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1970 09 10 CC Minutes( Y 9893 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 10, 1970 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session on Thursday, September 10, 1970 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: 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 Father Perez of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Mayor called for the minutes of the regular meeting on August 27, 1970. One correction was made: Manuel Pease - Location of South Main - Commerce Street Extension "Which in- tersection is included in the 1970 approved bond issue." Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes as amended. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows; Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Authorize Advertisement for Bids - Installation of Curbs and Gutters Baker Road Garth to North Main City Attorney Laughlin reviewed the necessary steps required to corre- late the joint venture of city and county in the improvement of Baker Road from North Main to Garth Road with the County bearing the cost of the street base and the City the curb and guttering. The City has a choice of either reaching an agreement with the County, or going out for bids and awarding a contract for the construction of the curb and guttering, or extending a contract of Brown & Root, Inc. which is presently in effect. The administration felt that the better solution was going out for bids and then the County will be asked to pave, in concrete, between the two curbs and gutters the City will provide. Plans for such improvement will have to be coordinated with the County engineers. Council- man Kloesel moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for con- struction of curb and gutter on a conventional method on Baker Road be4een North Main and Garth Road except the existing curb on the north side between Goose Creek Stream and North Main Street with the City handling the legal paper work. Council- man Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Consider Procedure - Fire Protection Outside Corporate Limits Chambers and Harris Counties The Council discussed the procedure to take in offering fire protection to residents living outside the city limits. Harris County has been paying the City $600.00 a year for this protection; Chambers County nothing, however, more calls are made in Harris County than Chambers County. A total of eighty -seven (87) calls were made in both Harris and Chambers counties in 1969: Following discussion, Councilman Kelley moved to appoint a Committee to start working in the area of fire protection procedure outside the city limits, with work to begin immediately. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilmen Evans and Kloesel will serve with the Assistant Fire Chief Ted L. Kloesel Councilman David Evans Councilman Don M. Hullum Councilman Leonard Stasney Councilman Allen Cannon Councilman Lamar Kelley -- Councilman C. 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 Father Perez of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Mayor called for the minutes of the regular meeting on August 27, 1970. One correction was made: Manuel Pease - Location of South Main - Commerce Street Extension "Which in- tersection is included in the 1970 approved bond issue." Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes as amended. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows; Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Authorize Advertisement for Bids - Installation of Curbs and Gutters Baker Road Garth to North Main City Attorney Laughlin reviewed the necessary steps required to corre- late the joint venture of city and county in the improvement of Baker Road from North Main to Garth Road with the County bearing the cost of the street base and the City the curb and guttering. The City has a choice of either reaching an agreement with the County, or going out for bids and awarding a contract for the construction of the curb and guttering, or extending a contract of Brown & Root, Inc. which is presently in effect. The administration felt that the better solution was going out for bids and then the County will be asked to pave, in concrete, between the two curbs and gutters the City will provide. Plans for such improvement will have to be coordinated with the County engineers. Council- man Kloesel moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for con- struction of curb and gutter on a conventional method on Baker Road be4een North Main and Garth Road except the existing curb on the north side between Goose Creek Stream and North Main Street with the City handling the legal paper work. Council- man Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Consider Procedure - Fire Protection Outside Corporate Limits Chambers and Harris Counties The Council discussed the procedure to take in offering fire protection to residents living outside the city limits. Harris County has been paying the City $600.00 a year for this protection; Chambers County nothing, however, more calls are made in Harris County than Chambers County. A total of eighty -seven (87) calls were made in both Harris and Chambers counties in 1969: Following discussion, Councilman Kelley moved to appoint a Committee to start working in the area of fire protection procedure outside the city limits, with work to begin immediately. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilmen Evans and Kloesel will serve with the Assistant Fire Chief 4844 Minutes - September 10, 1970 V. H. McBride as a Committee to conduct this study. Assistant Fire Chief McBride will serve as Chairman of the Committee. Raymond Reeves - Teamster's Union Raymond Reeves of the Teamster's Union of Houston appeared before the Council to respectfully request some action upon a petition and reso- lution which was presented to them the previous week. Jim Bailey - Request Addendum to Resolution 278 - Rent Supplement Program Jim Bailey, local contractor, appeared to request an addendum to Resolution No. 278, adopted in January of 1970, approving the implementation of the Rent Supplement Program. The addendum relates to the change of lo- cation, the first being a certain tract abutting upon Barrymore Drive. The new location in bounded by Airhart Drive on the West and West Texas Avenue on the North and adjoining the Baytown Housing Authority on the South and contains approximately 13 acres. Councilman Kelley moved to adopt the Re- solution for the change of location with the same terms and conditions as set forth in the previous resolution adopted in January, 1970. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hull=, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 290 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAY'TOWN OF- FICIALLY APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 221(d) OF THE RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM CONCERNING A CERTAIN TRACT WITH- IN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THIS RESOLUTION BY AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF SAME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EF- FECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Don Owens - Complaint Policing Aquarius Head Shop The Council hear a complaint from Don Owens, owner of the Aquarius Head Shop, 14 East Texas Avenue, relative to the frequent policing of his place of business which is designed to appeal to Teenagers and young adults. He has received notice from the Realtor who represents the owner of the building, that he must vacate the building by October 1. He appealed to the Council for some assistance in this area. The Council agreed to look into the matter. Resolutions - Applications to Secure Grant to Assist In Acquisition of Park Land Councilman Stasney moved to adopt Resolutions No. 291, 292 and 293 which authorizes the Director of P_&Rec. to execute and file an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for grants totaling $77,500.00'to assist in the acquisition of park land for open -space uses. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon 6 Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the Resolutions follow: Minutes, September 10, 1970 4645 RESOLUTION NO. 291 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO SECURE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY -FOUR THOUSAND AND N01100 ($44,000.00) DOLLARS TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION OF PARK LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE USES; AGREEING THAT ANY SUCH GRANT MADE SHALL BE USED BY THE CITY TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN SAID LAND FOR PERMANENT OPEN -SPACE USES; ASSURING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMETT THAT THE CITY WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THIS RESOLUTION AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. RESOLUTION NO. 292 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO SECURE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY -FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100 ($25,750.00) DOLLARS TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION OF PARK LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE USES; AGREEING THAT ANY SUCH GRANT MADE SHALL BE USED BY THE CITY TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN SAID LAND FOR PERMANENT OPEN -SPACE USES; ASSURING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THAT THE CITY WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; AU- THORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THIS RESOLUTION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. RESOLUTION NO. 293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION TO EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING URBAN DEVELOP- MENT TO SECURE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100 ($7,750.00) DOLLARS TO ASSIST IN THE AC- QUISITION OF PARK LAND FOR OPEN -SPACE USES; AGREEING THAT ANY SUCH GRANT MADE SHALL BE USED BY THE CITY TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, AND RETAIN SAID LAND FOR PERMANENT OPEN -SPACE USES; ASSURING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN ,k DEVELOPMENT THAT THE CITY WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE RE- GULATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THIS RESOLUTION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN. Miscellaneous Committee Reports Committee reports were submitted by Councilmen Kelley, Evans, and Cannon who are Chairman of the Utility, Downtown Merchants, and Traffic Com- mittees, respectively. Ordinance - Change in Speed Limit During Construction Loop 201 At the request of the Texas Highway Department, Councilman Cannon ;roved to adopt an ordinance which will establish a 30 mile per hour speed limit during construction along Loop 201 from Arizona Street to Spur 330. f� Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1041 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION ON PORTION OF LOOP 201 WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. Grant Emergency Authority Purchase Pumps Lakewood Sewer Plant Councilman Stasney moved to authorize the Administration to proceed 4846 Minutes, September 10 1970 with the emergency replacement of two pumps at Lakewood Sewer Plant. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, Kelley, and Mayor Walker Nays: None Overhead Waterline - Wyoming at Missouri The Administration was instructed to contact the contractor doing the construction along Spur 201 and request replacement of the overhead water lines and valve which is being used by the contractor. The connection is located at the intersection of Wyoming and Missouri and leaks continually which is not only unsightly but tends to damage the street. Committee Study City Employees Hospitalization Coverage Councilman Kelley moved to appoint Councilmen Evans and Hullum as a Committee to study the city employees hospitalization coverage and life coverage. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None The Committee will work with the Administration in the preparation of specifications for the solicitation of bids. Adjourn Councilman Kelley moved for the meeting to adjourn. Councilmen Stasney seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. eta" C. Glen Walker, ffayor ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk APP�ROVEq ^ William R. Laughlin, City Attorney 1