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1971 03 11 CC Minutes19 4941 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: 1 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 !r0 Minutes, March 11, 1971 4942 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. 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OZ SIlIZ .LVS QROOM I - fiaTNvrX paS •zW •adrd ve.r.�xaT3 6urp.reha.r uor; esod.zoJ aTTrnsueW -vyoC ;o an rae ;vasa.rda.T t( ;TM vorssnnsrQ TL6i 'Ti 9osQW I .I J j; Page 2 °- 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.) I .i Minutes, March 11, 1971 4943 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 4944 Minutes, March 11, 1971 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. Minutes, March 11, 1971 23 11 J" 4945 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. 424 4946 Minutes, March 11, 1971 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: 4 1080 It 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. I Minutes, March 11, 1971 G 5 4947 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,