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
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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
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Bids were received for a
one -year
contract for gasoline, diesel
fuel and kerosene.
The tabulation follows:
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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
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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
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$
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
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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:
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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..
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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