1969 02 27 CC Minutes4616
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
February 27, 1969
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Shurs-
day, February 27, 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
Albert Fanestiel
Councilman
Lamar Kelley
Councilman
A. M. Braswell Mayor Pro Tem
Fritz Lanham City Manager
William R. Laughlin City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Absent: Seaborn Cravey Mayor
Ted L. Kloesel Councilman
The Mayor Pro Tem called the meeting to order, the Invocation was offered, after -
which, he called for the minutes of the - regular meeting of February 13th and the
special meetings of February 14th and 17th. Councilman Fanestiel moved to approve
the minutes of each meeting as submitted in written form. Councilman Walker seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Welcome visitors
Leaders and members of San Jacinto Troop 590 Girl Scouts were welcomed as
guests of the Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Braswell extended them an invitation
to attend any and all of the meetings and to encourage their friends to do so also.
Consider 1969 Street Improvement Program
City Manager Lanham submitted copies of preliminary estimates on the cost of
improving all or a portion of twenty -one streets in the City. The 1968 -69 budget
provided $235,720.00 for such improvements - the total of the estimates on the
twenty -one streets was $406,912.65. Mr. Lanham asked that the Council study the list-
ing, and at the next regular meeting a recommended priority list will be presented for
the Councils approval. Bids will be solicited following receipt of approval.
Approved - Application for Certification of Workable Program
City Planner Ross Wilhite reviewed the application for Workable Program Recerti-
fication which relates primary to housing. The Council had taken action previously
to update Housing, Building, Plumbing, Electrical and FirePrevention Codes of the
City in order for the City to be in a position to make this application. If the appli-
cation is approved, the City can then apply for certain programs which the Federal
Government has, such as, Public Housing Authority which cannot build additional units
unless the City has a Workable Program. After some further discussion, Councilman
Walker moved to approve the application as prepared, and instruct the Administration
to send the application to Fort Worth Regional Office of the Department of Housing
and Urban Development on Friday, February 28th. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the
motion. Thevote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Mr. Wilhite will check with the Fort Worth office the week following and, if
necessary, will make a trip to Fort Worth to review tie detailsof the application.
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Minutes, February 27
Request - Close Street - Council Action
City Manager Lanham reported that he had received a request from the owner of
lots five through eight, block twenty -four, Middletown Subdivision to vacate a portion
of Graham Street easement dedication which has never been opened. This dedicated
easement lies between Bayless and Riggs Streets. The petitioner is planning to build
a hone on the site and he would rather set back from Riggs Street. The Administration
has determined that the City will probably not have a need for opening the street and
asked the Tax Assessor - Collector to determine a fair market value on the property as
per provisions of a Resolution adopted by the City Council in 1963 on policies and
procedures for relinquishment of City owned property. His estimate was $930.00 as a
fair market value for the 5800 square feet. Following further discussion, Councilman
Fanestiel moved to offer the dedicated easement to the petitioner at the appraised
price. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Should the petitioner decline to pay the estimate, the building permit will be
issued for him to build within the fifteen feet of the Graham Street right of way.
Request - Release Retainage - Sanitary Sewer Improve,nents Contract 5- Bayshore Constructors
The Council reviewed the request of Bayshore Constructors, Inc. for release of
retainage on Sanitary Sewer Improvements Contract No. 5, which is being held by the City.
According to the contractor, the work is 998 plus complete and is expected to be finished
within a matter of days. The City's engineering firm pointed out that the contractor
has exceeded the contract time by 125 days and the work is still in progress and does
not recommend the release of the retainage at this time. Some additions have been made
to the basic contract, however, should the contractor complete the work designated in
the basic contract including the cleanup, putting streets back in shape,etc., the Admin-
istration ag,;eed to recommend consideration of the request but it should not be acted
upon until this has been done. Councilman Kelley moved to accept the recommendation
of the City Manager and deny the request of Bayshore Constructors, Inc. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tom Braswell
Nays: None
Request - Provide Sanitary Sewer Service - USPO, Baytown Jr. Hi, MBA and Humble Credit
Union
The Council reviewed the request of Humble Oil and Refining Company for the City
to assume the responsibility of providing sanitary sewer service to the United States
Post Office Station One building, the Baytown Junior High School, the Mutual Benefit
Association and the Humble Credit Union. This service is being provided by Humble
Company presently but the Company wants to be released of this reponsibility. The City
Engineering Department prepared an estimate on the cost of constructing the necessary
lines, a force main and lift station. This was $14,615.00 and funds are not provided
in the current budget for such expenditures. The City Administration recommended that
'the cost be pro -rated on the basis of water consumption for each, and they be asked to
pay their share of the cost. The Council agreed that this was the logical approach,
however, they suggested that the figure be quoted as estimated rather than a firm cost.
Following further discussion, Councilman Walker moved to instruct the Administration to
contact them on the basis specified. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Fanestiel, Hullum and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Resolution - Fiscal Agent -Sale Warrants
Upon recommendation of the City Attorney, Councilmen Walker moved to adopt a
resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract between the City and its financial
advisor Underwood, Neuhaus & Co., Inc. for the purpose of issuing warrants for the
purpose of acquiring additional landfill property. Council Hullum seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
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Minutes - February 27, 1969
Resolution - Authorizing City Clerk Public Notice - Issuance Time Warrants
Councilman Hullum moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Clerk of
Baytown to public notice of intention to issue time warrants to the qualified voters
of the City of Baytown for two consecutive weeks. Councilman Fanestiel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 244
Approve - Hiring Engineering Firm - Prepare Contour Map Travis School -City Park
At the February 13th meeting, the Council deferred action upon the request of
the City Manager to hire an engineer for preparation if site plans for development of
the Travis School -City joint parksite so that an estimate may be secured. At this
meeting, Mr. Lanham reported that he had received a quotation of $250.00 for the pre-
paration of the map. Councilman Walker moved to approve the hiring of the engineer at
the quoted price. Councilman Hullum, seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Accept Resignation - City Manager Lanham
At the briefing session February 26th, City Manager Lanham submitted his resig-
nation as City Manager as he accepted a position as Director of the Division of State -
Local Relations in Governor Smith's office. In order to have formal action made of
record, Councilman Kelley moved to accept his resignation effective as of March 25.
Councilman Fanestiel seconded' the motion. The vote follows: 7
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
Councilman Hullum, Kelley and Walker are appointed as a Committee to begin advertising
in proper publication, and making outside contacts for a replacement as quickly as
possible. Councilman Kelley will act as Chairman of the Committee.
Investigate - TMRS Supplemental Disability Benefits
The City Administration was instructed to find out the details in relation to
cost, time element, etc. , on the TMRS benefits for service - connected injuries resulting
in total and permanent disability. This is classified as supplemental disability benefits.
Approve Purchase Calculator - Building Department
Councilman Walker moved to approve the purchase of a calculator for use in the Building
Department of the City. Funds for payment of the calculator to be taken from funds re-
maining in the Capital Improvements Budget Classification 203. Councilman Hullum
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Braswell
Nays: None
City Manager's Report
Mr. Lanham read a letter received from the State Board of Insurance - Austin -
upon the findings of an engineer who had been assigned to make an inspection of
the City of Baytown. Numerous subjects were covered in the body of the letter, and the
Board informed the City that no net change is in order in the key rate of the City.
However, future penalties were pointed out and the Council will give attention to these
specific items during budget reviews.
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City Manager's Report Continued
At the request of the Baytown Health League, the Council will request an
audience with the Harris County Hospital District Hoard at its next budget committee
meeting.
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tom Braswell
Nays: None
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 Pro
Tem declared the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
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In connection with the
present street improvement program ,
the
City Manager
asked permission to change
the base material on Crow Road from limestone
to stabilized
shell at an additional cost
of $400.00. The limestone is porous
and
retains the
water. During the recent high
destroythe limestone base.
tides, the road was submerged and
Councilman Hullum moved to authorize
this
flooding would soon
change from lime-
the
stone to cement stabilized
shell. Councilman Fanestiel seconded
the
motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Hullum, Fanestiel and Kelley
Mayor Pro Tom Braswell
Nays: None
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 Pro
Tem declared the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk
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