1972 03 07 CC MinutesI
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
March 7,'1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on
Tuesday, March 7, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall
with the following members in attendance:
Jody Lander
Leonard Stasney
Ted Kloesel
Jim McWilliams
C. O. Walker
Allen Cannon
C. Glen Walker
J. B. LeFevre
Neel Richardson
Howard Northcutt
Edna Oliver
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
Administrative Assistant
City Clerk
The Mayor called the meeting to order and the Invocation was offered by
Reverend Pon Womack of St. Mark's Methodist Church. Mayor Walker called for consideration
of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 15, 1972. Councilman Lander moved
to approve the minutes as submitted in written form. Councilman Kloesel seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Mayor Walker called for consideration of the special meeting minutes of
February 21 and 28. Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the minutes as submitted
in written form. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander,Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Emergency Authorization - Repair Three Sewer Lines
Mr. Sack Morton, City Engineer, informed Council of three collapsed sewer
lines: (1) Dorris Street from south side of Spur 201 to Monterrey Street for 170 feet;
Mr. Morton requested this line be slip lined with 8" plastic pipe at a cost of
$7.34 per foot.
(2) Airhart Drive, an 8" line has collapsed from Myers Street to the
Ramada inn, with 944 feet inoperable. Mr. Morton requested slpp lining with 6"
plastic pipe at a cost of $5.75 per foot.
(3) Two locations of 10" line of 340 feet, from Yupon Street to the lift
station at Pointe Royale Subdivision in Lakewood. Slip lining with 8" pipe will
cost $7.34 per foot.
Pumps have been installed at the Dorris and Airhart locations. The sewer
line on Yupon maintains a small flow. Naylor Pipe Cleaning Company has quoted Mr.
Morton a total price of $9,354.82. He stated the plastic slip lining has proven
to be very effective. Because this is an emergency situation, Mr. Morton requested
this be done on a contract basis instead of taking bids. Councilman Kloesel moved
to adopt an ordinance authorizing the City Engineer to proceed with installation
of slip lines for the amount of $9,354.82, on a contract basis as an emergency
situation exists. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Discussion continued
regarding age of the colhpaed sewer lines, and what the City could expect in the
future. Mr. Morton projected the City would spend approximately $100,000 per year
replacing sanitary sewer lines in the next five to ten years. A vote on the motion
was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1195
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY SITUATION EXISTS AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH NAYLOR PIPE
CLEANING COMPANY FOR THE REPAIR OF SEWER LINES AND AUTHORIZING
THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FO R THE SUM OF
NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY -FOUR DOLLARS AND 82/100
($9,354.82) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT, AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
1972 Street Repaving Program - Method of Budgeting
Mayor Walker opened discussion by calling attention to maps presented
Council indicating "suggested" and "recommended" 15 streets for the remainder
of the 1972 program. Councilman Kloesel moved for council to approve the 15 streets
recommended by Engineering Department, and authorize bids to be taken as provided
in this year's budget. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The recommended
streets are as follows:
Houston
-Gayle
N. Fifth (James to Ward)
Ruth
,.,Third (Texas to Republic)
E. Humble (S.t Main to Alexander)
W. Cleveland (S. Main to Morris)
Fortinberry (Dorris to Myers)
Yupon (W. Nazro to Riggs)
Willow (W. Main to Riggs)
`Derain Ferry Road
Washington (Florida to Tennessee)
California (Florida to N. Mexico)
Nebraska (Louisiana to Oklahoma)
1 Willow Lane (N. Burnett to Pinoak)
Mr. Jack Morton was questioned extensively regarding type of paving, and
distribution of recommended streets among Council Districts. He reviewed the
concrete street paving program, bggun experimentally in 1969, which will be completed
after two more streets are concreted. Most of the streets are blacktopped, or
resurfaced. He explained the difficulty involved in choosing a list of streets
to be repaired, and stated that equal distribution of streets by districts,
for the sake of representation, would eventually cause an imbalance. Choices
are made on the basis of length of street, number of people using it, and
number of times City maintenance crews are called to repair the street. *Councilman
Cannon leaves meeting. Councilman Stasney moved to amend the motion
to delete Willow Lane from W. Main to Riggs, and add Narcille from Woodlawn to the
concrete pavement; and also delete California St. from Florida to N. Mexico in order
to use the funds for this street ($12,670) for Derimpter roads in Brownwood.
The motion died for lack of second. Mr. LeFevre suggested providing money in next
year's budget for the perimeter roads. Mr. Travis Porter, President of Brownwood
Civic Association asked Council to reconsider using part of the Street Paving Program
funds on the perimeter roads. Councilman Stasney moved to amend original motion
and delete California Street from the Program and use the funds for Brownwood Roads.
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Councilman Walker moved to amend the
amendment by deletion of North Fifth from James to Ward Road. This amendment
died for lack of second. Mayor Walker called for a vote on the original amendment;
to delete California Street:
Ayes: Councilmen Walker, Lander and Stasney
Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and McWilliams
Mayor Wlaker
Mayor Walker declared the motion failed. He then called for a vote on the original
motion, accepting the 15 streets as recommended and authorizing the bids to be
taken.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Kloesel, McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilmen Stasney, and Walker
Councilman Kloesel then moved to authorze administration to select and
prepare for bids a list of streets, cost not to exceed $250,000, and to have the
list ready to go out for bids when funds are allocated in the new fiscal year
1973 beginning in September. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
** Mayor leaves meeting.
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Mr. Don Cooke, Purchasing Agent, recommended second low bid of Autoscan Equipment
Company because of the simplicity of its operation. The unit is modular in design
making it easier to service. It was given a high recommendation by other users such
as Lee College, Texas Motor Imports and Baytown Motors. Councilman Stasney moved
to accept the recommendation and award the bid to Autoscan Equipment Company. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF AUTOSCAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) ENGINE ANALYZER AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE
1 t CITY OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,050.00) AND
N01100 WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bid - Paint Striping Machine (1)
'Warranty Delivery Description Total Price
Fogle Equipment Co. 90 days 30 -45 days M -B Master 10 $10,656.00
South Texas Equipment 1 yr 110 days Unimasco Mark- $10,453.00
Rite, 10,000 Imperial
Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of South Texas Equipment for the purchase of one
(1) paint striping machine. Councilman McWilliams moved to accept the recommendation.
Councilman Stasney seconded the motion.
Mr. Dick Gaukey, of Fogle Equipment Company, felt he had submitted the lowest bid
of $9,861.00, with eight options. Mr. Cooke explained the options had to be added to the
initial bid, making him second low bid. A vote on the motion was called.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Team Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1185
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RCCEPTING
THE BID OF SOUTH TEXAS EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PAINT
STRIPING MACHINE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM
OF TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THREE ($10,453.00) AND N0/100
DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
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Bid - Engine Analyzer
Quantity
Delivery
Description
Total Price
Stone Supply Company
Autoscan Equipment Co.
1
1
4 days
2 days
Marquette #40 -200
Autoscan Model 4000
$1,950.00
$2,050.00
C.Jim Stewart & Stevenson
1
15 days
Marquette Model M -200
$2,055.00
Sun Electric Corp.
1
10 days
EET - 1160
$2,340.00
Snap -On Tools Corp.
NO BID
NO BID
Mr. Don Cooke, Purchasing Agent, recommended second low bid of Autoscan Equipment
Company because of the simplicity of its operation. The unit is modular in design
making it easier to service. It was given a high recommendation by other users such
as Lee College, Texas Motor Imports and Baytown Motors. Councilman Stasney moved
to accept the recommendation and award the bid to Autoscan Equipment Company. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1184
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF AUTOSCAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) ENGINE ANALYZER AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE
1 t CITY OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,050.00) AND
N01100 WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bid - Paint Striping Machine (1)
'Warranty Delivery Description Total Price
Fogle Equipment Co. 90 days 30 -45 days M -B Master 10 $10,656.00
South Texas Equipment 1 yr 110 days Unimasco Mark- $10,453.00
Rite, 10,000 Imperial
Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of South Texas Equipment for the purchase of one
(1) paint striping machine. Councilman McWilliams moved to accept the recommendation.
Councilman Stasney seconded the motion.
Mr. Dick Gaukey, of Fogle Equipment Company, felt he had submitted the lowest bid
of $9,861.00, with eight options. Mr. Cooke explained the options had to be added to the
initial bid, making him second low bid. A vote on the motion was called.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Team Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1185
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN RCCEPTING
THE BID OF SOUTH TEXAS EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PAINT
STRIPING MACHINE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM
OF TEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THREE ($10,453.00) AND N0/100
DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
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Bids - One (1) Brush Chipper
Utility Equipment Company Mitts & Merrill Model M7
Warranty: 1 yr. machine & parts, 90 days service
Delivery: 45 days
Fogle Equipment Company MB Fitchburg Model 9 -15
Warranty: 90 days
Delivery: 30 days
$4,452.10
$5,425.00
Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of Utility Equipment Company for the purchase
of one brush chipper for the Refuse Collection Department. Councilman McWilliams
moved to award bid to Utility Equipment Company. Councilman Lander seconded
the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1186
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ONE (1) BRUSH CHIPPER AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY
OF THE SUM OF FOUR THOUSAND FIFTY TWO (4,452.10) AND 10 /100 DOLLARS
WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - Two (2) Vibrating Rollers
antit Description Unit Price Total Price
Hi -Way Equipment Company 2 Mauldin, Model 1250 -H $1,830.00 $3,660.00
Warr: 6 mo.
Del: 55 days
Hertz Equipment Rental
Warr: 90 days
Del: 30 days
*Exceptions - single
Fogle Equipment Company
Warr: 6 mo.
Del: 10 days
2 Essick VR -28WH* $2,490.00 $4,980.00
drum roller - weight 910 in lieu of 1250
2 Buffalo -Bomag BW -605 $4,225.00 $8,450.00
Gardner Machinery 2 Case Vibromas VVW $4,593.00 $9,186.00
Warr: 90 days
Del: 21 days
Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of Hi -Way Equipment Company for purchase of two
vibrating rollers. Councilman Lander moved to award bid as recommended. Councilman
Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and McWilliams
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1187
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF HI -WAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VIBRATING
ROLLERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY ($3,660.00) AND N01100 DOLLARS WITH REGARD
TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - One (1) Tractor/ Backhoe Loader Combination
Jim Ball Motor Company Warr: 1 yr International 3444 $ 8,250.00
Del: 10 days " Backhoe Special"
Gardner Machinery Warr: 1 yr Case 480B Backhoe Loader $10,400.00
Del: 21 days
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Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of Jim Ball Motor Company for the purchase of
one Tractor /Backhoe Loader Combination. Councilman stasney moved to award the bid
to Jim Ball Motor Company as recommended. Councilman Walker seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1188
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM RALL MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE (1) TRACTOR/BACKHOE LOADER COMBINATION AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
($8,250.00) AND N01100 DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - one (1) Tractor Loader Combination with mower
Jim Ball Motor Company International 2400 $5,489.60
Warranty: 1 yr LoBOx 2/2050 loader
Delivery: 45 days
Gardner Machinery Case 489b Loader $8,048.00
Warranty: 1 yr 66 M Mower
Delivery: 21 days
Mr. Cooke recommended low bid of Jim Ball Motor Company for purchase of one
tractor loader combination. Councilman Stasney moved to award bid to Jim Ball
Motor Company as recommended Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1189
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM BALL MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE (1) TRACTOR LOADER COMBINATION WITH MOWER AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY
NINE ($5,489.60 AND 60/100 DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - Office Furniture
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Quantity_ Description Unit Price
Total Price
Matherne's, Inc. 2 I- Single pedestal desks $ 165.94
$ 331.88
3 II- double pedestal desks $ 205.31
615.93
2 III -desk returns 70.69
141.38
Warr: lifetime against 2 IV -file cabinets 135.94
271.86
defective parts 2 V -steno posture chairs 60.94
121.88
3 VI- clerical posture chairs 69.19
207.57
Delivery: 42 days 5 VII - armless side chairs 38.63
193.15
GRAND TOTAL ALL ITEMS
$1,883.67
B 6 B Office Supply NO BID
NO BID
Mr. Cooke recommended accepting the bid of Matherne's. Because of the few number
of items being purchased, he felt local firms should have complete opportunity
to bid.
These items will be purchased with money from a federal grant for the new crime
unit.
Councilman Walker moved to award the bid to Matherne's. Councilman Stasney seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tam Kloesel
Nays: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1190
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MATHERNE'S INCORPORATED FOR THE PURCHASE
OF MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE FURNITURE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE
AND ($1,883.67) 67/100 DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - Photographv Ectuinment
Quantity Description Total Price
Warrior Security Devices 1 Item I -light gathering device $2845.25
1 Item II- camera adaptor 237.50
Warr: 1 yr Parts & Labor at 1 Item III- camera 300.55
factory in California 1 Item IV -lens 541.02
Del: 30 -45 days GRAND TOTAL ALL ITEM - $3,924.32
Skylark Camera Company
Mr. Cooke recommended award bid of $3,082.75 to Warrior Security Devices
for Items I and II; and $691.50 to Skylark Camera Company for Items III and IV. City
Manager LeFevre explained these are items to be purchase with the $132,000 federal
garnt. Purchase of these items have been approved by officials of the government
for the Organized Crime and Intelligence Unit. This equipment will be used in
conjunction with ten other police department4i, and at the end of three years,
the equipment will belong to Baytown. Councilman McWilliams moved to award the
bids as recommended by Don Cooke. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes; Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem.Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1191
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF WARRIOR SECURITY DEVICES FOR THE'PURCHASE
OF PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT ITEMS ONE AND TWO AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY -TWO
AND 75/100 ($3,082.75) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1192
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF SKYLARK CAMERA COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT ITEMS THREE AND FOUR AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED NINETY -ONE
AND 50/100 ($691.50) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - Radio Equipment for Fire Department_
A tabulation of this bid was not released to Council for the following
reason: (1) the bid from Motorola was opened and read by mistake at':a bid
opening; (2) G.E. was sent an invitation to bid but did not receive it in time
for failure to notify Purchasing of a change in address. Mr. Cooke was instructed
to disclose the price, which was approximately $3,000. He stated that Motorola
has always bid lower than G.E., and it would be in keeping with policy for Council
to accept the bid. Councilman Stasney moved to accept the bid of Motorola for the
purchase of radio equipment. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
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1
Item
I
No Bid
Warr: 1 yr parts & labor
1
Item
II
No Bid
(Illinois)
1
Item
III
$ 179.50
Del: 45 days
1
Item
IV
512.00
GRAND TOTAL ALL ITEMS-
$ 691.50
Mr. Cooke recommended award bid of $3,082.75 to Warrior Security Devices
for Items I and II; and $691.50 to Skylark Camera Company for Items III and IV. City
Manager LeFevre explained these are items to be purchase with the $132,000 federal
garnt. Purchase of these items have been approved by officials of the government
for the Organized Crime and Intelligence Unit. This equipment will be used in
conjunction with ten other police department4i, and at the end of three years,
the equipment will belong to Baytown. Councilman McWilliams moved to award the
bids as recommended by Don Cooke. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes; Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem.Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1191
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF WARRIOR SECURITY DEVICES FOR THE'PURCHASE
OF PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT ITEMS ONE AND TWO AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF THREE THOUSAND EIGHTY -TWO
AND 75/100 ($3,082.75) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1192
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF SKYLARK CAMERA COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE
OF PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT ITEMS THREE AND FOUR AND AUTHORIZING
THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF SIX HUNDRED NINETY -ONE
AND 50/100 ($691.50) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Bids - Radio Equipment for Fire Department_
A tabulation of this bid was not released to Council for the following
reason: (1) the bid from Motorola was opened and read by mistake at':a bid
opening; (2) G.E. was sent an invitation to bid but did not receive it in time
for failure to notify Purchasing of a change in address. Mr. Cooke was instructed
to disclose the price, which was approximately $3,000. He stated that Motorola
has always bid lower than G.E., and it would be in keeping with policy for Council
to accept the bid. Councilman Stasney moved to accept the bid of Motorola for the
purchase of radio equipment. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
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Mr. Cooke explained this bid was broken down into two sections:
(a) two high - powered walky talkies and two low - powered units; (b) four high - powered
units. The first option cost is$2,558.00, and the second option cost is $2,942.00.
Councilman Walker moved to purchase Option A, as requested by the Fire Chief.
Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney,.McWilliams and Walker
Nays: Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 1193
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOTOROLA C. & E. FOR THE PURCHASE OF RADIO
EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($2,558.00) DOLLARS
WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Southern Pacific Railroad - Signalize three crossings
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel introduced and read the caption of proposed ordinance
authorizing contract for reimbursement to Southern Pacific Railroad 25% of cost
of signalizing three crossings. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance.
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Mr. LeFevre stated the funds for this
project($12,120) could be encumbered against street program, or appropriated from
unappropriated surplus. Signalization of future crossings will be negotiated at
a later date. The vote was called for:
Ayes: councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1183
AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
TO INSTALL AND BEAR SEVENTY -FIVE (75%) PERCENT OF THE COST OF THE
CONSTRUCTION OF .AUTOMATIC GATES AT CERTAIN RAILROAD CROSSINGS
WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, IF NECESSARY, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
United Gas Franchise
Councilman Stasney requested this item be deferred until next meeting as the
ordinance granting franchise '-is not ready for presentation. He called a meeting of
the Utility Committee for Tuesday, March 14 at 5:00 p.m., in the Conference Roous:
Baytown Emergency Corps
Mr. W. B. McGregor, President of Baytown Emergency Corps appeared to request
a donation from the City. The corps is a unit made up of folunteer firemen who
serve the citizens of Baytown needing rescue, first aid, evacuation, etc. The yearly
operating budget is approximately $1,423. Four hundred dollars is donated from three
fire stations and additional money is raised by advertising, fund raising projects,
etc. Mr. McGregor requested Council provide a two - frequency radio for their second
truck; the radio will belong to the City of Baytown. Since the Emergency Corps is not
budgeted by the City, the donation will be taken from the Contingency Fund. Councilman
Lander moved to grant the Corps $800 for the purchase of radio equipment. Councilman
McWilliams seconded the motion. Discussion continued reagarding funds, how they are
raised and how they are spent. Mr. McGregor stated he did not wish the city to
underwrite their entire expenses so they would be free to help people in need in
neighboring cities. A vote on the motion was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
Nays: None
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Annexation - First Reading - Harper Tract
City Attorney eel Richardson read the caption of an ordinance annexing
the Harper 30 -acre Tract. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance on
first reading. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams, and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Kloesel
ORDINANCE NO. 1194
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY
WHICH LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Proposed Ordinance - Alcoholic Beverages, Annual Fee (late hour charge)
City Attorney Neel Richardson reported more information regarding this
ordinance is forthcoming from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission and anew
ordinance will be prepared for Council's approval at a later date.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - Recommendations for 1970 Capital Improvements Program
Mr. Wayne Gray, representing the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board presented
Council with a list of recommendations for approval:
(A) approve preliminary planning of park sites and authorize the preparation
of specifications and bid documents for application of grants.
(B) authorize development of a seventh neighborhood park on Civic Center Site.
(C) authorize additional sale of bonds for amount of $320,000 for implementation
of the development of parks.
(D) authorization to continue work at Roseland Dock Area.
(E) authorize the Park Street location for the maintenance and storage
building.
(FX authorize the approved $179,159.77 matching funds to be used for
development of Harper, Jenkins - Holloway and Britton 11 Parks.
(G) authorize any future matching money from Federal Program to be used
for land acquisition or development.
(H) authorize to retain balance ($35,802) df the $560,000 land acquisition
item in the 1970 Bond Program for future purchase of land.
**.Cannon returns * ** Mayor returns
Following general discussion, Councilman Kloesel moved to accept all recommendations
of the Parks Board. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Detailed discussion
began on Item C, authorizing additional sale of $320,000 bonds. Mr. LeFevre reported
a telephone conversation with Mr. Tom Masterson, Fiscal Agent, who recommended
selling the bonds if the money would be spent within the next two years as required
by a new law. He advised against advancing, or loaning, money to Parks in order
to hold the bonds until a larger amount could be sold at one time because future
laws might make this illegal. Mr. LeFevre recommended selling the bonds as
requested. Councilman Stasney moved to amend the motion by deferring Item C.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, and Walker
Nays: Councilmen McWilliams and Kloesel
Mayor Walker
Abstained: Councilman Cannon
Mayor Walker declared the motion failed. Councilman Stasney moved to amend
the motion by modifying Item C to read: authorize additional sale of bonds
for $320,000 or more pending advice from the fiscal agent. Councilman McWilliams
seconded. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander,
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Walker
Abstained: Councilman Cannon
Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams
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The vote on the original motion to accept the recommendations, as amended,
follows:
Ayes:Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays:None
Abstain:Councilmen Cannon and Walker
Mayor Walker called a meeting for Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m., with Mr. Masterson
and Council, provided Mr. Masterson can attend.
Baytown Emergency Corps
At the request of Councilman Kloesel, the Council referred back to the requests
of the Baytown emergency Corps for a donation to operating expenses from the City.
Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the following requests: (a) $200 for oxygen, etc.
(b) $50 for maintenance of building (c) $600 for maintenance of board, tires, etc.,
(d)$173 for insurance. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Discussion
followed as to whether the City should underwrite the expenses of a volunteer group,
or to augment the deficit of this organization. Mr. W. B.•McGregor again stated
he was not requesting Council to specifically cover all expenses listed, but for
any donation Council would consider. A vote on the motion was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Kloesel and McWilliams
Nays: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Mayor Walker suggested the Corps make a more specific request for council to consider.
Appointments to Baytown Environmental Advisory Board
Mayor Walker submitted the names of Mr. Hardy Kilgore, representing the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Mr. Charles Cody, representing the
Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Seven vacancies will remain. Councilman
Walker moved to approve the appointments. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Fire Zone Exception
Mr. A. L. Getter, of Texas Paint & Body Works, appeared to request a fire zone
exception to allow him to move his house trailer next to his shop on Market Street
for approximately six months, at which time he will move to another City. Councilman
Kloesel moved to grant the exception to v r. Getter at 2903 Market Street. Councilman
Cannon secended the motion. A very lengthy discussion followed concerning the
legality of exceptions to ordinances. It was the Attorney's opinion that exceptions
to a law were not legal, and suggested Mr. Kloesel alter his motion to allow him
to insert in the ordinance a clause granting Council authority to exempt fire
zones. It was, however, the general feeling of the Council and the Attorney that
this would not be wise. Councilman Kloesel restated his original motion to grant
exception to 2903 Market Street, which died for lack of a second.
Refurial Martinez informed Council of a violation of fire zones in front of the
Civic Center by allowing parking all around the fire hydrant. Attorney Richardson
explained this is a no- parking zone, and the Chief of Police is given discuesion
and authority to expedite traffic, and the authority to make rules and regulations
regarding these zones.
Mayor Walker directed the Administration to meet with Mr. Getter and the City
Attorney, and to give Council a recommendation to the next Council meeting.
* Councilman McWilliams leaves meeting.
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Minutes, March 7, 1972
Councilman Cannon called a meeting of the Traffic Committee for Monday,
March 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Councilman Cannon called a meeting of the - Ambulance Committee for Monday,
March 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Councilman Kloesel, Electrical Committee, reported the mechanical,
engineering, and electrical work on the Police Building is progressing as
scheduled.
Councilman Kloesel reported a meeting of the Mobile Home Review Board,
February 24, and will give a summation of the meeting at a later date.
Unfinished Business
Councilman Kloesel equestioned Fire Chief Bland concerning firefighting
procedures outside the city limits. Mr. Bland stated that the professional,
or paid, fire('ightsrs were not allowed to respond to a call outside the city
limits unless the call was made by another fire department or within 1,000 feet
of the limit line In all other cases, volunteer firemen are sent in the tank
trucks.
In regard to the location of a new fire station, Mr. Bland stated a
specific site and specific price is forthcoming, and will be discussed in an
Executive Session.
Referring back to the complaint of parking around the fire hydrant near
the Civic Center, Mr. Bland reported there would be sufficient room to hook
up to the plug if necessary.
Telephone Rate Increase
Mayor Walker reminded Council of the private utility rate freeze which
will be i1 effect until Friday, March 10, at which time the rate increase requested
by General Telephone could be granted. In the passage of an ordinance granting
the increase, a service, or franchise agreement could be included to govern
the service of the company. Councilman Stasney moved to instruct the Attorney
to prepare such an ordinance, and to grant a ten per cent rate increase.
Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon suggested the
breakdown of the increase to be as General Telephone requested, except for the
one and two party residences. The two - party, which is not $6.00 could be raised
to $6.25 which would generate $10,000 additional revenue, and the one -party,
presently $7.75 could be raised to $8.60 to generate an additional $112,000.
The total of all increases would be approximately $30- $40,000 less than
actually requested by General Telephone. Council decided to discuss the breakdown
of the increase at a later date. A vote on the motion was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, Walker
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Cannon
Water Bond Proaram
City Manager J. B. LeFevre called Council's attention to two charts
prepared by Mr. Al Will, Bond Projects Engineer, giving a progress report
on the two contracts for the water bond program.
Waste Disposal Site
Mr. LeFevre also called attention to a letter from the Texas Department of
Health granting permit on the solid waste disposal site for the City. This will
be discussed in the Executive Session following this meeting.
Adjourn
Councilman Walker moved the meeting be adjourned. Councilman Cannon seconded the
motion. The ayes were unanimous and the meeting adjourned into an ExecutiveSession.
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