read a resolution authorizing the transfer of $300.00 from the Council Contingency Fund to repair roof of building used by the radio staff personnel. Councilman Ansley moved to adopt the resolution as read, Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THREE HUNDRED ($300.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 2014-1. 1978 Advisory Body - Charter Amendments Mayor Liggett submitted_:a proposal for the council to consider the reactivation of a commission to study the City Charter and submit amendments which will be submitted to the voters for agroval or rejection. • He suggested that interested members of the original Chartet Commission be used as a nucleus and adding previous mayors and councilmembers who would be willing to serve as an advisory body to confer with the City Manager and City Attorney in the preparation of these amendments. He suggested also that this should be done prior to the first of March. After some discussion it was thought best to proceed slowly since the City Charter-.is the city's fundememtal law and precaution should be used. Councilman Ansley moved for the Council to set up an Advisory Body to begin study on the Charter for changes to be presented, at a later date to the voters; the Advisory.Body to be composed of any member of the original Charter Commission who would be willing to serve plus former mayors and councilmen who are interested. Councilman Lively seconded the motion. The vote. follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Error - Votina Sewer Line - Extension Pine Forest Subdivision Mayor Liggett informed the council that an error had been made by him in calling the vote on the request of A. J.•Busch, Jr. for a sewer line extension to Pine Forest Subdivision as passed. Only three votes favoring the extension were recorded, Mayor Liggett and Councilman Ansley voted against the proposal - Councilman Lively abstained. A quorum of six is present at the meeting and in order for the motion to have passed it would have taken four votes. Councilman Badgett moved to rescind the previous action of the council on the sewer extension request and call for another vote on the request. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett Ansley, Lively and Huron 7 Mayor Liggett Nays: None Councilman Cravey then moved that the council accept the proposal of the sub- divider; that he be required to pay for the materials required to extend the sewer line, the council require a 10" sewerline and install it and bear the difference in cost of the 10" and 8" sewer line. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Lively and Huron Nays: Mayor Liggett Councilman Ansley Precinct Chairman - Judge and Presiding Officer - City Election Councilman Lively moved to authorize the City Clerk to contact the Democratic Precinct chairmen and solicit their assistace in the General Municipal Election which will be held Tuesday, April 7th by serving as judge and presiding officer at the precincts located within the city limits of Baytown. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley, Lively and Huron Mayor Liggett Nays: None Douglas Walker - Building Fire Zone No. 2 Councilman Cravey reported that he had received a request from Douglas Walker, income tax service, 2901 Market Street, for the Council to waive restrictions in his area from Baytown's No. 2 Fire,Zone. He feels that the entire area is more residential than business and present regulations calls for an 8 -inch masory wall and he is inter- 1979 ested in some other type wall. Some exceptions have been allowed within this area in the past and the former council had asked for study of the area in relation to the No. 2 Fire Zone restrictions. Councilman Badgett moved to grant Mr. Talker permission to make this extension with materials other than the masonry regulation. Councilman Cravey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Cravey, Badgett, Ansley. Huron and Lively Mayor Liggett Nays: None George Conway — Livestock The Council took no action on the request of George Conway for payment of a heifer recently lost because of the City's Humane Officer. He asked for a settlement of $135.00 for the,lost animal. It was referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for study. Study Revisions - Several Ordinances Coucilmen Cravey and Badgett were appointed to a committee to study possibly revisions to the Junk Yard and Large Animal Ordinances. Adiournment Councilman Lively moved for the meeting to adjourn.. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. 6L4- J Edna Oliver, City Clerk