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1967 04 27 CC Minutes4327 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN April 27, 1967 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Harris County, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, April 27, 1967 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall With the following members in attendance: Glen Walker Don M. Hullum A. M. Braswell Albert Fanestiel Lamar Kelley Seaborn Cravey Fritz Lanham George Chandler Edna Oliver Absent: Patrick Ball Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Councilman The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich Mayor Cravey asked permission to deviate from the parliamentary rules of procedure for a brief period. Preserdation Clyde Jones Award - Edna Oliver, City Clerk Mayor Cravey -presented the Clyde Jones -Service Award to Mr. Edna Oliver, City Clerk, for her contribution to civic and moral betterment of Baytown. She was awarded for her years of service to the community as an employee of the City and through her church arid-secretarial activities. Approve Minutes - Reaular and Special metinas The Mayor called for the minutes of the special meetings of March 31, Anil 10 and April 14 and the regular meeting of April 12. Two corrections were made to the regular minutes. First, Councilman Hullum excused from meeting immediately after the administration of the Oath of Office; second, Enforcement Subdivision Deed Restrictions- The Mayor to appoint a Committee to assist the Administration in the drafting of the ordinance and suggesting procedures for its enforcement. With these corrections, the minutes were approved as submitted in written form. Bids - East District Interceptor Trunk Sewers Bids were received on the advertisement for construction of interceptor trunk sewers, East District Plant. They are tabulated as follows: English Construction Co. Part I & II - $ 714,439.50 Part I & III - $ 604,009.50 Whitelak, Inc. Part I & II - 909,163.15 Part I & III - 799,707.90 J. G. Holland Part I & II - 916,014.00 Part I & III - 815,639.00 Bayshore Construction Part I f, II - 934,297.75 Part I & III - 854,276.50 J. V. Tantillo Part I G II - 973,745.00 Part I & III - 882,200.00 Gulf Western Part I & II - 982,869.15 Part I & III - 982,531.65 K.C.S. Rental Part I & II - 1,164,066.44 Part I & III - 1,101,611.94 The low bidder on both jobs was English Construction Company of Houston, however, Mr. English has advised the Engineer and City Administration that an error was made in Part I of the proposal as all labor costs were omitted - this amount, $124,000.00. He has advised the City Manager that he will be unalbe to perform the job for the amount shown on the bid and has requested that he be allowed to withdraw his bid. Councilman Braswell moved to reject all bids, to retain an amount from the low bidder's bond sufficient to pay for readvertising for bids, and to readvertise for bids to be received in approximately three (3) weeks. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4328 Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Howard Tellepsen - Port Bond Election - Acceptance of Whitelak, Inc. Bid - Interceptor Lines Mr. Howard Tellepsen of.Houston addressed the Council and urged their support of the Port Bond Election which will be held on Saturday, April 29th. Briefly, he out- lined a portion of the long -range improvements.projected for the navigation district should the $16 million Bond Issue be approved. Secondly, he asked the Council to consider the second lowest interceptor truck sewer bid of Whitelak, Inc., since the bids have been opened and exposed. Councilman Braswell asked Mr. Tellepsen to comment upon the nominal cost to the tax payer in retiring the bonded indebtedness; afterwhich, Councilman Braswell moved to adopt a resolution favoring the Port Bond Issue. Council- man Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - Cleaning and Painting of Park Street Water Tower Two bids were received for cleaning and painting the Park Street water tower. They are tabulated as follows: Base Proposal Alternate Proposal Umphenour Company $7,100.00 $10,400.00 Trust -Kote Company 7,840.00 -0- Councilman Walker moved to accept the Umphenour Painting Company's bid on the base proposal at a cost of $7,100.00. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - Stacking Chairs Community Building Bids on the stacking chairs for the Community Center were reviewed by the Council The Parks and Recreation Board has studied the bids and looked at the chair samples and recommends the purchase of fiberglass stacking chairs rather than upholstered chairs. The two type chairs considered by the Board for recommended purchase were Krueger No. 6000 Fiberglass at a cost of $12.00 each, or the Lowell A -205 Fiberglass at a cost of $12.80 each. After a second meeting, the Board recommends the purchase of the Howell A -205 chair from Matherne's at a cost of $9,216.00 for 720 chairs plus $648.00 for the racks to hold chairs when not in use. Councilman Hullum moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks C Recreation Board and approved the purchase of the Howell chair from Matherne's at a cost of $12.80 each. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The bids on the folding chairs were also reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Board and their recommendation is the purchase of the 100 chairs from American Seating Company at a cost of $5D4 per chair. Councilman Walker moved to accept the recommendation of the Board and approved the purchase of the folding chairs from American Seating Company at a cost of $5.04 per chair. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: -None 4319 Bids - Station Wagon - Emergency Vehicle Bids on the Station wagon emergency vehicle were received and tabulated as f o l•l ows : Base Bid Alternate Thad Felton Ford ° $2,826.41 Model (719) $3,015.75 M. (71D) ** This unit in stock and can be delivered within two days. ° not in stock John Wiesner Chevrolet $2.869.35 ** $2,799.12 327 cubic inch V -* engine 275 Horsepower - can be delivered within 3 -5 days if not sold prior tocpening of bids - has been located through central locator Lumus Baytown Dodge * $3,458.32 $3,234.42 # 3 day delivery from date of purchase order ' 2 day deliverd from date of purchase order Features of each bid were discussed relative to base and alternate bids, the urgency of delivery, etc. Councilman Braswell then moved to authorize the administra- tion to purchase the low base bid of Thad Felton in the amount of $2,826.41, provided can be made by May 9th, 1967. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None If delivery cannot be made on the station wagon by May 9th, the Council will then make a second selection from the bids. Bids - Police Uniforms Bids for furnishing police uniforms were received and are tabulated as follows: Edelman's Best Tailors Total $816.25 Total 938.75 Councilman Fanestiel moved to accept the low of Edelman's in the amount of $816.25. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Petitions - Improvement of Caldwell Street - Lakewood Subdivision Councilman Walker submitted petitions bearing the signatures of over 51% of the property owners on Caldwell Drive, between Robin Road and North Holly Drive, for permanent improvement of the street. He asked that the Administration have the signatures checked for verification of ownership and the City Engineer prepare cost estimates on the proposed improvements. Councilman Hullum moved to accept the petitions as submitted. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Vflker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Consider Housing Authority Resolution Dedicating Streets in Courts to City The Council reviewed a request received from Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Baytown for the City to accept a dedication of the.streets in the De Zavala, Archia and Oliver Courts to enable the City to enforce traffic laws in the courts proper. Mayor Cravey pointed out that, should the City Council accept the street dedication, the City would be responsible for not only policing, but maintenance and cleaning of the streets and it was a prior contractual arrangment that the Housing Authority would be responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the streets. He was of the opinion that the City should not assume this responsibility. Councilman Fanestiel was of the same opinion. It was suggested that an agreement be made relative to police protection for the area, but no acceptance of streets for maintenance or cleaning. 4 330 City Attorney Chandler stated that the acceptance could be conditioned upon the Housing Authority maintaining the streets. Councilman Walker stated that he felt the City had an obligation to provide police protection to the area and moved to accept the dedication conditioned upon policing but the Housing Authority be respon- sible for maintenance of streets. Councilman Braswell suggested that they be asked to repair the streets and the City then accept them for future maintenance. After some further discussion, Councilman Fanestiel moved to categorically reject the request to accept the dedication of the streets in the DeZavala, Archia and Oliver Courts due to the present state of disrepair; however, if interested, the Commission may confer with the Council on the proposal to furnish police protection to the areas in question. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Grant Easement - General Telephone Install Underground Conduit - Civic Center Site Councilman Kelley moved to grant the General Telephone Company a five (5) foot easement for installation of underground conduit along Market Street in the vicinity of the Civic Center Site. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Consider Proposal Bench Advertising Company The Council considered the request of Howard Klein, President of the Bench Adver- tising Company, for permission to place benches on public property within the City of Baytown. Advertising space will be sold on these benches and the Company would pay the City an amount of $8.00 per year per bench for this right. Since the request is in conflict with a city ordinance which prohibits the installation of signs on public property, the request would have to be denied or the ordinance repealed. Councilman Kelley moved not to accept the proposal of the Bench Advertising Company. Councilman Fanestiel stated that the request is in basic conflict with the City's sign ordinance and on this basis seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays : None Ordinance - Calling Hearing of Benefits - North Commerce Street Councilman Hullum moved to adopt an ordinance calling the public hearing upon the proposed improvements of Commerce Street, from Gulf to Forrest, for Thursday, May 25, 1967. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 862 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN THE MATTER OF THE PER51ANENT IMPROVEMENT OF COMMERCE STREET, FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF FORREST STREET TO THE NORTH LINE OF GULF STREET, IN THE CITY OF BAYrOWN, TEXAS; ACCEPTING THE BID OF AND AWARDIN G A CONTRACT TO BROWN & ROOT, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID { IMMPROVEMENTS; APPROVING THE CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE BOND FOR THE DOING OF SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; MAKING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF THE'CITY'S SHARE OF THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS; ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWNING OR CLAIMING INTERESTS IN PRO- PERTIES ABUTTING SUCH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS THERETO. 4 331 Final Approval - Remaining Recommended Improvements - Civic Center Site Architect After reviewing the list of streets, and cost estimates. which the administration feels are in need of major repair and which might be improved from the budgeted capital outlay funds, the Council once again reviewed the plans for the streets and parking areas at the Civic Center site. The Engineer, A. J. Busch, prepared a new estimate on parking area in the vicinity of the City Hall which provides for 43 off - street parking spaces, plus the 25 on- street prking spaces reducing the cost of the city hall parking lot by approximately $10,000.00. Mayor Cravey stressed the need of ' including the West Main Street connector in the approved construction - this was deleted from the items which were approved as the April 12 meeting. City Manager Lanham gave a revised estimate of $126,773.75 for the project cost. With $80,000.00 remaining the bond fund earmarked for site improvements, this will leave a $47,000.00 shortage if the entire plan is approved as revised. Mr. Lanham mentioned once again the $17,000 remaining from the Airhart Drive budgeted figure; this could be transferred to this account if the Council so desired. The cost estimate for the construction of the West Main Street connector was $7,000.00. Councilman Braswell moved to proceed on the basis of installing the streets and parking lots at the City Hall and Community Center Site as modified by the engineer in the latest layout. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Later Councilman Braswell amended the motion as to proceed with the construction of the roads and parking areas around the Community Center complex as modified except to delete the West Main connector street. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell and Kelley Nays: Councilmen Hullum and Fanestiel Mayor Cravey The vote was declared a tie by Mayor Cravey. Councilman Fanestiel then moved to approve the construction of the entire layout as originally planned with the exception of parking lots around the City Hall; this area to be constructed in.accordance withthe modified plan which reduces the spaces to 43 rather than the original 96. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:. Ayes: Councilmen Hullum Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilmen Walker, and Fanestiel Braswell and Kelley Councilman Fanestiel then moved to put in all the facilities for roadways and parking areas as originally contemplated for the Civic Center Site, including the entrance to West Main, but deleting a portion of the parking spaces around the City Hall as set forth in the modified plan. Coumcilman Walker then moved to amend his motion to include q)plying the $17,000 left over from the Airhart Drive project to this capital improvement project. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Huntley - Baytown Police Association Joe E. Huntley, President of the Baytown Police the Council regarding a pay raise for members of the He asked that the Council evaluate the contents of a to each elected official as well as other members of letter outlines the need for a salary adjustment and Mayor and Council by June 1, 1967. Councilman Walke Association, appeared before Baytown Police Department. letter which has been submitted the City Administration. The he asked for a reply from the r moved for the Benefits Committee to meet with members of the Police Association for an overall discussion of the pro- posed salary adjustments and bring a recommendation to the Council before June 1. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion.- The vote follows: 7 Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None 4332 Consider Change Order - West Blain Sewage Treatment Plant Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve Change Order No. 4, in the enlargement of West Main Sewage Treatment Plant as recommended by the consulting engineers in the amount of $1,196.00. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ramsey - Plans Appoint Central Planning Committee - Chamber of Commerce Bruce Ramsey, President of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council to explain the Chamber's plans to create a Central Planning Committee whose duties would be to study the projected capital improvement programs of the three (3) taxing bodies in Baytown, City School and Lee College. In explaining the functions of the Commiteee, Mr. Ramsey asked for .Council approval of such an undertaking since the three bodies have separate and mutual needs; this Committee would not conflict with the City's Citjzens Advisory Committee which Played such an improtant role in the 1958 Bond issue for the City. The Chamber would appoint the Committee and it would then be divorced from the Chamber and become a self- sustaining group whose chief function at the outset would be to help in coordinating and planning the orderly presentation of bond issue programs to the. tax payers of Baytown for the three bodies. Councilman Walker moved to go on record as favoring such a project. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Braswell, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Execute Fire Protection Agreement Harris County Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Harris County for furnishing fire protection services and equipment to unincorporated areas near and ab utting the City of Baytown and stipulating the payment of $1,200.00 to the City of Baytown by Harris County for such services instead of the $600.00 set forth in the agreement. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption.of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 863 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PRO- VIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT TO AN UNINCORPORATED AREA OF HARRIS OOUNTY; STATING CERTAIN OF THE PRINCI- PAL TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; APPROVING FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Drainage - Study - Baytown Engineering Company A. J. Busch, Jr. consulting engineer, presented a resume of a drainage study of part of the Cedar Bayou water shed to determine the most feasible method to drain the area bounded on the west by the Southern Pacific Railroad; on the south by State Highway 146; on the east by State Highway 146; and on the north by Massey -Tomp- kins Road. There are three possible outfall channels for this area, namely: Pond Gully on the south, Carey's Bayou on the north, and Haais County Ditch that follows the south property line of the City's landfill property. This is the most feasible solution, according to Mr. Busch, and the deisgn and cost estimate is based upon the route. The preliminary cost estimate total was $214,152.00. After discussing the plans, Councilman Braswell moved to arrange a meeting with County Commissioner Ramsey and present this report and cost figures and solicit the County's assistance in beginning work on the drainage of the area outlined in the study. Councilman Walkr seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4333 Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Acceptance - Wye Drive Ordinance Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt an ordinance receiving and accepting the work of construction and authorizing the final payment to contractor of Wye Drive. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 864 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT PAVING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DEFINED PORTIONS OF WYE DRIVE IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES TO BROWN C ROOT, INC., THE CONTRACTOR PER- FORMING SAID WORK; APPROVING THE FOP-At OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICA- TES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Volunteer Fire Department Building - Nazro Street At the March 30th meeting, the Administration was instructed to contact the Re- creation Committee and request that the group inspect the Volunteer Firemen's Recreation building at the corner of Nazro and Lee Drive with the idea of possible use in the City's recreation program. This has been done and the Committee feels that there will be no need for the building since the Recreation Center will be completed within the next few weeks. The Administration has looked at it with the idea,of making it a Public Works office, but it will be an expensive project to divide the area and provide air - conditioning for the building. Mr. Lanham concluded his report by saying it would not be worthwhile for the city to acquire the building for this use. According to the City Attorney, the deed provisions on the land are such that the City must purchase the building if the Volunteer Fire Department is going to abandon the building. Since there is no urgency involved in the request, the City Council deferred further action on the request until the City Attorney has conferred with the Association's Attorney and see what can be resolved. He will report his findings to the Council upon completion of the negotiations. Ordinance - Prohibiting Use of Broadhead Arrows - City Limits Councilman Braswell informed the Council that the Committee appointed to study the drafting of an ordinance prohibiting the shooting of arrows within the City limits had met with members of the Baytown Archery Club and this proposed draft had met with their approval. Councilman Kelley moved to adopt the ordinance as presented. Council- man Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Braswell, Hullum, Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 865 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF BROADHEAD HUNTING ARROWS WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYIOWN, TEXAS; REGULATING THE USE OF OTHER TYPES OF ARROWS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A. SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 4 334 Committee Reports At this meeting the Council gave the Mayor authority to name committees for the ensuing year. He named only one at this time - Councilman Kelley to the Freight Rates Committee. He will complete his study and inform the Council of his appoint- ments upon completion of the roll. Audit Committee - Bobbitt. CPA - City's Auditor Since Mayor Cravey is the remaining member of the Audit Committee and is now time to hire an auditor for the 1966 -67 fiscal year, he recommended the retainage of Cecil Bobbitt, CPA, as the City's Auditor for the fiscal year. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation and approved the employment of Cecil Bobbitt, CPA, as the City's Auditor. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Vice President Humphrey's Meetina - Mayors Mayor Cravey.gave a brief resume of the meeting held.in the office of the Mayor of Houston with Vice President Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey encouraged the officials of all cities present to do as much as possible during the summer toward increasing the employement of and recreation for young people, particularly between the ages of 16 and 21 years. He especially stressed that employers be encouraged to hire young people with no skills and experience, other s with experience will be able to find jobs probably without assistance. He suggested that a Youth Opportunity Council be created which will be composed of a cross - section of citizens whose responsibility will be to sell this approach to prospective employers. The Mayor has plans to move forward with such a proposal within the near future.. He solicited any proposals the Council may have for implementing the program. Ambulance Committee Report Councilman Braswell as Chairman of the Ambulance Committee, submitted the following report to the Council, to -wit: A. New specifications and proposal requests will be accepted and presented to Council April 12, 1967. They include the following requirements: 1. The Contractor to provide two ambulances manned with two men each two shifts per day -.one ambulance with two men -.1 shift per day 2. City to provide space for housing ambulances and personnel 3. Emergency vehicles will be equipped with radios and dispatched by the Baytown police dispatcher 4. The City of Baytown will provide the necessary telephone connections B. Recommendations: 1. Police department be authorized to add one desk sergeant for these shifts per day. It would be necessary to hire four new men to man this position around the clock and provide for shift break, vacation, and sick time. 2. It has been estimated that about three months will be required to hire and train these men as patrolmen . . . in the interim period, our present patrol ser- geants who act as shift supervisors, have agreed to operate the emergency vehicle. Since these men will be required to complete a first aid training course, and in view of the very probable increased cost of cleaning uniforms - recommended that the six sergeants and the two supervising lieutenants be given a bonus of $20 per month until desk sergeants begin operation oftehicle. 3. Relocate Fire Station No. 1 from Nazro Street to the fire station on Market Street and house the ambulances and personnel at No. 1 Fire Station.. 4. It is recommended that the City Council establish approximate boundaries for the operation of the emergency vehicle by police personnel. It should not be authorized, except in dire emergency, to transfer a patient to a hospital in Houston, Galveston, etc. C. If a suitable bid is received on May 9 and a contract awarded, the plans are to negotiate with local industry for contracts to assist in meeting the expense of this service. 4335 Councilman Fanestiel mentioned that he had talked with County Commissioner Ramsey about the City of Baytown's present restrictions relative to dispatching emergency vehicles in areas of Harris County outside the city limits. Mr. Ramsey had knowledge of the restrictions and it was suggested that a contract be executed similar to the agreement for fire service to abutting areas in Harris County, and suggeted as a start, $200 per month. Mr. Ramsey has promised to bring this matter before the Commissioners Court. He also mentioned his meeting with Mr. Caldwell of the Harris County Health League, Baytown Division, and the City's annual gratuity of $8,000, the possibility of the Hospital District furnishing transfer ambulance service from Bayb wn to Houston for indigent patients served by the Health League. If this could be done, possibly $6,000 could be divered to the Ambulance Service costs leaving a gratuity for the League in the amount of $2,000.. In conclusion he read a statement composed by the Grand Jury and addressed to Judge Wendell Odom relative to the emergency ambulance problem and urged the Harris.County Commissioners Court to make an immediate thorough study of the problem, to make its findings and implement them with all deliberate speed. After some further discussion, Councilman Walker moved to accept all five recommenda- tions, including a fifth man as desk sergeant and the signing of a contract with Harris County for ambulance service outside the city limits of Baytown. Mayor Cravey and Councilman Hullum expressed some concern over the closing of Fire Station No. 1 without further study. In order to expedite the recommendations, Councilman Fanestiel moved to accept all recommendations at this time with the exception of Item No. 3 - this to considered at a later date. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilman Walker stated that he was of the opinion that the Council was putting off a problem which would have to be resolved eventually in order to house ambulances and moved to accept Recommendation No. 3 of the Ambulance Committee. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion.. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel Nays: Councilmen Hullum and Kelley Mayor Cravey Walker - Fresh Water Resources and Recreation Board Councilman Walker gave a Resources and Recreatim Board study of establishing fishing ceived such an offer from Mr. question by metes and bounds of the instrument. brief report on the first meeting of the Fresh Water which had appointed sub - committees.and had begun a ponds which could double as parks. The Board has re- Muller. The City Engineer will define the area in and the City Council will take formal action upon receipt Walker - General Telephone - Informal Hearing In view of the recent discontent relative to service provided by General Telephone and the current petitions being circulated in the City, Councilman Walker suggested that the Council hold a special meeting within the next 30 days for the express.purpose of conducting an informal hearing to discuss telephone service in Baytown. Officials of General Telephone will receive an invitation to attend the meeting, but the Council will present a summary of its findings to the Telephone Company in exchange for its immediate remedial plans. Councilman Hullum pointed out that when the Mayor named a replacement for Councilman Donnelly on the Utilities Committee, the Committee should meet with representatives of General Telephone Company first as he has a number of things to discuss with them. The informal hearing could be held after the Committee meets with the officials. After some further discussion, Councilman Walker moved to call a special meeting within the next 30 -days for the purpose of discussiong telephone service in Baytown.. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None 9336 Steam Tables - Community Building Mr. Lanham reported that when tables were ordered for catering kitchen in the Community Buidling, steam tables were omitted. Four tables were ordered however, and he requested permission to authorize the successful bidder to make two of the tables into steam tables - he has agreed to do this at an additional cost of $250 per table. It will be necessary to have steam tables to keep food warm when it is catered. Also, when plans were being drawn for the City Hall, space was pro- vided for the City Attorney, his library and secretary but after he moved his office to West Sterling Street, furniture was not purchased for these offices when the other offices were considered. Should the City hire.a City Planner in the 1967- 66 fiscal year, these offices would be ideal for him and Mr..Lanham recommended fur- nishing one of these offices as a department head office and the secretarial office with a secretarial unit the same as are being placed in the other offices. The add- itional furnishings could be added to the present bid at the same unit cost which would be a considerable savings to the City . The total cost for furnishing the two offices under the bid price is $892.00. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve pur- chase of the additional office furnishing and to change the two tables into steam tables. Councilman Kelley seam ded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Braswell Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley North Alain Paving and Storm Sewer Construction - Engineering Fees Councilman Braswell moved to pay A. J. Busch., Jr., consulting engineer on the basis of 5.6% for engineering fees, on tte North ,Main Street projects, including storm sewer constructioi basis of lowest bid, and paving contract of Gulf Bitulithic Company. Councilman Kelley seam ded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes:. Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, F.anestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Meetings will be scheduled within the next two weeks with Tom Masterton, Fiscal Agent, Turner, Collie & Braden, Consulting Engineers and officials of the M. P. Railroad Company. The City Manager will arrange the meetings and notify the Council of the time and place. The Council deferred action upon thepurchase of air - conditioners for two police untis until the next meeting. In the meantime the Administration will investi- gate and see if servicable units can be removed, stould a car be disposed of while the unit is comparatively new. Adiournment There being no further order of business to come before the Council, the motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk