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The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was
offered by Reverend Roy A. Cloudt. He then called for consideration of
minutes for the regular meeting of December 3, 1970 and the special meeting
of December 10, 1970. A correction to the minutes was requested by Mr.
Stasney. The correction being that the Council requested that a Sub-
division Ordinance Amendment be prepared; other than the correction, the
minutes were approved by motion of Councilman Stasney and second,of.:
Councilman Kloesel. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Cannon, Kelley and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Public Hearing - Request on Premise Beer License - Village Inn Pizza Parlor
A petition was presented to the Council protesting the operation
of the Village Inn Pizza Parlor with an On Premise Beer License and late
hour permit. The residents objected to noise, abusive language, vadalism,
and liquor being sold near a residential area; also speeding has been a
problem in this area. The manager of the Village Inn pointed out that no
liquor bas been sold to a minor; however, some adults have bought liquor
and have given it to minors. Mr. Webb, the manager, stated that off duty
policemen are hired on Friday and Saturday nights as guards inside the es-
tablishment. Teenagers loitering in the parking lot seemed to be the
biggest problem and a letter was filed with the police department requesting
some assistance in this problem. Councilman Cannon moved that the license
be denied; however, this motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Kloesel
moved to forward the license along with the petition to the County Judge
and let him resolve the problem; however, this motion died for lack of a
second. Then, Mr. Kloesel moved to forward the application in question
to the County Judge along with the petition and objection presented to the
Council. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Kelley, and Stasney
Nays: Mayor Walker and Councilman Cannon
There was some discussion concerning the on premise beer license
at Lupita's Place, 1241 Cherry Street; however, no petition was filed with
this new application.
• Councilman Cannon left the meeting.
Proposal Mr. Frank Dorr - Corrosion Problem
Mr. Dorr stated that on Wedenesday, December 9 he met with the Ad-
ministration to discuss problems relating to corrosion attributed to well
water within the City, and discussed use of firm's services. During this
MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
December
17, 1970
The City Council of the City
of Baytown, Texas, met in regular
session on Thursday, December 17, 1970
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Room
of the
Baytown City Hall with the following
members in attendance:
Ted Kloesel
Councilman
David Evans
Councilman
*
Allen Cannon
Councilman
**
Lamar Kelley
Councilman
Leonard Stasney
Councilman
C. Glen Walker
Mayor
D. R. Voelkel
City Manager
Howard F. Northcutt
Administrative Assistant
W. R. Laughlin
City Attorney
Absent:
Don M. Hullum
Councilman
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was
offered by Reverend Roy A. Cloudt. He then called for consideration of
minutes for the regular meeting of December 3, 1970 and the special meeting
of December 10, 1970. A correction to the minutes was requested by Mr.
Stasney. The correction being that the Council requested that a Sub-
division Ordinance Amendment be prepared; other than the correction, the
minutes were approved by motion of Councilman Stasney and second,of.:
Councilman Kloesel. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Cannon, Kelley and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Public Hearing - Request on Premise Beer License - Village Inn Pizza Parlor
A petition was presented to the Council protesting the operation
of the Village Inn Pizza Parlor with an On Premise Beer License and late
hour permit. The residents objected to noise, abusive language, vadalism,
and liquor being sold near a residential area; also speeding has been a
problem in this area. The manager of the Village Inn pointed out that no
liquor bas been sold to a minor; however, some adults have bought liquor
and have given it to minors. Mr. Webb, the manager, stated that off duty
policemen are hired on Friday and Saturday nights as guards inside the es-
tablishment. Teenagers loitering in the parking lot seemed to be the
biggest problem and a letter was filed with the police department requesting
some assistance in this problem. Councilman Cannon moved that the license
be denied; however, this motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Kloesel
moved to forward the license along with the petition to the County Judge
and let him resolve the problem; however, this motion died for lack of a
second. Then, Mr. Kloesel moved to forward the application in question
to the County Judge along with the petition and objection presented to the
Council. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Kelley, and Stasney
Nays: Mayor Walker and Councilman Cannon
There was some discussion concerning the on premise beer license
at Lupita's Place, 1241 Cherry Street; however, no petition was filed with
this new application.
• Councilman Cannon left the meeting.
Proposal Mr. Frank Dorr - Corrosion Problem
Mr. Dorr stated that on Wedenesday, December 9 he met with the Ad-
ministration to discuss problems relating to corrosion attributed to well
water within the City, and discussed use of firm's services. During this
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meeting pipe sections that had failed were inspected and the majority of
these were electrolysis problems. Two well areas inspected as to conduc-
tivity and resistivity and the report was positive. Three type tests were
exercised to analyze the water. These tests being: bacterial, quality,
and mineral composition. No bacteria was discovered and the quality of
the water was within the limits established by the Texas Water Control
Board. However, these tests were made only in the area in which a complaint
was received. The firm requested to conduct a City wide test of all wells in
order to make recommendations as to a course of improvement. Also, because
of the customer's need to better understand the City's water situation, Mr.
Dorr suggested the formation of a "Water Problem Clinic" which could consist
of brochures and other printed aides which would be mailed to the customers.
In Mr. Dorr's estimation one or two weeks would be required in Baytown to
obtain sufficient data, and two weeks would be required to evaluate the data
and prepare a certified report of the findings.
Councilman Stasney moved to table action on any contract until
January 7. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Kelley and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
* ** At this point Mr. Voelkel requested to make a brief statement con-
cerning the On Premise Beer License for Lupita's Place which was that, if a
petition were filed December 18 it could still be accepted.
Reconsider Ordinance No. 1055 - Off -Street Parking
Mr. Laughlin discussed Ordinance No. 1055 going over changes
which had been made in the tentative ordinance and the exception. The
ordinance provides for townhouses, computing number of parking spaces,
and the exception. This ordinance does not apply to any existing establish-
ments and all exceptions will fall within the discretion of the Planning
Commission. Mr. Voelkel and Mr. Wilhite discussed parking stable and the
fact that some type of regulation is needed to assure no head -in parking on
thoroughfares. Mr. Wilhite stated that a statement could be inserted on
sheet three which would not allow head -in parking on thoroughfares; also,
a variable dimension of at least 10 feet be provided for head -in parking.
Councilman Stasney stated that one could keep modifying or adding to this
ordinance, but this ordinance did seem to be sound and he moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1055. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel recommended that an amendment be prepared to
Section 7 including Pelly, Old Baytown, and any other area that the Planner
feels should be included.
The Caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1055
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER, TO -WIT, CHAPTER
19 1/2, "OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS "; PROVIDING FOR
OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING RULES FOR DE-
TERMINING LOCATION OF OFF- STREET PARKING SPACES; ESTABLISHING
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR OFF - STREET PARKING; PROVIDING GEOMETRIC
DESIGN STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS, CURB CUTS, AND OFF- STREET
PARKING SPACES; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
** Councilman Kelley left the meeting.
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George McCuen to Serve on the Pest Control Commission
Councilman Kloesel moved that Mr. George McCuen be re- appointed to
serve on the Pest Control Commission and this was seconded by Councilman
Stasney. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
* Councilman Cannon returned to the meeting.
Carl Connerton - Salaries and Off -Duty Employment of Policemen
Mr. Connerton requested that if the policemen received a pay in-
crease it would be with the provision that they do not accept part time
employment, because he feels that their part time jobs interfere'.with their
being as alert and even tempered as they would be if they were relaxing
during the hours they are off duty. He stated that he had witnessed a police
officer strike a prisoner which could have been attributed to the fact that
the officer was tired from holding down another job. The Council stated that
this was an administrative matter and took no formal action.
Consider Resolution 303 - Authorization to File Application with HUD Con-
cerning the Bell Park Property
Mr. Laughlin stated the pdrpose of this resolution being to grant
$5,500.00 Dollars to cover one -half the purchase price and administrative
costs in acquisition of the Bell Property for park land open -space use.
Tnis resolution would direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to file an
application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to secure
the grant. Councilman Evans moved to adopt Resolution No. 303. Council-
man Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption follows:
Resolution No. 303
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 FIVE THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED AND NO1100 ($5,500.00) 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; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THIS RESOLUTION FOR AND ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
Proposed Ordinance No. 01217 -1 - Annexation - Public Hearing - 10' Strip
The proposed ordinance No. 01217 -1 is to set a public hearing
on annexation of a 10' strip along a public right -of -way, concerning
portions of Highways F.M. 1405, F.M. 565 and Highway 146, so as to extend
the city's 10' strip northward from U. S. Steel Plant entrance to Highway
I -10. Councilman Stasney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1056 setting the
public hearing at 7:00 p.m., January 7, 1971 in the Council Chamber of
City Hall. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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The caption follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1056
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Traffic Committee Report
Councilman Cannon reported on a proposed change in the Truck Route
Ordinance concerning the weight. The original ordinance has no weight listed;
therefore, the committee is recommending a weight not to exceed one ton. The
committee is negotiating with Southern Pacific Railroad on signalization of
railroad crossings. The committee would like the Council to consider making
Sterling one -way west from Pruett to Decker; also, Defee on -way east from
Decker to Pruett.
Salary Committee Report
Councilman Stasney pointed out that supervisory employees were
given increases in salary when the new budget was adopted, non - clerical
employees were given a $30 across -the board increase pending further study,
and clerical employees salaries were held for classification study. To
cover raises retroactive to October 1, 1970 funds were placed in the
Council Contingency equal to 68 of non- supervisory salaries, wages, and
benefits less the sum of the $30 raises. Committee report is recom-
mendations concerning salaries of City employees. The committee proposes
the granting of a noninal 66 increase for all employees (non - clerical)
with the following exceptions:
1. In the case where the $30 increase raised the employees
salary more than 66, the salary should remain the same.
2. Where employees salaries were adjusted during the study
to coincide with other municipalities.
3. Recommendation that the Police Department receive 7% increase
due to increased efficiency during the past year. The extra
1% being a reward for increased productivity.
The committee discovered gross inequities in clerical salaries with
some employees being under paid and some over paid. Implementation of this
salary schedule will begin the process of equalizing clerical salaries. The
job classifications are as follows:
Account Clerk
Sr. Account Clerk
Chief Accountant
Cashier
Receptionist Clerk
Clerk Typist I
Clerk Typist II
Secretary
Senior Clerk Typist
Legal Secretary
Dispatcher Clerk
Junior Librarian
Library Page
The committee recommended that the 66 increase be applied to all clerical
salaries except:
1. Where the 66 increase would raise the salary past the top limit
of the bracket, that the salary be limited to the maximum.
2. Where salaries presently exceed the maximum, those salaries be
held static.
3. Shift differential (for straight shift) $25 evening shift and
$50 graveyard shift.
Howard Northcutt, Administrative Assistant, discribed the procedure
followed to compile data for clerical classifications:
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First, a form was sent to all clerical employees to be filled out
and returned stating job description and other pertient information. Five
cities were contacted and no city has same job title for the same type
work. The salaries of other cities were averaged out to establish average
base salary. No clerical help has been interviewed; however, the depart-
ment heads were interviewed and were asked which position the clerical
employee in that office was qualified to fill.
After Mr. Northcutt's report, the Council discussed several facets
of the Salary Committee's recommendations. Councilman Kloesel motioned
that a $45 a month raise be approved for each employee; however, this
motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Carl Connerton requested that a
public meeting be held to discuss employees salaries. Councilman Kloesel
moved to hold a public meeting. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Stasney requested that the Council act on the recommendations
and moved that the Council accept the report, but this motion died for
lack of a second. Afterwhich time, Councilman Evans moved to accept the
report except for clerical salaries in order to study them once more.
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion; however, when he made the motion
he was of the opinion that the clerical employees would also receive a
6% increase, therefore, he withdrew his second. However, this was after
the vote on the first motion which follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Evans, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
Because Councilman Cannon was misinformed at the time he voted, he moved
to reconsider the question and Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon and Kloesel
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Evans and Stasney
Councilman Cannon expressed the desire to bring in professional help to
determine classification and salaries. Councilman Cannon made a motion
that the 6% increase be given to all departments with a $30 minimum re-
troactive to October 1 reflecting the $30 increase as granted to some
employees with an additional lac to the police department; however, there
was not a second to this motion. Immediately, Councilman Kloesel moved
a $40 across the board raise to all city employees payable,before Christmas
retroactive to October 1, but this motion was not seconded either. Council-
man Evans moved to accept the report with the exception of the clerical
salaries in order that the committee might meet one more time. Councilman
Cannon seconded the motion. The Council discussed holding a meeting during
recess; therefore, Councilman Stasney moved to table the motion and Council-
man Cannon seconded. The vtoe follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
After the meeting, Councilman Stasney reviewed the report with one
exception being that of clerical employees. The committee recommended that
6% be given to all clerical employees except where the 6% increase would
raise the past salary beyond the top limit of the bracket that, that salary
be limited to the maximum amount, where salary presently exceeds maximum
this salary to be held static, and a shift differential for straight shift
workers be $25 for evenings and $50 for graveyards. At this point, Council-
man Stasney moved to adopt the committee's report with this exception.
Councilman Evans seconded the motion. Some discussion followed, Mr. Stasney
moved to end debate and Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilman Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Stasney reviewed once more and the Council voted on
Councilman Stasney's motion to adopt the committee's report with this ex-
ception. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Kloesel
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Proposed Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances - Mobile Home Parks
Mr. Wilhite stated that there is really only one change in the
ordinance that is from ten to seven units per acre with the exception of the
Mobile Home Park at the dead end of McKinney Road. This change will bring
our requirements in line with those of FHA. The Mobile Home Review Board
can make exceptions to the ordinance. Councilman Stasney moved to adopt
ordinance No. 1057 with proviso for any plat already approved (Mobile Home
Park at dead end of McKinney Road) . Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1057
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 1/2, MOBILE
HOME PARKS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17 1/2 -21, DENSITY
REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO SET DENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF SEVEN (7)
MOBILE HOME STANDS PER ACRE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Proposed Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances - Townhouse Subdivisions
Mr. Wilhite requested the Council defer action on this Townhouse
Ordinance until the Planning Commission could meet and discuss the ordinance.
Councilman Kloesel moved that this ordinance be referred to the Planning
Commission for study and returned to the Council. Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion. The vote unanimous in favor of the motion. Councilman Kloesel
moved to instruct the Planning Commission not to approve any Townhouses until
passage of the ordinance. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote
was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Proposed Ordinance No. 1058 - Amending Code of Ordinances - Aluminum Conductors
This ordinance had been presented to the Council before and discussed,
therefore, Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1058 which amends
Chapter 11, Electrical Code, Section 11 -73 requiring that aluminum conductors
may not be used in branch circuit wiring. Councilman Cannon seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1058
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 11, ELECTRICAL
CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 11 -73 THEREOF, SO AS TO ADD THE
REQUIREMENT THAT ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS MAY NOT BE USED IN
BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Proposed Ordinance - Authorizing City Attorney Make Offer - Acquisition Of
Certain Lands £ox A Public Utility Easement
In order to proceed with installing the water line along Decker Drive
the City Attorney presented an ordinance making an official offer of $5,793.50
Dollars for the acquisition of certain interests in land needed for a Utility
Easement. If this offer is not accepted then condemnation proceedings will
begin. Councilman Stasney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1059 authorizing offer
of $5,793.50 for the public utility easement. Councilman Kloesel seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
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Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1059
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO OFFER FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, THE SUM OF FIVE
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY -THREE AND 50 /100 ($5,793.
DOLLARS TO HANCE BUSCH AND CATHERINE BAIN, OR OTHER PARTIES
IN INTEREST, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INTERESTS IN
CERTAIN LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC USE AS
A UTILITY EASEMENT; REQUIRING THAT SUCH OFFER BE ACCEPTED
WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE EVENT SUCH OFFER IS REFUSED;
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Al Chappel - Representative of General Telephone Company of the Southwest
Mr. Chappel presented a letter to the Council from General Tele-
phone rejecting Ordinance No. 1050 -A. He requested on behalf of General
Telephone that the rates now being used be left as they are until the com-
pany can meet with the Utility Committee and if no agreement can be reached
refunds will be made. Mr. Chappel was questioned by the Council and much
discussion followed; afterwhich, Councilman Kloesel moved that the situation
be referred to the Utility Committee for recommendation. Councilman Stasney
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Proposed Ordinance - Providing Requirements for Construction of Sidewalks
Mr. Laughlin explained the ordinance and its purpose. Councilman
Stasney moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1060 and Councilman Kloesel seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Cannon, Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the Ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1060
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 27, SUBDIVISIONS,
BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 27 -35 THERETO, PROVIDING REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS IN SUBDIVISIONS; ES-
TABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SIDEWALKS; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Rer#s.- Recommendations from Consulting - Engineers
First, Mr. Busch discussed elevating perimeter streets in Brownwood
The consulting engineers recommended a minimum roadway elevation of 8'0" to
provide maximum protection for the money. Therefore, estimates for both
seven foot and eight foot roadway elevations were presented. If this project
is worked concurrently with the Bayway Drive paving project, then the exca-
vation from Bayway Drive could be utilized as fill for this Brownwood peri-
meter roadway, resulting in a considerable savings. The total cost to elevate
street 710" with pump stations was $333,000.00. Mr. Busch was aked why this
cost was higher then originally estimated. He listed several items that had
not been included in the original estimate. Next Mr. Busch presented a report
mainly in exhibit form for paving Bayway Drive from Decker Drive to Crow Road.
Bayway is a major access to a large residential area, also it serves as a
truck route serving industry and commerce located in the southwestern portion
of the City. The traffic volume as shown in the exhibits is quite heavy.
The engineers recommended a design of two 24 foot wide roadways separated by a
30 foot wide median, with median openings at appropriate locations. Total
estimated cost was $1,050,000.00 Dollars. Mr. Busch recommended selling as-
sessments against property (paving liens) to a bank in order to encourage more
contractors to bid. Funding of Phase I of Capital Improvements Program was
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discussed. 'IIie following information is what was presented:
Parks - Land Acquisition $560,000; Engineering, Planning, Misc. $20,000
Public Bldgs., - Police $500,000
Streets - Rights -of -way $341,000, Garth Road (from Park to Goose Creek) $187,000
Brownwood Perimeter Streets $333,000; Bayway Drive $1,050,000
Water - Phase I $374,000
Sewer - Phase I - $660,000 Total Revenue Bonds $1,250.000
Total Tax Bonds $4,026,000
Grand Total $5,276,000
• Councilman Cannon left the meeting.
-" Ivan Langford presented the report on improvements to sanitary
sewerage system in the City of Baytown, Texas. Improvements to be constructed
in Phase I are estimated to cost $2,323,500. Of this sum, it is anticipated
that a federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, in the minimum
amount of $41,800 can be secured. Thus, the City funds required for the
initial improvements would be $1,906,700. He went on to explain the different
approaches the City could take in obtaining the necessary funds. All three
reports are on file in the office of the City Clerk. The Council then dis-
cussed the fact that there was not enough money included in the budget to
cover the cost of this program and discussed ways of obtaining the necessary
funds or cutting down to use the funds allocated. Councilman Kloesel moved
to refer the engineer's report to the fiscal agent for a report on bonds that
the City can sell. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. Then after dis-
cussing the Funding of Phase I, Councilman Kloesel added to his motion to
present the eningeer's report with the adjusted figures. The adjusted
figures being:
Public Bldgs. - Police $410,000
Streets - Rights -of -way Approximately $241,000
Garth Road - Property owner participation $35,000
Sayway, Drive approximately $225,000 property owner participation
Councilman Evans called previous question. Councilman Kloesel seconded.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, and Mayor Walker
Mays: Councilman Stasney
At this point Councilman Stasney left because he did not chose to vote $333,000
for Brownwoed Perimeter Streets when only $200,000 was voted in the bond election.
The motion was by passed for lack of quorm.
Councilman Stasney returned.
The motion and second were withdrawn.
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the Water & Sewer Reports. Council-
man Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Bids - Front -end Motor & Backhoe
Mr. Voelkel reported that three bids had been received for the emergency
purchase of a front -end motor and backhoe. The low bid of $8,300 did not meet
the specifications; therefore, the bid should be awarded to Kemp & Tony for
$8,340 due to the fact that the met specifications and it is a local firm.
Councilman Evans moved to accept the recommendation to award the bid to Kemp &
Tony. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, and Stasney
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Adjourn
Councilman Evans moved
vote was unanimous to adjourn.
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