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1967 07 27 CC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY QF BAYTOWN July 27, 1967 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thurs- day, July 27, 1967 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: * Patrick Ball Councilman Glen Walker Councilman Lon M. Hullum Councilman A. M. Braswell Councilman Albert Fanestiel Councilmen . Lamar Kelley Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor Fritz lsnham City Manager Edna Oliver City Clerk Geroge Chandler City Attorney The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich he called for the minutes of the special meeting of July 12th and the regular meeting of July 13th. An amendment was made to the regular minutes as follows: Approve Abandonment of Easement Corner of North Pruett and Park - to execute a Quit -Claim deed on the easement and adopting a resolution setting forth the action of the City Council in [ -n seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Councilmen Braswell moved to approve the minutes of the two meetings. Councilman Hull= seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None x Councilman Ball arrives. Bids - Sanitary Sewer Collector Lines - Contract No. I Bids were received for the construction of sanitary sewer collector sewers in various sections of the city. The tabulation follows: Tula Construction Company Bayshore Constructors, Inc. Mainline Construction Company Whitelak, Inc. Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc. 200 calendar days $429,745.50 230 calendar days 316,089.75 210 working days 333,176.00 250 calendar days 359,512.25 250 calendar days 435,893.50 It was the recommendation of the engineer that the low bid of Bayshore Constructors be accepted. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the low bid of Bayshore Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $316,089.75. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley. Mayor Cravey r Nays: None Bids - Waterworks Supplies - Annual Basis Bids were received on materials and supplies for the water and sewer departments. They are tabulted as follows: Utility Supply Total Net bid $130,205.15 Municipal Pi(p Total Net bid 156,318.95 4387 A third bid was received from Mabry Foundry but withdrawn by the Company. Council- man Ball moved to accept the low bid of Utility Supply Company of Houston. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey _ Nays: None Bids - Rock Asphalt Year's Requirements Bids on the year's requirement for rock asphalt were received and tabulated as follows: ' White's Mines San Antonio, Texas $16,873.37 less 100 -30 days Uvalde Rock Asphalt Co. San Antonio, Texas $16,873.37 less 10% -30 days Councilman Walker moved to award the bid to Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company. Council- man Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Amending City's Subdivision Ordinance Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance amending the City's Subdivision Ordinance to eliminate the posting of a bond guaranteeing the completion of a sub - division according to theplans and specifications. He will now get preliminary approval, proceed with installation of improvements and request final approval upon completion of the improvements as per plans and specifications, such amendment being requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission of Baytown. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 878 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RUMS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PLATTING OR REPLATTING OF LAND INTO SUBDIVISIONS IN THE.CITY OF BAYTOWN,AND REQPIRING PLATS MID REPIATS TO CQNFORM TO SUCH RULES AND,REGULATIQNS IN ORDER TO PROCURP THE APPROVAL QF THE CITY,PIANNING AND ZONING COMNII,9SION, CITY OF PAYTOWN; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARSI REPEALING ORDINANCE INCONSISTENT HEREWITP; CON;. TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THEPUBLICATIQN QND EFFEQTIVE DATE THEREOF ", BEING ORDINANCE NO. 723, PASSED BY THE CITY,_COUNCILOF THE,CITY OF PAYTOWN ON THE 23RD DAY OF JULY, 1964, BY AMENDING pECTION 4, PRQCE W, BY ELIWNATING,_THE RIGHT OF A SUBDIVIDER TO POST A BOND GVARANTEEING TO THE CITY THE CON ?LETIQN OF THF; SUBDIVISION; AND, PROVIPING FOR THEPUBgCATIOV ACID , AFFECTIVE PATE THEPEOF. , L J. J Approval - Recommendations of Perks & Recreation Board - Classification and Charges Cam. C. After making a study of the recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Board regarding classification of uses for the Community Center, the rental fees and charges, hours of operation and other relating factors, Coucn ilman Walker moved to approve the recommenda- tions as submitted. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None r r� I1 0 Authorize Final Payment - West Main Sanitary Sewer Plant Project City Manager Innhem reported that the Couch Construction Company has completed work on the West Main Sewage Treatment Plant; the work has been inspected and approved by the Consulting Engineer,,the City Engineer and the Superintendent and each recommends acceptance and final payment of the contract. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the construction of the project and authorized final payment to Couch Construction Company for the overall contract. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fenestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None At the suggestion of Mayor Cravey, Councilman Walker moved to adopt a resolution commending Mr. Couch for his quality of work, cooperation with the Consulting and City Engineers and City Personnel during the tenure of his contract. Councilman Bras- well seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fenestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Acceptance North Main Storm Sewer Project City Manager Lanham gave a report on the total work done by Stephens Construction Company on the North Main Storm Sewer Project. The Engineer, A. J. Busch, Jr. has.no- tified him that the work has been completed and recommended final payment be. made. How- ever, the Contractor has not replaced a snaitary sewer manhole cover at the corner of Massey- Tompkins Road and North Main, as requested. Mr. Lanham recommended the acceptance and authorization of payment subject to themanhole cover replacement. Councilman Braswell moved to accept the work and authorize final payment of the project pending replace- ment of themnihole cover. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestlel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Adopting the Codification of Ordinances Councilman Kelley moved to adopt an ordinance enacting a new code of ordinances of the City of Baytown which shall supersede all other general and permanent ordinances passed by the City Council on or before July 28, 1966, to the extent provided in Section 2 of the ordinance. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE No. 879 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; ESTABLISHING THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR qM R4EAL OF CWAIN,ORDINANC�S NOT INCLYDED THEREIN, EXCEPT AS k0ERE- IN EXPRESSLY PROVIDED; FROVIDINP FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE QF SUCH CODE AND A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION 'THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH,CODE; ARP PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. Adopt Ordinance - Calling Hearing - Annexation of Strip FM Road 1942 Councilmen Ball moved to adopt an ordinance calling a public hearing on the proposed annexation of an additional 10 -foot strip along FM Road 1942 and Bohemian Hall Road; hearing to be held August 10, 1967, Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4389 Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE N0. 880 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXA40N OF CEPTAIJV PROPER7.'Y BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAJS, AUTHORIZING ANDj_DIRECTING M CITY CLERK T01PUBI4H NOTICELOF SUPH PUBLIC HEARING AND PR0VIDING.F0R PM EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Presentation Copies - Six Month Audit Copies of the six -month audit of the funds of the City of Baytown were presented to the City Council. , Mr. Bobbit, the City's Auditor, will be invited to attend the next regular meeting to discuss the audit and answer any questions the Council may have to present after each one has completed his study. Approve - Extension Sanitary Sewer Service Line - Mobile Home Park - One Hundred Feet At the July 13th meeting the Council received a request from Eddie Gray, local businessmen, to extend a sanitary sewer service line to the property line of a pro- posed mobile home park which will be constructed on McKinney Road. Action was deferred to permit a Committee to study the proposal and bring its recommendations to the Council. Mr. A. J. Busch, Jr.,.the engineer for the.project, was present to learn the decision of the Council. Councilman Braswell, Chairman of the Committee, reported that a study had been made relative to the requested installation and it was the recommendation of the Committee that the City extend the sanitary sewer service line one hundred feet in accordance with the.previous practices followed, pending completion of the study on the overall program for the City in general. As an alternate, Mr. Busch offered a proposal for the City to install the remaining portion of the required service extension, appro- ximately 366 feet, if the developer will purchase the materials. It was pointed out that this has been the general practice of the City for the installation of drainage tile but the Council hesitated to make a commitment for water service line installations. Due to the crowded schedule of the City's forces and thepossibility of setting a prece- dent to some extent, Councilman Kelley moved to accept the Committee's recommendation to go the first one hundred feet. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Approve Use Plastic Pipe - Mobile Park Water Distribution System Mr. Busch informed the Council that Mr. Gray is contemplating drilling his own water well for use at the proposed mobile home park. He wants to use a plastic pipe in his water distribution system but the City's present code does not allow the use of this type pipe even though it has the State Department of Health's endorsement. Mr. Busch requested that the Council waive the requirement for use of cast iron or transite pipe for water line construction, since the mobile park distribution system will not be a part of the City's distribution system, Mayor Cravey pointed out that the improved plastic pipe has many points in its favor and this might be the time to see it tested at another's expense. Councilman Kelley referred to en article relating to the successful experience San Francisco has enjoyed in the use of plastic pipe since designing its own set of specifications which must be met before the pipe is installed. He suggested that the City Administration request a copy of.the specifications for Council perusal. After some further discussion, Councilman Ball moved to approve the use of EBC pipe underground in this instance as a test for the City to observe subject to any specifications the City Engineer may deem advisable. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayees: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays : None x+390 Initiate Steps - Workable Program for Baytown Councilman Walker moved to initiate steps to establish a Workable Program in Baytown. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Proclamation - September Air Force 20 Month - Baytown Cap Squadron Councilman Fanestiel moved to authorize the Mayor to proclaim September as Air Force 20 Month in recognition of the its Twentieth Anniversary for the Baytown CAP Squadron. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Committee Reports Councilman Kelley, Chairman of the Industrial Committee, gave a brief report on the work that has been done by the Committee since its inception. Initially, the Committee has divided industry in this area in three classifications, namely: First, Marbon, Huber and Gulf; the Committee has met with representatives.o£ this group to discuss their interest, if any, in the formation of Industrial Districts. Second, Humble, Eajay and United Carbon - a meeting with representatives of this group is scheduled for Monday, July 31st and Third, new industry such U. S. Steel, Houston Light and Power and theundeveloped area around the two. This meeting will be scheduled for the next tyro -weeks period. later a combined meeting will be held with representatives of the three groups to receive their comments relative to the formation of Industrial Districts. From this point the Committee will proceed to set contracts up with each industry if the Council favors such a plan. Councilman Ball gave a brief report on the activities of the Parks & Recreation Director, Kenneth Persenaire, relative.to preparation for the opening of the Civic Center, Walker Park, and attacking the problems presently existing at the McElroy and Roseland Swimming pools. The Parks & Recreation Board together with the Director are working toward a goal of an active and interesting sports program for Baytown and present participation gives great promise of achieving such a goal. Mayor Cravey withdrew his request for a delay on the awarding of the contract for vending machines at the City Hall and Civic Center. Appointment - Member Parks & Recreation Board Upon recommendation of Mayor Cravey, Councilmen Ball moved to approve the appoint- ment of David Tracht to fill the unexpired term of Cecil Kirkland on the Parks and Recreation Board. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Crevey Nays: None Approve - Naming City of Baytown Parks Councilman Kelley moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Board in the naming of the nine City Parks. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. �The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The Parks & Recreation Director will create a symbol or sign which will be erected at each parksite setting forth the new and identifying it as a City park and playground. x391 prove Participation Baytown Blood Bank Councilman Ball gave a brief report on the proposed activities of the Baytown Blood Bank Council which has been appointed to meet the now existing shortage of.blood; to establish a reserve supply for the future. The Council has organized a program and the Bloodmobile of the Blood Services of Houston is scheduled to be at the Gulf Coast Hospital on Friday, July 28th, from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. Since the Council has solicited a City account, it is hopeful that each department will voluntarily participate in the program. He concluded his remarks with a motion that the City Council approve and en- dorse participation in the City's Account. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Traffic Committee Report Councilman Fanestiel gave a brief report on the work of the Traffic Committee. Equipment is due for delivery on signalization of Decker Drive as.of August lst., a program, is underway to improve the traffic control on Alexander Drive at Texas Avenue and Cedar Bayou Road, also, at Texas Avenue and Tri -City Beach Road., The Com- mittee is presently studying proposed traffic control op North Main and Citizens National Bank has agreed to hire a traffic engineer to study the prevailing traffic congestion at Jones and West Pearce. He will bring his recommendations to the Traffic Committee at the conclusion of the study, and a report will be given to the Council shortly thereafter. City Manager's Report Mr. Lanham submitted copies of a letter received from E. P. Evans, Southern Pacific RR Company, in regard to opening of Davis Road Crossing and installation of automatic crossing protection. He also included the corssing on Texas Avenue with a total estimated cost of $25,644.00 for the two crossings. The Company is willing to join the City inproviding automatic crossing protection on a 5050 basis. Copies of an exhibit was shown listing the Towns and Counties in Texas who have participated in the cost of the grade crossing flashers and gates. In order to secure the easement, a decision must be made by the Council within the next two weeks. After some discussion, Councilman Ball moved to table further discussion on the proposal and refer it to the Traffic Committee for study and a recommended solution. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley. Mayor Cravey Nays: None Mr. Lanham reported that he had received notification from Missouri - Pacific RR that the agreement regarding the paving of Daniels Street has been approved by their St. Louis office. Since the project is small, the bids will included in the advertise- ment for improvement of Davis Road. This will possibly enable the City to receive a better bid price. Jack Morton, City Engineer, gave a report on his study of curb and gutter in- stallation of Airhart Drive as requested by property owners abutting Airhart Drive between Missouri - Pacific and Southern - Pacific Railroads. His study had revealed that it would be impossible to install curb and gutter; however, he proposed to clean out the ditches, deepen and regrade them extending the ditch work along the Missouri- Pacific Railroad right of way approximately 450 feet. This would provide excellent drainage. He would then install some additional 150 feet of storm sewer tile, regrade the culverts and widen the shoulders. Since dust is also a major problem it was agreed to top the area also. Councilman Ball moved to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer, to include this project in the work schedule, including topping, and to advise Mr. r Herrera of the decision of the Council relative to the solution of the problem. Council- man Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: 4392 Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell; Fenestiel ®d Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays : None Upon recommendation of the City Manager, Councilman Walker moved to approve the appointment of Clay Hooper to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of James Black who has moved frm this area. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Hullum, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelly Mayor Cravey Nays: None Adjournment The motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. �t e� Edna Oliver, City Clerk r.