1969 01 09 CC Minutes4595
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
January 9, 1969
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Thurs-
day, January 9, 1969 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with
the following in attendance:
Ted L. Kloesel Councilman
Glen walker Councilman
* Don M. Hullum Councilman
A. M. Braswell Councilman
Albert Fanestiel Councilman
Seaborn Cravey Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
William R. Laughlin City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: Lamar Kelley Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of Cecember 12, 1968. Upon recommend-
ation of City Attorney Laughlin, Councilman Fanestiel moved to amend minutes regarding
the South Main Street extention hearing to read: "In his opinion no benefits will
accrue to these two tracts because of the proposed improvements," and in the motion:
Councilman Kelley moved to adopt an ordinance closing the hearing . . . .deleting 2E
and 4 -E from the assessment roll because of the finding that there are no benefits
accruing to the two tracts from the proposed improvements, etc." Councilman Walker
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Councilman Walker moved to amend the minutes on signalizatbn of South Main exten-
sion to read: "Bids be taken on materials only, and City forces proceed with the
work of installation." Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Following the action upon the two amendments, Councilman Walker moved to adopt
the minutes as amended. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Baker Road Sewer Line
Three bids were received on the construction of a sanitary sewer line on Baker
Road to serve the Opportunity School. They are tabulated as follows:
Barney's Inc.
$15,386.90
30
days
Bayshore Constructors, Inc.
$19,829.00
30
days
Brown & Root, Inc.
$13,112.50
30
days
The Administration recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder. Councilman
Walker moved to accept the low bid of Brown & Root, Inc., Councilman Fanestiel second-
ed the motion. The £ote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Bids on the aid - conditioning unit for Police Administration Building were
received and tabulated as follows:
John's Air Conditioning
and Heating
John
Zink
15
days
$2,452.87
Baytown Air Conditioning
and Heating
John
Zink
2%-K5 days
$2,575.00
Wingo Air Conditioning
John
Zink
10
days
$3,195.00
J. W. Ainsworth
John
Zink
net 30 days
$2,730.00
Tisdale Air Conditioning
and Heating
York
30
days
$3,990.00
Tisdale Air - Conditioning
and Heating (Alt)
York
30
days
$4,646.00
The bids include the installation and connection with existing ducts. Councilman
Braswell moved to accept the low bid of John's Air Conditioning and Heating in
the amount of $2,452.87. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
* Councilman Hullum arrives at meeting.
Bids - Centrifugal Compressor West Baytown Sewage Treatment Plant
Only one bid was received on the advertisement for a multistage centrifugal
compressor for use at the West Main Sewage Treatment Plant. The specifications were
written so that other interested firms could have bid but none complied with the invi-
tation. The Council bid not favor making the one bid a matter of public record since
they felt that other bids may be forthcoming if contacts are made by City personnel.
After some discussion, Councilman Walker moved to reject the one bid and authorize City
Administration to readvertize for bids on the compressor. Councilman Braswell second-
ed the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hu11um,Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Cooperation Agreement - City of Baytown and Housing Authority
Mr. H.M. Campbell, representing the Baytown Housing Authority Commission,
appeared before the Council to request that the City enter into a cooperation agree -.
ment with the Housing Authority for the construction of 250 new units to serve the
low income and elderly citizens of Baytown. Also, should the cooperation agreement
be approved, he asked that a second resolution be adopted approving the application
for a premiminary loan for low -rent public housing in an amount not to exceed $100,
000.00. The Council questioned several facets of the proposed agreement in order to
acquaint themselves with the background of the Baytown Housing Authority procedures
in determining the need for additional housing units. The Housing Authority Commission
proposed to construct 150 high -rise apartments for the elderly and 100 units for the
non- elderly. Some members of the Council requested a meeting with a representative
of the Federal Housing Board from Fort Worth before taking action upon the request.
Following furher discussion, Councilman Kloesel moved for the City to entEr into a co-
operation agreement with the Housing Authority of Baytown for the 250 units and approve
the Housing Authority's Application for a preliminary loan for the low rent public
housing. Councilman Walker seconded themotion. Some further discussion followed the
motion afterwhich, the Mayor called for the question. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Braswell, Walker
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilmen Hullum and Fanestiel
The Council willhold a joint meeting with members of the Baytown Housing Au-
thority Commission and representatives from Fort Worth on Tuesday evening,January
21st. in order to better inform themselves with the work of the Housing Authority.
RESOLUTION NO. 230
RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS AND
AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION.
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RESOLUTION NO. 232
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PREMILINARY LOAN
FOR LOW -RENT PUBLIC HOUSING.
Approve Improvements Water System Busch Terrace Area
City Manager Lanhan reviewed a drawing of proposed improvements to the Water
system in the Busch Terrace area, such improvements including the installation of
2 -inch service lines, with 6 -inch mains for fire- protection purposes,. Two areas
were considered with estimates for materials only using city forces at a combined
cost of $7,622.00; estimate using contractor, $18,709.00. The estimates were pre-
pared on the basis of using 2 -inch cast iron pipe, and AC pipe for the 6 -inch mains.
It was the recommendation of the City Manager that the city forces by used. Also,
that plastic pipe be used in the 2 -inch service line rather than cast iron pipe.
After some discussion, Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Administration to
proceed with the proposed construction of the two projects using city forces, and
substituting plastic pipe for the 2 -inch service lines rather than the cast iron as
set forth in the estimates. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walke; Hullum, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Request - Water and Sewer Service Walker Subdivision - Outside City Limits
The Council reviewed the request of A. J. Busch, Consulting Elgineer, on behalf
of Leroy Walker, developer, to enter into a formal agreement with the City to provide
water, sewer and garbage service to a proposed subdivision located slightly west of-
the Southern Pacific Ralroad and north of Massey- Tompkins Road adjacent to, but out-
side the city limits. The plans for the development have been approved by the Baytown
Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Lanham recommended that the request for water
andsewer service be approved on the same basis as the Dyer subdivision was approved.
However, he recommended that no garbage service be provided until the area is annexed.
He asked that annexation be considered before the homes are constructed so that the
City may have control over the building, plumbing and electrical wiring. In the sewer
main installation, Mr. Lanham also recommended that the developer be instructed to
construct a line along Massey - Tompkins Road, under the railroad to a point of contract
where sewage will flow to the East District Plant. After some further discussion, Coun-
cilman Walker moved to approve their request for water and sewer service, with a stip-
ulation that they tie -in g:ing east. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Refer - Annexation Committee Study
Councilman Hullum then moved that the City Council refer all of the above type
cases to the Annexation Committee for study and the Committee will be asked to make
a report to the Council at the conclusion of its study. Councilm an Kloesel seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, HulluM Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The City Administration will complete the draft, for Council study, on the
policy for extension of water mains and laterals.
Adopt Ordinance - Amending Building Code
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt an ordinance amending the Building Code to
provide a minimum building permit fee of $5.00. Councilman Walker seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Minutes, January 9, 1969
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 955
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TEXAS,
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES PASSED PRIOR TO THE 26TH DAY OF OCT-
OBER, 1967, CONTAINING PROVISIONS CONTROLLING THE CONSTRUCTION,
EQUIPMENT AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES: PROVIDING A
NEW BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
No action Ordinance Amending - Establishing Committee
The Council reviewed the changes proposed by the Insurance Advisory Committee
in the ordinance establishing the committee, but took no formal action at this
meeting. The Council's Committee composed of Councilman Hullum and P. J. Tobin
will meet with members of the Insurance Advisory Committee, afterwhich, a recommend-
ation will be submitted to the Council for its consideration.
Adopt - Administrative Regulations - Travel Authorization and Expense Policy
Councilman Walker moved to adopt administrative regulations on travel authorization
and expense policy to govern allowances granted to City employees who travel out
of the City on City business. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: Councilman Braswell
Personnel Policy - Vacation Policy
Councilman Hullum moved to amend the personnel policy of the City of Baytown
to allow an employee, after 6- months employment, to take five (5) days of vacation.
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Reappoint - A. M. Braswell - Houston - Galveston Area Council
Upon recommendation of Mayor Cravey, Councilman Fanestiel moved to reappoint
A. M. Braswell as representative of Baytown on the Houston - Galveston Area Council
for 1969. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Hullum and Fanestiel
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Braswell
Next Meeting - Appoint Review Board Urban Rehabilitation Standards Ordinance
Mayor Cravey asked the Councilto be prepared to name the seven (7) man Review
Board at the next regular meeting of the Council. The City Manager will send each
member of the Council qualifications required for each appointee prior to the next
regular meeting.
Traffic Committee
Councilman Fanestiel gave a report on the work of the Traffic Committee, espe-
cially its efforts to eliminate parking on the new section of Ward Road between
Highway 146 and North Main. Also, some modification will be made in the no Parking
signs now erected on city property opposite Dodd's Garage on West Main.
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Change Approved - Use Cement Stabilized Shell - Gulf Street
Jack Morton, Director of Public Works, reported that the Contractor presently
working on West Gulf has asked permission to change the base material on West Gulf
from crushed limestone to cement stabilized shell, with 1 1/2 inches of hot mix
asphalt at an overall reduction in cost of $626.00. His reasons for the request is
that the crushed limestone base is porous and absorbs water which prevents surfacing.
With the use of the cement stabilized shell base, it will take about 10 -days to cure,
� afterwhich, it can be surfaced with the hot mix asphalt. After discussing the many
facets of the request, Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the change order to
cement stabilized shell base with 1 1/2 inch hot -mix asphalt, on Gulf Street. Council-
man Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell and Fanestiel
Ways: Councilman Kloesel
Mayor Cravey
Suggestion Use Aggregate Ward Road East - Beaumont Street
Councilman Braswell suggested that when contract work begins on Ward Road extension
east of Highway 146, that Beaumont Street be graded to Cedar Bayou Road and the aggre-
gate from Ward Road be used as a hase for the street. This suggestion will be pursued
further.
Adjournment
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 adjouned.
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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