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1972 02 01 CC Minutes5155 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN February 1, 1972 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Tuesday, February 1, 1972, at 6:30 p:m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance: C. Glen Walker Mayor J. B. LeFevre Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Absent: Howard Northcutt Acting City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative Assistant The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by Mrs. Edna Oliver. Then then called for the minutes of the regular meeting on January 18, 1972, and the special meetings held on January 17, 24, and 26. Counciman Walker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 18 as submitted in written form. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilman Kloesel then moved to approve the minutes of the special meetings of January 17, 24, and 26 as written. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stansey, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Bids -Water & Sewer Supplies Bids were received for a one -year contract for water & -sewer supplies. The tabulation follows: Neptune Meter Company 30 Jody Lander Councilman Total: $ 53,973.00 Leonard Stasney Councilman 555,559.05 No Bid Ted Kloesel Councilman -- Jim McWilliams Councilman ?Aunicipal Pipe & Fab. Co. 30 C. O. Walker Councilman $200,467.35 Allen Cannon Councilman C. Glen Walker Mayor J. B. LeFevre Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Absent: Howard Northcutt Acting City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Administrative Assistant The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by Mrs. Edna Oliver. Then then called for the minutes of the regular meeting on January 18, 1972, and the special meetings held on January 17, 24, and 26. Counciman Walker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 18 as submitted in written form. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilman Kloesel then moved to approve the minutes of the special meetings of January 17, 24, and 26 as written. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stansey, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Bids -Water & Sewer Supplies Bids were received for a one -year contract for water & -sewer supplies. The tabulation follows: Neptune Meter Company 30 days $53,973.30 No Bid Total: $ 53,973.00 Badger Meter Company 30 days 555,559.05 No Bid $ 55,559.05 Gamon- Calmet Ind. Inc. 30 days $60,271.70 No Bid $ 60,271.70 ?Aunicipal Pipe & Fab. Co. 30 days $56,275.00 $144,192.35 $200,467.35 Utility Supply Company 30 days $53,776.85 $133,884.45 $187,661.30 It was the recommendation of the Purchasing Dept. that Utility Supply Company, by ordinance, be awarded the bid. Councilman Cannon moved to approve Ordinance No. 1162 awarding bid to Utility Supply Company. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Bids - Gasoline, Diesel Fuel and Kerosene r Bids were received for a one -year contract for gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene. The tabulation follows: () P 7 5156 GASOLINE Mobil Oil Regular Premium Supply pnt: Crosby, Tx Gulf Oil Company Regular Premium Supply pnt: Baytown Humble Oil Regular Premium Supply Pnt: Houston DIESEL FUEL AND KEROSENE Mobil Oil Diesel Kerosene Supply Pnt: Crosby Gulf Oil Company Diesel Kerosene Supply pnt: Baytown ...._L 1 _ -.2 1 &jj-==C1 Kerosene Texaco Incorporated February 1, 1972 Quantity (gal) Unit Price Total Price 100,000 @ $ .1835 $18,350.00 75,000 @ .2035 _ 15,262.50 .2045 Total Net: $33,612.50 100,000 $ .1898 $18,980.00 75,000 .2098 15,735.00 5,062.50 TOTAL BID: $34,715.00 100,000 .1600 $16,000.00 75,000 .1800 $13,500.00 $29,500.00 25,000 .1945 $.4,862.50 1,500 .2045 306.75 $ 5,169.25 25,000 .2025 $ 5,062.50 1,500 .2125 318.75 $ 5,381.25 25,000 .1250 $ 3,125.00 1,500 .1350 202.50 I $ 3,327.50 Diesel 25,000 .1125 $ 2,,812.50 Kerosene 1,500 .1305 195.75 $ 3,008.25 It was the recommendation of the Purchasing Department to award the contract to the low bidder, Texaco, Inc. Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt ordinances Nos. 1163 and 1164 awarding contract to Texaco. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Bids - 22 Miscellaneous Trucks *Mr. LeFevre reported &anges in two garbage truck tabulations because the dealers bid 'T.O.B. Baytown" instead of "F.O.B. Factory ". The tabulation of all bids follow: VAN TRUCK (1) Lumus Baytown Dodge Bob Hamrick Chevrolet Hugh Wood Ford B100 Vision Van 50 -70 days $3,361.00 Chevy Van Gs11005 60 days $3,066.00 Econoline Van 30 -40 days $3,130.84 r Febvuary 1, 1972 5157 PICKUP TRUCKS (6) (Power Steering included) $2,415.26 4,830.52 Del: 45 -60 days Quantity Description Unit Price Total Price Lumus Baytown Dodge 1 2,430.42 2,430.42 Warranty: 12 mo or 12,000 2 Section A -1 $2,437.75 $ 4,875.50 1 A -2 3,089.30 3,089.30 Del: 45 -60 days, 60 -75 for 1 A -3 2,462.51 2,462.51 Sec. B -1 1 Section B -1 3,363.57 2,634.77 1 B -2 3,383.57 $16,445.65 Jim Ball Motor Co Warr: 12 mo or 12,000 mi 2 " $2,415.26 4,830.52 Del: 45 -60 days 1 2,995.06 2,995.06 1 2,430.42 2,430.42 1 2,225.24 3,225.24 1 2,599.16 2,599.16 $16,080.40 Bob Hamric Chevrolet Warr: 12 mo or 12,000 mi. 2 $2,446.00 4,892.00 1 " 3,156.00 3,156.00 1 2,482.00 2,482.00 1 " No Bid No Bid 1 " 2,738.00 2,738.00 $13,268.00 Hugh Wood Ford Warr: 12 mo. or 12,000 mi. 2 2,491.32 4,982.64 1 " 3,159.67 3,159.67 1 2,511.04 2,511.04 1 3,441.37 3,441.37 1 " 2,811.67 2,811.67 $16,906.39 TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS (15) Lumus Baytown Dodge 3 Section a.(garbage) 5,945.95 * $17,837.85* 4 B.(Dump Trk)4,306.60 17,226.40 Warr: 12 mo. or 12,000 mi. 7 C. (Trash) 3,813.00 26,691.00 Del: 45 -60 days 1 D.(Flat Bed)2,845.09 2,845.09 D600 or C600 90 -105 days $64,600.34 Option: Power steering (A- $180.15 ea) (B- $180.15ea) (C- 180.15ea) (D- $97.85) Jim Ball Motor Company 3 $6,159.30* $17,151.90* 4 4,289.00 17,156.00 Warr: 12 mo. or 12,000 mi. 7 3,697.72 25,884.04 Del: 60 -90 days 1 " 2,797.13 2,797.13 Option Powering Steering: (A- $200.00 ea.) (All others $175.00 ea) $62,989.07 Bob Hamric Chevrolet, Inc. 3 6,300.00 18,900.00 4 " 4,475.00 17,900.00 Warr: 12 mo. or 12,000 mi. 7 " 3,920.00 27,440.00 Del: 60 days 1 " 2,850.00 2,850.00 Option: Power Steering: (A,B. & C- $202.03 ea.) (D- $99.84) $67,090.00 Hugh Wood Ford Warr: 12 mo. or 12,000 mi. 3 " 5,574,37 16,723.11 Del: 30 -45 days 4 4,335.53 17,342.12 Option: Power Steering: 7 3,665.59 25,659.13 1 " 2,955.06 2,955.06 (A- $186.90 ea) (B & C - $179.20 yea) (D- $100.12) $62,679.42 Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the recommendation of the Administration and award these bids, to include power steering, to the low bidders: Bob Hamric Chevrolet for one van truck, Jim Ball Motor Company for six pickup trucks, & Sections B & D for trucks cab and chassis, and Hugh Wood Ford for Sections A & C of trucks cab and chassis. Counclman Walker seconded the motion. It was noted these bids are without trade -ins. The used City vehicles will be sold at a public auction, and money received from this sale will be reapportioned back to the cost of new trucks. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, &loesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of all ordinances awarding bids follow: �LG 5158 February 1, 1972 Award Bid -Water & Sewer Supplies ORDINANCE NO. 1162 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF UTILITY SUPPLY TO FURNISH WATER AND SEWER SUPPLIES TO THE CITY'OF BAYTOWN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. Award Bid - Gasoline ORDINANCE NO. 1163 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF TEXACO, INC., TO FURNISH GASOLINE TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. Award Bid - Diesel Fuel & Kerosene ORDINANCE NO. 1164 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF TEXACO, INC., TO FURNISH DIESEL FUEL AND KEROSENE TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. Award Bid -Six (6) Pickup Trucks ORDINANCE NO. 1165 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM BALL MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) PUCKUP TRUCKS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHTY AND 40/100 ($16,080.40) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid- One (1) Van Truck ORDINANCE NO. 1166 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BOB HAMRIC CHEVROLET, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VAN TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND SIXTY -SIX AND N01100 ($3,066.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid -Three (3) Gargabe Trucks and Seven (7) Trash Trucks ORDINANCE NO. 1167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HUGH WOOD FORD, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECTION A- THREE (3) TRUCKS CABS AND CHASSIS AND SECTION C - SEVEN (7) TRUCKS CABS AND CHASSIS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY -THREE AND 81/100 ($17,283.81) DOLLARS FOR SECTION A AND TWENTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 53/100 ($26,913.53) DOLLARS FOR SECTION C WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Award Bid -Four (4) Dump Trucks and One (1) Flat Bed Truck ORDINANCE NO. 1168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM BALL MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF SECTION B -FOUR (4) TRUCK CABS AND CHASSIS AND SECTION D -ONE (1) TRUCK BAB AND CHASSIS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX AND N01100 ($17,856.00) DOLLARS FOR SECTION B AND TWO SHOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO AND 13/100 ($2,972.13) DOLLARS FOR SECTION D WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.. [SP- .d V �I r February 1, 1972 5159 Public Hearing - Annexation South KOIon Apartment, Phase II, Massey Tompkins Road The Mayor called the public hearing on the proposed annexation of South Kolon Apartments, Phase II, open and asked if anyone on the audience would like to be heard on the subject. No person arose to be recognized nor did the Council have questions to offer. Mayor Walker then declared the public hearing closed. Report from Charter Revision Committee Mr. Ben E. Wilson, Chairman of the City Charter Revision Committee gave a brief resume on the status of the Charter Study. He stated there was basically no desire in Baytown to change from the "Council'Manager" form of government. The Committee had decided to remodel or change the language in the Charter to make it current, and felt this could be done in concurrence with the law by publication of changes in the newspaper in time for a vote during the upcoming election April 9. when Mr. Richardson became City Attorney in November, he advised them that no revisions could be made without individual mailings and the vote by individual sections. The Committee felt the time and expense for individual mailings would not be justified, because many of the refinements could be accomplished by ordinance, so Mr. Wilson recommended that no changes be made in the Charter. Several members of the Committee attanding the Council meeting were recognized. Vice- Chairman Charles Forque recommended that future studies of the City Charter be done so under the guidance of legal counsel. The method of change of the Charter itself cannot be changed because it is tied to state law. Mayor Wlaker asked Mr. Wilson to supply the Council with recommendations for changes that could be accomplished by ordinance. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the report of the Charter Revision Committee. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Consider Ordinance - Reimbursement contract for water system improvements- Rollingbrook Sd Attorney Richardson explained that an S" line will serve the needs for this subdivision, but the Engineering Department felt a 12" line would allow the City to use this for a loop in the future. The Code of Ordinances, Section 27 -56, provides the City may enter into a reimbursement contract for the difference in the lines. Friends - wood Development Company has requested an ordinance authorizing this contract in the amount of $1,306.98. Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1169 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIX AND 98/100($1,306.98) DOLLARS WITH FRIENDSWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR CERTAIN WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ROLLINGBROOK SUBDIVISION PURSUANT TO SECTION 27 -56 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND R20VIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Ordinance - Revision to Buffer Fencing Attorney Richardson introduced and read the caption of this ordinance. He explained this in effect would insert a "grandfather clause" into Chapter 7, dealing with buffer fences around multi - dwelling unit buildings. It would provide any project given preliminary approval beforethe passage of the Buffer Fence ordinance, would be exempt. It was noted only one project would fall under this clause, Colony Madrid t -r�. 5160 February 1, 1972 Townhouses. Since preliminary approvals are subject to change, some of the Planning Commission felt the Townhouse should be required to install a buffer fence. The Buffer Ordinance was passed one month after the first preliminary approval was given to Colony Madrid. Councilman Kloesel felt the Buffer ordinance should not be retroactive, and moved to adopt the revised ordinance: Couhc:ilman-McWilliams seconded the motion. Further discussion continued as to the Planning Commission's stand on this matter. The majority of the Commission felt a preliminary approval constituted a moral obligation to the builder for his development to be along the lines of the preliminary plat approved. Mr. Richardson had been asked to write the proposed amendment by the Commission. Mr. Joe Aylor, developer of Colony Madrid Townhouses was asked to come before Council to present his reasons as to why he should be exempted from the Buffer Fence Ordinance. Mr.. Aylor expressed dissatisfaction with the performance.of Baytown's Planning•CQ*i.ssign; he stated that when third approval was given.,the Buffer ordinance was discussed-arid-dismissed. Discussion continued amohg,Council and Mr._Aylor as to whether or not preliminary approvals should be binding, _ and whether or not the fence Mr. Aylor proposes for his project will comply with the Buffer Ordinance. Mr. Richardson stated that after much study, he felt Mr. Aylor's proposed fence would not comply with the Buffer Ordinance, and because "preliminary "is not binding, any ordinance passed before final approval is given should be complied with. Mr. Refurial Martinez came before Council to ask if the Buffer Ordinance would apply to projects given final approval before passage of the Ordinance. Mr. Richardson said it would not. Mr. Ed Killian, a citizen who lives behind Colony Madrid asked the Council not to pass this amendment, and gave several reason. Garbage would filter into his yard, and the cars' headlights would disturb him. He felt his privacy had been invaded. Mayor Walker then called for a vote on the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel and McWilliams Nays: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker, and Cannon Mayor Walker Accept and Approve Einal Pay Estimate - Bayshore Constructors - Sanitary Sewer Improvements James Bowie Drive and in Busch Terrace Addition. Attorney Richardson read caption of the proposed ordinance accepting improvements to sanitary sewer on James Bowie Drive and in Busch Terrace Addition, and authorizing final payment to Bayshore Constructors, Inc. Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the ordinance. Councibian Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1170 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION ON CERTAIN SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY BAYSHORE CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BAYSHORE CONSTRUCTORS, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Call Public Hearing - Annexation Harper 30 Acre Tract for Park Site Mayor Walker explained this tract is north of Ross Sterling High School, and is the last of recently acquired park sites to be annexed into the City. Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance calling a public hearing for annexation. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor WLIker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1171 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 HEREOF. c- , PM February 1, 1972. 5161 Consider ordinance - Have Additional Soil Tests performed- Determine Location of Fault Line Attorney Neel Richardson introduced this ordinance, explaining it is blank because he has no estimates. Mayor Walker suggested taking proposals first. Discussion began as to whether or not Norman Foote Park would be destructed in order to build the police building on the Civic Center Site. Mayor Walker explained the park would be moved to a larger, more wooded area. Mrs. Haskell Pruett presented Council with a proposed petition opposing building the police station on the Civic Center Site, because Norman Foote Park is the only dedicated park in "Old" Baytown. Councilman Walker moved to table theordinance to have additional soil tests performed. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The Vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Kloesel, Cannon and Walker Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Stasney and McWilliams Taxicab - Increase Fares Because Mr. William Laughlin, Attorney representing Mr. Applegate of Red Top Cab Company, did not feel the figures he has received from the CPA would be acceptable to Council at this time, this item will be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting. Market Street Bridge Mayor Walker introduced Mr. Dick Doss, of the County Engineering Department, to report on the status of the Market Street Bridge which crosses Goose Creek Stream near Robert E. Lee High School. Mr. Doss was present because the bridge is a county bridge not maintained by the City. Mr. Tack Morton presented slides showing the bridge in three spans: one in good condition, and the other two sagging at midpoint because of settlement of one of the piers. There is a crack in the concrete cap on which the beams are sitting, and a crack in the beam on the north end of the bridge on the side of Robert E. Lee. Mr. Morton pointed out this was not the beam of the original bridge, but was installed when the bridge was widened. Because the tide has been too high, Mr. Morton did not know the condition of the beams supporting the mad. The traffic count over the bridge is approx- imately 6700 vehicles on the south side, and 8000 per day near the school. Since this is not a designated truck mute, Mr. Morton did not think a load limit was necessary. Councilman Stasney moved to prepare a resolution asking Commissioner's Court to repair the bridge over Goose Creek Stream. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Discussion followed as to the rate of settlement of the bridge, and was noted this is not an imminent danger. Mr. Doss stated Commissioner Bray had instructed him to make a detailed study and inspection of the bridge in cooperation with Mr. Morton. Until the study is completed and the full extent of settlement of the bridge is known, Mr. Doss felt repairs would not be justified. Because the County has shown concern over the bridge, Councilman Walker felt a resolution would not be necessary, and withdrew his second. Councilman Stasney's motion died for lack of another second. Mr. Doss indicated that the results of any studies made would be transmitted to the Council through Mr. Morton. Consider ORdinance - Abandon Utility Easement Attorney Richardson introduced an ordinance abandoning a utility easemnt in Martin Addition. There are no utilities in the existing easement, and Mr. Grantham and Mr. Frost agree this area could be served by a water meter. The owner of the property, Mr. Earl Foxworth has agreed to bear the expense of any equipment moved, and the installation of a meter. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1172 i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN ABANDONING THE 5' BY 50' UTILITY EASEMENT EXTENDING FROM THE REAR LONG THE CENTER LINE OF LOTS 7, 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK NO. 11, MARTIN ADDITION, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SUCH INSTRUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR SUCH ABANDONMENT, IF ANY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 9 i 5162 February 1, 1972 Forma Discussion - Site for Police-BUilding Mayor Walker opened discussion by reporting an informal recommendation arrived from the meeting of January 18, 1972, to relocate the Police Building on West Main thus relocating Norman Foote Park on the Civic Center Site. He then called for a motion. Councilman Walker moved to relocate the Police Building to the vicinity of Norman Foote Park. Counciman Kloesel seconded the motion. Discussion follows: Councilman Stasney requested justification for destruction of the present park. Councilman Kloesel explained the park equipment had actually been placed there, in the beginning, temporarily.at the time Fritz Lantham was City Manager, because there was the general feeling the Police Building would eventually be located in this area. Councilman Lander stated if the building was "moved over" instead of the park, then trees would have to be cut down, fill dirt would have to be purchased, and the question of the safety of the building would still exist because of the fault line. Chief Wilkinson expressed no preference to location on the North Main or West Main site from a functional standpoint. Mr. Refurial Martinez came before Council. He felt the bond money was not being spent farily because "old" Baytown does not have a swimming pool or softball field as do other parts of town. He reported attempts of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to obtain matching federal funds for a swimming pool, and their efforts to find a suitable spot. He stated the Board concluded the only suitable spot for the pool was between the Knights of Columbus Hall and Norman C. Foote Park, and had planned to ask Council permission to build the pool on this site, contingent upon the federal funds. Mr. Martinez requested Council to not take away the only remaining site in "old" Baytown for recreational purposes. Mrs. Haskell Pruett requested Council not to destroy the "only pretty site in Baytown." Mr. Paul Storck presented Council his reasons for opposing -the location of the Police Building on West Main. (1) In future years as population grows the congestion on West Main will increase; (2) Money used to move the park equipment could be usefully spent elsewhere; (3) Why run the risk of building on a fault line; (4) It is a beautiful setting now - why destroy it; (5) Increase in size of the building to accommodate increased population may be necessary in future; (6) Location of impounded vehicles should be next to police station; (7) North Main will not have to be sold; (8) No advantages to building on the Civic Center Site; and (9) Prisoners, when released, may inhabit the park where children are playing. Mr. Sidney J. Pillow endorsed the statements of previous citizens opposing the site on West Main. Discussion continued among Council concerning pros and cons on both North and West Main. Councilman Stasney moved to substitute a motion to relocate the Police Building on North Main. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. After further discussion on the sites, and parliamentary procedure regarding substitute motions, Councilman Stasney withdrew his motion. The Mayor called for a vote on the original motion, locating the Police Building on West Main: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Kloesel, and Walker Nays: Councilmen Stasney, McWilliams and Cannon Mayor Walker The Mayor declared the motion failed. Councilman Stasney moved to locate the Police Building on North Main as originally proposed by the Police Department. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Kloesel * Mayor Walker leaves meeting. Stasney, McWilliams and Cannon and Walker Consider Ordinance- Authorize Final Payment to Traffic Engineers - Study on Decker Drive Attorney Richardson explained this ordinance would accept the studies made on Decker Drive by Traffic Engineers, Inc., and would authorize final payment. A partial payment of $3,000 has been made, and the final payment amounts to $475.00. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, MTasney, Kloesel, McWiliams and Walker Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: r.. MW6 A 5163 February 1, 1972 ORDINANCE NO. 1173 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE TRAFFIC STUDY MADE ON DECKER DRIVE BY TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC., FINDING THAT THE STUDY IS ACCEPTABLE{ AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, INC., AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Appoint Authorized Signatory Officers Proposed Resolution No. 371, repealing Resolution No. 368, would appoint O. M. Coe, Jr. as Deputy City Treasurer, with Edna Oliver and J. B. LeFevre as authorized signatory officers. Mr. LeFevre felt that since he is both Treasurer and Acting City Manager at this time, this would not comply with the Charter, and requested that Mr. Howard Northcutt be added to the resolution to sign checks in the absence of Mr. Coe. Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the resolution as amended. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, and Walker Mayor Pro Tem Cannon Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 371 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 368, APPOINTING O.M. COE AND HOWARD NORTHCUTT AS DEPUTY TREASURERS AND AUTHORIZING THAT FOUR (4) PERSONS BE DESIGNATED AS AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY OFFICERS, WITH FUNDS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE DEPOSITORY SIGNED BY TWO (2) OF THESE FOUR (4). Unfinished Business Attorney Richardson requested, on behalf of Mr. Owsley - Telephone Rate Consultant, that the telephone hearingsbe extended as he has not been allowed the full 30 -day Working schedule agreed on, and has just returned from San Angelo. The hearings are scheduled to resume on the 7, 8, and 9th, and Mr. Owsley requests they continue until the 21st , 22nd, and 23rd, at the regular times of 5:00 p.m. on Monday 6 Tuesday, and 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Mayor Pro Tem Cannon directed these hearings to be continued. Councilman Stasney requested the appointment of the Baytown Environmental Advisory Board to be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting. He asked Mr. LeFevre to contact the following organizations so they may choose a representative, by next Council meeting, to serve on the Board : (1) Bayshore Rod, Reel S Gun Club (2) Texas Society of Professional - Engineers (3) League of Women Voters (4) American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Stasney explained the Board assists the Council with matters concerning Baytown Is environment. ** Mayor Walker returns Mayor Walker requested that the plans for the Police Building on North Main be approved,Chie£ Wilkinson has given his approval. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the plans. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. Mr. Bill Burge, architect, indicated bids could be taken in approximately 60 days, and construction time would amount to approximately 9 months. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, Walker, Cannon and McWilliams Mayor Walker Nays: None Committee Reports Councilman McWilliams, Chairman of the Industrial District Committee, called for a meeting Friday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock, and asked Mr. Coe and Mr. Lefevre to attend also. ti (• 5164 Unfinished Business ... con't i- ebruary 1, 1972 Councilman Cannon reported on the meeting with representatives of- Southern Pacific Railroad and the Traffic Committee. The railroad was requested to signalize, at its expense, the three most dangerous crossings in Baytown, namely, Massey Tompkins, Bob Smith, and Cedar Bayou Roads, and future crossings will be negotiated. Councilman Cannon moved to endorse this request. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Environmental Protection Agency Councilman Lander asked if anyone would be attending the Agency hearing in Baytown next week, and Mr. Morton said he planned to attend. Discussion began as to whether or not the City has been meeting the BOD requirements, and whether it could meet the proposed requirements. Mr. Morton explained this was the purpose of the hearing and hnw he would present Baytown's case. It was noted the compliance date for the new requirements would to 1974, and that "pounds per day" limits would also be discussed. Adjourn Councilman Walker moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous, and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned into an Executeve Session. ATTEST: Belinda Bingham, City Cldik Secretary I Ow