1969 02 13 CC Minutes4607
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THECITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
February 13, 1969
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, February 13, 1969 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Glen Walker Councilman
Don M. Hullum Councilman
A. M. Braswell Councilman
A. Fanestiel Councilman
Lamar Kelley Councilman
Seabom Cravey Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
William R. Laughlin City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: Ted L. Kloesel Councilman
The Mayor called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, afterwhich,
he called for the minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, and the special
minutes of January 30 and February 4. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve the
minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Multi -Stage Centrifugal Compressor
Two bids were received on the bid invitation for multi -stage centrifugal
compressor for sewage aeration operation from the fourteen bid invitations mailed
out. They are tabulated as follows:
Hoffman Industries $7,650.00
Robert H. Pyle, Inc. $7,344.00
Mr. Lanyam explained that $7,250.00 had been provided in the current budget
for the purchase of the compressor, Both of the bids were higher and a supplement
would have to be provided after the acceptance of a bid. Councilman Walker moved
to accept the low bid of Robert H. Pyle, Inc, in the amount of $7,344.00. Council-
man Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hull=, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Bids - Landscaping the Civic Center Ground
The Council reviewed the plans for landscaping the Civic Center Grounds as
prepared by George Hederhorst, Landscape Architect. The Plans were reviewed by
the Parks & Recreation Board and approved prior to their presentation to the Council.
The cost estimate of the items listed was approximately $20,000.00 and $27,000.00
remains in the bond fund for landscaping. However, Mr. Lanham recommended that a
portion of the funds be used in the purchase of pipe to be installed in the roadside
ditch along Market Street. The estimated cost of the pipe was $2,760.04, with it
being installed by city forces. Following discussion, Councilman Walker moved to
authorize the administration to advertise for bids for landscaping the Civic Center
Gounds as per plans. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Minutes - February 13, 1969
Authorize Purchase Pipe - Roadside Ditch Market Street
Councilman Walker moved to authorize the Administration to purchase the
necessary pipe to install in the roadside ditch abutting Market Street with
work to be done by cityforces. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Authorize Condemnation of Cuba Greer Estate - Right of Way Ward Road
City Manager Lanham reported that acquisition of the right of way from the
Cuba Greer Estate has not been completed as the property has been sold and the
purchaser has asked to be paid $2.00 per square foot rather than the appraised
figure of $1.50 per square foot. The amount of the appraisal fro this property is
$14,260.00. The owner /owners wants $18,245.52. Mr. Lanham asked for authority
to make an official offer as per the appraised price. Should the offer be refused,
he will be given permission to proceed with condemnation proceedings. Councilman
Fanestiel moved to authorize the Administration to make the official offer as per
the appraised price, and should this be refused, condemnation proceedings be insti-
tuted. Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 960
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO OFFER FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE SUM OF FOURTEEN
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY AND N01100 ($14,260.00) DOLLARS TO
THE ESTATE OF CUBA GREER, CHARLES SUE, A. N. NELSON, OR OTHER
PARTIES IN INTEREST, 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 '(5) DAYS; DIRECTING
THE CITY ATTORNET TO INSTITUTE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN
THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Request Harris County Flood Control District - Improvement Drainage Ditch Glen Arbor
The Council considered the proposal of Harris County Flood Control District
for improving a County drainage ditch north of the Glen Arbor subdivision where
complaints of erosion are being received by the City Administration. This ditch
is located inthirty feet of right of way and erosion protection is needed. The
District proposed to furnish necessary personnel and equipment to install a half
concrete box section if the City would furnish the materials. the District proposed
to line approximately 2,000 feet of this ditch at a cost of about $9.00 per foot
for materials. On this basis, the amount to be borne by the City would be $18,000.
00. No funds were budgeted for this type work and, should the proposal be accepted,
funds would have to be taken from the street improvement budget, or delay action
and include it in the 1969 -70 fiscal budget. The Council expressed disapproval of
spending city funds for maintenance of the District's projects. Following discussion,
Councilman Braswell moved to instruct the City Manager to write to the Harris County
Flood Control District and request that funds be included in the District's next
year's budget for this maintenance project. Councilman Walker seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Approve Supplement - Baytown Health League
The Council reviewed the 1969 Health League Budget, and its request for an
additional income of $5,327.00 to meet the budget expenses. Prior to the Council
budget studies, the Health League had requested a gartuity of $14, 327.00 which
was disapproved by the Council because of the double taxation imposed upon the
tax payers for the operation of the Harris County Hospital District and the City
of Baytown. The Council was of the opinion that funds for the type services fur-
nished by the Health League should come from the Hospital District's budget which
did, upon contact by interested parties, provide $9,000.00 for the salary of the
Doctor who renders medical services to patients at the Health Clinic in Baytown.
The Health League was now asking the Council to reconsider and participate in
an amount equal to $5,327.00. They proposed that it be donated monthly in an
amount of $500.00 permonth retro - active to October 1, 1968. Members of the Council
felt that the Harris County Hospital District should increase its contribution
the operation of the Health League, such increase to be included in the new budget
year. After some further discussion, Councilman Walker moved to participate in
the financing of the Health League in the amount of $500.00 per month retroactive
to October 1, 1968 through April 30, 1969, including the authorization of transfer
of necessary funds from the Council Contingency Fund to cover the expenditure.
Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Councilman Braswell asked the City Manager to arrange for a place on the
agenda of the Hospital District at its next regular meeting for representatives
from the Council and the Health League.
The caption of the Resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THREE THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED ($3,500.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT 101, COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUND, TO BUDGET ACCOUNT NO. 501 -7 -1.
Resolution - Transfer of Funds
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt a resolution transferring $3,436.00 from
Council Contingency Fund to various accounts within the General Fund.. Councilman
Hull= seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THREE THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED THIRTY -SIX $3,436.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT 101
COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND, TO BUDGET ACCOUNTS NOS. 106 -10 -8,
111 -6 -4, 200 -6 -4, 200 -9 -1 AND 201 -9 -2.
Councilman Braswell moved to adopt a resolution transferring $1,000.00 from
Budget Account 600 -10 -1, furniture and fixtures in the Park & Recreation budget
to Budget Account 601 -9 -1 to build cement slab & shelter at McElroy Park. Council-
man Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ONE THOUSAND($1,000.00)
DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT 600 -10 -1, TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 601 -9 -1,
WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
Delay Action - Amending Chapter 18 of Code of Ordinances
The Council delayed action upon passage of an ordinance amending the Code
of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, until the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Appointment - Dr. John H. Andrews - Planning & Zoning Commission
Councilmen Kelley moved to appoint Dr. John H. Andrews to the Planning &
Zoning Commission to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. George Walmsley. Councilman
Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, February 17
The Council and members of the Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a
joint meeting Monday, February 17th at noon for thepirpose of discussing calling
a public Hearing upon a)ning in Baytown. Also, the Council will discuss with them
the proposal of Frank Thielan relating to the right of way requirement, dedicating
and building permit acquisition for an apartment complex on property abutting
Baker Road at Massey Tompkins Road intersection.
Resolution - Assume Payment of Portion Expenses - Housing Authority Community Bldgs.
Councilman Hullum moved to adopt a resolution agreeing to assume the payment
of a portion of the annual expenses of operating and maintaining the HOusing
Authority's Community Buildings in an amount not to exceed the sum paid annually by
the HOusing Authority to the City of Baytown in the form of payments in lieu
of taxes, or the sum of $2,000.00, which ever sum shall be the lesser. Councilman
Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the Resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 238
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AGREEING
TO AND OBLIGATING ITSELF TO ASSUME THE PAYMENT OF A PORTION OF
THE ANNUAL EXPENSES OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING CERTAIN COMMUNITY
BUILDINGS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY'S OBLIGATIONS TO PAY SAID EXPENSES
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID ANNUALLY BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN THE FORM OF PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES, OR
THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND AND N01100 ($2,000.00) DOLLARS, WHICHEVER
SUM SHALL BE THE LESSER; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD
A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME T, rHE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAY -
TOWN.
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Resolution - Accepting Proposal Construction of Community Buildings - Housing Authority
Councilman Kelley moved to adopt a resolution accepting the proposal of the
Housing Authority for the construction of two communizy buildings which shall be
available for local service groups for the operation of health, educational and
recreational programs and other related services without charge to the public.
Councilman Hulum seconded the motion. The Vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN APPROVING
THE CONSTRUCTION BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
OF CERTAIN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS FOR THE JOINT USE OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND PRIVATE SERVICE GROUPS
FOR,THE OPERATION OF HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS;
PROVIDING THAT SPACE IN SUCH COMMUNITY BUILDINGS SHALL BE UTILIZED
BYIPHE CITY OF BAYTOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDI-
VISIONS AND SERVICE GROUPS FOR THE OPERATION OF SUCH PROGRAMS; AU-
THORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUf ION AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
Committee Coordinate Programs Within Poverty Programs
Mr. Dowler was present to discuss with the Council the calling of an election
to select a 15 -man committee to supervise the poverty program in Baytown. HIS
original proposal was submitted at January 23rd. meeting, and specified five
shall be Negro, five shall be Mexican Americans and five Anglo Americans, with
one of the fifteen named Chairman. In discussing the many facets of the request,
it waspointed out that neither the Council not the electors of the City would know
the color of the candiate, neither would they be assured of this ratio if more than
fifteen candidates filed for the positions. It was suggested that the Human Relations
Council of Baytown sponsor and supervise and election with the poverty areas in
Bayotwn, LaPorte and Lines. Following the election, a report could be made to othe
council upon the results and the Council could give its approval by adoption of a
resolution naming the Poverty Commission. This would permit. the Human Relations
Council to know the candidates prior to the election. Following further discussion,
Councilman Kelley moved to instruct the Human Relations Committee to supervise an
election of the fifteen man commission, as proposes} from the three poverty areas.
Following the election the results be referred to the City Council for approval.
Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hull=, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
(. Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Rex Braun - Pollution Bill
Mayor Cravey asked the Council to familiarize themselves with the contents
of the proposed bill of Rex Braun regarding Pollution and be prepared to pass a
resolution at the next regular meeting supporting this effat.
Robert Beaman - Civil Service Director
Councilman Walker moved to reappoint Robert Beman, Jr., as Director of the
Baytowncivil Service Commission for the next three years, effective as of January 1,
1969 through December 31, 1971- Councilman Braswell seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the City Manager to write a letter to
the Corps of Engineers, Galveston, 'texas, endorsing the projects which have the
support of the Chambers - Liberty Counties Navigation District for the improvement
of Cedar Bayou Stream. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes! Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Deferred Action - Engineering Firm Contour Map -
Second
Joint City-School P rksite
The Council delayed action upon the request
to hire an engineering firm to prepare a contour
by the
map of
City Manager for authorization
the second proposed joint
City - School Parksite at Travis Elementary School.
Supporting - Chambers - Liberty Counties Nay. District
- Improve Cedar Bayou Stream
Councilman Braswell moved to authorize the City Manager to write a letter to
the Corps of Engineers, Galveston, 'texas, endorsing the projects which have the
support of the Chambers - Liberty Counties Navigation District for the improvement
of Cedar Bayou Stream. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes! Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
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Supporting - Committee of Channel Industries - Improvement Navigation Ship Channel
Councilman Kelley moved to authorize the City Manager to write a letter to
the Corps of Engineers, Galveston, Texas, endorsing the projects for the improvement
of navigation on the ship channel as proposed by the Committee of Channel Industries.
Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
Resignation - Councilmen Braswell and Fanestiel - Effective March 31, 1969
Councilman Hullum moved to adopt an ordinance formally accepting the resignations
of City Councilman Braswell from District No. 4 and City Councilman Fanestiel from
District No. 5, effective as of March 31, 1969; declaring the two positions vacant
as of the aforementioned date; instructing the City Clerk to accept applications for
filling the two positions by an election to beheld on the same date and in the same
manner as provided for the general election. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Braswell, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Cravey
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 958
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FORMALLY
ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCILMEN FROM COUNCIL
DISTRICTS NOS. 5 AND 4, RESPECTIVELY; DECLARING SAID CITY COUNCIL
POSITIONS FROM DISTRICTS NOS. 4 AND 5 VACATED AS OF MARCH 31, 1969;
INSTRUCTING THE CITY CLERK TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN ACCEPTING APPLICA-
TIONS FOR THE SAID VACATED COUNCIL POSITIONS; AMENDING AN ORDINANCE
ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON THE 1ST. DAY OF APRIL, 1969, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE
(3) COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3 AND 6; AND
THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR FROM THE CITY AT LARGE; PROVIDING FOR
ELECTION OFFICIALS, DESIGNATING THE PLAICES AND MANNER OF HOLDING
SAID ELECTION; PRESCRIBING THE HOURS AND PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING
AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE" BEING ORDINANCE NO. 956, PASSED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 23RD. OF JANUARY, 1969,
BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 1, 4 AND 8 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PLACING ON THE BALLOT FOR THE SAID REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
THE VACATED POSITIONS OF COUNCILMEN FROM DISTRICTS NOS. 4 AND 5;
PROVIDING THAT SAID VACATED POSITIONS SHALL BE FILLED BY THE ELEC-
TION OF COUNCILMEN TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERMS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
PRECEDING OFFICER HOLDERS.
Adjournment
There being no furthur business to come
made and seconded that the meeting adjourn.
declared the meeting adjourned.
before the Council, the motion was
The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk