1968 02 08 CC Minutesssib
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FEbruary 8, 1968
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, February 8, 1968 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall
with the following members in attendance:
Absent:
Glen Walker
* Don M. Hullum
Albert Fanestiel
Lamar Kelley
A. M. Braswell
Fritz Lanham
Richard Park
Edna Oliver
Patrick Ball
Seaborn Cravey
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager
Assn't City Attorney
City Clerk
Councilman
Mayor
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Braswell, the Invocation
was offered, afterwhich he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of January
25th and the special meeting of January 17th. Councilman Walker moved to approve
the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Street Sign Bids
Bids were received on street sign blanks and brackds. They are tabulated
as follows:
Traffic Supplies Inc. Total bid $835.00
Valcan Signs & Stamplings, Inc. Total bid 900.50
Hall Sign & Post Inc. Total bid 925.00
Councilman Kelley moved to accept the low bid of Traffic Supplies,'Inc.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
No Bids - City Hall Building - West Main
No bids were received on the advertisement for sale of the old City Hall
building on West Main. Councilmen Walker and Fanestiel were appointed as a Committee
to study the possibility of moving the Corporation Court office to the upper floor
of the building. A report will be given on their findings after the study is completed.
Sale of Water Office Property - Wooster - Bids
Two bids were received on the sale of the Wooster Water office property.
They are tabulated as follows:
Billy J. Crow
Robert J. Austin
$7,050.00
6,000.00
Councilman Fanestiel moved to reject all bids. Councilman Hullum seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
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Councilman Fanestiel moved to instruct the Administration to lease the
metal building abutting the Wooster water office and located on the same site.
Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Lowell Lammers - Report on Status of Corrective Measures - City Hall & Community Building
Lowell Lammers, Architect, reviewed the list of problems that have developed
in the City Hall and Community Buildina since occupancy and gave a report on the
progress of corrections which have been made prior to the meeting. In order to
expedite servicing the air- conditining unit and revising the grill in the lobby
areas of the City Hall, an estimate of $150.00 was given for a wooden cover to pro-
vide the service entrance from the outside; estimates will be taken on vertical bars
to be installed in men's and boy's rest rooms in the community building; a study will
be made for possible elimination of noise problems in the Community building as well
as the acoustical problem in the large assembly room. Corrective measures will also be
made to the switches that control lights in the Council Room, plaster repairs will be
made, and work will continue on the hearing and air - conditioning of the two buildings.
Approve Final Payment - Brown & Root, Inc. - Streets and Parking Areas
A. J. Busch, Engineer, gave a report of his inspection of the roadways and
parking areas in the Civic Center as constructed by Brown & Root, Inc. No major
fractures were found and it was his recommendation that the job be accepted. The
City Manager also recommended the acceptance of the work and authorization for final
payment to the contractor. Councilman Kelley moved to accept the construction and
authorized final payment to Brown & Root, Inc., Contractors for the Civic Center
Streets and parking areas. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote fol-
lows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
* Councilman Hullum was absent from the table.
Adopt Transfer Resolution
Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt a resolution transferring $59,551.07
of reserved funds from the 1966 -67 budget under Budget Classification 301 -9 -8 to
Capital Improvements Civic Center Site to complete streets, parking lots and land-
scaping of the site. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 196
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FIFTY -NINE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY -ONE DOLLARS AND SEVEN
($59,551.07) CENTS FROM BUDGET CLASSIFICATION 301 -9 -8 TO
■/1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - CIVIC CENTER SITE.
■ Committee - Appointed - Request Sanitary Sew Service Lines Fisher Hill
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Mrs. Hall of Fisher Hill appeared before the Council and requested the in-
stallation of sanitary sewer service lines to eight (8) residents on Fisher Hill.
Since the roadway is not a dedicated street, Mayor Pro Tem Braswell pointed out that
a dedication whould be made since the City cannot install the line under present condi-
tions. After the street is accepted by the City, the Council could then negotiate
with the property owners in the same manner as has been done on Donovan Street, with
the property owner paying their pro rata share of the cost of the line on a front foot
basis. An estimated cost for constructing 1,040 feet of 8" sanitary sewer line and
four manholes to serve the homes on Fisher Hill is $4,180.00, Mrs. Hall opposed pro-
perty owner participation in the cost of the line. After some further discussion,
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Councilman Walker and Kelley were appointed
Mrs. Hall and the City Attorney in an effort
manner. They will give a report upon their
Ordinance - Licensing Nightwatch Services
as A Committee to study the problem with
to resolve the problem in the most feasible
findings at the conclusion of the study.
Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance regulating and providing certain
standards for the operation of night watch service in Baytown and providing for the
licensing of same. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 910
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN PROVIDING FOR
THE LICENSING OF NIGHT WATCHMEN; REGULATING AND PROVIDING CERTAIN STAN-
DARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF SAME; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH: CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Katherine Street Drainage
Jack Morton, City Engineer, discussed with the Council the problem of drainage
along Katherine Street. The estimated cost for the materials for the improvement
project was $6,144.70. The Council took no officially action awaiting possible
negotiations with the Flood Control District for assistance in the installation of
the drainage pipe.
Presentation Audit - Cecil Bobbitt
Cecil Bobbitt, CPA, presented the Council with copies of the examination of the
books and records of the City of Baytown for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1967.
The records maintained by the City are in good condition and the internal control proce-
dures are adequate. Mr. Bobbitt reported that the City records reveal the City to
be on a sound financial basis. Should the Council have questions after making a
study of the report, Mr. Bobbitt will return to anser any questions presented.
Industrial Committee - J. M. Huber Company
Councilman Kelley, Chairman of the Industrial District Committee, reported
that negotiations have been completed with J. M. Huber Corporation - Industrial District
No. 2 agreement and the only thing remaining is for the signatures of the Councilmen
and Mayor. He concluded his report with a motion that the agreement be accepted and
signatures of the Councilmen and Mayor be affixed, to the agreement. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Committee - Communication, Understanding - Hullum
Councilman Hullum, reporting for the Communications Committee appointed by Mayor
Cravey, su9mitted recommendations to improve the areas of communication, understanding
and mutual co- operation based upon information received in a questionnaire survey of all
city employees and interviews with all city management personnel. The recommendations
included nine points - bullentin boards, monthly newsletter, supervisor Management course
or training program, booklet on benefits, review of Council parliamentary procedures,
orientation programs, suggestion system, etc. He concluded his report with a recommenda-
tion that the Committee remain active until the recommendations are implemented. This
was agreeable with all the members of the Council.
Resolution - Council Commending Policemen
Councilman Fanestiel moved to adopt a unanimous resolution of the City Council
of the City of Baytown recognizing and commending the Baytown Police Department as a
whole for the splendid work performed by them in this city - even though the department
is handicapped by a shortage of manpower, the department has performed a fine job and
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worked extra hours to keep Baytown safe, and in solving the recent hideous crimes.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tom Braswell
Nays: None
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell reported that the Burnet Lake project has been approved by
the Houston - Galveston Area Projects Committee - this is necessary before the Area Council's
Executeive Committee will act upon the matter.
City Manager's Report
The Council discussed easement crossing the Southern Pacific Railroad on the
Ward Road extension which is soon to be under construction. The Company had agreed to
give the easement if the City would pay $2,266.00 for construction of a timber cross-
ing of 9' x 64'. After some discussion, Councilman Fanestiel moved to accept the pro -
posi of Southern Pacific regarding the crossing. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Hullum, Walker and Fanestiel
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: Councilman Kelley
City Manager Lanham gave a report on the cost of installing sanitary sewer service
mains to serve Stallworth Stadium which will be constructed at some later date. Since
the City cannot pay for construction outside the City limits, the projected installation
was shown on two separate routings, with the second proposal providing services for the
school only. Mayor Pro Tem Braswell suggested a third alternate using a section of the
Dyer Subdivision project, extending north of Stephen F. Austin Elementary School.
The City Manager was instructed to meet with Mr. Gentry and discuss the three proposals.
Civil Service Tests - Police and Firemen
The Council discussed the pbrposed change in the grade of the Civil Service
examination which will lower the passing grade from 70 to 60 for entrance exams.
Councilman Walker moved to lower it to 609 for this one test on a trial basis. Council-
man Kelley seconded the motion. Councilman Hullum felt that lowering the percentage
to 609 would lower qualifications. Even though there is a manpower shortage in both `
Fire and Police Departments, he felt that lowering the standards was not the solution.
Councilman Walker stated that this move would only enlarge the group from which qualified
men can be selected and this one time deviation would give the Council something to look
at. Councilman Kelley stated that this deviation would not be lowering the character of
the men hired - the test has nothing to do with this phase of the study. Councilman
Fanestiel and Mayor Pro Tem Braswell expressed some reluctance to the 609 grade.
After some further discussion Mayor Pro Tem called for the question. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker and Kelley
Nays: Councilmen Hull=, Fanestiel
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Councilman Walker then moved to lower the grade to 659 for this one time only.
Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: Councilman Hullum
Adjournment
Councilman Kelley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilman Walker seconded
the motion. The ayes were unanimous and ,44W Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned.
Seaborn Cravey, or
ATTEST: D S
Edna Oliver, City Clerk