1970 08 13 CC Minutes4832
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 13, 1970
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Thursday, August 13, 1970 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall
with the following members in attendance:
T. L. Kloesel Councilman
* *David Evans Councilman
Don M. Hullum Councilman
Leonard Stasney Councilman
Allen Cannon Councilman
*Lamar Kelley Councilman
Glen Walker Mayor
D. R. Voelkel City Manager
W. R. Laughlin City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by
The Reverend Lamar S. Clark, D. D. Grace United Methodist Church. Mayor Walker then
called for the minutes of the regular meeting on July 23, 1970. Councilman Kloesel
moved to approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Stasney
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Request - Texas Federation of Independent Business Taxpayer's Association
B. B. William, President of the Texas Federation of Independent Business
and Tax Payers Alliance, Inc., appeared before the Council to register a protest
against the City Council receiving a car allowance which he termed a "glorified
salary." He accused the Council of violating the provisions of the Charter, and
would accept no interpretation from the City Attorney relative to the reimbursement.
Mr. Williams requested the Council to rescind its action regarding the car al-
lowance and live by the Charter, or, if not, go to the people for a decision. The
Association will also appoint a Charter Committee which will ask for a Mayor and
Council form of government if the Charter is not going to he recognized and followed
by the Council. He also wanted to know who paid for the advertisement used in
promoting the 1969 Bond Issue. To this question, Mayor Walker referred him to
Mr. Ike Hall who was Chairman of the Finance Committee. Mr. Williams stated that
he had contacted Mr. Hall but was not satisfied with his explanation. He wanted a
breakdown and itemized statement of the contributions. Following a lengthy session,
Councilman Kloesel ryoved for the Council to reconsider the car allowance. Councilman
Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman Evans
Councilman Kloesel then moved that the car allowance question be recon-
sidered at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Stasney seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Proposal - Reinstitute Briefing Sessions Prior to Regular Council Meetings
Councilman Kloesel proposed that the Council reinstitute briefing session
prior to the regular council meetings in order to keep the Council informed. Some
felt that if the same subject matter outlined on the agenda was the only thing to
be discussed the briefing would be repetitious. However, if department heads meet
with the Council from time to time and bring them up to date on the activities and
accomplishments in the various departments, a briefing session could be of benefit.
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Councilman Kloesel then moved to reinstitute the briefing session at a reasonable
time prior to the regular council meetings. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Evans and Cannon
* Councilman Kelley excused from meeting.
Resolution - Commending Baytown Jaycees
Mayor Walker introduced and read a resolution commending the Baytown
Jaycees for their longstanding civic contributions and recognizes them for being
selected the host chapter for the Area 3 B Texas Jaycees Convention which will con-
vene August 14 -16 at the Ramada Inn. Councilman Evans moved to adopt the resolution
as read. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 286
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RE-
COGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE BAYTOWN JAYCEES FOR THEIR CONTINUED SERVICE
TO THE COMMUNITY, AND ESPECIALLY RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE BAYTOWN
JAYCEES FOR HOSTING THE AREA 3 B TEXAS JAYCEES CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN
BAYTOWN, AUGUST 14- 15 -16, 1970; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO THE BAYTOWN JAYCEES.
Petition - Protesting Excessive Noise Train Whistles Railroad Crossings
A petition, with signatures of 52 residents along Southern Pacific Rail-
road from Ward Road to Massey Tompkins Road, protesting the persistance of the
engineers operating the Southern Pacific trains that travel through the city at
night was received. Whistles are blown excessively loud and much longer than neces-
sary at each ar)d every approach to a railroad crossing even if it is equipped with
drop bars. Mrs. C. D. Carpenter was spokesman for the residents. Councilman Stasney
moved to accept the petition as presented. Councilman Evans seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Hullum, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Cannon stated that this noise problem has been discussed by the
Traffic Committee on several occasions, however, there is a need for signalized
crossings and it is hoped that money can be allocated in the 1970 -71 budget to sup-
plement the railroad company's cost in cooperative installation of the needed
signalization. Ordinances are being studied by the Committee in conjunction with its
signalization, and a report will be given at the completion of the study. Councilman
Hullum moved to instruct the City Administration to contact representatives of both
the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific and invite them to meet with the Council at
its regular meeting, August 27th, to discuss this and other prevailing needs. Council-
man Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Hullum, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
A Traffic Sub - Committee comprised of Councilman Kloesel, Ross Wilhite, City
Manager Voelkel, City Attorney Laughlin, and Police Chief Wilkinson will meet Monday,
August 17th at 5:30 to review ordinances to control the operation of railroads within
the city limits.
Request - Support or Sponsor Pee Wee Football
Bob Tucker came before the Council seeking some support or a sponsor of
football for the 7,8,9, and 10 year old boys of Baytown. He and his co- workers have
been involved with basketball and football at the YMCA for the past three years but
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they have become disenchanted with the program because of the cost bo the parents.
The Optomist Club in Baytown has been contacted relative to supporting this program
for the smaller boys. The Club has been supporting such a program for larger boys
for several years. They are now being asked to include the smaller group. The
Club is presently considering the request, but may need additional funds to imple-
ment the program. The Council deferred action upon the request to allow time for
the optimist to study the request of sponsorship. The results of their decision will
determine if there is a need for additional support from the City.
Defer Action - Request Houston Freight Carriers Association
The City Attorney reviewed the suggestion of the Houston Freight Carriers
Association for the City to extend its 'city limits up FM 1405 to Highway 146 to In-
terstate 10 which would permit any and all carriers now serving Houston to also serve
any new industries which build on this route. Councilman Stasney moved to table this
request until sufficient information is provided which will show the intent of the
request. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Cannon and Evans
Action - List Traffic Safety Projects Under Topics Program
The Council reviewed the list of traffic safety projects for submission to
Highway Department for funding under the TOPICS Program. Councilman Stasney moved
to submit for TOPICS Project the intersection of Garth Road at Park Street. Council-
man Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Hullum, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Cannon made a motion to submit as priority No. 2, West Main from
Lee Drive to Goose Creek Bridge. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Hullum
Councilman Kloesel made a motion to submit as priority No. 3, Airhart at
Market Street. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel made a motion to submit the remaining projects, Highway
146 from Texas to Cedar Bayou Road, Business District, Commerce to Main interconnect,
North Main from Park south to Forrest, Bayway at Park, Pruett from Park to Loop 201,
Garth at Baker, Bayway at Baker East Texas from Highway 146 to Danubina, Thomas Circle
and Decker Drive from Goose Creek to Thomas Circle under TOPICS. Councilman Hullum
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Norte
Councilman Kloesel then made a motion to submit the list of the remaining
projects to the Traffic Committee in order for this committee to establish the priority
as to need. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Bids - Street Repaving
Bids on the 1970 Street Improvement Program and the Beaumont Street Paving
were received and tabulated as follows:
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1970 Street Improvements Beaumont Street Paving
Austin
Paving Company
$80,967.55
Austin
Paving Company
No bid
Brown
& Root, Inc.
105,478.86
Brown
& Root, Inc.
$23,982.65
Skrla,
Inc.
108,439.95
Skrla,
Inc.
27,414.00
Warren
Brothers, Inc.
90,799.55
Warren
Brothers, Inc.
30,995.30
K & S
Paving
100,405.00
K & S
Paving
26,473.00
It was the recommendation of the Administration that the low bid of Austin Paving
Company be accepted on the 1970 Improvements and the bid of Brown & Root, Inc. be
accepted on Beaumont Street provided the developer of the Aragonne Complex partici-
pates in the cost of the improvement. Councilman Stasney moved to accept the low
bid of Austin Paving Company on the 1970 Street Improvements. Councilman Kloesel
seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon asked for a comparison figure vs the estimated
figure as presented by the engineering department at the time of the Council's review
and acceptance. Councilman Stasney agreed that he would be interested in having this
information. Councilman Kloesel moved for the previous question. Councilman Evans
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Evans
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker then called for the vote on the original motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Cannon
Councilman Stasney then moved to accept the low bid of Brown & Root, Inc. on the
paving of Beaumont Street. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Stasney suggested that the Administration have the recommenda-
tions for the 1970 -71 Street Improvements prepared for presentation by October 15th.
Property Owner Assessment Approved Baker Road Improvements
Councilman Cannon moved to assess the property owner for curb and gutter on
Baker Road between Garth and North Main. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. 7he
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum Evans, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
** Councilman Evans excused from meeting.
Transfer Resolution
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt resolution No. 287 which will authorize
the transfer of $23,652.00 from budget account 101, Council Contingency Fund to
various accounts within the general budget. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 287
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER TWENTY THREE THOUSAND
SIX HUNDRED FIFTY -TWO ($23,652.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT
101, COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO ACCOUNT NOS. 103 -7 -4, 105 -6 -2,
111 -7-8, 401 -6 -2, 112 -5 -2 AND 602 -6 -3.
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Ordinance - Speed Limit Gm::tb Road
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1037 which establishes a
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speed zone of 40 miles per hour on Baker Road from Garth Road to North Main. Council-
man Stasney seconded the motion. The question was then raised on the need for unifor-
mity in the zoning. Councilman Stasney then moved to amend the ordinance to read a 45
MPH speed zone. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Mayor Walker then called for the vote on the amended ordinance. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1037
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 936 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "TRAFFIC CODE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN";
REGULATING TRAFFIC ON THE PUBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; WORDS
AND PHRASES DEFINED; AUTHORITY OF POLICE; DRIVING REGULATIONS -RULES OF
THE ROAD; TURNING AND STARTING SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING; ACCIDENTS,
RECKLESS DRIVING, STARTING PARKED VEHICLES; TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS;
PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTIES; PARKING REGULATIONS, SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED;
MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
CONTAINING SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED
($200.00) DOLLARS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF', BEING ORDINANCE NO. 752, PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN ON THE 26th DAY OF AUGUST, 1965, BY AMENDING SECTION 1 THEREOF,
PERTAINING TO THE SPEED LIMIT ON BAKER ROAD, A PUBLIC STREET WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLI-
CATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Otis Graham - Fifteenth Member of Charter Commission
The Council approved the appointment of Otis Graham as the fifteenth (15th)
member of the Committee appointed to study the City Charter and submit recommendations
for modification.
Resolution - Commending John Henderson
Councilman Stasney moved to adopt a resolution recognizing and commending
John Henderson for his service to the City of Baytown as special assistant to the
Mayor. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Stasney, Hullum, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN OFFICIALLY
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING; AND THANKING JOHN HENDERSON FOR HIS
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AS A SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR;
FURTHER, OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING, COMMENDING AND THANKING THE HUMBLE
OIL AND REFINING COMPANY FOR PLACING THE SAID JOHN HENMI60N ON
LOAN TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO FILL THIS SPECIAL POSITION; AU-
THORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS
RESOLUTION AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD CERTIFIED
COPIES OF SAME TO JOHN HENDERSON AND THE HUMBLE OIL AND REFINING
COMPANY.
Ratify Action - Civil Defense Director
Councilman Stasney moved to ratify the action of the Director of Civil
Defense, J. F. Nickerson, in declaring an emergency when officially notified by
the ESSA Weather Bureau that Hurricane Celia could strike Baytown. Councilman
Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilman Kloesel, Stasney, Hullum, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
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
declared the meeting adjourned.
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C. Glen Walker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Edna Oliver, City Clerk
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William R. Laughlin, City At ney
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