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1967 03 30 CC Minutes4 308 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 30, 1967 The City Council, of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, March 30, 1967 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the follow- ing members in attendance: Patrick Ball C. M. Massey Don M. Hullum A. M. Braswell Albert Fanestiel Raymond T. Donnelly Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager George Chandler City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich he called for the minutes of the special meetings of March 14 and 20 and the regular meeting of March 9. A correction was made on Ambulance Service - Councilman Donnelly reported that it had been suggested a possible_additnn of twenty -five cents (25�) to each water customer's bill. etc. With this and one other correction, Councilman Don- nelly moved to approve the minutes of March 9, 14 and 20 as corrected. Councilman Fanestiel secanded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Sale of House - Davis Road Three bids were received on the advertisement for sale of city -owned house at 1507 North Fifth Street and are tabulated as follows: Airs. Marjorie Johnson R. P. Jones, Jr. C. G. Erwin $526.50 542.80 900.00 It was the recommendation of the Administration that the high bid be accepted. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation - the house be sold to C. G. Erwin at a price of $900.00. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bid - Property Wooster Area - 6109 Bayway Drive Only one bid was received on the proposed sale of the city -owned property on Bayway Drive which includes an office and warehouse and it was not opened awaiting a decision from the Council. The property has been appraised in the amount of $29,000.00. It was suggested that the bid be opened, if it is below the appraisal price, it can be rejected and thesale be placed in the hands of realtors. *(Councilman Ball arrives.) Mayor Cravey stated that he had received a few calls from persons living in the area who suggested the City retaining ownership of the property and it being used for civic purposes - Councilman Braswell felt that the Council should delay action until it can be determined that there will be no need for the property by the City. Councilman Donnelly felt that prior suggestions for its use have been rejected; the bid can be opened and, if too low, rejected. Councilman Fanestiel moved to open the bid. Councilman Massey seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4309 Ayes: Councilmen Massey, Hullum, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilmen Ball and Braswell The bid was opened and the price quoted was $7,775.00. Councilman Donnelly moved to reject the bid. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Fanestiel suggested that the Council take some action towards trying to lease or sell the property, either through the Administrative group or a realtor. The City Attorney stated that it would either have to be auctioned offor sold on bid basis, however, it would be placed under a lease contract without violation of the City Charter. Councilman Fanestiel suggested a minimum lease period of three years at $200 per month for both buildings. After some disucssion, it was agreed that the lease period would be set at a minimum of three years with the rental fee being left opened for nego- tiations, subject to approval of the Council. Recommendation - Parks C Recreation Board - Furniture Community Center City Manager Lanham reported that, in view of the wide difference in the bids received, the quality of chairs bid, the Parks and Recreation Board has recommended the rejection of the bids for stacking chairs - that this item be re -bid using new specifica- tions for basic and alternate bids. Councilman Donnelly moved to readvertise for bids on the stacking chairs according to the basic and alternate bid specifications as approved by the Parks & Recreation Board. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None On the sofas, club chairs and benches, the Board recommended that this be awarded to the low bidder, Mathernes, of $2,168.40. Councilman Donnelly moved to accept the low bid of Mathernes on Section III of the original bids. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion: The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, H►tlllum, Afassey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays : None Landscaping Contest - Community Center - Awards Norman Foote, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Board, gave a report on land- scape contest which was conducted by the Board with Claire Thaman, L. J. Weiler and Lowell Lammers acting as Judges. Five entries were considered, each entry having an original idea in its composition. After careful consideration, the Judges unanimously agreed that Frank Jaubert should be selected as 1st Prize, Mrs. W. G. Wilson as 2nd Prize and Mrs. Larry Ffrench as 3rd Prize. Honorable mention was made on the plans of Mrs. Fred Hederhorst and Mr. Robert J. Snoek. Mayor Cravey made the presentation of awards to those selected by the Board and expressed his appreciation for the help and participation of both the Board and the contest participants. Committee - Study Dog Ordinance . Chief of Police Blair Mann,.Odis Muennink, City Sanitarian, J. Neal Chastain, DVM and Goerge Chandler, City Attorney were appointed as a Committee to study the City's ordinance in relation to the control of dogs on the streets of the City of Baytown and the manner in which more adequate control and better enforcement may be forthcoming. Chief Mann was asked to serve as Chairman of the Committee. A. J. Busch - Reguest Sanitary Sewer Service Land on Baker Road Mr. A. J. Buscb, engineer, appeared regarding his request for sanitary sewer service lines to the property line of the Allen Field tract of land 1200 feet east of Bayway Drive on Baker Road. At the last meeting a proposal was made by the Committee 4310 appointed to draft a policy for usage by the City in sanitary sewer service line ex- tension requests. No action was taken by the Council - it was deferred until the ap- pearance of Mr. Busch. Mr. Busch stated that there was approximately 1200 feet of 10- inch sanitary sewer involved in bringing the City sewer service line to the nearest boundary line of the Allen Field property, Councilman Massey stated that he felt that any request for service extensions by the City such as water, sewer, streets, etc., should be submitted as a lump request under the City's prevailing policies rather than singularly. Secondly, the area lies amid a tract which now has no sanitary sewer for residences and business houses facing Bayway Drive of Decker Drive. In his opinion the new development has no priority and should hot be considered before the existing need for sanitary sewer services is met. After some discussion, Councilman Braswell moved to advise Mr. Field that the City -will install the sewer line to a manhole on the east side of Bayway Drive; that he be required to take the sewer line from this point-to his property line at his expense. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Massey Status Report - Baytown Community Television, Inc. Mr. John Sandhop, local attorney, gave a status report on Baytown Community Tele- vision, Inc. including the engineering studies, programs which will be available to the subscribers, progress of negotiations with Houston Lighting & Power Company and General Telephone Company on the use of their poles and other relatingihctors. This was the first.status report since the City granted the CATV Franchise. Reouest - Volunteer Fire Department - Sale of Property on Lee Drive Mr. Lanham reported that he had been advised by Mr. Stewart, a local attorley representing the Baytown Volunteer Fire Department, that the Department wants to dispose of some land and a building located at the corner of Lee Drive and Nazro Street. This land was deeded to the Department by the City of Baytown and included a provision that the association must give the City first option to purchase this property should they desire to dispose of it. Should the Council decide against the purchase of the property, it would be necessary that a resolution be adopted stating that the City did not desire the property nor to assert any future claim against it under the reversionary clause in the deed. This building has been used for recreation purposes by the Department. It is located adjacent to Fire Station No. 1 and the Department of Public Works buildings. Mr. Lanham mentioned that it is possible that the City may have a need for this property in connection with its Parks & Recreation Program and suggested that it be referred to the Parks & Recreation Board for their consideration. Councilman Donnelly moved to request the Parks & Recreation Board to look at the building. Also, for the City Adminis- tration to take a look for possible City uses if it doesn't fit into the recreation program. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays : None Discuss Loop 201 Street Liohtino Several months ago the City Council approved the lighting on Loop 201 between Highway 146 and West Main, the City Administration advised the Houston Lighting and Power Company of the Council's decision.and work was started on the project. However, this work was stopped by the Highway Department because no permit was obtained by the HL&PCo. In August, 1966, the Highway Department issued a permit for the construction but recommended installation of break -away type bases for the poles to eliminate some of the hazards of traffic. The Houston Lighting & Power Company does not stock this type poles so they have halted construction until some agreement can be reached with the Highway Department for the entire area served by the Company. Mr. Lanham recom- mended that the Council withdraw its request for lighting of Loop 201 until such an agreement can be reached. Councilman Braswell moved to withdraw the requst for light- ing of Loop 201 - take funds allocated to complete this project and install street lights in other areas of the City. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4311 Approve Preliminary Inquiry Concerning Federal Assistance - Water Improvements Several weeks ago the Council authorized Turner, Collie.& Braden, Consulting Engineers, to prepare an application for federal funds to be used in connection with the Water System, Capital Improvement Program, The first step in submitting the application is preliminary inquiry concerning federal assistance for Water. Sewer and Waste Treatment Plants. The City will be requesting a grant in the amount of $678.825.00 which is fifty percent of the estimated cost of the Water System Improvement Program. This.inquiry must be approved by the City Council as it will be forwarded to the Federal Government, who will decide which agency the application should be be submitted to. After notification i received on their decision, the formal application will be filed accordingly. Council- man Braswell moved to approve the preliminary inquiry. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Approve - Participation in a Community Shelter Plan Mr. J. F. Hickerson, Civil Defense Director, gave a brief report on fie Community Shelter Plan which is totally funded by the federal government. Each area is studied in detail by contracting engineers, buildings are located and evaluated in relation to protection factors, population patterns are determined and a shelter assignment plan is developed. This plan is developed on a county basis in order to achieve coordination and Harris County has started on the development of such a plan with Mr. Roscoe H. Jones as Project Manager for the entire county. The County has requested that if the City is interested in participating in the program, a letter of intent be sent to Mr. Jones. The only obligation of the City of Baytown will be to furnish membership on the advisory commiteee, to furnish available.information, to review and approve plans developed. Mr. Hickerson concluded with the recommendation that the letter of intent be transmitted and representation be provided on the advisory committee. He suggested the Mayor or one of the members of the Council serve as a member of the committee - Mr. Hickerson would serve as alternate. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation of the Director of Civil Defense regarding the plan. Councilman Ball seconded the.motion. The vote fol- lows: .7 Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Establishing Speed Zone - Construction Highway 146 Councilman Massey moved to adopt an ordinance establishing speed limits during construction of State Highway 146 from a point 3960 feet East of Lee Drive to a point 5280 feet east of Lee Drive, a distance of approximately 0.246 miles long. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 858 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON A PORTION OF STATE HUMAY NO. 146 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; RE- PEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENAff OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS AND PROVIDING FOR THE.PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Draft Ordinance - Creating Fresh Water Recreation & Resources Board Councilman Braswell moved to instruct the City Administration to have an ordinance prepared, for presentation at the next regular meeting, which will create a Fresh Water Recreation and Resources Board which will act in an advisory capacity to keep the City Council advised on fresh water resources which might benefit the City of Baytown as 4312 well as coordinating efforts to eliminate some of the water pollution problems which plague the City from time to time. Councilman Massey seconded.the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Masey, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None The names of Gene Muller, Bill Floyd, Nelson Longnecker, Dean King, E. A. Rose, 0. L. Clevenger and Bill White were suggested as possible members of the Board. The City Manager will contact each person before his name is affixed to the ordinance. Sponsor - Goose Creek Navigation Project Mr. Lanham infoned the Council he had received a letter from M. C. (Buddy) Bray, in behalf of himself and his associates, in which they agree to provide spoil areas and pay the expense of building levees and other necessary incidentals to-the dredging and straighting of Goose Creek Stream in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. This clarifi- cation was requested by the Council before further action would be taken on a request for the City to sponsor such a project. The Council discussed other relating factors such as type of materials to be pumped in the spoil areas, recurring maintenance, further drainage of the area, etc. Councilman Ball then moved to notify the Corps of Engineers that the City of Baytown is.willing to undertake furnishing the necessary local cooperation for the improvement of Goose Creek Stream and it will work directly with the Corps of Engineers on this project. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey. Nays: None Signalization - Decker Drive at Lobit, Memorial and Garth Councilman Fanestiel gave a report on the study made by the Traffic Committee for traffic signalization of Decker Drive at Lobit, Memorial Drive and Garth Road. At the last meeting the plans for the Lobit Street intersection were incomplete - further study was made by the Committee and it is now proposed that a diagonal cable be installed from the Lobit Street side over to the San Jacinto Hospital property - this would eliminate the installation of poles directly fronting the hospital, it would be neater in appearance and less expensive in cost. Councilman Fanestiel stated it was the recommendation of the Committee that this approach be accepted and plans for the three intersections be approved and authorization be given for taking of bids for installation of the signal lights be proposed. Councilman Ball moved to approve the plans as submitted and au- thorization be given to advertise for bids on the installation of the traffic lights as per plans. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hulium, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Lammers - Construction Report No. 8 - Construction City Hall and Community Building Lowell Lammers, Architect, gave a construction report on the work accomplished on the City Hall and Community Center buildings since the signing of the contract. Ambulance Committee Report Councilman Donnelly, Chairman of the Ambulance Study Committee, gave a report on the findings of group which were sent to Louisville, Kentucky to study its operation of emergency ambulance service through the Police Deparment. The City Of Louisville uses station wagons and panel trucks in the Police Department altogether and furnishes the emergency ambulance service in connection with the patrolling of the City. Each unit is equipped with folding stretchers, leg and arm dints, alcohol, bandages, portable oxygen (40 minutes supply), blankets, flares and a broom. The unit is manned during the day by one man, and during the night by two officers. The County Sheriff's Department maintaines similar vehicles for use outside the city limits. Presently.Baytown is not only faced with the problem of furnishing ambulance service to Baytonians, but must consider extension outside the city limits, should the City decide to go into the ambulance service. Baytown would be faced with the problem of adding additional personnel to the Police Department, the transfer of patients to Ben Taub Hospital of John Sealy, 4313 meeting hygienic standards in the daily maintenance of the equipment used in rendering the emergency ambulance services. In connectim with health and emergency service, Mr. Donnelly also reported on the results of a meeting which was held with the Executive Committee of the East Harris County Medical Association. It was agreed that two distinct services were involved, emergency and transfer. They discussed the need for cooperation from the hospitals and Medical profession, admission for at least emergency treatment and holding until transfers could be arranged. It may be necessary that the city enter into agreements with the hospitals to reimburse them for part of the cost of treatment of indigent persons. Should the City decide on the same type equipment as is being used in Louisville, larger bottles of oxygen would be desirable and a higher degree of care for cleanliness would have to be maintained. At the conclusion of the report, Council- man Braswell stated that he was willing to try offering this type service to the citizens 1 of Baytown if the Council felt that it was the better route, however, he questioned the economics of such a.move. It was agreed that the City will provide only emergency service, other services such as transfers will have to be arranged by the family of the patient being transferred. Mayor Cravey reported that he had received two calls from a Mr. Walsh of Houston wanting.to know if the City of Baytown had resolved its ambulance problem. When the Mayor replied in the negative, he stated that he was in the ambulance business and had contacted representatives of unincorporated areas around Baytown and he was in a position to offer Baytownfirst class ambulance service on a basis which would not require a subsidy from tax funds. He indicated that he was well financed and was prepared to enter it on a fairly large scale on a free enterprise basis. He asked to meet with the Council to discuss his proposal, could not be at this meeting but the Mayor stated he tentatively arranged a meeting for 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 31, since he felt that the Council could not afford to refuse to listen to his proposal. Councilman Ball moved to 0311 a special meeting of the Council for Friday, March 31. 5:30 p.m., and further discussion be tabled. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote followsi Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Massey Councilman Ball - Statement Ambulance Service Councilman Ball read a statement which he had released to the Baytown Sun and the radio Station relative to the ambulance service since the Council as a whole has encountered quite a bit of criticism from one of the candidates, and his supporters. opposing Mayor Cravey in the upcoming General Municipal Election. He defended the Council for not making hasty decisions as the taxpayers deserve responsible government. He pointed out the possible loss Baytownians would suffer by an increase in the fire insurance Key Rate should the ambulance service be placed under the Eire Department as has been suggested by one of the candidates for Mayor anisupported the study to place this service under the Police Deparmtnet, if this is to be a municipal function, and concluded with a pledge from the Council to continue to work toward finding the most economical, practical and permanent solution. Discussion - Proceed Plans and Specifications - Bowie School Park Project Councilman Massey reported that he had talked with the Executive Board of the TSPE on the proposal to volunteer their services to make drawings, prepare spcifications and contract documents for the development of the Bowie School Park site as suggested by the Council. It was the concensus of the Board that this would be in conflict with their ethics since many of its members were engaged in this type business as a livelihood. However, the members are available for consulting services as their code will permit type service to be rendered. Councilman Donnelly referred to the item in the depository contract which provides the City with additional funds which is a contribution which may be used at Council's option and moved to use whatever portion of these undersignated funds as may be necessary to proceed with having the plans and specifications drawn so that bids may be taken on the project. Councilman Ball stated that in his opinion there would be no waste of funds if the plans would become City property and could be used at some later date since funds were not available to complete the entire project. Mayor Cravey reminded the Council that the.School Board had not yet approved the proposal as submitted by Mr. Ellifrit, Planning Consultant. Councilman Braswell suggested using a portion of the budgeted funds for the development of parks to build a Teen -Age base ball park at Sterling High School if permission can be obtained from the School Board - one -half of the funds can then be used to begin the Bowie School parksite and it can be completed by degrees as funds are made available. Councilman Hullum suggested that this problem be referred back to the Parks Committee since the Council Minutes Baytown City Council 9319 March 30, 1967 has divided opinions. The Committee could study the proposal, come up with a firm recom- mendation for development of the parksites and then take bids on the recommended plan. It was agreed the City now has a proposed development, it only needs plans drawn so that bids may be secured. It was suggests] that City Engineer Jack Morton be made responsible for the detailed drawings, specifications and contract documents and local engineers could assist him by doing some of the drafting work on an hourly basis charge. Council- man Donnelly's motion was declared dead for want of a second. Councilman Bell then moved to designate the City Engineer, Jack Morton to draw up specifications so that bids may be taken; he be authorized to hire what additional help he may need, payment for such services to be taken from the Parks and Recreation budgeted funds. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion, if he could amend it. He moved to amend the motion to authorize the plans being drawn for the Bowie School parksite_up to an approximate $13,000.00; the re- maining funds be designated to begin a Teen -Age ball park at Sterling High School provided the School Board grants approval to the joint venture. This amendment was declared dead for want of a second. Councilman Fanestiel then moved to authorize Jack Morton to ac- quire the necessary technical help to prepare the plans and specifications for the Bowie School Parksite, the maximum to be set at $15,000.00 - should it exceed this amount, the mater is to be brought back to the Council. Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fanestiel and Donnelly Nays: Councilmen Ball, Hullum, Braswell and Massey Mayor Cravey Councilman Ball then moved that funds be taken from the depository funds and the remaining balance in the Parks G Recreation budget be used to initiate plans and untimately be earmarked for a Teen -Age Ball park preferably located on the Sterling High School property in line with the joint, City- School use progran that we presently have initiated. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball and Braswell Nays: Councilmen Massey, Hullum, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Contract - Missouri Pacific - City on Daniel Street Project Councilman Donnelly moved to authorize the execution of a revised contract between the City of Baytown and Missouri Pacific RR Company for the improvement of Daniel Street. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Hullum, Massey, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Resolution - Opposing HB No. 8BO Councilman Ball moved to adopt a the consolidation of library services and the Administration be directed to Delegation of the Council's actions. vote follows: resolution opposing HB No. 880 relating to of political subdivisions within Harris County notify each member of the Harris County Councilman Donnelly seconded the motion. The Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Resolution - OpposinoHB No. 879No. 079 Councilman Donnelly moved to adopt a resolution opposing HB No. 879 relating to the consolidation of the assessment and collection of taxes with Harris County, authorizing the Mayor and City Tax Assessor to take copies of this resolution to Austin to oppose the Bill in the Legislature. Councilman Bell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4315 Minutes Baytown City Council Parch 30, 1967 The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 166 AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL NO. 879; STATING WHAT HOUSE BILL NO. 879 PURPORTS TO ACCOMPLISH; GIVING REASONS FOR BAYTOWN'S OPPOSI- TION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION; DIRECTING THE MAYOR, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE TAX ASSESSOR - COLLECTOR FOR BAYTOWN TO TAKE THIS RESOLUTION TO AUSTIN AND OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE IN GENERAL AND THE COMMITTEE ON COUNTIES IN PARTICULAR. Councilman Braswell moved to designate Mayor Cravey as Baytown's voting represen- tative to the Houston - Galveston Area Council. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Massey, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Donnelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Flood Control District - Approval Install Sanitary Sewers at Grade Mr. Lanham reported that he had received an affirmative reply from Mr. Langford, Harris County Flood Control Engineer, granting the City permission to install sanitary sewers at grade across Ward Road and Ferry Road providing the City understands that the City must bear all expenses which may be incurred in adjusting the sewers for future drainage improvements, whould the need arise. This work is to be done in the contract for interseptor and lateral sewer lines to the East District Sewage Disposal Plant. Coxson and Campbell - Housing Authority Board Mr. Lanham reporud that he had reappointed Ervie Coxson and H. M. Campbell to the Housing Authority Board of Baytown for the two ensuing years effective as of April 18, 1967. There will be a change in the next regular meeting date of the City Council. It will be held on Wednesday, April 12, to meet the requirements of the City Charter regarding the canvassing of election returns. Adiournment Councilman Ball moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk