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1970 12 10 CC Minutes, SpecialadN MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN December 10, 1970 The City Council of session on Thursday, December of the Baytown City Hall with Ted Kloesel David Evans Don M. Hullum Allen Cannon Lamar Kelley Leonard Stasney the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular 10, 1970 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room the following members in attendance: Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman C. Glen Walker Mayor D. R. Voelkel City Manager Howard F. Northcutt Administrative Assistant W. R. Laughlin City Attorney Absent: Edna Oliver City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered. He then called for consideration of minutes for the regular meeting December 3, 1970; however, the minutes were not distributed until Thursday, therefore, Councilman Kloesel moved to delay action concerning the minutes. This was seconded by the Mayor. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Cannon, Kelley and Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: None Representative City's Fiscal Agent - Tom Masterson- Report Bond MarkeF Mr. Masterson reported on changes in the bond market which had changed from 6� -60 days prior to this meeting to 5% or below at this time. Since this change has taken place in the bond market, the fiscal agent's recommendation is to make haste in the selling of bonds. In order to pro- ceed with the sell, the engineers must supply the information to help the fiscal agent determine what bonds to sell. It should be possible to sell bonds in mid January. Mr. Stasney moved to authorize the financial advisor to proceed with arranging enough funds in the bond sale for Phase I. This motion was seconded by Councilman Kelley. At this point, Council- man Cannon asked the feasibility of selling more bonds and investing them. We are unable to do this due to the fact that the Internal Revenue has passed a priliminary law which prohibits investment of proceeds from bonds that are 1�% above the rete which the bonds bear; also the sale of all bonds at this stage would impair the City's financial stability. Council- man Stasney re- phased his motion to read: Preparation be made in keeping with Phase No. I as amended. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Cannon, Kelley and Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: None Representative - Baytown Wrecker Association Mr. Manuel R. Pease representing the Baytown Wrecker Association submitted the following recommendations: 1. That the City recognize the Baytown Wrecker Association as the Emergency Wrecker Service for Baytown, and as the bargaining agent for all wrecker owners. Further, that any complaints or irregularities be reported to the President of the Ass- ociation. 2. That the Baytown Wrecker Association, at its own expense, furnish the dispatch service for all vehicles stolen, ab- andoned, or containing suspected intoxicated persons; 3. That the Wrecker service charge-be raised to $20 and the transfer charge to $10. 4889 Minutes, December 10, 1970 All of the wrecker owners in the City are members of this associa- tion. Councilman Cannon made a motion to refer this report to the Wrecker Committee and Councilman Stasney seconded. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Cannon, Kelley, and Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kloesel Ordinance No. 1053 - Fire Lanes - Determining Unit Densities in Multiple Apartment Developments Mr. Laughlin explained Ordinance 1053 which is an amendment to Chapter 12, Fire Prevention, Code of Ordinances. Two additions will be made in this amendment. 1. Functional fire hydrants are to be within 300 feet of use. 2. Density Standards will be set at 20 units per parcel acre except upon approval from the Planning Commission for use of some open space abutting property. This ordinance does not apply to Townhouses or Mobile Homes; two ordinances will be prepared to cover density requirements for these type developments and will be presented to the Council at its next meeting. The Mobile Home ordinance will be amended to limit 7 units to the acre which is FHA standard and an ordinance will be drafted establishing 8 units to the acre for Townhouse Apts. Councilman Stasney requested that ordinances be placed on the agenda for December 17. Mr. Frank Whalen of the Lakewood Civic Association stated that the organization had approved unanimously the adoption of a Density Ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved the Ordinance 1053 as presented with exception of the Lammers Project, be adopted. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The Council discussed the Lammers Project and asked questons to determine if this tract should be exempt. * Mr. Hullum arrived at the meeting. Mr. Wilhite recommended that Mr. Lammers be exempt from this new ordinance on this project. The meetings of the Planning Commission were discussed and the Commission will meet on the first and third Mondays of the month; also, notice will be posted of each meeting. The Mayor repeated the motion and the vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 12, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, FIRE LANE EASEMENT, BY AMENDING SECTION 12 -47 (a) THEREOF, AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 12 -47. I THERETO, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE. -... EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. No townhouses will be approved until an ordinance is passed Consider Ordinance No. 1054- Off - Street Parking This ordinance was not completed; therefore, it will be on the agenda of December 17. Report from Administration Concerning Water Quality -Its Effect on Health fi Pipe Corrosion Mr. Howard Northcutt, Administratioe Assistant, presented a 4890 Minutes December 10, 1970 report concerning the water quality problem in Plumwood. A consulting eng- ineer was called in, Mr. Frank Dore of Houston and he will present re- commendations next Council meeting, December 17, 1970. Mr. Dore has been in the field of water study since 1948. Two cases of kidney infections were reported at the last Council meeting, both cases were checked out. In one case the mother of the child affected said the doctor did not say this was caused by the water in Baytown and in another instance the cause was not determined yet. A sample of water was taken from an outside facet and an analysis was made indicating that the water was totally within the re- quirements set by the Water Quality Control Board. A sample of Baytown water has been sent to Edna Wood Laboratories for more extensive study. Mr. Dore will give an extensive report on he problem of corrosion of pipes in Baytown and make recommendations. Mr. Johnny Busch gave a report on Phase I of improvements to water production and distribution systems. This report is concerned with remommendations for improvemtent for improvements to the City of Bay- town water system for Phase I. They are predicated to satisfy the most pressing immediate needs within the allocated funds of $375,000.00. He went on to discuss the different problems in the system and then made the following recommendations; 1. Rework well number 10 (McElroy Park) and install 1000 G.P.M. pump. 1he estimated cost $18,000.00 2. Reconstruct well number 14 (Bayway Drive) . Has excessive sand production and has production potential of 1.08 million gallons per day. Estimated cost is $25,000.00 3. Install overflow regulating devices of four elevated towers. Increase water pressure and flow. Estimated cost is $24,000.00 4. Install approximately 2,400 feet of 16 inch main to connect existing 16 inch main on Decker Drive with existing 16 inch main on Decker Drive with existing 16 inch main on Spur 201. Some of 1965 Bond Funds remain for this work. Estimated cost- $38,400.00. 5. Install approximately 2,4 -0 feet of 16 inch main on Baker Road from well number 11 to existing 16 inch main near Decker Drive. Estimated cost is $38,400.00 6. Install approximately 4,500 feet of 12 inch main along the North side of State Highway Spur 201 from existing 12 inch near Kettering Drive to existing 12 inch main on Highway 146. Cost estimated at $54,000.00 7. Install approximately 2,300 feet of 16 inch main along Highway 146 from existing 16 inch main at East Lobit to East Gulf, and approximately 1,000 feet of 12 inch main westerly along East Gulf to Sixth St. Estimated cost - $48,800.00 8. Install approximately 4,800 of 12 inch main along N. Jones St. from existing 12 inch main on State Highway Spur 201 to existing 16 inch main on West Lobit Ave. Estimated cost - $57,600.00 For complete details a copy of the report is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Stasney moved to accept the report and adopt the recommenda- tions. Mr. Kloesel seconded the motion. Some questions were asked concern- ing rather the report reflected any maintenance problems which lead to an amendment to the motion. The amendment was to give tenative approval of the report and final approval next week. The vote follows: Mr. Stasney amended the motion and Mr. Kloesel seconded. Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilman Kloesel moved to request a report on the maintenance status of the wells by January 7. Councilman Hullum seconded, also re- quested to know cost of maintenance and funds available for this purpose. Councilman Stasney stated he felt this would not have to be done by motion. 7'.- 4891 Minutes December 10, 1970 Councilman Stasney moved to table the motion and Councilman Cannon seconded. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Cannon, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Klosel, Hullum, and Evans Councilman Kloesel moved again to have a written report pre- sented on the maintenance status of the wells showing funds available to correct situation and proposed cost. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Cannon and Stasney A discussion followed concerning the drainange of Ward Road and just what could be done to rememdy the situation. Allen Cannon left meeting. Emergency Vehicle - Police Department Mr. Voelkel stated that three bids were received and of these Courtesy Ford was the low bidder with a total of $3,011.52. Councilman Hullum moved to accept Courtesy Ford's bid. Councilmen Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Kelley, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Ordinance No. 1050 - A- Amending Telephone Co. Ordinance Councilmen Kelley reported concerning the telephone rates. At the last meeting an ordinance was passed to hold base rate until 12/31/72; however, the telephone company could not accept this proposal. Councilman Kelley moved to refer this issue to the Utility Committee and this was seconded by Councilman Kloesel. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Sidewalks for Ward Road Between Gillette and Strickland Council Traffic Committee has requested that the Administration construct a shell sidewalk for Ward Road between Gillette and Strick- land. A City crew was sent out to accomplish this task and some of the residents objected to a shell sidewalk; therefore, the residents were asked if prehaps they would be interested in paying for the materials and the City paying for installation to install concrete sidewalks; however, the residents were not interested. Mr. R. L. Cramer addressed the Council concerning the sidewalk and explained the difficulties that would rise from the installation of a sidewalk of concrete and pointed out that shell tl degrades residential property. Councilman Kloesel moved to refer this ]hatter to the Traffic Committee. Councilmen Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Some discussion followed concerning an ordinance providing for sidewalks. Councilman Stasney moved to amend the Subdivision Ordinance to include sidewalks. Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote Follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hull=, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker .q 4892 Minutes December 10, 1970 Nays: None Police Administration Building- Discussed Mr. Kloesel reported on plans for new Police Administration Building. Each Councilman had a blueprint of the building. This building will house the Corporation Court and the space provided can be enlarged. The jail space estimated for maximum growth should handle 200 people. This building is being planned for expansion:,_ Councilman Stasney questioned the location of the fire station. The Police Chief re- commended that the fire station be built with direct access to North Main. Councilman Stasney moved to direct the architect to include in the police building plans for a fire station with a common wall. This motion died for lack of a second. After much discussion concerning rather the fire station should be attached to the police building or be a separate building, Councilman Stasney moved that the architect present to the Council a proposal for the fire station. Councilman Kelley seconded. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kloesel Councilman Kelley moved to authorize the architect to proceed with the detail plans for the police station. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney Kloesel, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Park Lands- Request to Close Deal • Mr. Laughlin requested permission to close the deal on the Britton Property north of Branscomb Apartments to be used for park land. Funds for this purchase are no problem at this time. The funds may be borrowed and paid out of collective funds. Councilman Kloesel moved to close Britton No. 1 & 2. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Kloesel, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Annexation Farm Market Road 1305 Continued Pass Mobay to Highway 146 and From 146 to Interstate 10 Councilman Lamar Kelley motioned that the City continue annexation of Farm Market Road 1305 pass Mobay to Highway 146 and from Highway 146 to Interstate 10 to eliminate expenditure to trucking companies. Council- man Hullum seconded. The vote " - fpllows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None * Councilman Evans left meeting. Update Master Thoroughfare Plan The Mayor made the request that the Administration up -date the Master Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Kloesel made a formal motion to this effect and Councilman Kelley seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Communication- Chambers County 7 4893 Minutes December 10, 1970 Mayor suggested that the City set up a permanent liaison with Chambers County and arrange to have a meeting at least once a quarter. Councilman Kelley moved to appoint a committee to keep permanent liaison with Chambers County. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Steamy, and Kelley Mayor Walker Nays: None Ordinance No. 1054- Change in Building Code Mr. Stasney moved to take Ordinance No. 1054 from table. Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kelley Mr. Laughlin explained the ordinance and Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the Ordinance No. 1054. Councilman seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kelley caption follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1054 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 7, BUILDINGS, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 7 -4 -2 THEREOF, SO AS TO ADOPT THE 1969 REVISIONS To SECTION 404.4 OF THE SOUTHER STANDARD BUILDING CODE, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH: CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Mr. Connerton - News Media It was Mr. Connerton's opinion that the people have a right to know what is going on in their City government and that the Council is discouraging 'news coverage. Adjourn Councilman Kelley moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to adjourn. C. Glen Walker, Mayor ATTEST: Eileen P. Hall, Secretary- City Clerk APPROVE William R. Laughlin, City Attorn y