1971 09 21 CC Minutes5081
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
September 21, 1971
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Tuesday, September 21, 1971, at 6:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Room of the
Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance:
Ted Kloesel
Councilman
C. O. Walker
Councilman
Jody Lander
Councilman
Leonard Stasney
Councilman
Allen Cannon
Councilman
Jim McWilliams
Councilman
C. Glen Walker
Mayor
D. R. Voelkel
City Manager
Neel Richardson
City Attorney
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by The
Reverend Charles Probst, St Paul's Lutheran Church. He then called for the minutes
of the regular meeting on September 7th and the special meeting on September 13.
Councilman Lander moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting as submitted
in written form. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: Norte
Councilman Walker moved to approve the minutes on September 13 as submitted in
written form. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. the vote follows:
Receive Final Report - 1971 Equalization Board
Ronald Haddox, Chairman of the 1971 Equalization Board, submitted a bound
written report on the work of the board, with a written certification of approval
stating that the Board did examine the assessments for 1971 and did find that all
surveys and parts of survey, all lots and blocks of the City of Baytown and all
personal property, insofar as the Board was able to ascertain, have been assessed
for taxes for 1971 at their equalized true and full market value, or if they had
no equalized market value, than at their real value. The roll, as submitted with
the Certification of Approval, has a total assessment value of $201,723,335.00 based
on "Fair Market Value" as of January 1, 1971, as determined at a ratio of 504 by the
Board for the applied assessment levy.. The City Tax Department was able to
re- evaluate more properties in 1970 because of the two additional employees hired
for the purpose of re- evaluation. An effort was made to up date personal
property taxes on commercial establishments, industrial properties, etc. He also
stated that considerable property within the industrial District is not subject
to ad- valorem tax or Industrial District payments because no contract has been
negotiated. He concluded his report with several recommendations, to -wit:
1. The Industrial District Committee composed of Councilmen should look into the
problems and inequities created and caused by Industrial District Contracts. Recommend
r. that after investigation, this be discussed with the Tax Office so that the Board
will be more familiar with the problems;
2. Recommend that a professional appraiser or firm be contracted to appraise
all industrial property;
3. Recommend that the budget for the City Tax Department include enough funds
so that pictures can be made of each and every improvement on appraisals. Also,
funds be made available for personnel to maintain the existing maps or to acquire
additional maps that are needed by the Tax Department.
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4. Recommend funds or personnel be provided so that a more adequate
appraisal can be made on the local commercial personal property.
The Council discussed at length with Mr. Haddox and Mr. Coe, the City's Tax Assessor -
Collector, the problem confronting the Board in the area of Industrial Districts. It was
apparent from the discussion that the City has much to gain by negotiating contracts
with other firms who are presently locating within the industrial districts but are
not under contract with the City. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve and accept the
report of the board of Equalization relative to the tax roll within the city limits
of Baytown. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Councilman McWilliams questioned
when approval had to be made, and preferred accepting but not approving the roll
and attempt to negotiate contracts not covered by any industrial district contract
and not presently within the city limits. Following some further discussion,
the vote wall called on the motion. The results follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, and Caonon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman McWilliams
Regarding the recommendation of the Equalization board pertaining to industrial
district contract, Councilman Kloesel made a motion to refer this matter to a committee
of the Council of a whole to work out with the Tax Department and the Equalization Board
as soon as practicable. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman McWilliams
Hill Cone - Country Club Civic Association — Flooding Sanitary Sewer
J. Hill Cone, Chairman of the Country Club Civic Association, brought the matter
of flooding sanitary and subsurface sewers, during the recent heavy rains, to the
attention of the Council. He cited some instances of sanitary sewer back -up and
overflow in the Country Club and Craigmont areas, and stated that the residents
felt that this condition could not be tolerated continuously. He urged some
remedial action such as cleaning out the lines and replacing the pump at the deep
well at the Craigmont Treatment Plant. Some mention was made of-the City's present
infiltration program and Jack Morton, director of Public Works, gave a brief report
on the program. The crew has completed Craigmont and Brownwood Additions, has done
some work in Lakewood and is now working in the Southwest Addition. They will then
move to Country Club Addition to check the condition of the 8 -inch sanitary sewer
line on Goose Creek Drive which extends to the Craigmont Treatment Plant. Mr. Morton
stated that the program will not completely eliminate the infiltration problem and,
in his opinion, no program would be this successful but thepresent program is effective
and continuation will reduce the overloading of the treatment plants by the infiltration
of surface water.
Approve Membership of Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Committee
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the revised membership roster of the Baytown
Civil Defense and Disaster Committee as submitted by Fletcher Hicherson, Civil Defense
Director, Councilman Walker seconded themotion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Authorize Partial Payment - Bayshore Constructois Sanitary Sewer Construction
The Council resumed consideration of a proposed ordinance accepting and
approving construction of sanitary sewer improvements on Bowie Drive and in Busch
Terrace Addition. Jack Morton, Director of Public Works, informed the Council
that the contractor had been unable to complete the restoration of the road beds
because of the inclement weather. Since the contract agreement requires a one -year
maintenance bond, he suggested making partial payment of the improvements. Councilman
Stasney moved to authorize ninety (90) percent payment, and withholding ten (10) percent
of contract price until satisfactory completion.of the work.. Councilman Kloesel
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon & McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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Table Action - Acceptance and Approving Construction Sanitary Sewer Bowie Drive
& Busch Terrace
Councilman Stasney moved to table action upon the proposed ordinance accepting
and approving the construction of sanitary sewer improvements on Bowie Drive and
in Busch Terrace Addition until satisfactory completion of the work. Councilman
Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote. follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon & McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Discussion Proposed Ordinance Providing Industrial Waste Treatment
In the discussion relating to drafting of an ordinance providing Industrial
Waste Treatment, Neel Richardson, City Attorney, stated his need for guidance to
the contents and suggested the appointment of a Committee because of the policy
decisions involved. He pointed out some of the particulars and stated that
the policy decisions need to be made by the Council in conjunction with the
State Health Department. The passage of such an ordinance is necessary in order
for the City to qualify for federal funds to complete certain sanitary sewer
improvements. Ross Wilhite, City Planner, gave a brief account of the work
he had done prior to the presentation of the Dallas model ordinance which is one
of two accepted by the Water Quality Board. He has made no indepth study of the
ordinance, but suggested its adoption as written and amend as needed. Copies of
the ordinance will be given to the Council and the matter will be placed on the
agenda of the next regular meeting.
Discussion - Proposed Drainage Study - Harris County and City of Baytown
Ross Wilhite, City Planner, reviewed the need for a detailed drainage plan
because in talking with a developer, specifics are needed when discussing
right- of-way dedications. Such information would be provided in a detailed study.
The area covered in the proposed study sould be from San Jacinto River east to
Cedsr Bayou west and from Sheldon Reservoir south to the bay. The County has
already agreed to share jointly in the expense and the Commissioner's Court
has approved the funds for the County's portion of the cost of the study. The
estimated cost of the entire project was $90,000. The Administration was
requested to contact a representative of the two engineering firms who had
consulted with the Council previously and arrange a meeting for a review of the
proposed plans prior to the next regular meeting of the Council.
Ordinance - Abandoning Utility Easement Morrell Park Subdivision
Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance abandoning a 4' by 50' utility
easement extending from the rear along the center line of Lots 27 and 28, Block No
of Morrell Park Subdivision, Section 2. Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon & McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1124
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ABANDONING THE
4' BY 50' UTILITY EASEMENT EXTENDING FROM THE REAR ALONG THE CENTER LINE
OF LOTS 27 AND 28, BLOCK NO. 1, MORRELL PARK SUBDIVISION, -SECTION 2, AS
I RECORDED IN VOLUME 20 AT PAGE 49 OF THE MAP RECORDS OF HARRIS COUNTY,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS
AS ARE NECESSARY FOR SUCH ABANDONMENT, IF ANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Presentation Plaques - 011ie Clevenger and Larry Hale
Mayor Walker presented 011ie Clevenger and Larry Hale with appreciation
plaques for the services rendered the citizens of Baytown while serving as Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Baytown, and expressing the
sincere appreciation of other members ofthe Commission for their dedication.
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Defer Action Proposed Ordinance - Specifying Types Pipe Sanitary SEwers
The Council deferred action upon a proposed ordinance specifying types of pipe
to be used in the installation of santiary sewers in the City of Baytown. This
action was taken in order to give interested parties an opportunity to be heard.
The item will be included on the agenda of the next regular scheduled meeting.
Approve Appointment - Vincent Canales — Parks and Recreation Board
Councilman McWilliams moved to approve the appointment of Vincent Canales as
a member of the Baytown Parks & Recreation Board. Councilman Kloesel seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker,.I;3nder, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Approve Appointment - Dr. Richard Strahan - Planning and Zoning Commission
Councilman Walker moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Richard Strahan as a
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term of 011ie
Clevenger who has resigned because of a new job assignment. Councilman Kloesel
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Resolution - Abandoning Annexation Procedure - Chambers county-
City Attorney Richardson introduced and read a resolution which abandoned proposed
annexation of certain territory located within Chambers County on which a public
hearing had been held on the 7th day of January, 1971. Councilman Stasney suggested
one modification, the elimination of the words "at this time ". This met with
the approval of the other members, whereupon,. Councilman Stasney moved to
adopt the resolution as modified. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 349
A RESOLUTION ABANDONING THE ANNEXATION PROCEDURE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE 7th
DAY OF JANUARY, 1971, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Committee Reports
Councilman Kloesel stated that he had some recommendations regarding possible land-
fill sites, however, it would be necessary to hold an executeve session for this purpose.
Since the work load is heavy because of the budget hearings, it was decided to defer
executive meetings until the budget is completed and adopted.
Councilman Cannon stated that the Committee had met with the CATV representative
but had no recommendations to offer at this time.
The council discussed additional personnel to be used as a second infiltration
crew, but took no definite action at this meeting.
Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the Council, the motion was made by
Councilman Kloesel and seconded by Councilman Walker that the meeting adjourn. The
ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
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C. GLEN WALKER, Mayor
ATTEST:
EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk
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