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1964 06 25 CC Minutes2035 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 25, 1964 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thurs- day, June 25, 1964, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the City Hall with.the follow- ing members in attendance: David C. Clark Councilman Kenneth E. Badgett Councilman M. E. Lively Councilman Seaborn Cravey Councilman • J. Robert Barnes Councilman J. C. Huron Mayor Pro Tem Fritz Lanham City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Absent: C. L. Liggett Mayor Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order. David Funderburk offered the in- vocation. Mr. Huron called for the reading of the minutes of the June 11 meeting. Councilman Lively moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes and that they be approved as submitted in written form with the correction of two items: "The removal of a water meter at Nazro and Lee Drive to another location was referred to the City Manager. ".... "AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOL- LARS FROM WATER CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 1006 -9 -3." Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively and Cravey Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Bids - Phase 2 - Street Improvement Program: The bids on the construction of the streets included in Phase 2 of the street Improvement program are tabulated as follows: Gulf Bitulithic Base Bid Alternate Bid (1) Alternate Bid (2) Alternate Bid (3) Alternate Bid (4) W. E. Worthen Shell w/sa nd admixture Crushed limestone Oyster shell fines Crushed slag $132,666.54 .55,998.90 68,563.00 52,744.00 56,010.00 Base Bid $120,324.56 Alternate Bid (1) Shell w /sand admixture 58,343.04 Alternate Bid (2) Crushed limestone 77,039.88 Alternate Bid (3) Oyster shell fines 53,213.34 Alternate Bid (4) Crushed slag 60,938.88 Skrla Base Bid $116,008.42 Alternate Bid (1) Shell w /sand admixture 50,789.70 Alternate Bid (2) Crushed limestone 69,186.30 Alternate Bid (3) Oyster shell fines 46,884.00 Alternate Bid (4) Crushed slag 56,010.00 Walter M. Mischer Base Bid $125,714.91 Alternate Bid (1) Shell w /sand admixture 46,231.65 Alternate Bid (2) Crushed limestone 63,576.60 Alternate Bid (3) Oyster shell fines 44,539.80 Alternate Bid (4) Crushed slag 53,769.60 2036 Jack Morton, Director of Engineering and Planning, was asked for his recommen- dations concerning the materials most desirable and.the bids received. Mr. Morten expressed a preference for the use of crushed slag on Sterling, West Texas Avenue, and Missouri Street, and oyster shell fines on Pin Oak Drive, Honeysuckle Drive, McArthur Drive, Cedar Bayou Road from Main to McKinney, and Cedar Bayou Road from McKinney to 600' east of Elvinta Road. He also recommended that the city accept the low bid of Skrla. which amounts to $115,434.72. Mr. Lively questioned whether the spoils from the streets to be improved would be taken to Ferry Road, in order to build up the base of this street. The foreman of the current job (Phase 1 of the pvn street improvement program) was questioned about this. It was decided that the spoil materials from jobs close to Ferry Road would be used for this purpose as long as the material was suitable. Councilman Badgett then moved that the low bid of Skrla be accepted. Councilman Clark seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively and Cravey Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Civil Defense Expenditures: Councilman Lively requested that an itemized statement of the expenditures of the Civil Defense account be brought before the City Council before the meeting be adjourned. Mr. LeFevre, Director of Finance, left the meeting to obtain the list. One -Way Street - Defee: Councilman Badgett asked that the Traffic Committee reconsider their'recommen- dation that one -way traffic be extended from North Commerce to North Main do West Defee. He stated that undue hardship had been placed on.some of the businesses in this block because of the one -way traffic. Councilman Cravey, as chairman of the Traffic Committee, stated that since Council action was necessary to effect such a change, the protesting parties should be invited to come before the Council and give their reasons for desiring this. The Council concurred with this suggestion. Civil Defense Expenditures: Mr. LeFevre returned to the Council Chamber with the itemized list of Civil De- fense expenditures. The Council members examined the list, which Mr. LeFevre explained. Since the list as presented contained all purchases by Civil Defense, including office supplies and items purchased for other departments, a corrected list was promised to the Council on June 26. Mr. LeFevre clarified the accounting procedure used, wherein items purchased through Civil Defense were transferred to the account of the depart- ment actually using the item, and the Civil Defense account then being credited with the amount of said purchase. Electrical Ordinance Committee: Councilman Badgett reported that he has asked Fire Chief Art Lintelman to work with Councilmen Cravey and Lively and Chief Inspector Leo Frost and himself on the pro- posed electrical ordinance. He said that Patrolman Merchant has several ordinances on hand for the committee to look at, and that, together with several electricians from the city at large, they will bring a proposed ordinance for Council consideration soon. Texas Municipal Leaaue Seminar: Mayor Pro Tem Huron gave a report on the seminar for Mayors and.Cou ncilmen in Austin June 21, 22 and 23, which he and Councilman Barnes attended. Human Relations Council: Councilman Cravey requested that he be allowed to resign from the Human Relations Council due to his inability to attend the meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Huron accepted the resignation and proposed that the Council name another member to the Human Relations Council. Renumbering of Houses in Wooster. Brownwood and Lakewood Areas: *Councilman Banres arrived at meeting. 2037 Mr. Lanham distributed the minutes of the regular and the special Planning Com- mission meetings held June 18 and 22. He then explained the Planning Commission's recommendation that the grid system of numbering all lots in the city be reconsidered to exclude the Wooster, Brownwood and Lakewood areas, because of their distance from the rest of the city, and the fact that one hundred per cent of the numbers in these areas would have to be changed if they were included in the grid system of numbering. Bayway Drive would be included in the new numbering system, however. Councilman Barnes moved that the recommendation.of the Planning Commission be a- dopted. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively, Cravey and Barnes ! tj Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Councilman Clark asked how the numbers would be assigned in the future, as new buildings go up. Mr. Lanham replied that Mr. Frost would assign numbers according to the maps which he maintains in his office. Sewaae Treatment Plant - Water District 27: Mr. Robert Kelley, engineer for Water District 27, appeared to present the water district's plea to be allowed to build a sewage treatment plant adjacent to the present city plant in that area, and be given city assistance in doing so. This step was nec- essary.in order to be eligible for State funds, as the State cannot provide help until all other avenues of assistance have been explored. Mr. Lanham reported that the City of Baytown plant in this area has a capacity of 140,000 gallons per day. There are at present 389 households in the Craigmont- Ponderosa_Country Club area, using approximately 95,000 gallons per day. There are 614 platted lots not built upon. Therefore, he feels he cannot recommend that the. City take on additional customers from outside the city limits, as it is obvious that the sewage treatment plant will be used to its capacity in the foreseeable future. The possible of leasing services to the Water District was discussed. It was agreed that this was not the best step to take. Mr. Cravey moved that the city deny the request of the water district, with the provision that the city lease the land adjacent to the present sewage treatment plant in that area to the water district if this is practical to do so, and that the City Manager write a letter to the water district and the State Health Department stating same. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively, Cravey and Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Mr. Kelley requested that some concrete offer be made by the city to the water district in regard to leasing the land under discussion. City Manager Lanham agreed to set up a conference with City Engineer Jack Morton, Mr. Kelley and himself. A for- mal proposal will be presented to the Council at the next meeting. Request for Curb and Gutter on Humble Street: Mr. Lanham reported to the Council that the request from the residents on Humble Street for curb and gutter would not be feasible to fill due to the lie of the street. City Engineer Jack Morton was questioned about this, and he replied that the present paving, which is in good shape, would have to be entirely taken up if curb and gutter was to be installed. Councilman Lively then made a motion that action be deferred and the citizens on this street to be so informed. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: !- f! Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively, Cravey and Barnes t Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Revised Estimates on Storm Sewer on Robin Road: Mr. Lanham informed the Council that the estimate on the storm sewer on Robin Road given several weeks ago was in error. due to inaccurate figures on the drawing of the storm sewer. The size of the pipe was given as 24" instead of 42 ". the proper size. 07.1 This necessitates an estimate of $2.800 instead of $900, as formerly given. A discussion followed on the desirability of contracting the job. The possibility of the City buying the materials was inquired into with the'Council determining that it would be more practical to contract both the labor and materials. Councilman Cravey moved that the City advertise for bids on the labor and materials to install the storm sewer. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively, Cravey and Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Resurfacina East Texas Avenue from Third Street to Seventh: Mr. Lanham reminded the Council members that Commissioner Ramsey had agreed on County participation up to $2,000 in the repair of Texas Avenue. He proposed that the City proceed with repairs to East Texas Avenue from 150' west of Third Street to the west side of Seventh Street, using one -inch hot mix surfacing. The estimated cost of these repairs would be $3,675. This could be added to the present contract with Skrla. Councilman Badgett so moved, seconded by Councilman Clark. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett. Lively. Cravey and Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Traffic Signal Revisions - Decker and Park: The City Manager presented the Council with the proposal that traffic be observed for a period of time to determine the needs at Decker Drive and Park Street. The Council agreed that this would be a wise move inasmuch as this intersection is one of the more hazardous ones in the city. Mayor Pro Tem Huron expressed his thanks to the County for the spirit of coopera- tion which has been evident in all the recent meetings between the City and County, I l ? Request to Erect a Metal Buildina - Safe -Way Cab Co: Mr. Lanham reported to the Council that Mr. Sumner had requested that he be per- mitted to erect a metal temporary building on the site of the Safe -Way Taxi Co. on Market Street for office. space. The old building would be torn down. This same type of building is permitted on used -car lots. It was agreed that this would be an improvement, and Councilman Cravey moved to grant the request. Councilman Lively se- conded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively. Cravey and Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None City Manager's Report: I. The fire hydrant flushing program has been completed except for the Cedar Bayou area. This area will be completed next week. 2. The new dog pound is in operation. 3. The new mercury vapor street lights on Lee Drive are in use. 4. The dedication of McElroy Park is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00 p.m. The Council is invited to attend. s 5. Mr. Hebner of the State Highway Department has reported that the contract for service road on the southeast side of Decker Drive is ready. 6. Mr. Franta has made a request for a quit claim deed to the property at Defee and West Texas Avenue. Mr. Franta had been deeded this land previously, but due to inaction. he had never received a deed. The question was raised whether the city should pay for an appraisal of this land. It was agreed that the City would pay the appraisal cost. Mr. Franta will appear at the next Couni(�Jil meeting to hear the Council's decision. 2039 7. The Planning Commission wishes to hold a joint meeting with the :City Council to discuss the proposed subdivision ordinance. The Council agreed to this joint meeting to be held on Monday, July 6. 8. Ernest Brown has requested a meeting with the Council to discuss bonds, etc. This meeting was set for July 7. 9. Letters to residents of Lakewood, Brownwood, and Wooster have been mailed. The results are to be tabulated, reflecting the desires of the citizens of these areas in regard to garbage collection. f� 10. Mr. Coe, City Tax Appraiser, presented a booklet on the status of the tax appraisal program. He described the program and explained the figures in the booklet. The Council discussed the time schedule of the program. 11. A resolution was presented, naming McElroy Park for the late Nelson A. McElroy. Councilman Lively moved to adopt the resolution. Councilman Badgett seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Clark, Badgett, Lively, Cravey and Barnes Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 51 A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RECOGNIZING THE MANY SUBSTANTIAL AND VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THE LATE NELSON A MCELROY MADE TO THE GREATER BAYTOWN AREA; FORMALLY NAMING A PUBLIC PARK IN HIS HONOR; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE PROPERLY EXECUTED AND PRE- SENTED TO MRS. NELSON A. MCELROY AT A DEDICATION OF SAID PARK AND THAT A PROPER PLAQUE AND STONE BE PLACED AT SAID PARK. Suaaested Name for the New Hiah School: Mayor Pro Tem Huron requested that the Council express its opinion about naming the new high school for Fred Hartman. The feeling was expressed by the Council as a whole that no public institution or building should be named for a living person. Adiournment: Mayor Pro Tem Huron called for a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Badgett made such a motion and Councilman Clark seconded it. The motion carried unani- mously and the meeting was declared adjourned. La Jean Morris, Acting City Clerk' Edna Oliver, City Clerk