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1965 12 09 CC Minutes4 041 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS December 9, 1965 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, December 9, 1965 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Fritz. Lanham George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman 6 Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Mayo r City Manager City Attorney City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, he called for the minutes of the meeting of November 11th. Councilman Barnes moved to dispense with reading of the minutes - they be approved as submitted in written form. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Report - Committee Fresh Water Lake on Goose Creek Stream Messrs. Grover Edge and R. H. Pruett were spokesmen for the Goose Creek Stream Study Committee in the presentation of a report on the feasibility of creating a fresh water lake on Goose Creek stream. It was the opinion of the Committee that such a lake could be created if the funds were available. The total estimated cost was approximately $469,500, however, application could be made for aid under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program in Texas through the Texas Parks 6 Wildlife Department. Also, a possible savings may be derived from fill for Spur 201 and Garth Road but to finance such a major project would require a bond issue. Councilman Braswell, Chairman of the Committee, asked the Council to make a thorough study of the entire report so that a joint meeting may be held, between the Council and Committee, sometime after the holidays at which time questions may be asked relative to the proposed creation of a fresh water lake for Baytown. Councilman Huron moved to accept the report of the Committee as presented. Councilman Alassey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Robert Barnes Water Department Clem M. Massey A. M. Braswell Bids received Don M. Hullum and Loader were received and tabulated J. C. Huron as follows: Raymond T. Donnelly Seaborn Cravey . Fritz. Lanham George Chandler Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman 6 Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Mayo r City Manager City Attorney City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, he called for the minutes of the meeting of November 11th. Councilman Barnes moved to dispense with reading of the minutes - they be approved as submitted in written form. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Report - Committee Fresh Water Lake on Goose Creek Stream Messrs. Grover Edge and R. H. Pruett were spokesmen for the Goose Creek Stream Study Committee in the presentation of a report on the feasibility of creating a fresh water lake on Goose Creek stream. It was the opinion of the Committee that such a lake could be created if the funds were available. The total estimated cost was approximately $469,500, however, application could be made for aid under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program in Texas through the Texas Parks 6 Wildlife Department. Also, a possible savings may be derived from fill for Spur 201 and Garth Road but to finance such a major project would require a bond issue. Councilman Braswell, Chairman of the Committee, asked the Council to make a thorough study of the entire report so that a joint meeting may be held, between the Council and Committee, sometime after the holidays at which time questions may be asked relative to the proposed creation of a fresh water lake for Baytown. Councilman Huron moved to accept the report of the Committee as presented. Councilman Alassey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Kemp 6 Tony's Equipment Co. International I 3414 D - 4 3. 5 H. P. Diesel $6,493.00 T.I.- 800.00 $5,893.00 Bids - Backhoe for Water Department Bids received on the tractor with Backhoe and Loader were received and tabulated as follows: Name Bid Alternate Lansdowne -Moody Co. Ford 44011E Ford 35011A 54.5 H.P. Diesel $6,964.04 43.7 H.P. Diesel $6,271.79 Td.I- 1,619.50 T.I.- 1,619.50 $5,344.54 $4,652.29 Kemp 6 Tony's Equipment Co. International I 3414 D - 4 3. 5 H. P. Diesel $6,493.00 T.I.- 800.00 $5,893.00 4042 Gardner ,Machinery Corporation Brown -Fogle Equipment Company J. I. Case 530 Const King 52 H.P. Diesel -0- Tct. $9,907.00 -0- T.I. - 3,006.00 $6,901.00 Parsons UNI -HOE 13 39.5 H.P. Diesel $10,170.00 T.I. - 2,000.00 $ 8,170.00 Director of Public Works Morton gave a run -down on the several bids and concluded with the recommendation that the Council purchase the higher H.P. Ford diesel tractor backhoe with front end loader at a cost of $5,344.54. After some discussion, Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and approved the purchase of the Ford Diesel Tractor at a cost of $5,344.54. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, ;Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - Crawler Tractor The bids on the crawler tractor with diesel engine and straight front mounted hydraulic bulldozer were tabulated as follows: Brown -Fogle Equipment Co. Mustang Tractor & Equipment Company Bid Allis Chalmers hD -11EC w /11HS Dozer 140 H.P., Torque Conv. $25,738.38 91 Allis Chalmers HD-11E w /11JS Dozer' 130 H.P. $24,600.00 42 - Allis Chalmers HD-11B w /llHS Dozer 110 H.P. All Gear Drive $22,489.00 Caterpillar D6, Series C Caterpillar D6, Series C 120 H.P. Direct Drive Trans. 120 H.P. Power Shift Trans w /46S Bulldozer $26,632.00 w /96S Bulldozer $28,531.00 Caterpillar.D6, Series B 93 Flywheel J.P. 75 Drawba r H.P. Direct Drive trans w /6S Bulldozer $21,730.00 Mr. Morton reported that the low bid for the tractor that meets the specifications was the Allis - Chalmers HD -11EC w /11HS Dozer in the amount of $25,738.38. It was his recommendation that this b id be accepted. Councilman Donnelly moved to accept the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the bid of Brown -Fogle Equipment Company on the Allis- Chalmers Crawler Tractor be accepted, the amount $25,738.38. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. ,Mayor Cravey Nays: None Review City Hall Plans Lowell Lammers, Architect, submitted a scale model of the City Hall and a model of the Civic Center Site, including the locations of the buildings, streets and parking 1 9093 lots. In making his report, Mr. Lammers stated that the models and outline specifica- tions had been reviewed by both, the Building and Capital Improvements Committees and each committee recommended by the City Council. Mr. Lammers reviewed the general overall scheme including the type materials to be used in the buildings, the color, the glass areas, the mechanical features, the upper and lower courts and projected possible development of the site, including public works building, county building and new police building with adjoining parking areas. He concluded his report by asking the Council to give approval of the general architectural scheme layout, as shown, so that drawings may be prepared for bid solicitations. The Council discussed the plans in general, including the area designated for collection of water bills, afterwhich Councilman Donnelly moved to approve the general overall scheme as presented and authorize the architect to proceed with drawing the construction plans and specifications for the City Hall and Community building. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Hullum The scale model will be set up for public display in the lobby of the Sterling Municipal library. The architect was urged to speed -up the plans and specifications preparatory work if at all possible, however, he is not to sacrifice quality for ex- pediency. Suggested Historical Table New City Hall - Architect Architect Lammers suggested that a portion of the $7,500, given to the City by its depository, Citizens National Bank & Trust Company, be used to provide a historical tablet in the court between the City Hall and the community center. Many historical and amusing things have happened which could be used in depicting a background which would not only be interesting but spicy also. This could be worked into the landscape as well as.other features of beauty. He concluded his remarks with a recommendation that a portion of the funds be reserved for this purpose; funds to be administered by a Fine Arts Committee composed of Baytown citizens. Discussion - Civic Center Site Councilman Hullum expressed his surprise at reading in the local paper of the pur- chase of the civic center site as he did not remember having voted to buy it. He remembered voting to extend the option and, to uphold the action of the previous council rela- tive to the purchase of the site but not to actually buy the land. Councilman Donnelly recalled a motion to proceed with the commitment of the previous council, subject to the McClelland Engineers findings; if the findings revealed the site totally unsuited, this council would attempt to find a new site, otherwise, the option stands. Mayor Cravey agreed to, a point with Councilman Hullum because he did not recall voting to purchase the site, but, in his opinion, the taking of the opinion clarified the intent of a majority of the council to purchase the land. Councilman Braswell asked to go on record as opposing.the purchase of the property as, in his opinion, the Council is doing the tax payers an injustice by paying the price asked for the 29 -acre tract. However, since a majority of the Council felt that this was the most feasible site, he would lay aside his differences and work toward the development of the site. Appearance - Representatives Southern - Pacific Railroad Company yr. Bohannan, a representative of the Southern- Pacific Railroad Company, met with the Council to explain the proposed Union Pacific -Rock Island Railroad merger and presented a brochure showing how the City of Baytown will benefit from such action. The application has been filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for the merger and subsequently a sale of the southern portion of the Rock Island Railroad to the Southern - Pacific. The Union Pacific and Rock Island stockholders and officers and directors have approved the proposed move; the directors of the Southern - Pacific have approved the sale of the southern portion which does not require stockholder action. said merger to be consummated in March of 1966. This action will afford Harris County with alternate routes through which business firms may ship or receive merchandise and eliminate some interchange which holds freight on tracks and provide diversified service. In his opinion, a merger of railroads is important to the economy of the United States. This will provide improved service and will allow the Southern Pacific to compete with two railroads, Santa Fe G Missouri- Pacific, who are violently opposed to the proposal. He submitted a draft of a resolution endorsing the proposed sale and merger and asked 4044 for its passage, in their behalf, if the Council saw fit to support the proposal. -Council- man Barnes asked for a report on the Southern- Pacific's level of maintenance in comparison with that of Missouri- Pacific. This included railroad crossings, safety installations, cleaning of ditches and other relating matters of good house - keeping. It was explained that maintenance by the Company was done on a cycle basis. However, if there are areas which need immediate attention, a work crew will be dispatched to make necessary repairs. It was suggested that the proposed ordinance be studied by the City Council and members of the Chamber of Commerce prior to the next regular meeting, at which time it will be considered for adoption or rejection. Johnny Busch - Street Improvements A. J. Busch, Jr., engineer, presented each member of the Council with a drawing of the proposed widening of North Main which included the median. He asked that each make the plans a matter of study, especially the median openings, as this is a matter of conflict the major portion of the time; business firms have feelings of discrimination many times when no opening is provided at each street intersection or in front of their place of business. In the plans, he has placed the openings where he thinks they will serve a greater function and not interfere too greatly with the movement of traffic. Mayor Cravey named Councilmen Massey and Braswell as a committee to work with Mr. Busch on the design of the median, its openings, etc. The committee will make its study during the interim and be prepared to make recommendations on the proposed con- struction at the next regular meeting of the council. Mr. Busch also presented a revised alignment sheet of the Ward-Davis Road entension to intersect with North Main. Several suggested changes were offered at his presentation September 23rd meeting. He incorporated some of the suggestions in this revised alignment which, in his opinion is best for the city. The proposed rerouting provides for the acquisition of the additional 30 -foot right -of -way on the south side of Martin Street. Only two homes will have to be moved back in this alignment and there is adequate property behind their present location to permit this relocation with minimum expense. After some discussion, Councilman Braswell moved to approve the reviese alignment of Davis Road extension and to proceed with the appraisal project for securing the necessary right -of- way. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays:. None Ordinance - Setting Date Public Hearing - Annexation School Property Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinEnce setting forth the date of December 28, 1965 at 5:00 p.m.., for a public hearing on the proposed annexation of school property northeast of the present city limits. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Commissioner Ramsey has indicated that annexation of Baker Road will not alter his plans to do construction work already planned, however he did not indicate the County would assume the continued maintenance after the proposed annexation is consummated. City Manager Lanham will check with him for clarification before final passage of the ordinance. The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 764 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR, TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.' 4045 Ordinance - Authorizino Agreement - City and Harris County - Acquisition of ROW The Council discussed the terms of an agreement between the City of Baytown and Harris County for acquisition of right -of -way abutting county roads. The agreement provided $15,000 for the negotiating and construction of the outlined project but some question was raised as to intent insofar as future participation in any major maintenance problem on North Main. The Council insisted upon clarification on this point as the City Administration has a verbal commitment from Commissioner Ramsey that the County will give the City a check in an amount equal to what it would cost the County to rebuild North Alain in its present construction. City Manager Lanham stated that Mr. Ramsey had stated that this appraisal agreement dog not supersede the first agreement but the Council expressed a desire to have it in writing. After some further discussion, Council- man Donnelly moved to approve the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City.Manager to enter into the contract subject to clarification upon whether or not the $15,000 limita- tion will prevent the City from receiving the North Alain construction money as verbally committed by Commissioner Ramsey. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The cgiion of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 763 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR AND THE IM- . PROVEMFNT OF NORTH MAIN STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID STREET WITH CEDAR BAYOU ROAD TO THE NORTH CITY LIMIT LINE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY. FOR AND THE EXTENSION OF SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID STREET WITH WEST MAIN, STREET TO HIGHWAY 146, AND THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE EXTENSION OF GARTH ROAD FROM THE INTERSECTION OF SAID ROAD WITH PARK STREET TO DECKER DRIVE; STATING CERTAIN OF THE PRINCIPAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; APPROVING FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; FINDING THAT A SUFFICIENT AP- PROPRIATION HAS BEEN MADE TO REIMBURSE HARRIS COUNTY FOR THE COST OF APPRAISING AND NEGOTIATING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT -OF -WAY IN THE EVENT SUCH IS NECESSARY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Recommendation - Library and City Manager reviewed the request of the Library Board for the transfer of $1,739.25 from the Capital Section of the library budget for the purpose of paying a part -time clerical employee due to increased circulation and reduction of page staff personnel. It was the recommendation of the City Manager that this transfer be approved since it did not increase the library budget. Councilman Barnes moved to accept the recommenda- tion of the City Manager and approved the transfer of the $1,730.25 as requested by the Library Board. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None A second recommendation from the Library Board related to programs which would increase the book inventory, produce economies in book processing and upgrade the standards of the library. The recommendation was two fold; that, the City Council approve participation in the Library Service Act Program Title I and the joining of the State Central Processing Center. The federal funds are administered through the state - such funds being allocated on the basis of one -third of the library budget up to $5,000. Using this criterion, the Sterling Municipal Library would be eligible for the full amount, $5,000. The State Central Processing Center would permit a larger discount on books purchased plus complete cataloguing and processing of books which is a high cost in any library. The Library Board also reaffirmed its interest in a portim of the funds recently donated to the City by the Citizens National Bank. Councilman 4046 Braswell suggested $4,000 to the library and retain $3,500 to defray cost of -engineering studies of the proposed fresh water lake; Councilman Donnelly suggested a special meeting to discuss the various proposals; Councilman Barnes, $5,000 to the library. After some delay, Councilman Barnes moved to authorize participation in the Tital I program and to join the State Central Processing Center. Councilman Huron seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, ,Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Barnes moved to allot $5,000 of the $7,500 to the purchase of books for the library. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Huron and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Braswell Councilman Hullum suggested using a portion of the remaining $2,500 on the improvement of park and recreational facilities in the City. * Mayor Cravey excused from meeting - Mayor Pro Tem Huron presides Discuss - Specifications Police Cars City Manager Lahnam intorduced a proposal to increase the wheel base and horsepower of police cars. The 116 inch wheel base, presently used, permit cars that are not suited for police work and the present 230 horsepower engines are not satisfactory for use in pursuing speeders. It was suggested that the wheel base be increased to 118 inch and the horsepower to 300. Councilman Barnes moved to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids on police cars, including the recommended changes. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, and Donnelly. Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Discuss - Police Uniforms City Manager Lanham intorduced a recommendation for a change in the color of the trousers of the police uniforms. Presently the trousers are french blue and he proposed to change it to blue -black as this would be uniform with other police departments in the East Harris County area as well as Houston. The trousers now in use could be given to the Police Reserve. Councilman Barnes moved to approve the recommendation and approved the color change in the police uniforms. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None Investigate - Use of Tranquilizing Gun - Humane Department At the suggestion of Mayor Pro Tem Huron, City Manager Lanham was instructed to confer with the Police Chief and investigate the possibilities of using a tranqualizing gun in the Humane Department when the HO has difficulty in securing a large vicious dog. Recently the press has carried stories of attacks made upon children by vicious dogs and our Humane Department is not equipped properly to handle large dogs in similar cases. Ordinance - Requiring Private Haulers Obtain License Councilman Braswell moved to adopt an ordinance prohibiting anyone except city employees from transporting garbage and trash receptacles on the streets without first obtaining a license which will be renewable each calendar year; to instruct the Administration to charge off uncollectable fees which have been previously assessed by the City and collection services was supplied by a private hauler. Councilman Massey 4047 / seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Massey, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Pro Tem Huron Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 765 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ANYONE EXCEPT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FROM.EMPTYING GARBAGE CANS OR TRASH RECEPTACLES OR TRANSPORTING THE CONTENTS THEREOF ON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT THEREFOR; PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS FOR SECURING PERMIT; PROVID- ING PERMIT FEE; REQUIRING FINANCEIAL RESPONSIBILITY COVERAGE; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT THEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; FIXING A PENALTY AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Discussion - Raising Streets Brownwood Area As a matter of unfinished business, Councilman Hullum suggested that the Council reconsider the improvement of Mapleton Drive in Brownwood Subdivision by raising the elevation to provide ingress and egress to residents during high tides and rainy seasons. The land level within the entire area is sinking and the rebuilding of streets within the subdivision will of necessity become a routine matter. Councilman Braswell suggested that the Council concentrate its efforts on one street by raising its average level to the seashore level. He suggested this street be Ridgeway Drive, After some discussion, the Administration was instructed to secure a topography map of the entire area so that a survey may be made. From the survey, the Council can then determine the most feasible route in raising the elevation of one street to provide the greatest service to the en- tire subdivision, the suggested elevation being tie highest level on the seashore side of the gulf. Barnes - Corporation Court Councilman Barnes passed out copies of fines levied for various traffic violations by various cities in this area including the Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. He asked that the Council make a study of the schedule and be prepared to make any suggestions or recommendations deemed feasible for the operation of the Corporation Court and the citizees of Baytown. Corporation Court Judge Ward had suggested that the fine structure of Baytown be increased to the average assessment set forth in the comparison. Also, he reviewed the monthly report prepared by the Corporation Court Judge which resulted in a proposal from Councilman Donnelly that traffic fines not be assessed when a viola- tion occurs at intersections where overhead channeling has not been installed. Proposal Consider T. V. Antenna-Service - Franchise Mayor Pro Tem Huron, speaking for the Committee appointed to study the proposal to grant a franchise for a community antenna system, submitted a recommendation to offer this type service to the citizens of Baytown. The Committee offered no recommenda- tion relating to the company but asked the council to continue its study of the several proposals. In the meantime, the committee will continue its study and prepare a recommendation as to the company the committee feels offers benefits for the best interest of the city. The Committee felt that this type service would be advantageous to the city in several respects, however, it will have some affect upon the television suppliers. In pursuing the study, the Council may want to readvertise for franchise proposals and/ ror prepare its own ordinance relating to granting a franchise. : Council Pollution Committee - Appointment - Air and Water Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Huron and to name Sidney o. Brady, Jack Walker, Dave Moore, Dean King, Fred Hartman and Gene Muller as members of the City Council's Air and Water Pollution Committee to assist Councilmen Hum and Braswell and Mayor Cravey in working with other pollution 4048 Councilman Barnes excused from meeting. committees in the area in an overall team effort to curtail pollution in the bay waters of Baytown. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Mayor Pro 'rem Huron Nays: None Suggestion - Drainage Ward Road Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Councilman Braswell asked the City Manager to contact V. V. Ramsey, County Commis- sioner and ask him. to clean out the Flood Control ditches within the Baytown areas. He especially mentioned the Adams Street Ditch which carries a vast amount of surface water but the ditch is lined with weeds and other debris, possibly causing much of the flooding conditions existing along Ward Road. Too, he requested a survey of the drainage east of Ward Road. Study the feasibility of installing a larger culvert and possibly deeping the ditch on the south side of the street. Use Former Dog Pound Site Councilman Donnelly asked the City Manager to confer with the City Attorney relative to the request of a resident of Barkley Square Town House Apartments to use the former dog pound site to house two bird dogs. He recommended that the party be permitted to use the site during the winter months, if it is legally possible. However, he is to understand that any strucU re is to be moved upon request of the City. City Manager's Report The Hemlock - Dorris Street connection is complete with the exception of the surfacing. It is expected to be completed this week. The foundation contractor, Gulf Coast Construction Company, is scheduled to begin work on the water tower relocation foundation, Monday, December 13th. The contract executed with Turner & Collie, Consulting engineers, provided for a field representative to inspect the construction on a cost basis of actual salary cost, times a multiplier 1.75, plus transportation at $0.10 per mile. Since the engineering company drew the plans, the City Manager proposed that the company provide inspection services, even though it will mean additional cost to the city. The Council gave its approval, due to the nature of the construction. However, they did request interval reports upon the cost item. The Council will review the depository contract to determine the extent of services most advantageous to the City. Adiournment Councilman ,Massey moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk