1970 04 09 CC Minutes4787
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN
April 9, 1970
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session Thursday,
April 9, 1970 at 6 :30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the
following members in attendance:
David Evans
Ted Kloesel
Don M. Hullum
Leonard W. Stasney
* Allen Cannon
Lamar Kelley
C. Glen Walker
D. R. Voelkel
W. R. Laughlin
Edna Oliver
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by The
Reverend W. W. Voight of the First Church of the Nazarene. The Mayor then called
for the minutes of the regular meeting of March 26th and the special meeting, March
30, 1970. Councilman Hullum moved to approve the minutes of March 26th as submitted
in written form. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting on
March 30 as submitted in written form. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Resolution - Purchase Park Land Adjacent Raccoon Drive
Councilman Stasney moved to adopt a resolution approving and providing the ex-
ecution of a contract for grant to acquire and /or develop land for open -space purposes
said land to be adjacent to Raccoon Drive. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 282
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR GRANT TO AC-
QUIRE AND /OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE PURPOSES
Schedule for Bond Improvements - Approval Phase No. I
City Manager Voelkel gave a report on the proposed schedule which is basically
in phases by calendar years.
FINANCING: PHASE I: The first sale of bonds would include $1,500,000 in revenue
bonds and $4,000,000 in tax bonds. The latter would include the fiscal
agent's plan for the sale of $2,000,000 each in the summers of 1970 and
1971.
PHASE II: The sale of 1972 tax bonds in the amount of $2,000,000.
PHASE III: The sale of the remaining $1,000,000 in revenue bonds and
$2,000,000 in tax bonds allocated by the fiscal agent for 1973.
PHASE IV: The sale of the remaining tax bond in the amount of $1,100,000
allocated for 1974 by fiscal agent.
IMPROVEMENTS:
Phase I: An attempt was made to establish the schedule for improvements
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on the basis of priorities. The greatest needs for improvements were in
Sewage Treatment Plants and Mains, additional Water Production and Storage,
the Police Building, and acquisition of Land for Parks. The remaining
monies were then allocated to Streets.
Phase II: The East District Treatment Plant expansion deferred to Phase II;
presently operating at about 708 capacity; fire station; public works.
Phase III: The remaining sewer projects connecting Bay Villa; water distri-
bution mains; central control system for water production and parks and
recreation.
Phase IV: The remaining water distribution mains; parks program and
streets.
The total plan should include:
-" adoption of a comprehensive capital improvements plan
select a consulting engineer and architect
obtain preliminary construction plans and cost estimates
establish construction priorities
two to six months design period
bond sales
contracts for work
Following some discussion on the proposed schedule, Councilman Stasney
moved to approve the schedule for Phase I, with tentative approval on Phases 2 through 4.
Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Hullum, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Appointment - Three Commissioners - Baytown Housing Authority Board
Councilman Kelley moved to ratify the appointment of three persons to the Baytown
Housing Authority Board for the two ensuing years effective as of April 18, 1970, Those
named are as follows: Tony Campos, for reappointment; Thomas Litras for reappointment,
and Rev. Bill Comer for first term appointment. Councilman Evans seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hull=, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Discussion Proposed Thomas Circle Improvements
Jose J. Correa, P.E., representing Bernard Johnson Engineers, Inc., reviewed the
proposal for the construction plans for Albert Thomas Circle under the TOPICS program.
The proposed construction was designed to handle traffic flow upon completion of Spur
201, Spur 330 and the Garth Road extension to intersect Lee Drive. with the traffic
projection, three basic schemes were developed, namely (1) Intersection with two major
streets, traffic lights add median; (2) completed and free flow of traffic in all di-
rections which would practically deny all access to all of the existing business area
around the Circle, and (3) a freeway type construction, including frontage roads and
an overpass which would not solve all the problems but would provide access to the
adjacent property and take care of the volume of traffic projected for Baytown when
the current construction projects are completed. The approximate cost of the improve-
ments under the TOPICS program would be $800,000 with a completion date projection
of eighteen months to two years. Some comments were offered by interested parties
present.
ALBERT FRANTA: WIll speed traffic down Texas Avenue to its intersection with
Highway 146 - this will kill all of Texas Avenue with the in-
creased traffic and no parking.
C. T. (Pete) FRIDAY; Manager of Weingarten's asked if frontage would be constructed
first and ultimately the free -way structure. The reply was in the
affirmative. He asked about increase of traffic on Decker with
completion of frontage roads on Decker and other relating data.
RICHARD STAKES: Representing the Downtown Business and Professional Association
stated that as a complete unit they wanted the traffic to build
up on Texas Avenue, favor taking parking off Texas, but wanted
off street parking.
GALE SCHROETER: Associated with First National Bank, asked what was to be done with
traffic during the construction period in relation to providing
adequate access to the business firms located within the adjacent
area of the Albert Thomas Circle.
ROLLAND PRUETPC Was interested in the survey in its relation to the traffic count
did not transit traffic would travel Texas Avenue - wanted to go
on record as not giving Spur 201 a chance - thing it will eliminate
a lot of the traffic.
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TOM CONDOR- Don't think that this proposed construction will solve the
problem should be another alternate - circle, at present time
is doing a pretty good job and in twenty years no one can tell.
At this point, Councilman Kelley moved to request the Mayor tonight to
appoint a Committee to develop plans, and place these plans into action immediately to
provide off -street parking around Texas Avenue and to make other improvements that is
thought to be necessary, subject to council approval. Councilman Stasney seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Following some questioning, it was learned that our application has been
approved for funds under the TOPICS program. The engineering firm will proceed when
the Council makes its decision upon the proposed construction plans. Since the Council
will be having a special meeting the week of April 12th, Mayor Walker asked if they
wanted the item on the agenda for the next meeting whether special or regular.
* Councilman Cannon arrives at meeting. The Council continued its discussion
of the project to draw out further comments from interested parties. This was done
in order to assist the Council in its inquiry prior to final decision on the proposed
project. Following a lenghty discussion, Councilman Evans moved to defer action until
the next meeting, whether special or regular. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion.
Councilman Kloesel then moved to amend the motion for action to be deferred until the
next regular meeting. This motion was declared dead by Mayor Walker for want of a
second. Mayor Walker then called for the vote on the original motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Appointment - Tax Equalization Board for 1970
The Mayor stated that the time for the Tax Equalization Board for 1970
has arrived and the three members serving for the year 1969 have agreed to accept
the appointment if the Council so approved. The members were Charles Umholtz,
Ron Haddox, and Truman Cox. Councilman Kloesel asked that the appointments be de-
ferred until the next regular meeting. Following some discussion, Councilman Evans
moved to reappoint Charles Umholtz, Ron Haddox, and Truman Cox as members of the 1970
Tax Equalization Board. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Select Auditor - Next Regular Meeting
Mayor Walker asked the Council to be prepared to make an appointment of an °
Auditor for the City of Baytown for the 1969 -70 fiscal year at the next regular meeting
of the Council.
Committee Reports
Calvin Evans, Chairman of the Committee appointed to study the City's Dog
Ordinance, gave a report on the findings of the Committee since its appointment by
the City Council. Members of the Committee have consulted with representives of
Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and surrounding municipalities in an effort to glean
workable solutions for the control of dogs within the City. The Committee presented
a draft of a proposed ordinance for the Council to study. Also, it was recommended
that copies be mailed to the following: Baytown Kennel Club, to the Rodeo Associ-
ation, to each Veterinarian in Baytown add to each group that would be interested
in a copy of the proposed ordinance. Councilman Stasney moved to accept the report
with its recommendations, and extended thanks to the Committee for its work as
shown by the material presented. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Stasney gave a third interim report on the creation of an En-
vironment Advisory Board to study pollution control. The Committee Submitted the fol-
lowing recommendations, towit:
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Committee Reports - Continued
(1) Amend Article II Boards and Commissioners - Ordinance No. 772 Creating
Baytown's Air & Water Conservation Board to read: Sec. 2 -15: Board
Created There is hereby created an eight (8) member advisory Hoard
which shall assist and advise the City Council in improving the environ-
ment in and near the corporate limits of Baytown. This Board shall be
known as Baytown's Environment Advisory Board.
(2) Sec. 2 -16 Membership. The Mayor shall appoint one councilman to the
Board. The Mayor shall appoint three citizens -at -large to the Board,
one of whom shall represent a local Baytown Industry, subject to the
approval of the City Council. The remaining four members of the Board
shall be appointed by the Mayor after nomination, one from the Baytown
Rod, Reel and Gun Club, one from the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers, one from the League of Women Voters, and one from the American
Society of Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineers, subject to approval
by the City Council. At least three appointed members shall be Pro-
fessional Engineers registered under the Engineering Act of Texas. All
appointed members shall be qualified voters and residents of the City.
(S) Sec. 2 -19. Duties. The Board shall and is hereby charged with the re-
sponsibility and duty of making studies, compiling data, reviewing pol-
lution, monitoring reports, and doing everything in its judgement that
would be helpful in improving the environment in and near the corporate
limits of Baytown.
The Board is specifically empowered to investigate complaints and to
investigate and study discharge of pollutants into public waters and/
or atmosphere, generation of noise, areas or acts which detract from
the attractiveness of the city, and any other condition, existing or
potential, which may threaten the healthful environment of Baytown and
to make recommendations to the City Council thereon.
Councilman Evans moved to accept the report with its recommendations,
Councilman Kelley seconded. Councilman Kloesel stated that he felt the membership of
such a Board should be comprised more of a cross section of the people, and hoped the
Committee would give this additional consideration. Councilman Stasney stated that it
is intended, since this is such a technical subject, that some expertees are needed
on the Board in order to evaluate any kind of a recommendation. Following some fur-
ther discussion, Mayor Walker called for the vote on the motion. The results follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
The Rev. Bomhoff - Request Mental Health and Retardation Center
The Reverend Harold Bomhoff, a member of the local Council for the Mental
Health and Retardation Center and a member of the Harris County Board, submitted a re-
quest for a donation of approximately five (5) acres of land which is to be set aside
for the Bayshore Mental Health and Retardation Center. The proposed location was city -
wned land near the Cerebral Palsy Center and San Jacinto Methodist Hospital at the
extreme end of West Sterling Street. He gave a brief report on the work of the Center
and suggested that the Council consider the very important matter of providing land
for the construction of adequate facilities of the Bayshore Mental Health and Retarda-
tion Center which the Board is projecting on a long -term basis. The Council agreed to
take this request under consideration and it will be placed on the agenda for the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Set Public Hearing - Flood Insurance Other Low-Lying Areas of City
Councilman Stasney moved to set a public hearing for the next regular meeting
r of the Council to consider flood insurance for the other low -lying areas of Baytown, not
* ■■ limited to, but including Cedar Bayou area. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Suggested Drafting of Amendments to Code of Ordinances
The City Attorney was instructed to proceed with amending the Code of Ordi-
nances to include a new ordinance setting forth truck routes and load limits within,
the City; dropping debris on streets; reimbursement for damage to curbs and possible
fencing . of man -made holes within the City of Baytown. This to be done primarily for
the protection of toddlers and smaller children.
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Bids - Gasoline Tractor
Three bids were received on the advertisement for a gasoline tractor. They are
tabulated as follows:'
Alvin Equipment Company International Model 140 $3,146.00
Kemp & Tony's Equipment Co. International Model 140 3,090.00
Power Equipment Company International Model 140 3,150.00
It was the recommendation of the Administration that the low bid be accepted.
Councilman Stasney moved to accept the low bid of Kemp & Tony's Equipment Company.
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hull=, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Bid - Coverstone Spreader Box
Only one bid was received on the bid for a coverstone spreader box. The bid was
submitted by Boehck Equipment Company at a price of $2,285.00. Councilman Stasney
moved to accept the bid of Boehck Equipment Company. Councilman Kloesel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Members of Committee - Study Off Street Parking Texas Avenue Vicinity
Mayor Walker named Councilmen Lamar Kelley as Chairman, and Councilman Evans,
John C. Echols, Robert Stakes and himself as members of the Committee to study and
make recommendations for off - street parking in the downtown business district.
Adjourn
There being no further business to came before the Council, the motion was
made and seconded that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor
declared the meeting adjourned. /��j
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',Glen Walker, Mayor
ATTEST• JJ (
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
APPROVE
William R. Laughlin, City Attorn