1971 11 02 CC Minutes�I
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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C. GLEN WALKER, Mayor
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