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1971 11 02 CC Minutes�I 5105 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS November 2, 1971 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Tuesday, November 2, 1971 at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance; Ted Kloesel C. O. Walker Leonard Stasney Jody Lander Allen Cannon Jim McWilliams C. Glen Walker D.R. Voelkel Howard Northcutt Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor City Manager Adm. Assistant City Attorney City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by the Reverend Dan Fowler of the First Baptist Church. The Mayor then called for the minutes of the special meeting on October 15 and the regular meeting on October 19. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes on October 15 as submitted in written form. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Stasney, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes on October 19as submitted in written form. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Stasney, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None ' Frank Hinds - Human Relations Council's Report and Request for Advisory Board Frank Hinds of the Baytown Human Relations Council gave a brief historical background relating to the formation of the Human Relations Council for the benefit of new council members and interested citizens attending the meeting. He cited its accomplishments to the community which included black students in the vocational nursing program at local hospitals; served as a safety valve about problems of school integration; helped establish the Baytown Health Clinic; supported the Harlem elementary School programs; sponsored panel discussions on such subjects as recreation, housing and police- community relations and cooperated with General Telephone and the Baytown Sun in sponsoring Answer Line. He concluded his report with a request that the Mayor appoint a 7 -10 member Advisory Board in accordance with the by -laws of the Human Relations Council to serve as consultants to the Council. Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize the Mayor to appoint a ten - member Advisory Council with the concurrence of the Council. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Stasney, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None The Mayor will be prepared to present his selection, for Council approval, at the next regular meeting. ()�11 1" 5106 Minutes, November 2, 1971 Consider Request - Humble Company for Interim sanitary Sewer Service-New- Office Building C. J. Zody, Administrative .Manager of Humble Oil & Refining Company, appeared to discuss the request of the Company for the City to install the sanitary sewer connection of the new Humble Office building, on Decker Drive, into existing sewer lines flowing to the Craigmont Plant which will be on a temporary basis until the City's bond improvements are completed, and that such facilities be completed by December 16, 1971. A preliminary drawing was submitted showing the required temporary lift station and approximately 4,000 feet of 4 -inch aluminum line to be installed on the surface from the building site to the main, from the lift station into Country Club Sewer system and-ultimately to the Craigmont Plant. Preliminary estimates indicated a cost of $13,000 for a life station and $12,000 for the line, exclusive of salvage value, representing an additional cost over the cost of connecting to the permanent City sewer line. Because of delays in the Bond Improvement Program, which have led to the need of the temporary facilities, the Company request the city to provide and pay for these interim facilities. It was pointed out that the City has not undertaken the main facilities of the Bond Improvements to the sanitary sewer because it has not received matching funds from the Federal Government which would be applied to the cost of the improvements. The amount of funds to be received under the program represents $114 million through E.P.A. and the proposed project is too large for the City to bear the entire cost of enlarging the system without receipt of such funds. For extensions of this type, the present ordinances of the City requires any developer or customer to provide the facilities and he will be reimbursed partially when other connections to the line are requested. Other matters were discussed, such as salvage of materials used, the capacity of the Craigmont Plant, the possible abandonment of the plant in the future, the status of the PL 660 funds, the total concept of Baytown's plan for treatment of sewage collection and transportation at-the time the bond issue was called,and subsequent decisions after making a study of the costs involved. 7 Councilman McWilliams then reviewed past precedents relating to the extension of sewer lines and cited the case of Wallace Gray, a Baytown resident of long standing, who had made a request for extension of water and sewer service lines. By majority vote of the Council, it was determined that the City would extend the water line for the first 100 feet..none for the sewer line.... and subsequently, Mr. Gray had to expend $606.00 to extend the sewer line 278 feet. He pointed out that the request this time is not for $606, but for $25,000 and wondered if it would be $100,000 the next time. He proposed that the Council not move in this direction as it would be a dangerous precedent to set. He concluded with a motion that since the City has been so precedent in the case of Wallace Gray, a local businessman who was required to extend his own sealer line even though he7 had lived in the City for years, and required him to extend his seder line 278 feet at a cost of $606 in addition to the cost of a water line over and above the 100 feet that the City normally provides, that the City not, under any circumstances, set such a precedent as had been proposed to the Council tonight. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Other discussion followed to give assurance that the Council had no objection to Humble tying into the system at the Craigmont Plant under proper standards of the TWQB, at its own cost. The vote was then called and the results follow: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Cannon, and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilmen Stasney and Lander Following the vote, Councilman McWilliams asked Mr. Zody if the Company would consider trading the 5 -acre tract of land owned by the Company, and needed by the City of Baytown as a water tower site, for the extension which was requested at this meeting. Mr. Zody stated that the Company prefered looking at each request individually on its own merits. The Company is willing to consider any request of the City for any site if there is some unique character which makes the land more appropriate for future City needs than community land. However, the Company's position is to consider each request separately. He was in no position to give a definite "yes" or "no" at this meeting. Minutes, November 2, 1971 5107 Resume Consideration- Extend Ward Road to connect with North Commerce Street Ted Purdy, local businessman, submitted two petitions: (1) from business establishments and property owners on North Main Street and Commerce Street and (2) from customers of the several business establishments on said streets, objecting the the proposal of making North Main and North Commerce Streets one -way, north and south, respectively, and proposed the extension of Ward Road to intersect with North Commerce and let traffic choose its own path of travel. However, if the decision remains to make N. Main and N. Commerce one -way, he asked the Council and the Planning Commission to have a hearing with all property owners affected by the proposed change, and disucss the plans in detail before definite action is taken. Councilman Walker moved to accept the petitions as presented. Councilman Cannon seconded. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None In the continued discussion, Councilman Kloesel stated that the Traffic Committee supported a one -way system in order to move traffic. Councilman Cannon also voiced his concern regarding the movement of traffic, primarily in a north -south pattern. Robert Strickland, speaking for residents on Harvey, Live Oak, etc., invited the Council to personally look at the streets in the Woodlawn Subdivision. They are 50 -foot residential streets and will not carry a heavy volume of traffic without complete deterioration. Cars are parked in the streets and this impedes traffic flow. Children play in the streets. Even though he may sympathize with the businessmen, he felt that homeowners should be considered also, and concluded with a plea that no more traffic be put in the area. Councilman McWilliams pointed out the need for an east -west thoroughfare and proposed the City Manager have a recommendation by the next meeting, on which streets would most likely be approved as a thoroughfare from Decker to Highway 146. James and Lobit Streets were mentioned. Councilman McWilliams stated he was primarily interested in an east -west thoroughfare, with no preference in the street. He concluded with a motion that the City Manager have a recommendation, by the next meeting, for a thoroughfare that the Council can approve or disapprove. Mayor Walker then asked if the proposal was to amend the phasing of the project, and move it from Phase II -as originally proposed- to Phase I. Councilman McWilliams stated that he was suggesting the Council move now on the east -west thoroughfare, but if it is necessary to instruct the City Manager to look at James St. or another selection, then he be instructed to do that. He was only asking the City Manager to come to the Council with a recommendation -- whether it be to move James Street into Phase I, or to suggest, in the form of a recommendation another street. Cou.:ailman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilman Walker then stated he felt this would not give the City Manager sufficient time. Councilman Stasney suggested a reasonable study before acting upon the proposal,as no one has really looked at an east -west thoroughfare. To do this hastily is not the way to do it. He proposed that it be done in steps. Should the Council decide to make ai east -west thoroughfare a 1st or 2nd priority, then this should be the first step. Then, secondly, decide if professional help is wanted or not. Councilman McWilliams then changed his motion to ask the City Manager to provide the Council, in two weeks, "the necessary information to make a decision, with a recommendation of what he thinks would be the next major step in getting the job done, with the conclusion of a 90 -day (three- month) deadline to make a decision on the east -west thoroughfare. Councilman Kloesel seconded. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon & McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Fill�, Paul John - Traffic Flow- Intersection of North Main and Ward Road Paul John, a resident on Live Oak, gave a report on his observation of the flow of traffic at the intersection of N. Main and Ward Road during rush hours. The south bound traffic on Main is the problem, carrying some 1,500 to 3,787 more cars than north, east, or west traffic arteries. It stacks up during rush hours, and opening Ward to Commerce will hurt, not help, the traffic flow. He submitted a drawing showing necessary changes, such as adding a fourth opening to the intersection, traffic light with turn signals be installed which will reduce cars moving at each change, and concluded with the statement that if south bound traffic is stacking up now, it will jam if Ward Road is extended to North Commerce. 999 510e Minutes, November 2, 1971 Ordinance - Specifying Tyne of Pine for Sanitary Sewer Installation Neel Richardson, City Attorney, introduced and read an ordinance amending engineering and construction standards for subdivisions by revising section (a) 12) and requiring sewer line materials to be vitrified clay pipe and fittings conforming to ASTM CO261 -60T, Class II (Standard Strength). Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Some question was raised as to whether concrete pipe can now be used in installing sewer lines, or is the materials restricted only to vitrified clay pipe. City Engineer Morton stated that in his opinion there would be instances when concrete pipe could be used when the line is not long enough for the sewage in the line to become septic. He saw no reason for it not being used in such cases as it would add to the economy. Joe Aylor, local developer, stated that in previous meetings the Council had been given many facts concerning concrete pipe as it is now being manufactured. He further stated that the Homebuilders and concrete pipe manufacturers oppose the ordinance as presently worded, because as written, the developer would forever be placed in a position of proving whether or not concrete pipe is totally resistant to sulfuric acid. He request the Council to amend or retain the present ordinance with an amendment that the aggregate used in concrete pipe be changed to limestone. He felt this would be a better solution to the problem even though he did not contend that concrete pipe was totally resistant to sulfuric acid. Councilman Stasney stated that he felt it would be an unreasonable penalty to preclude the use of concrete pipe. He suggested the inserting of the word "or" which would give an alternate based on a reasonable economic analysis and the engineer's judgement. Other relating factors were discussed, afterwhich, Councilman Stasney moved the amendment of Section 2 using ASTM specification numbers for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipe with the aggregate being limestone or dolomite. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The votefollows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Mayor Walker then called for the vote on the ordinance as amended. The results follow: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1136 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX B THERETO, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STAND- ARDS FOR SUBDIVISION, BY REVISING SECTION (a) (2) OF THE SECTION ENTITLED WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM; REPEALING ORDINANCES,INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CON- TAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Ordinance - Amending Code of Ordinance "Animals" - Confinement of Dogs City Attorney Neel Richardson introduced and read two separate drafts of an ordinance amending the animal ordinance as per instruction of the City Council. The "A" draft provided confinement of an animal in a manner and for such a period prescribed by the City Health Officer - "B" provided that animal shall be kept in a veterinary hospital for 10 -days, or City Pound, or at the resident of person owning dog with certain stipulations. The council discussed the many facets involved, afterwhich, Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the Amendment "A" to the animal ordinance. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Lander, Kloesel., and McWilliams Nays: Councilman Cannon Mayor Walker The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1135 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS, BY AMENDING SECTION 5 -9 THEREOF; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE. .................. ..... ............................... Minutes, November 2, 1971 5109 Ordinance - Fixing Certain Rates and Charges - General Telephone Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilman McWilliams Recommendation - Retaining Professional Services Rate Expert - Clinton Owsley City Attorney Neel Richardson reviewed the three proposals received from rate consustants... Clinton Owsley, Joe M. Nall and Associates, and Communications Management Incorportaed, relative to a telephone rate case in Batyown. His study has been completed and he recommended the acceptance of the proposal of Clinton Owsley and Associates based on his experience in the field of utility rates and his qualifications as a consultant. Mr. Richardson was of the opinion that the City would save time and money with the 30 -day stipulation. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. In some further discussion, Mr. Richardson' recommended a called meeting of the Council to meet with Mr. Owsley in order to let him know what the Council wanted in relation to the rate increase request. The vote was then called: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Lander, Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and Cannon Abstained: Councilman McWilliams Councilman Cannon then moved to take from the table the item of the proposed ordinance fixing rates, etc. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilmen McWilliams As the recommendation of the Rate Expert just hired by the Council was that no increase be granted until such time as a study has been made, Councilman Kloesel withdrew his second to the motion to adopt the rate ordinance. The motion was then declared dead for lack of a second. A meeting with Mr. Owsley was scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. contingent upon his availability. Requests - Water Serviee Extension - Whispering Pines - Donovan Street City Manager Voelkel reviewed the requests of Dan Savell, Whispering Pines developer and Brooks Starett, local home builder, for the City's participation in the cost of the first 100 -feet proposed water main extensions to service the development and an apartment complex being constructed on Donovan Street. This (, 99 City A -torney Neel Richardson introduced and read an ordinance amending the existing rate ordinance of General Telephone permitting only the key systems, PBX, and service charges to be put into effect immediately following the expiration of Executive Order 11615. He further stated that he had talked with a Professional Rate Expert who had recommended that no increase be granted in rates until such time as a study has been made as all rates should be contingent upon the analysis of facts as presented. This information was relayed to Mr. Chappel following the conversation and Mr. Chappel was present at this meeting to discuss with the Council the Company's position as well as answer any questions the Council may offer. After some opening remarks, Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance as read. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Comment was made that this was part of a package and some were reluctant to jeopardize any part :until a rate expert has had an opportunity to make a study of the facts and it was proposed that no action be taken on the ordinance until it was definitely decided if a rate expert will be hired at this meeting; if none is hired, the Council must make its decision on the rate adjustment based on information supplied by General Telephone. Councilman Stasney moved to table the motion- to adopt. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilman McWilliams Recommendation - Retaining Professional Services Rate Expert - Clinton Owsley City Attorney Neel Richardson reviewed the three proposals received from rate consustants... Clinton Owsley, Joe M. Nall and Associates, and Communications Management Incorportaed, relative to a telephone rate case in Batyown. His study has been completed and he recommended the acceptance of the proposal of Clinton Owsley and Associates based on his experience in the field of utility rates and his qualifications as a consultant. Mr. Richardson was of the opinion that the City would save time and money with the 30 -day stipulation. Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation of the City Attorney. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. In some further discussion, Mr. Richardson' recommended a called meeting of the Council to meet with Mr. Owsley in order to let him know what the Council wanted in relation to the rate increase request. The vote was then called: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Lander, Stasney Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and Cannon Abstained: Councilman McWilliams Councilman Cannon then moved to take from the table the item of the proposed ordinance fixing rates, etc. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilmen McWilliams As the recommendation of the Rate Expert just hired by the Council was that no increase be granted until such time as a study has been made, Councilman Kloesel withdrew his second to the motion to adopt the rate ordinance. The motion was then declared dead for lack of a second. A meeting with Mr. Owsley was scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. contingent upon his availability. Requests - Water Serviee Extension - Whispering Pines - Donovan Street City Manager Voelkel reviewed the requests of Dan Savell, Whispering Pines developer and Brooks Starett, local home builder, for the City's participation in the cost of the first 100 -feet proposed water main extensions to service the development and an apartment complex being constructed on Donovan Street. This (, 99 5110 Minutes, November 2, 1971 being the policy of the City, City Manager Voelkel recommended the granting of the requests as submitted. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and grant the requests. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Nays: None L. A. Green, Jr. -- Request Drop Site Coady Community as Landfill i� L. A. Green, Jr., Attorney for residents in Coady area, appeared to request the Council to withdraw its consideration of the 55 -acre site for possible use as a sanitary landfill. He asked the Council to look at the total environmental impact on the area and referred to the results of the recent soil boring test in which the water table was encountered at a very shallow depth in certain of these borings. He quoted the engineering report which stated it would be necessary to limit the depth of any sanitary landfill to eleven (11) feet to meet the requirements of TWQB. He read several other selected portions of the report which, in his opinion, sub- stantiated the fact that the site should not be considred as a possible sanitary landfill site. Also, he asked that he be furnished with a copy of any application submitted to the State Health Department for the site as a landfill as he would formally ask the State Health Department for a public hearing in Baytown on the matter. He stated that his clients would suffer substantial damage in the devaluation of their property if the landfill becomes a reality and again requested that the Council formally withdraw this site as a sanitary landfill. Mayor Walker asked the Council permission to refer the selection of landfill site to the Council as a Committee of a whole to meet during the week,, if at all possible, to: consider five or six possible sites. It was decided that this will be reviewed by the Council at the aforementioned Thursday night meeting. Councilman McWilliams then moved to drop this particular site as an alternative. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. Following other discussion, the vote was taken. Ayes:; Councilman Stasney, and McWilliams Nays: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander and Cannon Mayor Walker Resume Consideration - Proposed Joint Drainage Study - HCFC and City of Baytown Interviews have been held with representatives of two engineering firms ragarding the proposed joint drainage study. Each firm has offered proposals to perform the joint drainage study for Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Baytown. However, a third firm, Bernard Johnson Consulting Engineers, has requested an opportunity to offer a proposal to the Council for the project. Councilman Kloesel moved to meet with representatives of Bernard Johnson at a time set by the City Manager, but prior to the next regular meeting. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stanney, Cannon. and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Resolution - Transfer Funds - From Streets & Drainage to Parks & Recreation The City Attorney introduced and read a resolution amending the operating budget and authorizing the transfer of $19,796 from Account 301 -1 -3 Streets r and Drainage Personal Services, Labor Operations to Account 501 -1 -3 Parks and Recreation Personal Services, Labor Operations. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Councilman Kloesel strongly objected to the transfer stating that he felt that this should remain in the budget of the street depammtent, not in the Parks and Recreation budget. Personnel hired for this project should be T 9 F Minutes, November 21 1921 5111 retained under the supervision of street personnel in the Public Works Department as their primary function was cleaning dithces, cleaning areas overgrown with weeds and covered in debris for beautification of the City. City Manager Voelkel stated the reasons for the change and felt that he was moving in the right direction in the proposed change. Following some further disucssion, Councilman Kloesel moved to table this matter to an executive session. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Nays: Mayor Walker Resolution - Realignment of Baker Road Amendment to Thoroughfare Plan City Attorney Richardson introduced and read a resolution amending the thoroughfare plan of the City of Baytown by relocating Baker Road as presently planned eastward from its intersection with North Main, etc, to a connection with relocated FM Road 1405 at State Highway 146. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Cannon 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. 358 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AMENDING THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY RELOCATION OF THE ALIGMENT OF BAKER ROAD EASTWARD FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTH MAIN STREET ALONG A ROUTE ACROSS BA131,00 ROAD, CEDARY BAYOU- CROSBY ROAD, RACCOON DRIVE AND CEDAR BAYOU TO A CONNECTION WITH RELOCATED FARM ROAD 1405 AT STATE HIGHWAY 146. Resolution - Favoring An At -Grade Bridge Crossing Baker Road City Attorney Richardson introduced and read a resolution favoring an at -grade bridge for the crossing of Baker road at Cedar Bayou. Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the resolution as read. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. A lengthly disucssion followed afterwhich the vote was called. The results follow: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams Nays: Councilmen Walker and Stasney Mayor Walker The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 359 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FAVORING AN AT -GRADE BRIDGE FOR THE CROSSING OF BAKER ROAD OVER CEDAR BAYOU. Resolution - Recognizing and Thanking Ross Wilhite Services Rendered - Director of Planning Councilman Walker moved to adopt a resolution formally recognizing and thanking Ross Wilhite for his years of faithrul service with the City of Baytown as Director of Planning and the enumerable accomplishments which the City now enjoys because of his dedication. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel ,Walker,Lander,Stasney,Cannon & McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None 097. 5112 November, 2, 1971 The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 360 A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND THANKING FRANCIS ROSS WILHITE FOR,HIS THREE AND.ONE -HALF YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS; AND RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT DURING HIS TENURE OF OFFICE. Appointments - Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board Mayor Walker submitted the names of Monte Young, Joe Aylor, Jack Morton and W. O. Finch, M. D., with Odis Muennink as back -up, as appointees to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board. Councilman Cannon moved to approve the appointments as named. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Kloesel, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Appointments_- Mobile Home Review Board Mayor Walker submitted the names of Councilman Walker, Chairman, C. W, Morris, and Dave Swalm as appointees to the Mobile Home Review Board. Councilman McWilliams moved to approve the appointments as named. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Kloesel - Industrial Districts Committee Mayor Walker submitted the name of Councilman Kloesel to serve on the Industrial Districts Committee with Councilman McWilliams who will serve as Chairman of the Committee. Councilman Walker moved to approve the appointment. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayors Walker Nays: None Kloesel Appointed - Agent of Record Committee - Replace Councilman McWilliams Upon recommendation of Mayor Walker, Councilman Walker moved to name Councilman Kloesel to the Agent of Record Study Committee to -replace Councilman McWilliams who has asked to be replaced on the Committee. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel, Walker, Lander, Stasney, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Proposal Increase Starting Salary Rate - Refuse and Collection Dept. Councilman Klpesel asked the Council to change the salary starting rate in the Refuse and Collection Department back to what it was prior to the adoption of the fiscal year 1971 -72 budget. The starting rate was $430 monthly, now $357 - $378 monthly as approved by the Council during the budget studies. In the discussion following, it was pointed out that no employee had had his salary reduced because of the decision of the Council, but any applicant hired since the adoption of the new budget starts at the approved rate of $357 -$378 monthly. If an increase is made, the budget will have to'be increased from thecontingency fund. Following discussion, Councilman Kloesel moved to instruct City-Attorney 6 7 November 2, 1971 5113 to prepare an ordinance to delete the $357 -$378 starting rate in Refuse and Collection and establish the beginning rate at $451 monthly. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Following discussion, the vote was taken and the results follow: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel and McWilliams Nays: Councilman Walker, Lander, Cannon and Stasney Mayor Walker Adjourn There being no further business to come beforetheCouncil, Councilman Lander moved and Councilman Kloesel seconded, that the meeting adjourn. The ayes were unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: EDNA OLIVE "* Clerk r r C. GLEN WALKER, Mayor 'qti