1967 07 13 CC Minutes4379.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
July 13, 1967
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thurs4ay, July 13, 1967 at 6:30 p.m.,Iin the Cpuncil Room of the Baytowq_City.
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Patrick Ball
Glen Walker
A. M. Braswell
Albert Fa.nestiel
Lamar Kelley
Seaborn Cravey
Fritz Lanham
Richard Park
Edna Oliver.
Absent: . Don M. Hullum
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor -
City_ Manager
Asst City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the. Invocation was offered., afterwhich
the Mayor called for the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22nd'and the
special meeting of June 26th. Councilman Fanestiel move d to approve the minutes
as presented in written form. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion._ The vote_
follows: . .. 1.
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell...Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Approve - Donovan Street Sanitary Sewer Construction
Only one bid was received for the installation of a sanitary sewer line on
Donovan Street. This bid was submitted by Bayshore Construction, Inc.-,_in_ the
amount of $7,743.50. This is the project in which the property owners lieve
agreed to pay $1,32 per front foot of sanitary sewer installation fronting upon -
their property. This -will make the property owners pay approximately $2,700.00
of the project. Councilman Braswell moved to award the contract to Bayhsore
Constructors, Inc., for the installation of sanitary sewer along Donovan- Street.
Councilman Walker seconded themotion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell., Fanestiel and Kelley.,
Mayer Cravey
Nays: None _.
Resolution - Validity of Notice to Property Owners - Abutting North Main Street.
The City Manager introduced and read a resolution approving the affidavit and
list of property owners who were notified by the City Clerk relative td-the
improvement and the time and place of hearing on the North Main Improvement project.
Councilman Ball moved to adopt the resolution as written. Councilman.Wa_l.ker seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 181
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING THE AFFIDAVIT AND LIST OF VROPERTY OWNERS,.PRESENTED,TO COUNCIL
BY CITY CLARK, SAME BEING TO THB EFFECT THAT SHE PROPERLY NOTIFIED THE
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PROPERTY OWNERS ABUTTING NORTH MAIN STREET, FROM THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE
OF MORRELL AVENUE NQR`T'HERLY TO THE SODA$ :PROPERTY, LINE OF BAKER RQAD
EXTENDED EASTERLY OF A HEA=G QF BENEFITS TO BR HELD JULY 13, 1967, IN
CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO B� LEVIED AGAINST SAID ABUTTING
PROPERTY OWNERS ALL AS PRESCRIBED,BY,ARTICLE 1105b, VERNON'S ANNOWATED
CIVIL 4TATUTES; FINDING AND HOLDING THAT ALL THE PREREQUISITIES OF 14AW
AS TO NQTTCF HAVE BEEN MET; THAT THE,MAYOR ANQ CITY CLERK ARE AUTHORIM
AND,DIREQTED TO PROPERLY EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND THAT THE CITY CLERK
SHALL PLACE THIS RESOLUTION, TAE AFFIDAVIT AND MUST OF PROPERTY
OWNERS AND AFL PERTINENT INFORMATION IN A, FILE -TO BE MAINTAINED IN HER
OFFICE AS PART OF PM PPLIC RECQRDS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
Status Report City Hall and Community Center
Lowell Lammers, Architect, submitted a drawing of a Community Building and
City Hall inscription plaque which will be mounted on each of thebuildings.
Both plaques will be cast bronze-with raised letters listing the Mayors and
Councilmen, City Manager, Architect, Engineers and general contractor under
whose administration the buildings were approved and constructed. Councilman
Braswell moved to approve the plaques as inscribed. Councilman Kelley seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Mr. Lammers informed the Council that August 15th is not a realistic date for
holding Open House at the Civic Center Site. The Council agreed this was true -
the Architect will make a report later rdative. to the proposed date for holding
the Open House.
Hold Hearing - North Main Improvement Protect - Ordinance Closing Hearing
The benefit hearing for the improvement of North Main Street, from Morrell to
Baker Road, was opened by Mayor Cravey. A. J. Busch, Jr., engineer, gave a brief•
resume of the extent of the paving, the cost of the project to infividuals and the
steps required by the State Statute. After his report Richard Park, Assistant City
Attorney, called upon Bob Beverly, a local realtor, 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 proper-
ties loeted on the portion of North Main Street included in this project would be
enhanced in value in amounts equal to exceeding the cost of such improvements.
After hearing Mr. Beverly, Mayor Cravey asked for questions, if any, from interested
property owners attending the meeting. Only one or two questions were presented,
these for clarification and none protesting the proposed improvements. After giving
all parties attending the meeting an opportunity to be heard, Mayor Cravey declared
the hearing closed. The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance closing the
hearing given to the real and true owners of the property abutting upon North Main
Street; fixing charges and liens against said properties and providing for issuance
of assignable assessment certificates and the manner of collection. Councilman
Braswell moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestieland Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 875
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATT'OWN, TEXAS, CLOSING
THE HEARING GIVEN TO TUE REAL AND TRVE 01R%M OF THE PROPERTY ABUTTING
UPON NORTH MAIN STRE4 WITHIN THE TIMITS HERF MEWW DEFINE, IN- THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AS, TO SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRUE BY VIRTUE OF = IM;
PROVEMNNT THEREOF, AND, AS TO THE ACCURAQY,,SUFFICIENCY, REQUTARITY AND
VALIDITY, OF THE PROCEEDING$ AND CONTRACT IN CONNEC'T'ION WITH SAID, IMPROVE-
MENTS, , AND THE ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED, COVERING 5-W COST, THEREOF;
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OVERRULING AND DENYING_ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED;-.FINDING
AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BENEFITS TO EACH PARCEpL OF PROPERTY AND THE
OWNERS, THEREOF IN I EXCESS OF THP AIKDUNT . OF THE SPECIAL ASSPSMEN`T', AGAINST
SAME; FINDING, THE REGULARITY, OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFtJRM&NCE OF ALL
PREREQUISITES. TO FIXING THE ASSESSMENT ISBNS AND THE, PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE
PROPERTY[ OWNERS; LEVYING, ASSESSMENTS,, FIXING CHARgM AND LIENS AGAINST SAID,.
PROPERTY ABUTTING SAID STREET..AND = TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR PAYMENT,._
OF PART OF TVE_ COSTS, OF PM TIKPROVPUM; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, OF
ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMRNT CERTIFICATES AND,THE MANNER.OF THEIR COLLECTION;
PROVIDING FOR OTHER $AT1= REIATING TO, THE FOREGOING; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HERWF. _
Approve - Abandonment of Easement - Corner of North Pruett and Park Street
The City Council considered a request of James W. Ansell that the City abandon a
four foot by fifty foot easement beginning at the utility easement paralleling
Park Street in which utility lines are presently located. The City nor the
three utilities are not and shall not use the easement and the Administration
recommended its abandonment. Councilman Fanestiel moved to authorize the Mayor
to execute the Quit -Claim Deed on the easement. Councilman Walker seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Request - Lee College Extension American, Republic and Humble Street - Campus
The Council reviewed the request of Dr. Strahan of Lee College to open American,
Republic and Humble Streets onto the campus. The technical- vocational facility
on the campus is nearing completion and he requested the opening of American Street
at the earliest possible date to a new parking lot which will be designed to be
serviced by this street. A second parking lot will be designed later which will
will require the entrance and exit to utilize the extension of Republic and Humble
Streets. Mr. Lanham reported that an estimate,of cost for the opening of the
three streets was prepared - toatl amount for three streets approximately $4,300.00.
This would be a street without curb and gutter but cement stabilized base with -
asphalt surfacing. Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the extension of these
streets on the basis of the City using its manpower and equipment to do the work
provided the College will provide the materials. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Reauest Housing Authority Board - City Council Cooperation Agreement - Low -Rent Apts.
The Council reviewed the action of the Board of Commissioners of the Baytown Hous-
ing Authority in passing a Resolution asking the City Council to enter into a
Cooperation Agreement for 250 additional Low -Rent apartments as their records
show the need for low rent apartments is not adequately met by private enterprise.
City Manager Tenham reported that two requirements must be met before the City
Council can enter into such a Cooperation Agreement. First; It would be necessary
to hold an election on the question of whether or not the City should have additional
public housing units; and second - the Federal Government requires that a WORKABLE
PROGRAM be in force for the City to construct additional public housing. In addition,
the City must have established an effective code compliance program and must have
implemented a comprehensive code compliance program. Related to the matter of a
WORKABLE PROGRAM is a request of Mr. A. M. Howell to the FHA for a loan to construct
apartments units under the rent supplement program. Councilman Braswell suggested
that a meeting be arranged with the Housing Authority Board todiscuss the request
to learn what justification is presented for the City to enter into a Cooperation
Agreement for the additional 250 low -rent units. The Council agreed much may be gained
from such a meeting. The City Manager will make the arrangements and the Council will
be notified of the date. The meeting will be opened to the general public.
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Request - Eddie Gray Sever Line to Trailer Park - McKinney Road
Mr, A. J, Busch, Jr., engineer, representing Eddie Gray, presented a request
for the City to extend a sanitary sever line to serve a proposed trailer park
which will be constructed by Mr. Gray near Spur 201 right -of -way between McKinney
Road and Cedar Bayou Road. The park will provide spaces for 140 mobile homes but
in order to provide the sanitary sever connection lines to each mobile home, it will
be necessary for a line to be extended up Cedar Bayou Road some 866 feet, with
the installation of 3 manholes - Mr. Gray was asking for the extension of the
8 -inch sewer line and the construction of the 3- men - holes. Mayor Cravey informed
Mr. Busch that the most recent action of the Council relating to a similar request
was the extension of 100 -Peet of sanitary sewer at the City's expense, any remaining
extension to be made by tae person desiring the improvement, at his own expense.
Mr. Gray pointed out the growing need for properly constructed trailer parks such
as he proposes to build. The Council recognized the need for a decision to be
made on the request but postponed action at this meeting until further study can
be given to it by the Council, City Manager and Department Heads. Mr. Gray will
be notified when the study is completed.
Proposal - Extension of Beaumont Street
The Council discussed the proposal of the AVG Corporation relating to paving
a portion of Beaumont Street. The proposal included:
1. Dedication of additional right -of -way, along Beaumont Street from Davis
Road to the north line of fortune Drive so as to provide a total right -
of- way width of 60 feet.
2. We agree to pay our pro rata costs of paving Beaumont Street, 39 feet
wide, from Davis Road to the north line of Fortune Drive, in accordance
with the City's participation paving policy. We will also pay the pro
rata costs of other properties fronting on the street that are owned by
others.
3. We will further bind ourselves to furnish additional right -of -way along
the entire length of our property on Beaumont Street, including right -of-
way necessary to eliminate the existing right angle offset if the street
is extended north at some later date. The proposal was predicated on
beginning construction as soon as physically possible.
The total estimated cost for this project, including storm sewer, is $23,254.00.
On the usual pro rata basis, the property owners portion of cost would be $10,000.00;
the City's cost, $13,254.00. Councilman Walker moved to accept the proposal of
the AVG Corporation for the improvement of this portion of Beaumont Street. Council-
man Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The Engineer was instructed to advertise for bids for the construction on the
basis.of the proposal.
Discuss - request for Repeal of Ordinance No. 661 - Classification Civil Service
The Council discussed the request of the Police Department for the repeal of
Ordinance No. 661 relating to the classification of civil service employees. The ordi-
nance was adopted in October, 1962, primarily to provide for first and second class
pump operators in the Fire Department and first and second class patrolmen in the
Police Department. Both Departments have recommended the elimination of second class -
the Civil Service law requires as examination before promotion - under. this ordinance
he serves six months probationary period - then becomes a second class patrolman or
pumper and after two years automatically slides up to first class without an examine -
tion. The Department heads felt that it is no longer necessary to require four and
one -half years of experience before being eligible to a promotion to a supervisory
position. A police sergeants examination is scheduled for July 26 and there are some
officers in the Patrolmen Second Class classification who are not eligible to take the
examination under existing ordinance - hencethe request for the repeal of the ordinance.
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Councilman Ball stated that the Benefits Committee had found two questionable areas
within the Police Department at the time of the salary schedule study and they saw the
need of an efficiency study - this resulted in their request for the Organizational
Method Study. He was not sure that the Council should act upon the request prior to
budget review study without the entire Council being mcr a informed. Councilman Kelley
agreed that action on the request should be delayed atthis time. Councilman Fanestiel
felt that the request should be acted upon at this meeting because the City Manager
had expressed some urgency in its passage due to the scheduled examination of July
26th. Other questions relating to the request were submitted and discussed, after -
which Councilman Ball moved to table further action on the request until the next
meeting at which time the Benefits Committee will bring its recommendation. -Council
man Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilmen Fanestiel and Braswell
Consider - Widening Pruett at Park Street Interserction
Councilman Fanestiel moved to authorize the widening of Pruett Street at
the Park Street intersection by shifting the curb to the east - work to be done
by city forces and using concrete material for street work. Councilman Kelly
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt an ordinance appropriating $22,025.00
from the unappropriated surplus General Fund to budget classifications 101 -6 -6,
101 -7 -1A2 107 -6 -21 201 -5 -4, 201 -6 -9, 701 -1 -5 and 701 -2 -6. Councilman Ball
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 876
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
AUTHORIZING THE CITY M&NAGER OF THE ¢ITY OF BAYTOWN,_TO APPRO-
PR;ATE TWENTY TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FIVE ($22,025.90) DOLLARS
FROM, THEUNAPPRQPRUTED SURPLUS 99MAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS
101 -676, 101 -7 -1A, X07 -6 -2, 201 -5 -41 201 -6 -9, 701 -1 -5 AND301 -2 -6.
Report - Curb and Gutter Replacement - Florida Street
Several months ago the Council received an extimate on the curb and gutter work
on Florida Street - the cost estimate at that time was $18,532.00- The Administra-
tion was asked to make a more detailed study' to determine if the new.curb and
gutter could be tied into the street without replacement of street base. It has
now been found that more of the street base will have to be removed and replaced
and the amended estimate cost is $28,690.00. It was the recommendation of the City
Manager that this project be delayed at this time due to the fact that the budgeted
capital improvement funds for street have been committed. The Council concurredl
with the recommendation - the project will not be abandoned, but tabled until funds
are made available.
Two Appointments - Parks & Recreation Board
Upon recommendation of Mayor Cravey, Councilman Ball moved to approve the
appointment of J. T. Adams and Mrs Ora Harding to the Parks and Recreation Board.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Balls Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel end Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None -
Report - Councilmen Ball - Commuter Airline Service
Councilman Ball gave a brief report on the interest recently developed at the
Houston International Airport since the authorization by the T.A.A. to provide
communter service to Clear leke City. This will reduce the commuting time from
hours to minutes per day. Presently there are other applications filed with
the T.A.A. in this area for the same type service. Since Baytown has the growth
potential, he pointed out that air transportation to this area cannot be shelved.
He encouraged the Council to keep aware of the maximum benefits which can be
derived from these developments; to continue to explore ways of obtaining a paid
airport facility. The Council agreed that Baytown is destined to have airport
facilities and the study should be pursued with increased interest.
Ordinance 661 Repealed - Moved from Table
Councilman Walker moved to remove the subject of the repeal of Ordinance 661
from the table, as previously acted upon, for reconsideration and action. This
course was taken following a coffee break at which time the Council was able to
discuss and clarify some points which were not clear at the time the first pro-
posal was rffered for consideration.. Councilman Nelley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Ball
Councilman Walker explained 1nat he had some questions concerning the
Police Department and during the discussion at coffee break he Learned that othe
matters entered into the selection of a Sergeant other than the higest
the test; it-is not obligatory that the high man on the examination receive the
promotion. He concluded his statement with a motion for the repeal of Ordinance
661 - Civil Service Regulations. Councilman Ball stated that this was one of
several discrepancies in the Civil Service Ordinance - it needs to be reviewed in
its entirety and he agreed to go along with the repeal of Ordinance 661 with
an additional stipulation that committee take .a look at the ordinance for other
discrepancies - this stipulation was agreeable to Councilmen Walker. Councilman
Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Nays: Mayor Cravey
Councilmen Ball, Hullum and Walker will act as the Committee to review the
Civil Service Ordinance and bring recommended changes to the Council for adoption.
The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 877
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 661 PASSED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, ON OCTOBER 25, 1962.
W. J. Toupe - Volunteer Firemen
Some members of the No. 1 and No. 2 Volunteer Fire Departments were present and
charged that the 150 volunteeers were not considered or contacted relative to
the recent changes in the fire department such as closing of Fire Station No. 1 and
suspending the blowing of the fire sirens from 10 P.M. to 7: A.M. Each person stated
that his concern was in rendering a service to the community, not in any monetary
benefits. They asked for better communication between the paid and volunteer firemen..
Mayor Cravey and other members of the Council offered apologies for their lack of
communication with the volunteers. Explanations were given relative to the closing
of the station and the suspension of blowing sirens between certain hours. Also,
to dispel any rumor concerning a 100 per cent paid fire department, now or the near
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future. However, if the past action of the Council -has jeopardized the'molunteers'
position the Council will review its action and attempt to arrive at•a workable
solution.
City Manager's Report -
Resolution - Authorizing Signing of Checks.
Due to the recent resignation.of S.-C. Prince, City Manager Lanham introduced
and read a resolution authorizing the.signing of checks.with_0. M. Coe, Jr. ..
replacing Mr. Prince as Deputy Treasurer.. Councilman Walker moved.to adopt.the
resolution as read. Councilman.Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows;
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell,.Fanestiel and-Walker.
-Mayor Cravey _
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows: - -
RESOLiF1.'ION N0. 182
A RHSOLUTION.AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF CHECKS ON ALL
ACCOUNTS. -OF THE_ , CITY OF BAYTOWN BY EITHER FRITZ IJOHAM
OR EDNQ, OISVP JOW WITH Jl B. LeFEVM OR 0.�I. COE, JR. -
Under the most recent Subdivision Ordinance, a plat may be given final approval
at the time of the first presentation provided the .developer.files.a.completion:
Bond with the Planning Commission guaranteeing the installation of all improvements
as set forth in the Subdivision Ordinance. This completion bond requirement has
proven to slow down rather than speed up development. An amendment to this ordinance
will be prepared, as recommended by the Planning Commission, which will revert
to the former procedure of completion before acceptance.
The Council will meet on Tuesday, July 18th - 6:30 p.m., for a review of
the galley.sheets-of -the Codification of- Ordinances.
Adjournment _. _. ..
The motion was made and seconded that-the meeting adjourn.. The ayes were unanimous
and the Mayor declared themeeting adjourned.
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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