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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 11, 1971
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas met in regular session
on Thursday, March 11, 1971 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
Leonard Stasney
Councilman
* Don M. Hullum
Councilman
Allen Cannon
Councilman
'* Lamar Kelley
Councilman
C. Glen Walker
Mayor
D. R. Voelkel
City Manager
Howard Northcutt
Adm. Assistant
W. R. Laughlin
City Attorney
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered.
He then called for the minutes of the regular meeting on February 25th. A
clarification was made on the minutes afterwhich, Councilman Kloesel moved to
approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel then moved to approve the minutes of the special
rimeeting on March 1st as submitted in written form. Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Donald R. Wells - Maintenance of Ferguson Street
Mr. Donald R. Wells, a resident on Ferguson Street, asked the Council
for assistance in the maintenance of the 12 -foot road which intersects North
Main and dead ends at the southern Pacific Railroad. There is no record of
city maintenance but he has a plat map which shows a dedication was made in
1930. Utility lines parallel the roadway and at one time the road was hard
surfaced. Property owners have encroached upon the roadway and cars are
parked in such a manner as to make ingress and egress almost impossible,
without driving over privately awned property. He asked the Council for some
action which would prevent blockage of the street entrance, maintain the road-
way and to release the roadway easement dedication which has not been opened
from his property to the railroad right -of -way. He has plans to buy the pro-
perty abutting the dedication directly across from his present homestead.
There is no record of the dedication instruments being accepted by the County
or City and in answer to an inquiry, the City Attorney stated that there may be
private rights, but the City would not be safe in making a judgment on releasing
an easement which was not accepted by the County or City. He stated, however,
that the City could maintain the street if the Council decided in favor because
there is a public interest because of the Utility lines and the public accept-
ance of the street. Councilman Kelley moved to establish the boundary lines,
to maintain the street up to the entrance to Mr. Wells driveway, give him a
letter stating that the City has no interest in the lower part of the roadway
easement extending to the railroad property and pass an ordinance restricting
parking on the street right -of -way. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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Mrs. Barrow - Representing Women League of Voters - Support - Separation
of RPfuaP
Mrs. Barrow speaking as a representative of the Women League of
Voters, introduced and read a letter supporting the suggestion of the Bay-
town Environmental Advisory Board regarding separation of refuse for re-
clamation purposes, and urged the Council to adopt the plan for a trial
period and urged the City to make every effort to make this trial period a
success. In a further discussion she stated that the Baytown Environmental
Advisory Board would like to see aluminum cans and glass containers se-
parated from other refuse. Councilman Kloesel suggested a meeting with the
City Manager and Department Heads to consider the method of operation and
cost involved. Councilman Stasney suggested investigating the feasibility
of a trail period, present the recommendations to the Council for consider-
ation, etc. The suggestion was referred to the Administration for study.
He will arrange a meeting with the Council to assist in the planning.
Council Receive 1969 -70 Annual Audit
Mr. Edgar Hullum, CPA, presented the annual audit on the Parks and
Recreation Fund and the City of Baytown audit of all funds. He asked that
the Council review the reports and he will meet with them at their conveni-
ence if they have questions. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the annual
audit of the Parks and Recreation Fund and the entire audit of all funds of
the City of Baytown. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Cannon, Evans, Stasney, and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Report - Frank Dorr - Water Quality and Corrosion Characteristics
Frank Dorr, Consulting Engineer, submitted a written report on
the corrosive effects of the water wells following City Council approval
of the study in January 1971. Tests were conducted on each of the eleven
well sites. Eight of the eleven met the standards recommended by the Texas
State Department of Health. Wells 4,5 & 9 exceed the recommended limits
for both chlorides and total solids. Water from wells 2, 3 & 3A approach
the limits of total solids and contain marginal limits of chlorides. In all
cases where corrosion had been reported, the source of water supply was
found to be from abandonment and that wells 2, 3 & 3A be checked periodically
to determine their drinking quality. He also stated that the other five
wells in the system have a very good and high quality drinking water and low
in their corrosivity, and it was recommended that future wells and additional
water supply be taken in the vicinity of these wells. He also suggested the
separation of metals to achieve lower maintenance and extended service life
of the distribution piping systems and to prevent electrolysis corrosion
and galvanic corrosion. These changes could be made a part of the plumbing
code of the City. Te proposed a meeting with the City Manager and members
of the Council to discuss other relating matters. A special meeting will
be arranged by the City Manager prior to the next regular meeting of the
Council.
I. M. Jones - Museum Committee Proposal for Advisory Board Creation
I. M. (Deacon) Jones, Chairman of the Museum Committee, submitted
a petition for the creation of a Museum Division within the Parks & Re-
creation Department of the City of Baytown, and that a Museum Advisory Board
consisting of seven members be appointed to supervise and assist the Director
of Parks & Recreation in this work with the Director being designated as an
ex- officio member of the proposed Advisory Board. Plans for by -laws and
rules and regulations will be condidered at a later date. Following some
discussion, Councilman Kelley moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance along the guide lines presented for presentation at the next re-
gular meeting of the Council. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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°- Mr. Hinkley - "RIGHT - ON EITHER MATERIAL. BUT THAT IS THE CONTPICTOR'S
RESPONSIBILITY. LET'S SAY TEN YEARS FROM NOW IT DOESTIT DO THE .�
JOB, WE'RE STILL - WE'RE LIABLE FOR THE MATERIAL - -- WE
RECOMMENDED IT, YOU UTILIZED IT THAT WAY, WE STAND BEHIND IT.
TO GIVE YOU AN EXAMPLE, AT ONE TIME JOj /N MANSVILLE DF,CIDED TO
GIVE A LIFETIME GUARANTEE TO A ROOFING MATERIAL THAT WAS AN
• ASBESTOS ROOF...... IN THE GOLF COAST OLiTXE UNITED ST..TES,
THEY BOUGHT A BUNCH OF IT. GENTLEMEN, AFTER FIFTEEN HURRICANES
WE ARE STILL PUTTING THE SAME ROOF BACK ON HOUSES AT MO COST TO
THE OWNERS...... BECAUSE THE LIFETIME IS THE LIFETIME' OF THE MAN
THAT BOUGHT IT."
(Discussion followed on the method of laying this particular
material.)
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Consider Bids - Sanitary Sewer Lines - Bowie Drive and Granville- Dorris Streets
Bids on the
construction
of sewer mains on James
Bowie Drive
and Busch
Terrace Subdivision were opened and
tabulated as
follows:
Base Bid A
Base Bid B
Base Bid C
Total A &C
Total B &C
Bayshore Constructors
$34,553.00
$39,690.00
$39,081.00
$73,634.00
$78,771.00
Baytown Utility Corp
36,180.00
36,690.00
40,662.70
76,842.70
77,352.70
Tom -Co., Inc.
51,060.40
53,005.00
44,934.50
95,994.90
97,939.50
S & C Company
48,360.00
No Bid
50,576.50
98,936.50
No Bid
Base Bid "A" James Bowie Drive, using Flectran flexible conduit
Base Bid "B" James Bowie Drive, using extra strength vitrified clay pipe
Base Bid "C" Relocation of sanitary sewers in Busch Terrace, using vitrified
clay and cast iron
City Manager Voelkel stated that it was the recommendation of the
Administration and the Engineering Department that the combination of the low
bid of Bayshore Constructors on A & C. in the amount of $73,634.00, be accepted.
Some question was raised on the strength of the 18 inch Flextran over vitrified
clay in Base Bid "B ". ( *Councilman Hullum arrives at the meeting). The Council
heard a report from a representative of John - Mansville Sales Corporation, the
manufacturer of the Flextran, who outlined the durability of the material as well
as the integrity of the company manufacturing the pipe. Following some further
discussion, Councilman Stasney moved to accept the bid of Bayshore Constructors
on the combination of Base A &C. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, Cannon and Kelley
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Jim Plato of Bayshore Constructors expressed his appreciation for the
contract acceptance and mentioned that it is possible that funds may be avail-
able for the project under PL 660, and suggested this approach be investigated.
Also, he submitted a letter with his bid that offered another material, Arm -Co,
for the smaller pipe. It is a laminated plastic pipe and his company has had
good results in laying it in place. A reduction in price was shown for the
pipe and the Council may want to use it on this small scale as a test item.
The Plastic Pipe Committee will take a look at the material and make its re-
port later.
** Councilman Kelley excused from the meeting.
Report - City's Architect - Provide Fallout Shelters - Police Administration
Building
James A. (Bitsy) Davis, Architect for the construction of the new
Police Building under the bond program, gave a report on his study of planning
the new Police Administrative Building while staying within the budget of
$500,000 approved by the voters for the building. The basic planning did not
include a Fallout Shelter provision. Mr. Davis talked with a Texas A &M Analyst
and based on Civil Defense Survey a shelter can be provided in the facility for
an additional $20,000. This would provide shelter for 176 persons, and Mr.
Davis asked for some indication from the Council in order for him to proceed
with the planning, and asked for approval of the preliminary drawings. He
recommended that the Police Building be bid complete, less furnishings and
equipment, and all other fixed items be bid as additive alternates. He
recommended that the Fire Stationer be placed in front of and adjacent to
the Police Building with an attached structure; this to be an additive alter-
nate. He reviewed the facilities which would permit the construction of the
building with police, jail and court, excluding the pistol range space, for
$325,000; site work and paving for 100 cars, $33,000; Jail equipment complete
and installed $57,000; Radio -TV Equipment complete and installed $50,000, fur-
nishings, estimated $10,000, architect fees, $25,000 for a total of $500,000.
Councilman Stasney moved to accept the estimates of the preliminary plans
within the $500,000 as indicated in the first paragraph of his letter dated
March 11, 1971. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Stasney, Hullum and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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Councilman Stasney than moved to instruct the architect to include
in his basic planning alternate bids on pistol range space only and fallout
shelter provisions. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hull=, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Fire Chief Bland stated that in his survey of locations for a new
fire station, he felt that this was not the place to have a new station
and suggested that the proposal be set aside until such time as a statis-
tical study can be made. It appears that two stations may be needed and
in a more strategic location.
Call Public Hearing - Proposed Annexation
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt three ordinances calling public
hearings upon proposed annexation of three tracts of land adjacent to the
City's limits; the date to be Thursday, April 8th at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
Councilman Hullum seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney and •Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinances follow.
ORDINANCE NO. 1076
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1077
P44 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 1078
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 THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Resolutions - Transfer of Funds - Ordinance
Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 315, 313 and
316 and Ordinance No. 1079 which authorizes the transfer of funds within
the General and Water Funds and from unappropriated Surplus General Fund
to capital outlay, street improvements. Councilman Hullum seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolutions follow:
RESOLUTION NO. 313
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER TEN THOUSAND AND N01100
($10,000.00) DOLLARS WITHIN THE WATER FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1970 -71 FROM ACCOUNT 1006 -13 -3, CONTINGENCIES TO ACCOUNT
1005 -9 -3.
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RESOLUTION NO. 315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 -71
BY TRANSFERRING SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 35/100
($6,918.35) DOLLARS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FROM ACCOUNT NO.
101 -13 TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS, 1965 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS,
STREETS.
RESOLUTION NO. 316
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1970 -71
BY TRANSFERRING FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY AND N01100
($14,550.00) DOLLARS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND FROM ACCOUNT NO.
1Dl -12 CONTINGENCIES TO ACCOUNT NO. 202- FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ORDINANCE NO. 1079
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
NINETY -NINE AND 17/100 ($222,599.17) DOLLARS FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED SURPLUS GENERAL FUND TO CLASSIFICATIONS
301 -9 -8 AND 101 -7 -11
Resolution - Dedicating Parksite and Designating Name - Hollaway Park
Councilman Stasney moved to adopt a resolution dedicating the
Hollaway 10 -acre tract, the Pickett 1 -acre and the Great Western 9 acre
tract for park purposes and officially designating the name of the park
to be "Hollaway Park ". Councilman Hullum 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. 314 /
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
OFFICIALLY DEDICATING THE TRACT OF LAND GIVEN TO THE CITY
BY J. C. HOLLAWAY, AS WELL AS THE PICKETT AND THE GREAT
WESTERN SULPHUR TRACTS PURCHASED BY THE CITY, AS A PUBLIC
PARK, AND OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING AND NAMING SUCH TRACTS
"HOLLAWAY PARK ".
Appointment Board of Appeals - compliance Standard Building Code
Councilman Evans moved to reappoint Bill McElhannon, engineer,
Dan Mundinger, general contractor, Frank Thielen, member -at -large and Dal
Grigg, member -at -large and appoint Bill Burge, architect to the Southern
Standards Code Adjustment and Appeals Board for a period of four (4)
years. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Appointment - Ted Kloesel - Electrical Board
Councilman Hullum moved to appoint Ted Kloesel as Council's liaison
on the Electrical Board. Councilman Evans seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Kloesel will submit a recommendation for filling the
Position 4 Master Sign Electrician , at a later meeting.
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Appointment.- Library Advisory Board
Councilman Kloesel moved to appoint Harry Spitz, Mrs. James T. (Jean)
Richardson, Mrs. Frank(Hope) Turpin and James W. Girardeau to the Baytown
Library Advisory Board. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Ordinance - Relocation of Massey - Tompkins Road between Garth Road and
North Main
City Attorney Laughlin reviewed an exhibit of the proposed re-
locating of Massey Tompkins Road right - of-way between North Main and Garth
Road as proposed by the Planning and zoning Commission. Presently the
City has a 60 -foot right -of -way and the developers propose an 80 -foot right -
of -way which will ultimately tie into the Camp Reber- Humble - Rosewood Develop-
ment. The proposal required the abandonment of the existing right- of-way
its entire length, with authorization for the Administration to convey it to
the land owners in consideration of their conveyance to the City of the 80-
foot right -of -way. Several stipulations set forth in the instrument protect
the city's interest. The property owners will agree that they will be
responsible for the 100% cost of developing the road as, when and if it is
developed. The City will not be responsible for any of the cost of the
development of the roadway for its entire length. The proposal is to be
consumated by Friday, March 19th. If the lien holders do not comply with
the plan, the ordinance will not be effective. Following some further dis-
cussion, Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance as outlined by the
City Attorney and authorizing the conveyance of the right- of-way and ac-
cepting the proposed right -of -way provided that such transaction is consumated
on or before March 19, 1971. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING AND VACATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF
MASSEY- TOMPKINS ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, LYING WEST OF NORTH MAIN
STREET, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE AC-
CEPTANCE OF NEW RIGHT OF WAY CONCERNING MASSEY- TOMPKINS ROAD
IN LIEN OF RIGHT OF WAY HEREIN ABANDONED AND VACATED; CON-
TAINING PROVISIONS WITH REGARD TO THE CONVEYANCE OF SUCH NEW
RIGHT OF WAY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AND DELIVER CERTAIN CONVEYANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO APPROVE SUCH CONVEYANCE; PROVIDED THAT SUCH TRANSACTION
SHALL BE CONSUMATE D ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 1971 AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Discuss - Extension Water Main Across Loop 201 - From Britton Craven's to
Southwest Addition
At the request of Councilman Kloesel, City Manager Voelkel gave a
report on the possibility of extending a water main across Loop 201 from
Britton Cravens Subdivision.to Southwest Addition. In the 1965 Bond Program
a 6 -inch main was to have been installed extending across 201 from Kentucky -
to Idaho Street, but it was learned that an easement had not been acquired
the strip adjacent to Loop 201 on the east side which is unplatted and owned
by private interests. Money is still in the 1965 bond program to accomplish
the project if an easement can be acquired. The Administration will proceed
with developing plans for the extension and contacts will be made relative
to acquiring an easement. When the information has been compiled a report
will be made to the Council.
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Discuss Equipment & Labor Ditch Maintenance program
Councilman Kloesel stated that he had asked the City Manager to
develop costs for equipment and manpower to institute a ditch maintenance
program within the City. Mr. Voelkel gave a tentative estimate of roughly
$100,000. This included the purchase of a gradall, three trucks and five
full time employees assigned to this maintenance project. It was agreed
that this would be prohibitive for the present budget, but will be considered
for the 1971 -72 budget study.
Committee Reports
Councilman Evans asked the Council to study the proposed changes
in the Baytown Wrecker Orddnance as outlined by the Baytown Wrecker Asso-
ciatidn for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Councilman Hull= wil represent Baytown at the general membership
meeting of the Houston - Galveston Area Council, March 16, 1971 as Councilman
Stasney will be unable to attend.
Unfinished Business
At the request of Councilman Cannon, the Council agreed to refer
the proposed ordinance regulating "U" turns back to the Traffic Committee for
further study.
The Council deferred action upon the 1970 -71 street building pro-
gram. A Master chart will be on display at the time of the study so the
program can be properly correlated with past projects and anticipated im-
provements. These will be reviewed at a special meeting.
The Council discussed the surcharge levied on developers as set
forth in Ordinance No. 1052 for sewer treatment capacity expansion. The
ordinance requires subdividers to pay the $50 per unit fee at the time the
plat is approved by the Planning Commission and filed for record. This is
�1 classified as a temporary facility and it was suggested that a study be
made on the feasibility of deferring a part of the payment when the plat
is approved and filed, and this be required when a building permit is issued.
This will be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
In view of the recent decision of the District Judge in regards to
the suit filed against the City by a self service gasoline owner and operator,
Councilman Evans made a motion to direct the City Attorney to appeal this
court decision. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Authorization Mayor Initiate Meeting Comprehensive Health Care Unit
Councilman Cannon moved to authorize the Mayor to initiate a meeting
of representatives from all agencies in Baytown who are interested in securing
a planning grant for a comprehensive health care unit for this area. Council-
man Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Evans, Hullum, Stasney, and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
motion was made by Councilman Kloesel and seconded by Councilman Hull= that
the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the
meeting adjourned.
C. Glen Walker, Mayor
ATTEST: � ' 6"-.-1
Edna Oliver, City Clerk
William R. Laughlin, City At w,