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1967 06 22 CC Minutesri 4366 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 22, 1967 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday June 22, 1967 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the fol- lowing in attendance: Patrick Ball Glen Walker Don M. Hullum Albert Fanestiel • Lamar Kelley A. M. Braswell Fritz Lanham Richard Park Edna Oliver Absent: Seaborn Cravey Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Pro Tem City Manager Assn't City Attorney City Clerk Mayor The Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich he called for the minutes of the special meeting of June 1 and the regular meeting of June 8, A typegraphical error was corrected in the June 1 minutes following which Councilman Ball moved to approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum and Fanestiel Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Concrete Pipe Bids - One Year's Supply Bids were received on the advertisement for concrete pipe annual contract. The tabulation follows: Whites Supply Company $122,334.48 2% - 10th Vulcan Material 122,880.06 2% - -10th Constructors Concrete 136.533.40 Net - 30 days General Concrete 130,195.60 2% - 15 days Houston Concrete 132,290.12 2% - 10 - Net 30 Concrete Pipe & Products Go. 144,426.00 10% trade - 2% 10th Houston Concrete (South) 15,592.72 Net - .10th. (incomplete bid) It was the recommendation of the administration that the low bid of White Supply Company be accepted. Councilman Fanestiel moved to award the annual contract for the delivery of concrete pipe to White Supply Company. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, and Fanestiel Mayor Pro Tem. Braswell Nays: None Petition - Curb and Gutter Installation - Airhart Drive from Oakwood to Railroad hir. Lanham reported that he had received an informal petition requesting the installation of curb and gutter an Airhart Drive, between Oakwood Street on the south and the Southern Pacific RR on the north. If this request is to receive consideration by the Council, he suggested that a formal petition be executed in order for the cost estim ates to be shown together with the signature of the petitioners. In order to know the costs involved, he further suggested that an engineering study be made to see if the request is feasible. (*Councilman Kelley arrives at meeting). He has asked the engineering department to make the study and a detailed report will be forth- coming as soon as the study is complete. Councilman Ball then moved to accept the petition as a matter of record. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4369 Minutes Baytown City Council June 22, 1967 Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley ,Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Resolution - Accepting Affidavit City Clerk - Notification Property Owners Commerce St. One of the procedural steps in connection with special assessments to be levied against abutting property owners all as prescribed by Article 1105 -b, Vernon's Annotated Divil Statutes is the presentation of an affidavit executed by the City Clerk listing the property owners, the publication of notice, the mailing of notice and the source of names and addresses abutting the street to be improved. Such a proce- dure was followed and set forth in a Resolution of the City Council for Commerce Street - details were set forth and found to be proper. Councilman Ball moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and.Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None The option of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE AFFIDAVIT AND LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS PRESENTED TO COUNCIL BY CITY CLERK, SAME BEING TO THE EFFECT THAT SHE PROPERLY NOTIFIED THE PROPERTY.OWNERS ABUTTING NORTH COMMERCE STREET BETWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF FORREST STREET AND THE NORTH LINE OF GULF STREET OF A HEARING OF BENEFITS TO BE HELD JUNE 22, 1967, IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS ALL AS PRESCRIBED BY ARTICLE 1105B, VERNON'S ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES; FINDING AND HOLDING THAT ALL THE PREREQUISITIES OF LAW AS TO NOTICE HAVE BEEN MET; THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO PROPERLY EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL PLACE THIS RESOLUTION, THE AFFIDAVIT AND THE LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS AND ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION IN A FILE TO BE MAINTAINED IN HER OFFICE AS PART OF THEPUBLIC RECORDS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Consider Change Order East District Interceptor and Trunk Sewers At the June 8th meeting, the Council instructed the City Manager to confer with Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc., Consulting Engineers, on a proposed change order inthe East District Interceptor and Trunk Sewers Contract to provide for the use of vitrified clay pipe to install lines E and E -1 in plan drawings rather then the approved concrete pipe; such change order would have to be approved by the State Health Department also. Air. Lanham reported that ,Mr. Riddle of the State Health Department, has indicated the change should be handled in a Change Order rather than in the basic contract. Mr. Langford of the engineering firm met with the Council to discuss the additional cost to City for the change order materials. The change order would cover materials for the first 3200 feet of 36" pipe which is to be installed at a 18 -foot depth, and would increase the.cost of the contract an additional $40,376.30 - an average cost of $12.50 per foot of pipe. This dod not include the 30" pipe to be installed in deep cuts south of the Cedar Bayou School. In discussing the change order, the engineer informed the Council of a proposal made by Mr. James, district contracting manager for U. S. S. Chemicals a division of U. S. Steel, to use his pro- duct "Main- Stay" which is a lining for concrete pipe in lieu of the clay pipe and save money. Mr. James was invited to attend the meeting and present his proposal directly to the Council, and upon his arrival he was recognized and alloted time to be heard. Mr. James stated that the lining is of an eqpxy type material which is applied to the pipe while it is green - he proposed to offer concrete pipe with Mainstay in the pro- ject at an approximate $12,000 savings if the quantities he was aware of are correct. He submitted samples of his product which was applied on concrete pipe at a 1/8 inch thickness for impact resistance and abrasion resistance. The lining cannot be se- parated from the pipe which in his opinion is a long -life economic solution to the corrosion problem experienced in many areas. This material is sold to the concrete pipe manufacturer and is applied by his company while the pipe is being made. If the Council considers his proposal, the material can be applied to the 36" and 30" concrete pipe as set forth in the specifications in lieu of the purchase of vitrified clay pipe, 4370 savings to the City. This material is backed by U. S. Steel to the extent that if there is a failure pointed out as being a part of the coating, the Company will spend the entire amount of funds received on repairing the line. When questioned, Mr. Langford, representative of Turner, Collie & Braden, Inc., stated that his company has had no experience with the materials but all indications from test reports in various Trade Journals showed very satisfactory experience in its usage. He further stated that his firm knew the Mainstay epoxy would not hurt the pipe, but rather add something to it and they would like to see some of the material tried in Baytown. In further discussion, Mr. James stated that the Contractor, the pipe manufacturer and his Company had discussed a cooperative promotional program in which the City of Baytown would derive a maximum benefit of reduction in the cost of the lining supplement, should the Council approve this type change order. This discussion revolved around the 36" concrete pipe only and to include the 30" concrete pipe would require verification from the parties involved. The Council deferred further action upon the proposed change order and agreed to meet Monday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m., to complete this item of business. In the meantime, Mr. James will contact the Contractor, the Pipe Manufacturer and his immediate Supervisor to work out details of the cooperative pro- motion program in relation to the cost to the City of Baytown. Request - Houston Natural Gas Corporation - Use Plastic Pipe Serve Yard Lights & Grills Mr. Lanham reported that a request had been received from Houston Naturual Gas Corporation for permission to use plastic pipe in the gas line that they construct to serve yard lights and grills. The we of this material is accepted by the Southern Plumbing Code and Mr. Frost, the City's Inspection Supervisor, feels that it is acceptable and no amendment will be necessary to the City's Plumbing Code since this is only applicable to a public utility. Councilmen Ball suggested that a resolu- tion be drafted setting forth the policy in permitting the use of the plastic pipe. Mayor Pro Tem Braswell commented on the former request for use of plastic pipe in making water and gas underground service connections which was received in March, 1967, by favoring the water lines extension with plastic pipe but was reluctant to approve the instellatia of plastic pipe for gas line extensions because of the fire hazard involved should a leak occur anywhere along the service line extension. It was pointed out that this new revision to the 1967 Southern Standard Gas Code requires the plea tubing to be buried in the ground a minimum of 6" deep for its entire length, and may not be used within or under any building. Since the Gas Company will be making the installations, Councilman Ball moved to authorize the Administration to draw up a resolution approving the use of the plastic pipe subject to the code revisions for the two (2) purposed sa stated by the Gas Company. Councilmen Fanestiel second the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelly Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Braswell The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'TY OF BAYTOWN AUTHORIZING AND PERMITTING THE HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION„ A PUBLIC UTILITY, TO USE PLASTIC TUBING UNDERGROUND FOR CONVEYING NATURAL GAS TO,OUTDOOR LIGHTS AND GRILLS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLARK TO EXECUTE COPIES OF =3 RESOLUTION AND,DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME,TO TEE OFFICIALS OF SAID.HOUSTON NATURAL GAS CORPORATION. I . Public Hearing - Commerce Street Paving Pro.7ect The benefit hearing for the improvement of Commerct Street was opened by Mayor Pro Tam Braswell. City Manager Lanham gave a brief resume of the extent of the paving, the cost of the project to individuals and the steps required by the State Statute; the total cost of the project and the City's portion in relation to the whole. After his report, Richard Park, Assistant City Rtorney, called upon Bob Beverly, a local realton, who testified, in response to questions, that he had been a resident of Baytown for the past twenty years, the past fifteen of which had been engaged in the real estate business and was familiar with the selling and appraisal of property. It was his opinion that all of the properties located on the portion of Commerce Street included in this protect whould be enhanced in value in amounts in excess of the cost of such improvements. ..After hearing Mr. Beverly, Mayor Pro Tem Braswell asked for questions from the property owners attending the meeting. Mr. L. D. Burnett asked the approximate time before starting the improvement and was told two months by a representative of the contractor, 4371 Brown & Root, Inc. Raymond Martin, representing some of the Martin Real Estate property along Commerce Street, opposed the cost as his property was curbed. He was told that the property owner would only be assessed for the street improvement at the rate of $3.98 per front foot if there is existing curb along the street abutting his property. He also expressed dissatisfaction at having to pay for thestreet improvement, as the street had been resurfaced two times previously and the base did not hold up under the heavy usage - he commented upon the permanent improvement so stated in the Notice of Hearing - and expressed some doubts as to a permanent base judging from the two previous attempts at resurfacing. He stated some other instances which in his opinion, were objectionable. If the property owner has paid for street improvement at some previous time, Mr. Martin strongly objected to a second assessment. The Administration' had no knowledge of previous assessments being levied against this portion of the street the upper portion of Commerce, from Forrest to Williams was improved by contract in 1959• This was an assessment program. After some further .discussion, the hearing was declared closed and the City Manager introduced and read an ordinance closing the hearing given to the real and true owners ofthe property abutting upon Commerce Street; fixing charges and liens against said properties and providing for issuance of assignable assessment certificates, and the manner of Collection. Councilman Hullum moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Fanestiel secondedthe motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 873 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO TAE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PRQPERTY,AB=ING UPON COMMERCE STREET WIC THE LIMITS =1EIN DEFINED IN THE,.CITY 9F BAYTOWN.. TEXAS, AS TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TQ ACCRUE To SAID PROPERTY ADD THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF BY, VIRTUE OF THE IMPROV24ENT TWEOF, AND AS TQ THE AQCUR4CY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACTS IN CON- NECTION WITH SAID IMPROVE16NTS AND, ASSESSMENTS, AND ANY MATTER PR 4ING CONNECTED THEREWITH; OVERRU 4NG AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS ANP OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TQ EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT QF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT . AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY, OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL, PREREQUISITES TO FIXING THE, ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY TO PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVYING ASSESSMENTS, FIXING A CHARGE,AND LIEN AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING SAID STREET ANDTHE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR THE PAMWX OF PART OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMEM WITHIN THE LIMITS DESCRIBED; PROVIDING FOR, THE ISSURANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT CWIFICATES AND THEMANNBR OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DAVE THERSQF. Councilman Ball requested the Administration to prepare a summary on the history of Commerce Streetregarding paving, resurfacing and whether there was an assessment levied on the street and the name of the contractor who did the work. Review Sewer Plans - Contract No. 5 - Advertise for Bids The Council reveiwed the plans as prepared by Turner, Collie and Braden, Consulting Engineers, for Contract No. 5 - Collector Sewers - on Massey Tompkins Road, Bob Smith Road, Bayway Drive, to school property on Market Street, on West Main and to Baytown Woods. The estimated cost for the entire construction was $331,000.00. Mr- Langford was asked for permission to advertise for bids on the construction, bids to be received on Monday, July 24, prior to the July 27th regular meeting. Councilman Kelley moved to authorize the engineer to advertise for bids to be received on July 24th as Der recommended schedule. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion.. The vote follows: 7 Ayes:. Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel aid Kelley. Mayor Pro Tem. Braswell Nays: None Request Sanitary Sewer Service - Baytown Opportunity School Mr. Lanham reported that he had received a letter from Mrs. Ben W. Thomas, Chairman of the Baytown Opportunity School, relative to the need of sanitary sewer extension lines to property owned by the shcool and upon which a new building will be erected within the near future. Presently there are no service lines available in the vicinity Mintues Baytown City Council June 22, 1967 x+372 of the proposed construction and the City's engineering department is presently making a study of the area in order to determine what must be done to service this section of Baker Road, however the study is not complete as of this date. Councilman Ball moved to table further action upon the request until the engineering department has completed its study and is prepared to present a recommendation for Council's perusal. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Parks & Recreation Committee - Gulf Hill Property Several years ago the Gulf Oil Corporation offered to give the City of Baytown five acres of land located on Gulf Hill for park purposes. In order for the Company to convey the land to the City, it required the City to fill three or four large oil pits adjacent to the acreage which it was thought could serve as a type of sanitary landfill for garbage. This arrangement has proven unsatisfactory and filling the pits in this manner was not feasible. The City has abandoned the project and now the Optimist Club has been told that Gulf will give them the land for use as a base ball diamond if the City will release any interest it may have in the site. The Parks and Recreation Board has recommended that the City notify Gulf Oil that the City gives up any right it has to the five acres. Councilman Ball moved to have the City prepare a quit claim instrument releasing any interest it may have in the site. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Consider Request Baytown Ambulance Company - Use of Fire Station No. 1 The Council has received a request from Mr. Navarre, owner of Baytown Ambulance Service, for permission to use -the Nazro Fire Station to house the ambulances and personnel - this being one of the stipulations set for th in the bid invitations. He indicates that the money now spent for rent will be used topurchase a third vehicle which will be used as a transfer car. Councilman Walker moved to grant Mr. Navarre permission to use Fire Station No. 1, as requested. Councilman Ball seconded the mo- tion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Abstained: Councilman Hullum Request - Transfer of Ownership - Red `jbp Cab Company . 1 The Council received a request from J. C. Martin, owner of Red Top Cab Company, to approve his sale of the Company to Kenneth B. Norris which procedure is required by City ordinance in order for him to make the proper transfer of permits now assigned to him by the City of Baytown. Since the ordinance required the transfer to be approved by the Council, Councilman Ball moved to approve the transfer of ownership of the Red Top Cab Company from J. C. Martin to Kennth B. Norris as requested. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Authorize Engineering Study - Caldwell Street Mr. Lanham referred to the two petitions which have been received from property owners relative to the improvement of Caldwell Street in Lakewood Addition. The first petition bearing the signatures of fifteen property owners, requested the improvement of Caldwell Street and the second, bearing the signatures of fourteen, requesting the denial of the first petition citing the fear of additional drainage problems and floodings created by such an improvement project. It was the -recommendation of the City Manager that a drainage study be made by an engineering firm before a definite decision is made upon the improvement request. Councilman Fanestiel moved to authorize the engineering study. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None 4373 Minutes Baytown City Council June 22, 1967 Approve - Acceptance of Oak Addition Pavin At the last regular meetings acceptance of the Oak Addition Paving was deferred in order to give the Administration an opportunity to check an area where drainage is poor to see if it is the fault of the contractor. At this meeting, Mr. Lanham re- ported that the check had been made and it was found that-the street improvement had been done as per plans and specifications; it was his recommendation that the project be accepted. The area in which the drainage problem exists will be corrected. He then introduced and read ordinance receiving and accepting the work of construction and authorizing the execution of special assessment certificates to Gulf Bitulithic Company, the contractor. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 874 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE WORK,, OF CONSTRUCT19N OF FERMANENT,.PAVING AND OTHER IM- PROVEM0T$ WITH THE FOLLOWING DEFINED PORTIONS ON PAK ADDITION IN MIE CITY OF $AYTOM AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING. THE EXECUTION AND ISSUAINCE OF SPECIAL ASS15SSHM CERTIFICATES TO GULF BITjTLITHIC CQMPANY, THE CONTRACTOR PERFORMING SAID WQRK; APPROVING SSE FORM OF SU¢H SPECIAL ASSPSMENT,.CM91- F'ICATES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 1 1 Request - Volunteer Fire Department - Authorize Appraisal Building Lee Drive Mr. Stewart, attorney for the Volunteer Fire Department, Station No. 1, presented a proposal for possible solution of the problem which presently exists regarding the disposal of the recreation building they own on Lee Drive. The land upon which the building is located formerly belonged to the City of Baytown and in the deed restrictions, the City must have first opportunity to purchase the building. The City has investigated the need and is, of the opinion they will have no need for the building. In order for the sale to be finalized, Mr. Stewart proposed tht appraisers be appointed to make their study, stipulating the building and land value separately. The property could then be advertised for sale and, if a reasonable bid is received, the property could be sold and the City receive its proportionate share as to the land and the Fire Department its share as to the building. The appraisal would also give the City the basis lbr negotiating purchase of the building, should the bids be rejected because of various and sundry reasons one of which being non - acceptance of the bid proposals by both parties involved. Since the procedure as outlined is extra legal, and in order not to waive any rights of either party stipulated in the deed, Councilman Ball suggested a written agreement be executed by both parties to follow the procedure and then the appraisal can be made and following this thG taking of bids. He concluded his remarks with the motion that this should be recognized as extra legal not to waive the rights and should be in writing to follow the procedure agreed upon by both parties. Council - man. Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Mayor Pro Tem. Braswell Nays: None Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley City Manager Lanham and City Attorney Chandler will serve on the Committee as representatives of the City of Baytown. Utilities Committee - Information Informal Telephone Hearing Councilman Walker moved to instruct the Utilities Committee to meet with representa- tives of General Telephone Company and discuss the information that was gathered at the hearing and suggested by the petitions; the solutions the Company proposes to institute and the efforts, if any, being made by the Company to alleviate as many of the problems as possible. The findings of the Committee to be reported to the Council upon its completion. Councilman .Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: i 4374 Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tom Braswell Nays: None. Councilman Fanestiel remarked that he attended the informal public hearing on General Telephone services and in his opinion, the hearing left a lot to be desired. He personally was ashamed of the indignities to which Mr. Cameron and Mr. Leigon were subjected and expressed regret since they were the guests of the City of Baytown. For the record, he apologized for the indignities imposed upon them. Councilmen Walker and Kelley, both of whom attended the meeting, felt that the meeting was conducted on a high level with regard for all individuals concerned. Operational Procedure - Fire Department At the June 8th meeting, the Council voted to discontinue the use of sounding, sirens to call paid and volunteer firemen• to the fires for a period of thirty (30) days. Since that date there has been considerable discussion and Councilman Walker moved to first, (1) to permanently suspend the blowing of the whistles for regularly stated meetings of the volunteers; and second (2) to suspend blowing of the whistles permanently from 10:00 o'clock p.m., until 7:00 o'clock a.m. except in cases of extreme emergency; (those times when the dispatcher would feel that it would be needed); and, third (3) recommend that control whistles rather than each infividual station as they are now this would involve a cost of approximately $45.00 per month for telephone lines. Coun- cilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The Council discussed the contents of the motion afterwhich the vote was taken. It follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Committee Reports On June 8th the Benefits Committee recommended the appointment of a Committee . to work with the City Manager and investigate the whole City manpower situation to see where and how manpower efficiency and development can -be improved. Councilman Hullum stated that the-Committee now wanted to recommend that one or more contacts.bemade with professional type services that do studies on organizational methods regarding 'fees to see if the City can have this study made by a professional group rather than by a Committee. He expressed a desire to have most of the work done by budget time if at all possible.- Since their recommendation at last meeting included the appoint- ment of Committee, they now recommended that the Committee be appointed specifically to contact organization and method study firms. Mayor Pro Tem Braswell appointed Councilmen Ball and Hull= as a Committee to explore the possibility of getting a pro- fessional firm to make this study, to develop the cost figures, time schedules, etc., and to report their findings to the Council at the earliest possible dte. Councilman Fanestiel gave a brief report on the results of a Traffic Committee meeting June 15th. The Committee has formulated plans to present to the State Highway Department to alleviate some of the traffic problems on Highway 146 (Alexander Drive - at Texas, Fayle, James, etc: developed alternate plans to expedite the flow of traffic yet, protect pedestrians at the West Main -King Street marked pedestrian crossing; traffic count to be made at the Tri -City Beach Road intersection and at the Carver and Oak Street intersection. Mayor Pro Tem Braswell named Councilmen Kelley and Walker to represent the City Council in the joint City - School Election Committee meetings.. Councilman Ball gave a brief report upon the results of Community Blood Bank Committee meeting, its aims and projected plans for the community welfare. Councilman Hullum reported upon a recent meeting with the Lee College Staff when they were given a summary of the projects.contained in the approved Bond Issue - He expressed his appreciation of the type meeting and asked that a letter be addressed to Dr. Strshnm expressing the Council's appreciation for such a delightful evening and commending the.Staff for its valuable contribution to our community, and the surrounding areas. 4375 Committee Reports - Continued Mayor Pro Tem Braswell gave a report on the response received from industry on the proposal for participation in the cost of maintaining emergency ambulance services for their use. To date th response has been most favorable and it is hoped that by the end of June most, if not all, of the industires and contractors contacted will have made some response to the proposal of participation. City Manager's Report. Mr. Denham reported a vacancy. on the Library Advisory Board due to the moving of John J. Coates. He recommended theappointment of I. M. (Deacon) Jones to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Coates. Councilman Ball moved to approve the appointment of I. M. Jones to the Baytown Library Advisory Board. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Councilman Ball moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for preliminary occupancy of the City Hall and Community Center in order for furni- ture to be moved into the buildings for storage before they are completed, provided a paragraph is added stating that this agreement is,.in no way, to be construed as acceptance of the buildings or any portion thereof by the City. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None 1he Fire andPolice Departments have approved the recommended salary.schedules propo @ed by the benefits committee. However, they are studying th@ possibility of having one classification of fire fighters and om of the patrolmen instead of the two as now stands. When the suggested changes are received by.the City Manager they will be referred to the Benefits Committee for further consideration. Mr. Lanham asked for Council approval to hire a Plumbing Inspector which has been included as a budgeted item in the 1966 -67 budget. The reasons for making the request were the heavy work load in the department and the retirement of Be C. Prince, assistant building inspector. Mr. Prince serves as office manager also. He asked permission to hire a Plumbing Inspector and a woman to serve as clerk in the office. Councilman Kelley moved to authorize the City Manager to hire the Plumbing Inspector. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None Councilman Kelley moved to instruct the Administration to have a resolution prepared expressing the Council's appreciation to the County Commissioner and Harris County Flood Control District for the excellent cooperation given the City of Baytown on the North Main Storm Sewer Project. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Balls-Walkers Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Pro Tem Braswell Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: I A. RESOLUTION NO. 180 Adjournment AN UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOVJN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING AND WNKLVG COUNTY COM41SSIOW V. V- °RED" RAMSEY AND T. R. LANGFORD, WGINEER FOR PM HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, FOR ASSISTING THE CITY OF BAYT9WN IN ITS IMPRQVE=U OF NORTH MAIN STREET; AUTHORIZING,AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR,AND CITY CLIMK TO 1 EXECUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGERJO FOR- WARD PERTIFIED COPIES OF SAME, TO COUNTY COMKSSIPNER V, V. "RED" PAMSEY AND T. R. LANGFORD, ENGINEER FOR THE HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. r r r 4376 Adjournment 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 Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned. Edna Oliver, City Clerk