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1968 12 12 CC Minutes4588 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 12, 1968 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, December 12, 1968 at 6 :30 p. m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following member in attendance: Ted L. Kloesel Glen Walker * ** Don M. Hullum A. M. Braswell * Albert Fanestiel ** Lamar Kelley Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Seaborn Cravey Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager William R. Laughlin City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich, he called for the minutes of the special meeting of November 14th. and the regular matting of November 20th. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel, and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids - Phase No. 1 - Water System Improvements Program At the November 20th meeting, the Council postponed acceptance of the low bid of Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc for construction of Water Disbribution System Improvements as provided in the 1965 Bond Issue to allow the Engineering firm of Turner, Collie & Braden to conduct an investigation of the brand pipe, Capco asbestos - cement, upon which Joseph V. Tantillo, Inc may have based his bid. Should this pipe be used, the _ couplings set forth in the specifications could not be used. At this meeting, Paul Voinis, representing the Engineering Firm, recommended that the contract be awarded to Joseph V. Tantillo on the basis of the low bid, with assurance that he intends to submit to the Engineering Firm of Turner, Collie & Braden, for their approval, materials that are in agreement with the plans and specifications upon which the bid was submitted. These materials will be either John Manville or Certainteed couplings and gaskets. Mr. Tantillo was present at the meeting and stated, when asked, that he intended to use materials which are acceptable and meet the specifications set forth in the bid invitation. He further stated that he had thought the Capco pipe was accept- able, but since being informed that it would not there would be no problem in using a pipe which would meet specifications. The Council discussed several facets of the bid with Mr. Tantillo, such as brand name pipe, fittings, increased costs to bidder in meeting specifications, etc. Following the querying of Mr. Tantillo and hearing a report from Mr. Johnson of Turner, Collie and Braden upon the basis used by the firm in drafting Lblans and sepcifications for improvement projects by specifying materials by brand name whereever possible, Councilman Braswell moved to award the contract to the low Bidder, Joseph V. Tantillo. The motion died for want of a second. Councilman Kelley then moved to award the contract to the second low bidder, Bayshore Constructors, Inc, in the amount of $523,301.50. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Walker, Fanestiel, and Kelley Nays: Councilman Braswell Mayor Cravey 6 ORDINANCE - Hearing of Benefits - South Ma -n Street Proposed Improvements Mayor Cravey opened the hearing of benefits upon the South Main Street extension paving project and then turned the proceedings over to the City Attorney, W. R. Laughlin. Mr. Laughlin called upon Otis Graham, a local realtor, who testified, in response to questions, that he had been a resident of Baytown for past twenty -five years and the past three years had been engaged in the real estate business on fulltime basis and was familiar with the selling and appraisal of property. He is 4589 plans and specifications for the proposed improvements of the South Main extension and knows the type properties abutting upon the proposed right -of -way. He is familiar with the nature of the work to be done and costs as reflected in the plans and specifications, and in his professional opinion, all properties abutting upon the proposed right -of -way will be enhanced in an amount exceeding the costs of the improvements to be assessed with the exception of Tracts 2 -E and 4 -E on the tax assessment roll of the City of Baytown,. The first tract is 26.24 x 33.15 x 42.51 which is known in the real estate business as a nuisance tract because there is no feasible way of enhancing this small tract to eugal the assessment; the 2nd. tract fronts on the proposed right -of -way 94.5 x 102 x 53, a triangle, which is a non- usable tract for building purposes because of its size; also, it has an oil well in the middle of the triangle. In his opinion some adjustment should be made on the assessments which will be levied against the two tracts. Robert Strickland, repre- senting would not be enhanced in an amount exceeding the costs of the improvements. However, Mr. Graham indicated the present undeveloped area will be a greatly enhanced after the road is completed because it will be located between a thoroughfare and Highway 146 with a corner at the intersection which will be good commercial property even though the land is presently low and marshy. The structure is designed with drainage facilities which will drain the tract, and the elevation is such that the land will be usable. Mr. Strickland reviewed for the Council, the amount paid for the right -of -way easement by the City, the projected costs for the improvement on a lower cost figure that will be levied against the property as per bid, and the net loss to his client of $3,899.32. He was of the opinion that South Main extension would not be used in an amount projected by the City, and questioned if any traffic will be developed on the road going south on Highway 146. He made reference to the Spur 201 development and stated that any benefits his client may derive from the road development are problematical and submitted that it was costing his client too much per front foot on the proposition, especially, in view of the fact that the footage costs on North Main and Ward Road were somewhat less than proposed on the South Main extension. At this point A. J. Busch, Consulting Engineer, reviewed the manner in which adjacent property owners are assessed when an improvement pro- ject such as South Main extension is approved by the Council. These abutting pro- perty owners are assessed an amount equal to the cost of a 10 -foot wide strip of ' pavement, plus the curb or curb and gutter. From the unit price of the accepted bid, the unit square yessrd is converted into a front foot cost and the bids on the South Main paving project were by far the highest bids received by the City on any project. Several things could have effected the high cost, in an undeveloped area, clearing, drainage, relatively small job and contractor's are experiencing labor shortage at this time and are caught in the spiral of increasing costs. Following the presentation, Councilman Kelley moved to adopt an ordinance closing the hearing given to the real and true owners of the property abutting upon the proposed South Main Street extension, deleting Tracts 2 -E and 4 -E, and fixing charges and liens against the remaining properties and providng for issuance of assignable assessment certificates and the manner of collection. Councilman Bullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, .:Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE No. 950 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CLOSING THE HEARING GIVEN TO THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SOUTH MAIN STREET, FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT SEVEN (7), BLOCK ONE (1), HARPER ADDITION, SECTION ONE (1), A SUBDIVISION OF BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY NO. 146, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AS TO THE SPECIAL BENEFITS TO ACCRU BY VIRTUE OF THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF, AND AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY, REGULARITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ASSESSMENTS TO BF 7.FV77-n COVERING THE COST THEREOF; OVER - RULING AND DENYING ALL PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS OFFERED; FINDING AND DETERMINING SPECIAL BE- NEFITS TO EACH PARCEL OF PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAME; FINDING THE REGULARITY OF ALL PROCEEDINGS AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL PREREQUISITES TO FIXING THE ASSESSMENT LIENS AND THE PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS; LEVY- ING ASSESSMENTL, FIRING CHARGES AND LIENS AGAINST SAID PROPERTIES ABUTTING SAID STREET AND AND THE TRUE OWNERS THEREOF FOR PAYMENT OF PART OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ASSIGNABLE ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES AND THE MANNER OF THEIR COLLECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. 4590 Minutes, Dec. 12, 1968 Bids - Janitorial Services Bids for janitorial service at the City hall and Community Center were received and tabulated as follows: Company City Hall Community Center Monthly Annually Speedy Maintenance & Supply $550.00 $ 650.00 $ 1,200.00 $14,400.00 Baytown Bldg. Mainte. & Supplies 500.00 900.00 1400.00 16,800.00 Bayshore Bldg. Maintenance Service 695.00 1,003.00 1,698.00 20,376.0( Associated Bldg. Service Company 847.00 950.00 1,797.00 21,564.06 ` Ace Bldg. Maintenance Service 790.00 1,150.00 1,940.00 23,280.00 Councilman Kelley moved to accept the low bid of Speedy Maintenance & Supply Company. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. the Vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Bids stacking Chairs and Dollies - Community Center Bids on the 200 stacking chairs and 20 dollies for the Community Center were received and tabulated as follows: Company Chairs Dollies TOTAL NET TOTAL Unit Price) American Desk Mfg. Company - 30 -45 days 13.45 11.72 $2,690.00 234.40 $2,924.40 Wilson Stationery & Printing 30 -45 days 2% 10 days 18.39 15.99 3,678.00 319.80 3917.8 Matherne's Inc. 14.50 12.00 2,900.00 240.00 3140.0( Delivery: 30 -40 days B & B Office Supply Delivery 30-40 days 14.48 12.40 2,896.00 248.00 3081.12 Councilman Braswell moved to accept the low bid of American Desk Manufacturing Company, Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel favored the B & B Office Supply bid. Mayor Cravey called for the question. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Kloesel Request - Housing Authority of Baytown - Two Community Centers A. M. Campbell, a member of the Baytown Housing Commission, appeared before the Council to request the passage of two Resolutions granting the Housing Authority permission to construct a community building at Edison Courts and a larger building at another location, not yet decided upon, for health and recreational purposes. Second: to approve and agree to permit the use of the money now being paid to the City each year by the Housing Authority in lieu of taxes, to assist in financing the operation of the two buildings - this will also include the cost of maintenance. The two centers will be used by citizens of the entire city, primarily those within the lower income bracket. No charge will be levied for the use of the buildings but it will be necessary to have personnel who will maintain and operate the buildings in an orderly and efficient manner. Mr. Campbell stated that Presidents of Service organizations and other community minded persons have been contacted and have expressed and intent to use the buildings if they are approved. He was of the opinion that this approach would not duplicate the activities now carried on in the Community Building opposite the City Hall. Furthermore, plans were drawn in the original draft for Edison Courts Housing to provide for a Community & Recreation building but for some reason this construction was omitted. The Baytown Housing Authority now has an allo- cation of $75,000 which remains unspent and the Commission has until June 1st. 1969 to make it known that plans are in the making to spend the remaining allocation within the Baytown area. Mmes. Turner and Larsen spoke briefly upon the intent of the Housing Authority in proposing the construction of such buildings and the anticipated activities within the areas. Dirring the discussion, it was suggested that a Committee be appointed by the Mayor 4591 from the Councilfor the purpose of conducting a study of the request with the Director and members of the Housing Authority. The committee can then present its recommen- dation to the Council at a later meeting. The Council discussed the many facets of the request, afterwhich, Councilman Walker moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee to report at the next regular Councilmeeting with a recommendation. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. Following the motion opportunity was cj.ven to those attend- ing the meeting to give further discussion, then the Mayor called for the vote: Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hull=, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Kloesel r, Mayor Cravey appointed Councilmen Hullum and Fanestiel as members of the Commit- tee. They will give their report and recommendation at the next regular meeting of the Council. Request Baytown Unit - Texas State Guards - Financial Assistance Lt. Waite, Commanding Officer of the Baytown Security Unit of the Texas State Guards, entered a petition for financial support from the City of Baytown for the State Guard Unit which will work in connection with the Baytown local police and civil defense in any domestic situation which may arise from tornadoes, flooding con- ditions, civil disorders and riots upon direction from the Texas Adjutant - General's Department. The proposed budget for 1969 was $1,000.00. Mayor Cravey pointed out that Article 5768 authorizes the County Commissioner's Court to provide financial assistance for the State Guard Unit and, if this is customary, if such has been done in the case of this Unit. Lt. Waite stated that it had not been done insofar as he knew. Councilman Kloesel expressed his conviction that any financial support required should be borne by the State of Texas. Councilman Braswell asked Lt. Waite to meet with City Manager Lanham for preparation of a tentative budget for the second half of the fiscal year as no funds were provided for a project of this type during 1968 -69 budget review. No formal action was taken upon the request by the Council, however, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 1/2 MOBILE HOMES PARKS, BY AMENDING SECTION 17 1/2 -4, SUB- SECTIONS (4), (5), (6) and (7) THEREOF, SO AS TO REQUIRE MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSEES TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF SUBSEQUENT CHANGES CONCERNING THE STATUS OF MOBILE HOMES WHICH AFFECT HEALTH, SAFETY OR SANITATION CONDITIONS; AND REDUCING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL, SEMI - ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY BARKING PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Councilman Kelley instructed the Administration to make refunds to the Mobile Home Owners on permit fees as per the amended ordinance. Councilman Kloesel also asked that the tax problem regarding mobile homes be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the council. ' Councilman Fanestiel excused from the meeting. Ordinance - Amending Subdivision Ordinance The City's present Subdivision Ordinance provides that the maximum length of acity block in a new subdivision must be 11,200.feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission has no authority to waive the subdivision requirement and the proposed amendment will allow them to makethis exception under special conditions. Ordinance - Amending Mobile Home Ordinance After hearing a report from Councilman Walker, Chairman of the Committee appointed to study the Mobile Home project which included his reasons for recom- mending changes in the annual parking permit fee, Councilman Braswell moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Council Walker seconded the motions The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Kloesel The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 951 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 1/2 MOBILE HOMES PARKS, BY AMENDING SECTION 17 1/2 -4, SUB- SECTIONS (4), (5), (6) and (7) THEREOF, SO AS TO REQUIRE MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSEES TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF SUBSEQUENT CHANGES CONCERNING THE STATUS OF MOBILE HOMES WHICH AFFECT HEALTH, SAFETY OR SANITATION CONDITIONS; AND REDUCING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL, SEMI - ANNUAL AND TEMPORARY BARKING PERMITS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Councilman Kelley instructed the Administration to make refunds to the Mobile Home Owners on permit fees as per the amended ordinance. Councilman Kloesel also asked that the tax problem regarding mobile homes be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of the council. ' Councilman Fanestiel excused from the meeting. Ordinance - Amending Subdivision Ordinance The City's present Subdivision Ordinance provides that the maximum length of acity block in a new subdivision must be 11,200.feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission has no authority to waive the subdivision requirement and the proposed amendment will allow them to makethis exception under special conditions. 4592 Minutes - December 12, 1968 Councilman Kloesel preferred leaving the restriction at 1,200 feet. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance as amended. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and Kelley The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 952 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 27, SUBDIVISIONS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 27 -33 (h) THEREOF, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING THE MAXIMUM BLOCK LENGTH FOR RESIDENTIAL STREETS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CON- TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. PLANS - Baker Road Sewer Line - Advertise for Bids Plans for the construction of sanitary sewer line along Baker Road to serve the new Baytown Opportunity Complex were submitted for Council approval and authorization to advertise for bids. The proposed project was given an estinated cost of $12,552..00 for a 12 -inch line. Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Administration to go out for bids to be received prior to the first regular meeting in January, 1969. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelley Mayor Cravey Nays: None Approve - Cedar Bayou Park Utility District Mr. Lanham informed the Council that a request has been received for permission to organize a Utility District in the civinity of Archer and Sjolander a distance of approximately one and one -half miles from the Baytown City Limits. If approved by the Council for formation, Mr. Lanham stated that he understood this District would furnish water and sewer facilities to the new school stadium which will be constructed within the vicinity. The City Attorney pointed out that the Council would have the right to stipulate the construction, if approved, will be subject to the City's complete approval and supervision. Councilman Braswell moved to grant permission to organize the Cedar Bayou Utility District. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kelly Mayor Cravey Nays: Councilman Kloesel ** Councilman Kelley excused from the meeting Ordinance - Condemnation Proceedings Authorized - Steve Paul Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt an ordinance which autorized the City Attorney to offer $2,315.31 to Steve Paul for the acquisition of 0.0354 acre of land for widening of Ward Road, and directing the institution of condemnation proceedings in the event the offer is refused. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Kloesel Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 953 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO OFFER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 31/100 ($2,315.31)DOLLARS TO STEVE PAUL, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN CERTAIN LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE FOR STREET, ROAD AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES, IN FEE SIMPLE; REQUIRING THAT SUCH OFFER BE ACCEPTED WITHIN FIVE DAYS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 4593 Minutes, December 12, 1968 Request - Highway Department Revise Population Figures - Baytown City Limits Councilman Hullum moved to request the State Highway Department to revise the population figures on the Baytown City limit signs to reflect the latest estimate of the Department. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kelley, Walker, Hullum and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None Ordinance - Regulating Discharge of Waste - Sanitary Sewer System Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Baytown by the addition of a new chapter which will regulate the discharge of waste into the storm sewer system, the discharge of sludge and other cleaning waste from lubricating racks, septic tanks and the discharge of waste from portable toilets; said chapter to be entitled "Waste Disposal ". Couacilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 954 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER, TO BE ENTITLED "WASTE DISPOSAL" AND TO BY NUMBERED CHAPTER 34, AND SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE INTO THE CITY'S STORM SEWER SYSTEM, EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED; PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE SLUDGE INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; AND RESTRICTING THE DISCHARGE OF WASTE FROM PORTABLE TOILETS INTO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Request - Texas Highway Patrol - Office Space in Baytown The City Manager introduced and read a letter which he had received from Captain C. L. Russell of the Texas Highway Department asking that office space for the patrol be made available in the police training building. The plans are to set up a sergeant area east of Houston with four men being stationed in and around Baytown. The Department needs office space for these men as well as a place for storage of a breathalyzer and, if approved, will not interfere with the training school conducted by the Police Department personnel. It was suggested that the Department have its own telephone; the City would pay the cost of other utilities. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the request with the understanding that the State Highway Department bear the expense of its awn telephone. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None Resolution - Honoring Fred Hartman - Testimonial Dinner Councilman Walker moved to adopt a Resolution commending and thanking Fred Hartman for his multiple civic services in the fields of education, religion, banking and business on the eve of a testimonial dinner in his honor commemorating his services. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None The caption of the Resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OFFICIALLY RECOG- NIZING, COMMENDING AND THANKING FRED HARTMAN FOR HIS MULTITUDE OF CIVIC SERVICES IN THIS COMMUNITY ON THE EVE OF A TESTIMONIAL DINNER IN HIS HONOR COMMEMORATING HIS SERVICES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO MR. FRED HARTMAN 4594 Minutes, December 12, 1968 Councilman Hullum reported upon the progress of the Committee working with the Volunteer Firemen of Station One on the bids received for the sale of the Recreation Hall at the intersection of Nazro and Lee Drive. The Volunteer Firemen Committee offered to sell the building to the City for $18,000 or to buy the land upon which the building is located, and the City owns, for $500.00, rejecting the bids received in October, 1968. The Council's Committee was divided upon the land value with Hullum and Kelley agreeing upon $1,000; Fanestiel, $2,500. after some further discussion, Councilman Hullum moved to offer to sell the land to the Volunteer Firemen of Station No. 1 for $1,000.00. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Kloesel and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None B. B. Elliott, a member of the Volunteer Firemen of Station No. 1, represented the group in acceptance of the offer to sell the land for $1,000.00. * ** Councilman Hullum excused from the meeting. City Manager's Report Three bids were received on the solicitation for a car port at the radio shop. The y are as follows: Company Delivery Wind Load Total C. Priest & Co. 7 days 24 PSF $ 465.00 Jim's Erection Co. Feb. 3 25 PSF $ 659.00 Ny'Way Steel & Supply Co. 14 days 20 PSF $1,025.00 It was the recommendation of the Administration that the second bid be accepted because of the quality of the building. Councilmen Kloesel moved to accept the bid of Jim's Erection Company at a cost of $659.00. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell Nays: Mayor Cravey Advertise Bids - Signals for South Main Extension Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the Administration to proceed with taking bids for the signals to be installed for traffic safety, on the South Main Extension. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None Layne -Texas Company will be asked to pull the well on Baker Road to determine the reason for the breakage of the shaft. Transfer Funds - Pay Refund Councilman Walker moved to approve the transfer of funds for the purpose of making refunds to Mobile Home Owners who have paid the $25.00 original assessment. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker and Braswell Mayor Cravey Nays: None Adjourn I There being no further business to come before the Council, the motion was made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. City Clerk