1967 11 09 CC Minutes4437
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
November 9, 1967
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thurs-
day, November 9, 1967 at 5:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Patrick Ball
Glen Walker
Don Al. Hullum
W. M. Braswell
Albert Fanestiel
Lamar Kelley
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Seaborn Cravey Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
George Chandler City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order. the Invocation was offered.afterwhich, the
Mayor called for the minutes of the October 12th and 19th meetings. Councilman Fanestiel
moved to approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Braswell seconded
theimotion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Braswell. Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Approve Payment - Brown G Root - Commerce Street Improvement
The City Manager introduced and read an ordinance accepting the work of Brown &
Root. Inc. on the construction of the permanent paving of Commerce Street from_the South
line of Forrest Street to the north line of Gulf Street within the City of Baytown.
Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Fanestiel 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. 900
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 COMMERCE STREET IN
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES TO BROWN & ROOT, INC., THE CONTRACTOR
PERFORMING SAID WORK; APPROVING THE FORM OF SUCH SPEQAL ASSESSMENT CERTI-
FICATES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Approve Purchase Used Winch Truck
Councilman Braswell ,moved to approve the purchase of a used winch truck -
purchase price. $990.00. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell. Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Approve - Final Payment Brown G Root, Inc.. Beaumont Street Improvement
After receiving a report and recommendation from A. J. Busch. Jr., for acceptance
of Beaumont Street improvement, Councilman Braswell moved to accept the recommendation
for acceptance and final payment to the contractor for the improvement of Beaumont
Street. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball. Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Discussion - Construction Eight -Inch Water Line -- Sterling and Price Streets
The Council discussed the proposed installation of an eight (8') inch water
main along Sterling and Price Streets to provide looping of the line with an existing
eight (8') inch main on West Texas to provide additional pressure to the San Jacinto
Hospital and Sterling Library area, as well as permit the installation of fire hydrants
which are needed. The San Jacinto Hospital is presently served from a six (6') inch
main on Decker Drive and the Hospital Administrator has complained of low pressure and
sediment in the water. Too, the Hospital will take bids for additional construction in
January, 1968. The Council talked of other proposed building within the area and a need
for a more detailed study of the area in order to determine if an eight -inch line will be
of sufficient size for future growth. Mr. Brown, the Administrator of San Jacinto Hos-
pital, was assured that remedial steps will be taken by fie City, but further study needs to
be made in realtion to the entire area. Councilman Fanestiel moved to table the request,
until the next regular meeting. Councilman Ball seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley.
. . Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The City Administration will give additional study to the project and submit a
recommendation at the next meeting. Councilman Braswell will assist them in the study.
Retain Used Garbage Truck - Haul Sludge
City Manager Lanham asked permission to retain one of the used garbage trucks
which is scheduled to be used as a trade -in on a new truck, in order for-it to be con-
verted into a truck for hauling sludge from the West Main and East District Sewage
Treatment plants. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve the retainage of one used
garbage truck and assign smse to the Sewer Department for hauling sludge. Councilman
Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Braswell, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: done
Request - Housing Authority - Cooperation Agreement for 250 Low Rent Apartments
Mr. Lanham reported that the Housing Authority had asked that the Council
consider their request for additional low-rent apartments. The Housing Authority
Board would like for the Council to authorize the cooperation agreement for the 250
apartments; the Board could then make plans for construction. However, in order for
final approval to be given by the federal government for this type construction, the
City must have a workable program. The City is now studying a phase of this program
in its review of a draft of an ordinance establishing minimum standards governing the
use, occupancy and maintenance of dwellings. units and accessory structures under the
Southern Standard Housing Code. The Council is not in agreement with the Code, and
there is some question on whether or not zoning is required for a workable program.
Should the Council authorize the cooperation agreement, it would tend to convey the
idea that the ordinance would be adopted as written and there.is.some doubt of its
passage at present. Councilman Ball moved to table the request, and bring it up after
the Council is able to identify a workable program. Councilman Walker seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Preliminary Discussion -- Nei
Councilman Kelley moved
discussions and negotiations
to building a bridge and exti
Councilman Braswell seconded
lotiations State Highway Department - Crossing Cedar Bayou
to authorize City Manager Lanham to enter into preliminary
with Mr. Carmichael of the State Highway Department, relative
Dnding a roadway over Cedar Bayou into Chambers County.
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball. Walker, Braswell, Hullum. Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Committee Reports
Councilman Braswell, reporting for the Ambulance Committee, stated that he had
been contacted by Mr. Navarre, with whom the City has a contract for furnishing
ambulance services to the citizens of Baytown, asking to Council's permission to
incorporate. He is now in business as an individual and his liability is somewhat
higher than it would be as a Corporation, Mr. Braswell had no objections, but he we
in doubt as to the legal steps to be taken in such a change -over. Mr. Lanham stated
that he had been contacted by Mr. Navarre, and he would be placed on the agenda for the
November 21st meeting, The Council cnuld then ask questions and make a decision upon
the proposal,
Councilman Walker reported that the efforts to raise the funds for the pre-
liminary study of the proposed Lake Burnet Project has gone over the $6,000.00 figure;
the amount required.as fee for the engineering services in the preliminary study,
Councilman Ball reported that the Utilities Committee will be meeting with
management of General Telephone in Baytown on Monday. November 13th, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Conference Room to discuss and plan for the change and improvement of telephone
service in Baytown on December 17th. Members of the Council were invited to sit in on
the meeting if they so desired.
City Manager's Report
Bids on Janitorial service for the City Hall and Community Center will be
received on November 13th. These will be submitted to the Council prior to the next
regular meeting.
Councilman Walker moved to set a special meeting of the Council for Tuesday,
November 20th, to review the bid proposals on the Improvement of Ward Road and Daniel
Street; the time of the meeting to be 5:00 p.m. Councilman.Braswell seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey 1
Nays: None 1
Air. Lanham reported that Mr. E. C. Woods, an active member of the Senior
Citizens Club, has approached him with a proposal that the Senior Citizens and Garden
Clubs in the community be permitted to take the responsibility of planting trees and
shrubs on the grounds according to the plans that have been previously approved by
the Council. No objections.were offered by the Council, but the groups will be asked
to work with the Parks G Recreation Committee on the project.
The Council will postpone its meeting with the Port Authorities for two weeks
or longer,
Mr. Lanham reported that the Tax Assessor Collector has appraised the 400
square feet of land owned by the City and formerly used as a lift station site and the
appraised price if $100.00. However, the City Attorney has stated that before the City
makes any sale or contract for the sale of any property belonging to the City, opportunity
shall be given for open competition. .Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the
Administration to advertise for bids on the sale of the property. Councilman Hullum
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Ball, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Mr. Lanham reported that the sewer line on Bayway Drive has been installed,
and connections will be made as the residents pay the required tapping fee.
The City Attorney will file suit against Ready -Mix Concrete the first of
next week to force them to clean up the premises.abutting upon Riggs Street,.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Council, the motion was
made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. Th& Byes were unanimous and the Mayne
declared the meeting adjourned.
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