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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 Minutes, April 9. 1970 4788 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. 4789 Minutes, April 9, 1970 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: rJ Minutes, April 9, 1970 4790 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. 4791 Minutes, April 9, 1970 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 •d4 Q ',Glen Walker, Mayor ATTEST• JJ ( Edna Oliver, City Clerk APPROVE William R. Laughlin, City Attorn