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1968 06 26 CC Minutes, Special4526 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS June 26, 1968 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in special session on Wednesday, June 26, 1968 at 5:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: Ted L. Kloesel * Gen Walker A. M. Braswell * Albert Fanestiel Lamar Kelley Seaborn Cravey J. B. LeFevre Rick Wickman Jack Morton Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor ACTING City Manager Administrative Assistant Director of Public Works The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cravey and the following business was transacted: Collapsed Sewer Mains - Informal Bids Jack Morton, Director of Public Works, reported the collapse of three sewer lines the weekend of June 21 -23, and asked permission to take informal bids on one or more of these lines on an emergency basis since the broken lines are already a nuisance and could become a real health hazard. The three locations were, (1) a 10" line on West Main & Bowie; (2) an 18" on Inwood Drive; and (3) a 10" on South Circle. He explained that with the City's equipment and personnel it may be several weeks before all of the lines could be repaired without outside assistance. Councilman Walker moved to declare this an emergency and authorize the Director of Public Works to negotiate a contract which in his opinion would be most advantageous to the City and proceed with repairs using City forces to the maximum of their capacity. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The Council also discussed sewer and drainage problems throughout the City. Those areas under discussion were located in Lakewood Addition and along Ferry Road. Several possible solutions were discussed but no formal action was taken by the Council at this time. 1968 Street Improvement Bid Award Bids were received on the 1968 Street Improvement Project. The tabulation follows: Skrla, Inc. 120 working days $236,690.00 Warren Brothers Company 120 working days $228,855.95 K & S Paving Company 120 working days $265,780.99 Les West Co., Inc. 120 working days $283,982.48 Brown & Root, Inc. 150 working days $242,173.41 Councilman Walker moved to accept the low bid of Warren Brothers Construction Company. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: AYES: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None * Councilmen Walker and Fanestiel excused from meeting. 4527 Discussion - Proposed Water District in the Thompson Road Area Members of the Baytown Planning and Zoning Commission were invited to hear the proposal relating to the development of Water District in the area of Thompson Road, between the City limits and interstate 10 Highway. Guide lines had been re- commended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, including a recommended seven - year limit on selling proposed bonds in any water district. Mr. Rowe, Attorney for the Water District, objected to the seven -year limitation saying that it would be impossible for the water district to sell bonds for anything less than the fifteen years. Mr. Rowe stated that it takes from five to seven years to develop the area which will be included in the water district, and bond buyers would not purchase bonds on a seven -year basis or any yearly basis under fifteen years. Mr. Rowe pointed out that the water district Would choose its own Board including a Tax - Assessor who would set valuation on the property in the area. Should the Council desire, it could place an official on the Commission to sit in on all policy making decisions of the Water Board. After hearing all the discussion, Councilman Kelley moved to tentatively approve the water district, subject to review of plans at a later date; and the City change Section (a) of the guidelines proposed by the plan- ning and Zoning Commission to read fifteen years instead of the seven -year require- ment. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kelley and Braswell Mayor Cravey Mays: Councilman Kloesel Adjournment There being no further order of business, the motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were uannimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. orn Crave f, Mayor �i ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk r.