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1967 02 09 CC Minutes4281 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'BAYTOWN ' February 9, 1967 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday. February 9, 1%7 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: ° Patrick Ball Councilman C. M. Massey Councilman A. M. Braswell Councilman Albert Fanestiel Councilman Raymond Donnelly Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor Fritz Lanham. City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Absent: Don M. Hullum Councilman The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cravey, the Invocation was offereed, after - which he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 1967. The following corrections were made: Hearina - Delinquent Grass Cutting Bills: The Council stressed the need of having these errors filed immediately . . Equipment - Bowie School: An investi- gation will be conducted on the possibility of getting matching federal or state funds Drainage - Street Intersections: South Pruett at Dailey Street . . Committee Reports Councilman Fanestiel gave a report . . . . . red blinkers will be installed at the inter- section of Pruett and Pearce, Pruett at Sterling going west will stripe lane for traffic turning right on Sterling. A traffic count will be made on East Texas . With these corrections, Councilman Braswell moved to approve the minutes as amended. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey., Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - Improvement Airhart Drive Bids on the improvement of Airhart Drive were received and are tabulated as follows: Brown & Root, Inc W. D. 18 Total Project $39,983.40 Skrla, Inc W. D. 40 45,699.00 Southwest Paving W. D. 30 45,737.00 Holland & Little W. D. 60 47,601.00 Gulf Bitulithic W. D. 45 48,920.00 After discussing several points relating to the overall construction, Councilman Donnelly moved to accept the low bid and award the contract to Brown & Root, Inc., at a bid prive of $39,983.40. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Braswell, Massey, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - North Blain Storm Sewer and Paving Bids on the North Main Street storm sewer and appurtenances are tabulated as follows: CONTRACTOR BASE METHOD ALTERNATE Bayshore Constructors, Inc $235,900.60 $270,470.60 English Construction Co., Inc 308,218.80 345,350.80 John G. Holland Construction Co. 246,635.00 291,664.50 Joseph Tantillo, Inc 276,640.00 318,218.00 Stephen Construction Co 229,090.00 -0- 4282 Bids - North Main Storm Sewer and Paving - Continued The paving bids follow: CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALTERNATE Brown & Root, Inc $397,455.50 $368.732.70 Gulf Bitulithic Co 396,815.00 399,758.00 Holland & Little, Inc 579,011.00 591,050.40 } A. J. Busch, consulting engineer, informed the Council that the bids on both the storm sewer and street paving were disappointing, both exceeded the engineer's estimate. In talking with the storm sewer contractors, they had expressed concern about the require- ment to maintain traffic on North Main Street during the course of construction of the storm sewer - they think this will cause the project to be both slow and tedious as well.as expensive as they are required to furnish flagman to maintain traffic - plus, the critical labor shortage. In talking with the low bidder on the storm sewer construction, Stephens Construction Company, there is some indication that changes may be made in the plans to reduce the cost of such installation by the contractor. Mr. Busch pointed out that this is ethical procedure to negotiate with the low bidder and his re- commendation was to allow the two, the City Manager Lanham and Mr. Busch, to negotiate with Mr: S ephens for the reduction of the costs on the installation of the storm sewer. they, in turn, will make a report on their findings at a later date. Mr. Fanestiel suggested a possible delay agreement, Mr. Busch mentioned prior discussion with V. V. Ramsey on the use of county labor and equipment, with the city furnishing pipe, on a section of the proposed construction from Schilling Street to Bob Smith Road.which is an old county ditch. Mr. Ramsey did not commit himself at the first approach but has promised an answer the week of the 12th. (° Councilman Pat Ball arrives.) Other changes were.suggested in relation to the storm sewer construction and it was the consensus of opinion that new bids should be sought, if there is major modification in the present plans. In view of all the discussion, Councilman Fanestiel moved to go out for new bids on the storm sewer portion, stipulating modifications suggested - but Councilman Braswell suggested that this type action be held up pending a report from the County. Commission on the suggestion for county participation, with man -power and equipmment., in the laying of storm sewer in the old county ditch between Schilling and Bob Smith Road. Should the County refuse to request, other changes would not warrant the delay of readver- tising. Councilman Donnelly moved to defer awarding the contract on the storm sews in- stallation until after the City Manager and Engineer have explored the possibility of the County doing a portion of the work - following this another meeting will be held to determine if the City should'readvertise or award a contract on the basis of the present bids. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. Other discussion followed before Mayor Cravey called for the question. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball. Massey. Braswel Mayor Cravey Nays: Non e Mr. Busch suggested that lower bids may Main if the City should choose to handle the removal of the requirement to lime stabilize bids was deferred pending the results of the 1. Fanestiel and Donnelly be received on the paving portion of North property owners assessments. Also, the the subgrade. A decision on the paving negotiations on the storm sewer installation. Consider Resolution - Sale of Municipal Bonds Mr. Eddleman of Underwood, Neuhaus & Company, Houston brokers, introduced a resolution authorizing notice of sale of bonds for the date of February 23. 1%7 in accordance with the amounts approved by the City Council at its regular meeting of January 26th. In the discussion following the reading of the resolution, Councilman Ball reaffirmed his feelings on a closer 50 -50 division of bond sale as the City will not need all of the funds derived from the sale within the next six months and the interest rate may be stabilized by that time. Mayor Cravey agreed that he, too, would have favored a more equally divided sale. Follwin_g the discussion, Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt the resolution setting forth the sale of $1,400,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 1%7, and $425,000 Waterworks. and Sanitary Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1%7. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Braswell. Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Ball 4 283 The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 159 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS BOTH .GENERAL OBLIGATION AND WATERWORKS AND SANITARY SEWER .SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS.. SERIES, 1967. Allen Cannon - Sanitary Sewer Service - Drainaae Mr. Allen Cannon, a property ownertbo owns a lot on Donovan Street just north of 1 Knowlton appeared before the Council to request the installation of a sanitary sewer service line along Donovan. He reported that there are twenty (20) lots involved with eleven property owners. He has contacted eight (8) of the owners and-all have expressed a willingness to cooperate with the city in the cost of the installation. Only two property owners on the street have sewer service and prior negotiations for such extension have been fruitless - it seems that it will be necessary to•install a lift station for the existing line. The property owners would like to tie -into the existing line but this is not feasible. The City Engineer submitted a drawing and estimates of cost on the installation of an 8 -inch sewer main with two manholes from Cedar Bayou Road.to the property line of the Cannon lot - $3.835.00 - and a 10 -inch storm sewer - line from Cedar. Bayou Road to the east side of the dead -end of Donovan Street - $3.820.00. This will provide proper drainage for Donovan Street. The Council talked of a more comprehensive plan for drainage with the.possibility of including Beaumont Street into the system. Since talking with the City Manager, Mr. Cannon reported that he had talked with the property owner of the large lot and he would grant the City permission to cut a sur- face ditch to drain the water from Donovan to a.drainage ditch on Nolan Road, if the City Engineer would survey the area to see if the water would drain to Cedar Bayou Road. This would ss.isfy the property owners in relation to drainage; the main problem is sanitary sewer facilities. After taling with the property owners and receiving a• favorable reply to cooperate with the city in the cost of the sanitary sewer line, Mr. Cannon stated that the estimated cost would be $5,160.00 to lay line to Knowlton Road. Mr. Cannon stated that he had prepared an estimate of cost for his own information and if the City will make the sewage facilities available to the property owners at the end of Donovan, the property owners could bear the costs the entire length of Donovan thus making the costs approximately 50 -50 basis. Councilman Ball mentioned that -if the problem is worked out on a participation basis, the City will need a petition with the property owner signatures for the records and moved that the request for sanitary sewer service on Donovan Street be tabled pending the receipv,of a petition from the group; the City Manager give more study to .the participation propsal in order to determine the percentage of cost to be borne by the city and the property owners and upon comple- tion of his findings, the request be referred back to the Council. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Ball moved to .table further discussion on the drainage until the City Engineer has time to look at the alternates that have been discussed on the ditch - also, running the storm sewer over to Nolan Road if there is a storm sewer on Nolan Road and the City Manager with Mr. Cannon check on the willingness of Mr. Brewer to grant the necessary easement for drainage in the event we put a ditch. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Annexinc Strip FM Road 1942 Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt an ordinance extending the city limits of Baytown to annex a ten -foot strip along State F. M. Highway 1942. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4 284 The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 854 AWORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY CONSISTING OF 1.00.ACRES OF LAND, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF.THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS. Ordinance - Amendina Buildina Code -,The Council discussed the proposed amendments to the Building Code in accordance with the recommendation from the Building Code Committee and presented at the last regular meeting. Mr. Frost, Chief Building Inspector. stated that in the present ordinance a permit could be taken out and wait three years before building but in the new conditions if the permit, such permits will become invalid at the expiration of. 6- months; require mechanical ventilation or windows in restrains to meet the requirements of the State law - portions of the recommended changes are taken from the new Southern Building Code. Councilman Donnelly mentioned that some of the same wording is used in the proposed Zoning Ordinance - he especially mentioned (1) of Subsection (g) which re- quired a permit for the alteration, repair, improvement, to convert or demolish any building or structure. The strict interpretation of the word repair would work a hard- ship on persons who may have an emergency arise and had notime to get a permit for the repairs. Councilman Braswell was of the opinion that if the word "repair" was removed from the stipulated conditions nothing would be deleted from the purpose of the ordinance. Other sections were mentioned but it was generally agreed that should the amendments work a hardship, changes could be made as the need arises. Following a lengthy discussion, Councilman-Braswell moved to adopt the ordinance amending the City's building code as proposed by the Building Code Committee. Councilman Massey moved to amend the first motion to.,delete the word "repair" from Section I- Paragraph (g) -(i) of the amended ordi- nance. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell and Fanestiel • Mayor Cravey Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Donnelly Councilman Ball seconded the original motion made by Councilman Braswell and the vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey. Braswell and Fanestiel Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Donnelly The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 855 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE LIMITS. AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, EQUIP- MENT AND REM OVAL OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEROF." BEING ORDINANCE NO. 637, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 12TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1%4, BY ADDING PARAGRAPHS (e), (f) AND (g) TO SECTION FIVE (5): AND, BY ADDING PARAGRAPHS 5, 6 AND 7 TO SECTION THIRTY -ONE (31) THERETO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Ordinance - Amendina Traffic Code - Spur 201 to Yupon Street Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt an ordinance amending the City's Traffic Code to allow a 40 -mile hour speed limit on West Main Street. from Yupon Street to Spur 201. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4285 February 9, 1967 Ayes: Councilmen Ball. Massey. Braswell,: Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays : None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 856 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE. " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN"; REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED; AUTHORITY OF POLICE; DRIVING REGULATIONS - SPEED; DRIVING REGULATIONS -RULES OF THE ROAD; TURNING AND STARTING PARKED VEHICLES; TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS; PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES; PARKING REGULATIONS; SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED; MISCELLA- NEOUS DRIVING RULES; REPEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAIN- ING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF." BEING ORDINANCE NO. 752, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 26TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1965, BY ADDING NO. 16 TO SECTION 22(b) OF ARTICLE III - DRIVING REGULATIONS - SPEED. AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Letter - Corns of Engineers Development of Goose Creek Stream The §ouncil discussed the contents of a letter addressed to City Manager Lanham relative to the proposed development of Goose Creek for navigation purposes. Members of the Corps of Engineers met with the Council in 1966 and outlined the project. Following this meeting, contacts were made with nearby property owners regarding spoil areas but.no solutkn was found -on the source of funds for the development of dike and levee and encasement of pipe lines in the area. Since there seems to be not enough interest to warrant the dredging, it was proposed that the project be abandoned,. . Following a short discussion, Councilman Braswell moved to table definite action upon the contents of the letter at the next regular meeting. In the meantime contacts will be made by the Administration and Council relative to the navigation project. Council- man Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Final Pavment - Bayshore Constructors - North Main & Garth Road Sewer Improvements Councilman Braswell moved to approve final paymentof $3,111.89 to Bayshore Constructors for the North Main and Garth Road Sanitary Sewer construction projects. Councilman Bell seconded themotion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, MassW, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays:. None Reguest - Oren Boise Street - Wooster Heights The Council discussed the request of a property owner in Wooster Heights whose parents had purchased a lot in the area in 1930 but no street had been provided for ingress or egress evdn though a 50 -foot street dedication was made at the time the Wooster Heights subdivision was filed for record. He was,now requesting that Boise Street be; opened, so that he could get to the property. Councilman Ball moved to authorize the Administra- tion to cut Boise Street and to use any available scrap material from other streets as a base for the street. Councilman Massey seconded themotion. The vote follows: { Ayes: Councilmen Ball,Massey. Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4286 Resolution - Spur No. 201 Construction Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt a resolutim urging the Texas Highway Department to take steps to hasten the completion of Loop 201 around and through the City of Bay- town. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the Resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 160 AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, URGING THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY IN ORDER TO HASTEN THE COMPLETION OF LOOP NO. 201 AROUND AND THROUGH THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A COPY OF SAME TO THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPART - MENT, TO MR. RILEY CARMICHAEL AND TO ANY OTHER OFFICIALS THAT HE MAY DEEM HELPFUL TO BAYTOWN. Resolution - Bridge over Ship Channel Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt a resolutim requesting the Texas Highway Department to undertake a study of building a bridge over the Houston Ship Channel near the Baytown La Porte Tunnel and to proceed with the necessary steps to effectuate same. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 161 . AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS TAKING COGNIZANCE OF THE FACT THAT THE BAYTOWN -LA PORTE TUNNEL IS BECOMING OVER - LOADED; THAT A BRIDGE OVER THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL NEAR SAID TUNNEL IS THE ONLY REAL SOLUTION TO LOCAL AND THROUGH TRAFFIC PROBLEMS AT THIS POINT; REQUESTING THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF SUCH PROJECT AND TO PROCEED WITH THE NECESSARY STEPS TO EFFECTUATE SAME; AUTHORIZ­ ING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A COPY OF SAME TO THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, TO MR. RILEY CARMICHAEL AND TO ANY OTHER OFFICIAL THAT HE MAY DEEM HELPFUL TO BAYTOWN. Propose Contest - Desionina New City Decal (Seal) Councilman Fanestiel mentioned the interest than has been created in the project to design a new city seal which will be more symbolic of the area and the activities that occur. Since the interest is widespread, he proposed a contest similar to the one now in progress on the landscaping of the City Hall and Community Center site - the new city seal contest be placed on the same basis as the landscaping contest. He further stated that should the Council favor this approach, he had a list of names he would like to submit to start the project in full swing.1 This committee could then set up the rules as well as the prizes which would be offered to the contestants. In conjunction with this project, Councilman Braswell proposed that the same Committee to instructed to enlarge the constest to include a new design which will replace the one on the tunnel road which the Council authorized to be dismantled* at the last meeting. He proposed that an appropriate design be placed on all roads coming into Baytown. Councilman Ball reported that he had been talking with an artist in Dallas who is connected with a firm which does Commercial Art packaging - this firm is interested in designing a seal for the City of Baytown at no cost - the design is ready but the artist copy in color and black and white are not ready, will be a possible delay of 2 -3 weeks. 9287 If the Council is interested in a commercial firm doing this work on a professional basis, he proposed that a decision be postponed until he could contact the artist representing the firm. He was not sure if the commercial firm would want to compete yet he is embar- rassed to press them for the artist copy since it is being done at no cost to the City. However, he will be in Dallas the Tuesday following the meeting and will be prepared to make a report at the next regular meeting. Councilman Donnelly then moved to defer fur- ther discussion on the design contest until the next regular.meeting. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Committee Reports The City Manager was instructed to check and determine if there is a need for a street light on West Defee near the drive -in mail box and at the east entrance to the Lee High School Band Hall. Councilman Donnelly reported upon the meeting of the Ambulance Committee and Mr. Camp of Belfort Ambulance Service which resulted in a feature story in,the Baytown Sun to educate the citizenry of Baytown on the ambulance availability and costs under the new contract. Councilman Donnelly reported that the City - School Joint Election Committee met and found that there can be a joint run -df election - the time periods will permit the school to set their time to coincide with the city as the 29th of April falls as a favorable day. for'both school and city. The fringe precincts can be controlbd as the Precinct Judge can operate the voting machine to block off .that section listing the City candidates. The suggestion was to share the costs of the election equally and a contract with the School District for the purpose of holding a joint run -off election on April 29th. The School Board will take this into consideration at its February 27th meeting. Councilman Ball expressed some objections to the holding a joint election because of the cost items and the possibility of an uninformed vote turnout. Councilman Fanestiel moved to accept the recommendation-of the Committee to hold the joint run -off election and to work toward the complete consolidation in the following years. Council- man Braswell seconded the motion. The mote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Nays: Councilman Ball - Abstained: Mayor Cravey Endorse Braun Bill - Conservation Board - Air Pollution Control Mayor Cravey introduced and read a letter which he had received from the Air & Water Conservation Board which,read in part: "At a meeting of the Air & Water Conservation Board on February 1, 1%7, a discussion was held concerning water and air pollution control bills pending in the State Legislature. The following motion was un- animously passed by the Board: "As a start toward better air and water pollution control, the Air and Water Conservation Board recommends to the Baytown City Council that it endorse the Braun Bill." At the last meeting the Council had requested Councilman Braswell to meet with the Board and determine which one of the bills they would recommend the City Council endorse. The Braun Bill covers the entire State of Texas and gives the Health Officer the right of entry. and the City right to bring suit against corporations rather than individuals. In line with the recommendation of the Board. Councilman Braswell moved that the City Council to endorse the Braun Bill and to send a copy of the endorsement to Rex Brhun, the Speaker of the House and Governor Connally. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Mayor Cravey Nays: None � - i- G Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Rouse - Call Meetina Houston - Galveston Area Council - Bylaws 4288 Mayor Cravey introduced and read a letter which he had received from W. H. Rouse, President of Region 14, calling a meeting to discuss the Bylaws of the Houston - Galveston Area Council and to receive suggested changes which will give samller cities more represen- tation in the organization. The meeting will be held on Tuesday. February 14th at 7 :30 p.m., in the Bellaire City Hall. Councilman Braswell will attend the meeting to represent the City of Baytown. Swanson - Municipal Sales Tax The City Manager was instructed to forward Bill T. Swanson a copy of a resolution adoped by the Council in December, 1%6, in support of legislation to authorize a city toAmpose a municipal sales tax on a permissive basis after approval by a majority of the qualified voters of the city. Citv•s Manaaers Report The City Manager has received a request from interested parties who are planning to purchase property on both sides of Beaumont Street for the City to improve-Beaumont Street under the bond program. The total length of the street is 3,900 feet and these interested parties are willing to pay for improvement on both sides of Beaumont Street for a distance of 2,100 feet leaving a balance of 1.100 feet which would have to be assessed from other property owners. The Mayor pointed out that the City has a policy for this type improvement. If the parties are interested in the development, they must present a petition with 51% of the property owner signatures requesting this improvement and agreeing to bear their pro -rata share of the cost. The Council will accept the petition and if funds are available. proceed with passing an initiation ordinance for the improvement. Mr. Lanham will relate this decision to the parties. Proposal - Mr. Ellifrit - Development Bowie School Park Site As per instruction of the City Council, Mr. Lanham presented a proposal from Mr. Ellifrit, Planning Consultant, on his fee for preparation of specifications for bids on the development of Bowie Elementary School Park Site. He agreed to prepare all drawings and specifications necessary to the taking-of bids -work involves planting, walks paving, structures, play facilities and other features shown to the south of the shcool building, including five (5) advisory trips to Baytown, ten copies of plans and specifications, estimated time 45 days at a fee of $3,200.00. This is computed on the basis of 9% of an estimated construction cost of $45,000.00 less the preliminary planning fee of $850. Councilman Fanestiel suggested getting a group from the TSPE to do the work on a volunteer basis. Councilman Donnelly moved to name Councilman Fanestiel and Braswell as a Commiteee to approach the TSPE with the proposal to see if they will volunteer their services in this civic project. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Ball gave a brief report onthe two meetings of the Parks & Recreation Board. The group reviewed the drawing of the proposed Bowie Elementary City - School site, Parks and Recreation Director applications were opened and considered. The qualify of applicants was very good so interviews are being set up. Mr. Lanham will assit in the selection. The Teen Council is being selected, two representatives from each High School and Lee College plus Justin Killmeyer who is on the Board. A regular meeting schedule was agreed upon, the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. - 7 :30 p.m. City Hall. 4289 City Manager Lanham submitted an updated estimate of $34,414.00 to properly drain Morrell Street and remove the dips which impede traffic because of their depth. The estimate is based on construction of 840 -feet of storm sewer, installation of.four catch basins, removal of the dips and resurfacing of the portion of the street presently covered by the three dips. Mr. Lanham felt that this work should be done and suggested that it be included, along with other streets, in the summer program. Councilman Ball moved to, accept the recommendation of the City Manager to include this proposed con- struction in the summer program of street improvement and maintenance. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball. Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Mayor Cravey read a letter which he had received from A. N. Johnson. Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Beautification & Cleanup Committee requesting that the City Council consider the Watermelon Red Crepe Myrtle as the city flower or shrub. The Garden Clubs are unanimous in their desire that this shrub be chosen as it is particu- larly suited for our area. The Council agreed that.this shrub was the better selection. Councilman Fanestiel moved to pass a resolution adopting the Watermelon Red Crepe Myrtle as the official flower of Baytown. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Ball moved to authorize Leo Frost and Lindsey Lawless to install the electrical traffic signalization at Garth and Baker Road intersection, work to be done on Saturday of the week and the City Manager be instructed to pay them.for this work on an overtime basis. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. Ire vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell. Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the Administration to advertise for bids.on the sale of a house on Davis Road which has been purchased for right -of -way purposes. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 0. L. Clevenger - Planning and Zoning Commission Councilman Donnelly moved to appoint 0. L. Clevenger to the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Baytown. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None AdvertiseBids - Property Wooster Councilman Fanestiel moved to advertise for bids 8 r the sale of the City property at the Wooster Station. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen, Donnelly, Massey and Fanestiel Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilmen Ball and Braswell Adiournment The motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk