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1966 02 24 CC Minutes4080 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 24, 1%6 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thurs- day, February 24, 1966 at 6:30 p.m, in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Robert Barnes Councilman Don M. Hullum Councilman A. M. Braswell Councilman Raymond T. Donnelly Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent: C. M. Massey Councilman J. C. Huron Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of February 10th and the special meet- ing of February 15th. Two corrections were made, one to the regular meeting by deleting the last sentence relative to notifvina Todd Garage to not use that Dortion of the Civic Center Site fronting his aarage as a aarkina lot and in the special minutes, Aaarovina Part A of the Public Law 660: With these corrections, Councilman Hullum moved to dispense with reading of the minutes and they be approved as corrected. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Barnes, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Negotiate Contract - Street Levelina City Manager Lanham reported that the City had received no response to its recent advertisement for bids on pressure grouting of some of the sunken places on concrete streets. He suggested the possibility of negotiating a contract or of hiring the work done on a unit price basis and this met with the approval of the City Attorney since the City had previously advertised for bids, thus meeting the requirements of the City Charter. Councilman Barnes moved to authorize the Administration to negotiate a contract on a unit price basis with the understanding that the City may terminate or cancel the contract at any time if is deemed advisable by the Administration. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Hearina - Annexation Stria Land Alona SP Railroad - Two Miles Mayor Cravey opened the public hearing upon the proposed annexation of a strip of land along Southern Pacific Railroad property, a distance of two miles north of inter- section of Interstate Highway 10. Once again Gordon Speer, spokesman for the delegation from Mont Belvieu, stated that residents from his area were not satisfied with the proposed annexation and suggested that the City move in another direction, if possible. Mayor Cravey expressed some sympathy for the group's concern since the Council had held a special meeting with them on February 15 and heard of projected plans for the incorporation of Mont Belvieu and an extension of fingers to include the school property serving the area. Councilman Braswell stated that he had no objection to the incorpora- tion of Mont Belvieu, however, he would hesitate to authorize them to proceed forward with their plans until the City of Baytown has completed its proposed finger annexation. Councilman Hullum asked if the annexation fingers could be crossed or broken and upon 4081 receiving a negative reply from the City Attorney stated he would not object to the proposed incorporation of Mont Belvieu after the fin ger annexation has encircled the United States Steel site. The finger annexation procedure will be completed in June, 1%6. However, insofar as Mont Belvieu is concerned, this annexation will be com pleted thelatter part of April or the first of May. The City Attorney suggested that the proponents of the incorporation of Mont Belvieu could proceed with getting the required signatures on petitions and.as soon as the City Council has a final reading on the railroad track site, they could be given written consent by the City Council and their boundary could then abutt the City of Baytown's finger annexation strip. After some further discussion, City Attorney Chandler suggested the appointment of an Annexation Committee composed of members from both City of Baytown and Mont Belvieu to draft ground rules for presentation to the City Council. This suggestion was favorably received by the Mont Belvieu delegation. Councilmen Massey, Huron and Hullum will represent the City of Baytown and City Attorney Chandler will attend as a non - voting member; the Mont Belvieu delegation will select !is members and a joint meeting will be held the week of February 27th. In the meantime, Mr. Speer and his group were given approval to continue with processing field notes for the proposed incorporation of Mont Belvieu. Councilman Barnes moved to close the hearing upon the proposed annexation of the strip along the Southern Pacific Railroad property. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell, and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Petition - C. W. Plato - Tri -City Beach Civic Association Mr. C. W. Plato, representing the Tri -City Beach Civic Association, presented a petition proposing the incorporation of an area extending from the Chambers County Line at Cedar Bayou along the Tri -City Beach Road and along Farm Road 2354. He stated that the Association understood the reason for the City's strip annexation move and proposed to assist the City of Baytown in its efforts to incorporate the area. He asked the Council to delete the strip along the Tri -City Beach Road to Cedar Bayou Stream, the Association will then incorporate this area with the portion presently included in the Civic Association!s plans for incorporation, should the City Council grant permission. After outlining the area included in the proposed incorporation, Councilman Barnes moved to accept the p3ition as submitted by the Civic Association; the Council will make a further study of the request for de- annexation and incorporation of the area in question. Council- man Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Mrs. E. H. Tipton - President of Federated Garden Clubs Mrs. E. H. Tipton, President of the Federated Garden Clubs, appealed to the Council for assistance in a Clean -Up Program for Baytown in three areas, namely, (1) dogs; and (2) garbage cans setting out; and (3) littering of streets. The Council agreed that some of the criticism was justified but readily admitted that it would take more than the 7 -man council to arouse the civic pride of Baytonians. It was suggested that the garden clubs institute a vigorous program for the purpose of cleaning upgour community. The Council can offer assistance but some excitement, interest and purpose must be expressed by the citizens as well. Exception ­Fire Zone - Provide Off Street Parking - Dr. Ernest Smith - East Sterling Street The Council received a request from Dr. Ernest Smith, whose office is located at No. 15 East Sterling, for permission to move a building back 26 -feet from East Sterling Street to provide off - street parking in front of the building. The property is located within the No. 1 Fire Zone and prohibits moving a frame building into or with the Fire Zone. However, since this -is not an addition to the number of buildings within the area, the Administration recommended the granting of the request.. Councilman Barnes moved to approve the request for-the exception to the Fire Zone provision. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4082 Ordinance - Amendina Electrical Ordinance Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt an amendment to Ordinance No. 743, as amended, to provide all electrical construction, materials and appliances used in connection with the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical wiring inside the limits of Baytown shall conform to such special rules and regulations of the National Electrical Code, 1965. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes; Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 776 AN,ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REGULATORY MEASURES PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL WORK IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. CREATING AN ELECTRICAL BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSES TO M/BfER ELECTRICIANS, MASTER SIGN ELECTRICIANS, JOURNEY- MEN ELECTRICIANS AND ALL CLASSES OF ELECTRICAL APPRENTICES; PROVIDING FOR FEES, BONDS, THE KEEPING OR RECORDS, REVOCATION OF LICENSES; PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL FROM ACTIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL BOARD; CREATING OFFICE OF CITY ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND PROVIDING FOR DUTIES OF SAID OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AND THE INSPECTION THEREOF; FIXING INSPECTION FEES; PROMULGATING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO GOVERN AND TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL ELECTRICAL . WIRING, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, REPAIRS, ALTERATIONS, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, APPARATUS AND FIXTURES; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR VIOLATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. REPEALING ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH;" BEING ORDINANCE NO. 743, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, ON THE 11TH DAY OF MARCH, 1965, BY AMENDING SECTION 20, SUBSECTION 1 THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Pat Ball - Baytown Insurance Exchange - Wood Shinales The Council heard a report from Patrick Ball, representing the Baytown Insurance Exchange, relative to the installation of wood shingles on residences within the City of Baytown. His report agreed with the report given by Joe Brack, January 27th, that an ordinance prohibiting or restricting construction of wood shingle roofs at this time would not affect residential property insurance premiums and premiums for some business firms would be affected only slightly if the Key Rate changed by Dl at some time in the future. He did not recommend another combustible roof survey, either. Based on the information contained in the two reports, the Council agreed to take no further action upon the wood shingle roofs at the present time. Bids - General Obligation and Waterworks and Sanitary_ Sewer_ System Bonds Oneral Obligation Total Int. Cost Premium First City National Bank 5% 1967 - 73 $915.825.00 -0- of Houston G Associates 3.80% 1974 -81 3.90% 1982 -84 3.95% 1985 -86 Net Int. Cost Effect, Int. Rate $915.825.00 3.9492 % First National Bank in Dallas and Associates 5% 1967 -73 4.4% 1974- 3.8% 1975 -79 3.9% 1980 -81 4% 1982 -84 Total Int. Cost $932.200.00 Net Int. Cost $932,144.00. Premium $ 56.00 Effect. Int. Rate 4.01959% 4083 Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc Total Int. Cost Premium and Associates 5% 1967 -73 4.1/2% 1980 -81 3.60% 1974 $919,950.00 $ 23.00 1982 3:3/4% 1975 -80,- -0- 4% 3.90% 1981 -83 4% 1984 -86 Net Int. Cost Effect. Int. Rate Effect. Int. Rate $919,927.00 3.966912% Rowles, Winston & Co., Inc 4.086481% Total Int. Cost Premium and Associates 5% 1967 -73 Premium and Associates 4.90%.1980 3.3/4% 1974 -79 $925,200.00 -0- 3.90 1980 -82 1981 -86 $534,395.00 -0- 4% 1983 -86 Net Int. Cost Effect. Int. Rate Net Int. Cost Effect. Int. Rate $925,200.00 3.98965% Waterworks & Sanitary Sewer System Bonds Rowles, Winston & Co., Inc Total Int. Cost Premium and Associates 4.1/2% 1980 -81 3.95% 1982 $538,087.50 -0- 4% 1983 -86 Net Int. Cost Effect. Int. Rate $538,087.50 4.086481% Underwood, Neuhaus & Co Total Int. Cost Premium and Associates 4.90%.1980 4% 1981 -86 $534,395.00 -0- Net Int. Cost Effect. Int. Rate $534,395.00 4.05843% 71 After having the bids checked and the figures verified, Councilman Donnelly moved to accept the bid of First City National Bank of Houston as low bidder on the General Obligation Bonds and the bid of Underwood, Neuhaus & Company, Incorporated as low bidder on the Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Bonds. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 1966 Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $1,740,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1966. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly/ Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE 'NO. 777 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,740,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1966; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1.740,000 OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SALE OF SUCH BONDS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS; LEVYING TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF; CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON AND AFTER ITS ADOPTION. 111-v Ordinance - Authorizing Issuance Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, Series 1966 Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $750,000 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, Series 1966.. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE.NO. 778 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 WATERWORKS AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS THEREOF; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $750,000 OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SALE FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY'S SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL THEREOF AND INTEREST THEREON; AWARDING THE SALE THEREOFZ CON- TAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS ADOPTION. Adopt Plans and Specifications Sanitary Sewer Line Garth Road - Authorize Advertise Bids The Council reviewed the preliminary plans and specifications for the sanitary sewer lines on Garth Road and along North Main Street, together with a tentative schedule for the central district sewer project's completion. These plans were submitted by representatives of the Turner. Wlie and Braden, Consulting Engineers, who explained the details involved in the proposed construction, such as obtaining an additional easement from Mr. Baynes and a crossing of a Harris County Flood Control Ditch near the Sterling High School Site., deletion of any work in this contract which requires Public Law 660 funds, recommended that each proposal be broken down in two parts - first part to cover Garth Road; second part, North Main Sewer. This will make it possible to award the contract on Garth Road and reject the bid on North Main should the City fail to complete its acquisition of Rights -Of -Way on North Main at this date. Councilman Braswell moved to adopt the plans and specifications.as submitted and authorize Turner, Collie and Braden to advertise for bids as per tentative schedule. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Busch and McEathern - Espanade North Main Street Consulting Engineer, A. J. Busch, Jr., introduced Mr. Cooper McEathern. former traffic engineer for the City of Houston, and employed by Mr. Busch for design of North Main Street with an espanade. The Council had appointed a Committee to study this median design with Mr. Busch and no workable solution had been resolved by the Committee. so Mr. McEathern's services were retained. The plans as drawn, required up to a 100 -foot right -of -way which was more than the Council had originally planned. This would begin at Harold Lane and extend to Gresham Street and provide adequate right -of -way for a third lane at a later date. The espanade was liberally spaced with openings to serve business firms abutting upon North Main with two 29 -foot roadways separated by the espanade. Mr. McEathern also recommended that North Main Street be flared at Cedar Bayou and Baker Roads for easier transition of the traffic flow from a narrower to wider street. Councilman Donnelly questioned the design propsed at the Midway Drive intersection since the plan did not provide for a left turn because of the offset between Midway and Harold Lane intersection Mr. Busch agreed that this intersection would be given additional study. Councilman Braswell stated that he would like to approve the plans but he did not know if the City would have funds to complete the project in the prescribed design. After some further discussion. Councilman Barnes moved to proceed with the proposed design and plans. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The ifote follows: Minutes Baytown City Council February 24, 1966 Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Committee - Study Problem Street Signs 4085 At the last regular meeting of the Council, a draft of an ordinance regulating the placing of signs was reviewed and several changes were suggested. At this meeting, a new draft was presented for the Council's consideration. Representatives from several business firms on East Texas Avenue and Alexander Drive were present to offer their objections to the terms of the ordinance. After a lengthy discussion, it was suggested that a Citizens Committee be appointed to study the need and draft reasonable regulatory measures for controlling the installation of signs on easements, and other public property within the City of Baytown. Those appointed to serve on the Committee were Councilman Barnes, Gene Branscome, Chairman, Joe Watson, George Simon, Stanley E. Reid, Jasper Katribe and Sgt. Jack Maxwell. Consider Proposals - CATV Only two representatives from CATV firms were present to submit proposals for the privilege and franchise to conduct the cable signal distribution system in Baytown. Dr. Donnie Brunson, representing the Baytown Community Television Company, submitted a proposed ordinance but could give no further information as he is not familar with its operation and he asked that Mr. Rufus Honeycutt be given an opportunity to appear. He was out of the City due.to a death in his family. Mr. Frank Baltazar, submitted a proposal offering the City free services connection to all schools, municipal buildings, hospitals and religious organizations, establish a scholarship fund with rates to citizens not to exceed $5.95 per month with a percentage of the gross receipts being paid to the City, the percentage amount to be governed by the length of the franchise. In presenting his proposds he covered other phases, such as the educational facets, the scope of services, 24 -hour weather forecast, FM service and other features. In closing he referred to his model franchise proposal which would have to be made up for the City and recommended that whether his company was awarded the contract or not, that the company not be allowed to sell advertising on the cable. Also, he mentioned the support he would have to receive from the Council to negotiate with General Telephone Company, should his company be granted the franchise. The Council will hear Mr. Honeycutt at the next meeting, afterwhich they will negotiate terms of an agreement on the basis of the best proposal. Approve Plans City Hall and Community Center Building - Advertise Bids The Council heard a report from Lowell Lammers relative to the City Hall and Community Center Building. He asked each of them to come by his office and see the detailed plans so that if changes need to be made, this can be done so that bids may be advertised. Councilman Donnelly expressed dissatisfaction with the manner in which the Council has been apprised of the development of the plans by the Architect and the Building Committee since the Council will be criticized should there be obvious defects rather than the Building Committee. He also opposed granting approval to advertise for bids on the two buildings until he has had an opportunity to veview the detailed plans. After some further discussion, Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the Architect to notify the building contractors that plans and specifications will be ready for distri- bution on March 11th for the construction of the City Hall and Community Center Building. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Donnelly. The Council will set up a meeting with the Architect for the week of February 27th. The Council authorized the clearing of the site and relocation of a 10 -inch sanitary sewer line. Ordinance - Final Reading Sterling School Annexation Councilman Hullum moved to adopt an ordinance, for final readin, on the annexation of the Sterling High School Site. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4086 Minutes Baytown City Council February 24, 1966 Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 768 -A AN ORDINANCE CONTAINING ORDINANCE NO. 768, INTRODUCED THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1966, AND BEING "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 123.45 ACRES OF LAND, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTON, TEXAS," PROVIDING FOR THE FINAL PASSAGE OF SAID ORDINANCE PURSUANT.TO ARTICLE I. SECTION 9, OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. Franchise Ordinance - First Readina - General Telephone Company.- Amendment Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance, for its first reading, amending the General Telephone Company's Franchise Agreement between the City and the Company by authorizing extended area service. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The. Ayes: Councilmen Barnes,.Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 780 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TELEPHONE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, TEXAS, NOW BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND SOUTHWESTERN ASSO- CIATED TELEPHONE COMPANY, NOW GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST, APPROVED APRIL 1, 1946; AUTHORIZING EXTENDED AREA SERVICE IN LIEU OF STRICTLY LOCAL SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR DELEGA- TION OF AUTHORITY, RATE REGULATION, AN ANNUAL PAYMENT FOR THE RIGHT TO USE CERTAIN FACILITIES, REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR PARTIAL INVALIDITY. Ordinance - Improvina Streets in Oak Addition Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance for the improvement,of streets in Oak Addition, amending Johnston Street improvement to include from the east line of Carnegie to the West line of Willow Street, and authorizing the engineer to advertise for bids to be received on March 24th. Councilman Hullum.seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 781 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AN ORDERING THAT OAK STREET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY TO THE NORTH LINE OF RIGGS STREET; JOHNSTON STREET FROM THE EAST LINE OF CARNEGIE STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF WILLOW STREET; STOWE STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF OAKLAWN ADDITION TO THE WEST LINE OF YUPON STREET; BOOKERTEE STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF OAKLAWN ADDITION TO THE WEST LINE OF YUPON STREET TURNER STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF OAKWOOD ADDITION TO THE WEST LINE OF YUPON STREET; CARVER STREET FROM THE WEST LINE OF OAKWOOD ADDITION TO The WEST LINE OF YUPON STREET; WILLOW STREET ON THE NORTH LINE OF OAKWOOD ANNEX NO. 2 TO THE SOUTH LINE OF OAKWOOD ANNEX NO. 2; YUPON STREET FROM Minutes Baytown City Council February 24, 1966 4087 THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT -OF -WAY; SAID STREETS DESIGNATED AS PAVING PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF BAYTWON; TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; ADOTPING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREETS; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Improvina Alabama Street Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance determing the necessity for and ordering that Alabama Street, from end to end, shall be improved. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote filows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 779 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT ALABAMA STREET, FROM END TO END, TO -WIT: FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE OF MISSOURI STREET TO THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF DURAIN -FERRY ROAD, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED, ADOPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; DIRECTING THE ENGINEER TO PREPARE AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREETS; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COST THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105 -b DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Discussion Abandonine Alley Easement - Wooster Area City Manager Lanham referred to a request received from a property owner in Block No. 1 in Stirlings Baytown Addition to either open and maintain an alley dedication in this block or abandon the alley and let the property revert to the property owners. This dedication is located in the Wooster area, paralleling Bayway Drive and Arbor Street and abutting upon North Street. Both the Planning Commission and the Administra- tion have made a study of the request and recommend the closing of the alley, subject to retainage of a 10 -foot easement for utilities. Mayor Cravey.distributed copies of a resolution, adopted by the City Council January 24, 1963, which provided for the payment of abandoned public property by the benefited person, firm or corporation; such cost to be the fair market value of the property in question. The dedicated easement abutts upon 32 separate pieces of property. It was agreed that an appraisal will be conducted, cost estimate to be based on the front foot valuation as used in valuating other properties within the City. The easement can then be equally divided and offered to the abutting property owners, however, the offer will have to be based on the understanding of all or nothing sale. Transfer - Resolution Councilman Braswbll moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the transfer of $1,020.00 from the Council Contingency Fund to pay vehicle hire and provide a 2 -way radio for the car used by the Warrant Officer of the City of Baytown. Councilman 4088 Minutes Baytown City Council February 24, 1966 Barnes seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes. Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the Resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND TWENTY ($1,020.00) DOLLARS FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO BUDGET ACCOUNTS 103 -7-8 AND 103 -10 -2. Appropriation Ordinance Councilman Barnes moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $5,000 out of the General Fund Reserve for payment of books for the Sterling Municipal Library. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 782 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000) DOLLARS OUT OF GENERAL FUND, RESERVE, FOR APPROPRIA- TION TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 109 -10 -8. Delayed Action - Parks and Recreation Board The Council delayed action upon an ordinance creating a Parks and Recreation Board until some further negotiations can be completed with the school systems. 7 Committee Reports City Attorney Chandler will give a written memorandum on who is eligible to have name placed on the ballot for the April 5th Municipal Election and who is eligible to vote at the election, since the federal court's ban on poll tax. Councilman Braswell once again urged the Mayor to appoint a Building Code Committee as recommended by the Planners in the Comprehensive Plan, Administrative Controls. Ward Road Drainaue - Rebuildina Crossina at Amy City Engineer Jack Morton, presented a profile of Ward Road and offered suggestions on the improvement of the drainage in this area. Amy and McFarland Streets have valley gutters without culverts at the intersection of Ward Road and a low area between the two which pockets water. From McFarland going westerly to a storm sewer there are some high points in the elevation. He proposed to bring another relief line from the north side of Ward to the south side, to deepen south ditch to large drainage ditch belonging to Harris County Flood Control District or to clean out the ditch on the north side of Ward and rebuild the street crossing at Amy by removing the valley gutter and replacing it with a culvert of comparable size with others installed along the north side of the road. After some discussion, Councilman Donnelly moved to authorize the City Engineer to clean the ditch on the North side and to rebuild the street intersection at Amy by installing a culvert in lieu of the valley gutter. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4089 Retain Services - Cecil M. Bobbitt - Auditor Councilman Barnes moved to accept the recommendation of the Audit Committee to appoint Cecil M. Bobbitt, CPA, as auditor for the fiscal year of 1965 -66. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Mr. Bobbitt will be asked to attend the March 10th meeting to answer any questions the Council may have concerning the 1964 -65 annual report which was presented to the Council at the January 13th meeting. No Action - Fayle Street Dip at Crossina The Council took no action upon a request to eliminate a dip on East Fayle Street at its intersection with Dale. Bank Services - Depository Contract City Manager Lanham reported a negative ruling from Mr. Chandler relative to the Citizens National Bank & Trust Company, the City's depository, making up the city's deposits each day as proposed in the depository contract; however, he would life to take advantage of the offer to do the payroll, effective April 1, 1966. The Council gave approval to the change over as of April 1st. Mr. Lanham gave a brief report on the use of a tranquilizing gun in the regular control of dogs. It was pointed out that the nicotine solutim used in the guns was deathly poison to human beings and there is no known antedote. There are other solutions used but these are issued only by prescription and must be used under strict observation of a veterinarian. It was his recommendation that the City forego the use of this method of control. Reappoint Louis B. Hughes, Health Officer Councilman Barnes moved to reappoint Louis B. Hughes. M. D. as City Health Officer for the two ensuing years, subject to his acceptance. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Barnes, Hullum, Braswell and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The Council approved the request of the Circle K. Club of Robert E. Lee to place trash barrels at street intervals, where a car may drive off the street and place any litter or other items of trash in the barrel without interferance with the flow of traffic . Ad i ournment Councilman Braswell moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. � -�, 4- � � (a I - �- Edna Oliver, City Clerk