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1972 03 21 CC Minutes_r 5154 THErMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN March 21, 1972 The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, met in regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 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 F. Northcutt Edna Oliver Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Mayor Acting City Manager City Attorney Administrative Assistant City Clerk The Mayor called the meeting m order and the Invocation was offered by the Reverend Peter Katt of All Saint's Episcopal Church. Mayor Walker called for consideration of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1972. There was one correction: Councilman Stasney's motion regarding the telephone rate increase should read "108 rate increase" instead of "l0a rate of return increase ". Councilman McWilliams expressed dissatisfaction with Council having voted on the telephone increase in his absence, as he was not informed a vote would be taken. Councilman Kloesel moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Brownwood Civic Association - Urgency of Levee Mr. Travis Ported, President of the BroWnwood Civic Association appeasd before Council to relate the urgency of building a levee in that area. He reported a meeting with HUD officials in Austin, in which representatives of the Civic Association, Councilman Cannon and former City Manager Fritz Lanham attended. The officials informed the group that the Corps of Engineers would have to build. - the levee; a contract would have to be made by a governmental agency; the City would have to contact local offices of the Corps.. in Galveson, Forth Worth, or regional office in Washington - not by letters but personally; the City could contact state senators or congressmen definite plans must be made; and the Corps study must be labeled "emergency ". Mr. Porter suggested along -range plan to stop subsurface withdrawal of water, thus stopping land subsidence. Mr. Fletcher Hicherson, Civil Defense Director, provided factual date showing the rate of subsidence in Baytown, and concluded that certain parts of Baytown are equal to Brownwood in subsidence. He estimated the magnitude of subsidence, based on readings from tide guages, to be three feet in eight years. After the Valentine's Day flood in 1969, comparison readings of tide guages and depth of water in homes was begun. From these comparisons and with elevation frequency data provided by the Corps of Engineers, the following statistics were compiled; (1) every A years, a four -foot tide equal to that of Hurricane Fern may occur, flooding 50 homes; (2) every 4 years a 5'4" tide equal to that of Valentine's Day, 1969, may occur, flooding 150 homes; (3) every 14' years, an 11' tide equal to that of Hurricane Carla 1961, may occur, flooding 500 homes in the Brownwood, Lakewood, Goose Creek Stream area, and Cedar Bayou. Mr. Nickerson concluded by recommending definite action be taken for construction of a levee. Mr. W. B. Bimon, Vice President of Brownwood Civic Association presented Council with several recommendations to implement the levee project. Because the residents are victims of unregulated use of underground resources by neighboring industries and the City, he felt Council had an obligation to provide protection for this area. The recommendations follow: (1) give an emergency status to this situation; (2) convert to surface water & request the City Attorney be directed to file injunction against neighboring industries and municipalities that contribute to subsidence; (3) request U91 Minutes, March 21, 1972 5185 Council initiate action on state or federal level to stop depletion of underground resources. Mayor Walker reported a public hearing held last week by the State Legislative Interim Study"'Committee on Coastal and Marine Resources in Houston. He was not aware of the hearing at the time, but was informed by Ray Lemon, Chairman of the committee, that Baytown could submit a written statement concerning the problem of subsidence as related to the immediate problem of coastal and marine resources. Councilman Walker moved to submit a condensed report of the infor- mation presented by the Brownwood Civic Association. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker andCannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The Administration was directed to set a work session within the next two weeks with the Civic Association and Council, and all other interested parties, to outline the steps Council will take to implement the levee project. Councilman Kloesel moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in a work session to encourage the legislature to pass laws to reduce the amount of subsurface water withdrawal in this area. Ambulance Service in Baytown - Rate Increase Mr. Jess Navarre of Baytown Ambulance Service requested Council grant an increase in service rates from $15.00 to $20,00 for each call within the city limits of Baytown. Mr. Milton Campbell, Accountant, presented Council with an operating statement for the last three years, which showed a steady decrease in profits. Following detailed discussion of the statement, Councilman Cannon moved to grant the increase as requested. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Mr. Cannon noted that the Ambulance Committee has worked with Mr. Navarre on the increase, and the ambulance rates for calls outside Baytown has been raised to $25.00 and 504 per mile, and may possibly be raised again. The vote on the motion follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Land Subsidence - St. Andrews Street Mr. Dan Savell, local developer, submitted pictures of his home on St. Andrews Street. Due to land subsidence, or landslide, his home will fall into Goose Creek Stream unless Harris County Flood Control maintains, or shores, the banks. Following general discussion of the problem, City Manager LeFevre was instructed to contact the Flood Control District to expedite a solution to Mr. Savell's problem. Mr. Savell noted several other homes on St. Andrews in the same condition. Award bid - Construction of Waterline ;ge&) Bids were received for construction of a water line. The tabulation follows: Whitelak, Inc. 180 working days $408,328.00 South Coastal Construction Co. 180 " It $427,710.00 Bayshore Constructors, -Inc. 210 " to $429,049.35 Mar -Len Construction Cos 160 " to $429,410.00 n S. & C Construction Co 250 to $463,525.00 Sabine Consolidated, Inc. 150 " " . $468,467.80 B & S Construction Co 200 it $481,795.20 Baytown Utility Corporation 210 " " $498,648.80 Mainland Construction Company 220 " is $524,247.70 Gene B. Hazelwood 180 " we $514,127.00 GPI Minutes, March 21, 1972 5186 Bids -'COnt Mr. Jim Hutchinson, of Busch Engineering Company, recommended low bid of Whitelak, Inc. Mr. LeFevre stated Whitelak's work in the 1965 bond issue had been very satisfactory. Councilman Walker moved to adopt an ordinance awarding the bid to Whitelak, Inc. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follo s: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, Walker andCannon Mayor Walker Nays: None *Absent from chair: Councilmen Lander & McWilliams The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1196 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF WHITELAK, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARTERIAL WATER MAIN PROJECT, JOB NO. 71 -514, CONTRACT NO. 3, AS PART OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($408,328.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Award Bids - Lockers Bids were received for lockers at Roseland Park. The tabulation follows: Vaughn. & Associates 105 units TOTAL: $5,407.50 The Flexible Company- 105 units TOTAL: $5,340.00 (Sentinel Lockers) On behllf of Terry Dopson, Mr. LeFevre recommended awarding the high bid for the following reasons: (1) the Vaughn lockers are a welded unit construction whereas Sentinel is the bolted type unit? (2) Vaughn lockers have a flexible locking system that can be converted from free to coin operated. Councilman Kloesel moved to accept the recommendation and award the bid to Vaughn & Associates. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Walker The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1197 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF VAUGHN AND ASSOCIATES FOR THEPURCHASE OF STAINLESS STEEL DRESSING ROOM LOCKERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVEN AND 50 /100 ($5,407.50) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Consider Appointment of Job Fair Committee Mayor Walker requested Council consider the appointment of the Mayor's Summer Job Fair Committee, to be placed on the agenda of the next regular Council meeting. The committee consists of any interested citizens, no specified number; and is responsible for collecting and screening applicants for summer jobs, and securing available positions in the Baytown area. The Mayor requested to be notified of any interested persons before the next meeting. M-1 5187 Minutes, March 21, 1972 Baytown Environmental Advisory Board - appointments Mayor Walker submitted the following names for appointments to the Baytown Environmental Advisory Board: Mrs. Robert Barrow - League of Women Voters Mr. Steve Carroll'- Citizen At Large Mr. Carl Connerton - Citizen At Large Councilman Kloesel moved to approve the appointments. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilman Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Two positions remain unfilled - a representative.of Baytown Rod, Reel & Gun Club and another Citizen at Large. At the time these positions are filled, Mayor Walker requested the two -year and one -year terms be designated. Houston - Galveston Area Council - Appoint representative Because the present representative and alternate, Councilmen Stasney and Kloesel, are not seeking re=election to Council, Mayor Walker proposed appointing Councilman Cannon as the representative, and an alternate will be appointed after the City Council election. Councilman Stasney moved to approve the appointment. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Grant Franchise - United Gas - Proposed,,Ordinance Councilman Stasney reported two meetings of the Utility Committee to consider granting a limited franchise to United Gas in the following areas of Baytown: ...(1) the vacant land south of Highway 146 and Tri City Beach Road (2) the area surrounded by the limits of Decker Drive, north of Park Street, and east of Highway 146. The committee voted 3 -1 in favor of granting the franchise on the basis of competetion, and United Gas offers a 3% gross recept franchise fee as compared to Houston Natural's 2 %. Mr. Harry Massey, of Houston Natural Gas Company, spoke against granting the franchise. He felt his company had given reputable service to Baytown, and competition would not be necessary. Mr. Saunders Gregg, Vice - President of United Gas requested Council grant the franchise for the benefit of the citizens of Baytown because his company could make a great contribution to the spirit of competition. General discussion followed concerning details of the two representatives' presentations, Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the proposed ordinance granting franchise to United Gas for 30 years, with 3% gross franchise fee.' Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Following discussion regarding the length of the franchise, Councilman Klo-lo moved to amend the motion by reducing the length to 15 years. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. The voteon the amendment follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney; Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: none The vote on the original motion as amended follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: Councilmen Kloesel and McWilliams The caption of the ordinance fellows: 9t Minutes, March 21, 1972 5188 ORDINANCE NO. 1198 Consider Proposed Ordinance - Amend Code, Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages Annual Fee City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the proposed ordinance which would amend Chapter 4, Section 4 -17 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code by allowing the license fee required by the City of Baytown to be the maximum permitted by Article 666 -15a1 VAPC. If the State should at any time raise their license fees, Baytown's ordinance would automatically be amended to be one -half of the new fee. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kloesel The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1199 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 4 -17, ANNUAL FEE; TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBMIT IN ITS PLACE A NEW SECTION 4 -17; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. * Councilman Lander leaves meeting. "T AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATTOWN GRANTING TO UNITED GAS CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, LAY, MAINTAIN, OPERATE, USE, EXTEND, REMOVE, REPLACE, AND REPAIR IN, OVER, ACROSS, AND ALONG ANY AND ALL OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE STREETS, AVENUES, PARKWAYS, SQUARES, ALLEYS, THOROUGHFARES, ROADS, HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, VIADUCTS, BRIDGES, STREAMS, PUBLIC GROUNDS, PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES OF THE CITY OF BATYOWN WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AREA, A SYSTEM OF PIPES, PIPELINES, GAS MAINS, LATERALS, CONDUITS, FEEDERS, REGULATORS, METERS, FIXTURES, CONNECTIONS, AND ATTACHMENTS AND OTHER DESIRABLE INSTRUMENTALITIES AND APPURTENANCES NECESSARY OR PROPER FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING, DISTRIBUTING, SUPPLYING AND SELLING GAS ( NATURAL AND /OR ARTIFICIAL AND /OR MIXED) FOR HEATING, LIGHTING, POWER AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES FOR WHICH GAS MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER BE USED, TO THE CITY AND THE INHABITANTS OF THE PORTION THEREOF COVERED BY THIS GRANT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR PERSONS WITHIN SAID PORTION OF THIS CITY COVERED BY THIS GRANT FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS COMMENCING SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER ITS FINAL PASSAGE AND APPROVAL; REGULATING THE USE OF STREETS BY THE GRANTEE IN THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF STREETS DISTURBED BY CONSTRUCTION; CONTAINING A CONTRACT BY THE GRANTEE TO PROVIDE FIRST - CLASS SERVICE AND THE GRADE OF SERVICE TO ITS CUSTOMERS AS PROVIDED BY ITS RATES SECHEDULED, EXCEPT UNDER CONDITIONS BEYOND THE GRANTEE'S CONTROL; LIMITING REQUIRED EXTENSIONS OF SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF BATTOWN; PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION TO BE PAID TO THE GRANTOR AND FOR A PENALTY IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE WHEN DUE; PROVIDING FOR INDEMNITY BY THE GRANTEE TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTEE'S OBLIGATION TO FURNISH EFFICIENT SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES, AND FOR A PENALTY UPON GRANTEE'S FAILURE TO DO SO; PROVIDING THAT THIS FRANCHISE SHALL NOT BE EXCLUSIVE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A REPEALING CLAUSE; RESERVING ALL POWERS OR REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CONFLICTS WITH OTHER HOLDERS OF FRANCHISES; PROVIDING FOR THE EXAMINATION OF GRANTEE'S BOOKS AT ALL REASONABLE TIMES; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL FORFEITURES IN THE EVENT OF DEFAULT BY GRANTEE; PROHIBITING CON- SOLIDATIONS, SALES, PURCHASES, COMBINATIONS, OR AGREEMENTS AFFECTING THE SALE OR DESTRIBUTING OF GAS WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS FRANCHISE SHALL WILL TO AND BE BINDING UPON THE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF GRANTEE; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Consider Proposed Ordinance - Amend Code, Chapter 4 Alcoholic Beverages Annual Fee City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the proposed ordinance which would amend Chapter 4, Section 4 -17 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code by allowing the license fee required by the City of Baytown to be the maximum permitted by Article 666 -15a1 VAPC. If the State should at any time raise their license fees, Baytown's ordinance would automatically be amended to be one -half of the new fee. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Kloesel The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1199 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 4 -17, ANNUAL FEE; TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBMIT IN ITS PLACE A NEW SECTION 4 -17; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. * Councilman Lander leaves meeting. "T 5189 Minutes, March 21, 1972 Consider Proposed Ordinance, Adopt appendis "B ", Engineering & Construction Standards for Subdivision,Streets Attorney Richardson read the caption of the ordinance which will allow the Planning Commission to grant variances in curb and gutter construction on the joint recommendation of the City Engineer'and Director of Planning. Dr. Alton Laird, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained'the purpose of this ordinance. In some areas, the lay of the land makes it difficult to have adequate drainage when curbs and gutters are installed; and in outlying areas, which the City is not likely to annex, where low income housing projects are being built, the Commission felt the added expense of curbs and gutters was not necessary. He further stated this ordinance would have no effect on requirements for streets or sidewalks. Discussion followed as to whether these variances should be granted inside the City limits of Baytown as the proposed ordinance reads, afterwhich Councilman Stasney moved to adopt the proposed ordinance, with the insertion "extra - territorial jurisdiction of the City of Baytown ". Councilman Walker seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon moved to amend the motion to remove "extraterritorial" from the ordinance. This motion died for lack of second. The vote on the original motion as made was called: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1200 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF APPENDIS "B" THERETO, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS, BY AMENDING THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF THE "STREETS" SECTION OF APPENDIX B TO ALLOW VARIANCES FROM CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION IN THE EXTRA - TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE JOINT RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY ENGINEER AND DIRECTOR OF PLANNING; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Two proposed ordinances - "Density Standards" and 'Open Space" Attorney Richardson read captions of the two ordinances which are to be passed in conjunction with each other. One ordincnce provides density standards for residential developments (Fire Lane Easement Ordinance ", and the second is a definition of "permanent open space ". Councilman Kloesel moved to adopt the proposed ordinances. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilman McWilliams The captions of the ordinances follow: ORDINANCE NO. 1202 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 12, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, SECTION 45, DEFINITIONS, BY THE ADDITION OF SUBSECTION F; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROFIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 1203 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 12, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 12.47.1, DENSITY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Minutes, March 21, 1972 5190 Proposed Ordinance - Appendix C - Geometric Design Attorney Richardson read the caption of the proposed ordinance. When the Code of Ordinances was codified, Appendix "C' -' was omitted. In several sections of the ordinance, Appendix "C" is referred to. It provides geometric design standard for driveways, curb cuts, and off - street parkins spaces; also maps designating exceptions. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the proposed ordinance. Councilman Stasney seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Abstained: Councilman McWilliams The caption of'-the ordinance follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1201 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ADOPTING APPENDIX "C" TO THE BAYTOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES AND INCLUDING THEREIN GEOMETRIC DESIGN STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS, CURB CUTS, AND OFF- STREET PARKING PLACES AND MAPS OF AREAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Discussion - Walkway across Goose Creek Stream on West Main Bridge Councilman Kloesel requested Council to consider building a walkway across Goose Creek Stream on the West Main Bridge, suitable for pedestrians and bicycle traffic. This would provide protection for children attending school and visiting the park to be built on the Civic Center Site. Mr. Jack Morton, City Engineer was requested to supply data on the cost factor and how many people use the bridge. Consider Resolution - Law Enforcement Officers assist other municipalities and counties Attorney Richardson read the caption of the proposed resolution, which will give the City Manager authority to direct the Chief of Police to detail regularly employed law enforcement officers of Baytown to assist other municipalities and counties if needed. Chief Wilkinson requested this resolution be passed as it will qualify Baytown to participate in federal grants. Councilman Walker moved the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 373 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO DETAIL REGULARLY FMPIDYED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN OTHER COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHEN THERE EXISTS A STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY. Employees' Retirement Committee City Manager LeFevre gave a brief summary of the progress the Committee has - made in selecting a retirement program for employees of the City. After receiving bids from a number of insurance companies, the Committee felt a consultant should be called in go give a recommendation. Mr. LeFevre estimated the consultant's fee to be from $2,000 to $3500; and the money is available in the retirement appropriation. Councilman Kloesel moved to authorize Mr. LeFevre and the Committee to select a consultant, and thencome back to Council for approval. Councilman McWilliamss seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None V Y L 5191 Minutes, March 21, 1972 Committee Repgrts......... Traffic Committee On the basis of a recommendation from Mr. John Hudson, traffic consultant for Decker Drive,Councilman Cannon moved to instruct the Attorney to prepare a ordinance for the continuation of one -way streets on Defee (last) and Sterliri4 .(west) on to Decker Drive. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Councilman Cannon reported a discussion of the Traffic Committee as to whether or not the ordinance requiring flagmen at all railroad crossings should be repealed. The Police Department has been asked to check all crossings to see if adequate lighting is furnished and how many street lights would be required to accomplish this. when this study is complete, he will have a recommendation for Council. Unfinished Business * * ** Councilman Kloesel called attention to a letter submitted to the City Manager and Councilmen regarding several problems he felt existed in the Fire Department: (1) Moral (2) Training, and (3) Harrassment of the men by the Fire Chief. Because these are administrative matters, he directed his statement to the bidding practices of the Fire Chief, and requested Council investigate. Also mentioned was the Fire Department budget, and availability of the Fire Chief during routine hours. City Manager LeFevre requested this be discussed in a closed session because it is an administrative matter. * * ** Because the Municipal Election is to be held April 4, the date of the next scheduled Council meeting; and because the utility rate freeze will end March 25, Mayor Walker suggested the next Council meeting to be held March 28. Councilman Kloesel moved to meet Tuesday, March 28. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None * * ** Councilman Kloesel informed Council that the Fire Department Union Local 1173 is filing a suit against the Fire Chief to question his qualifications under the Texas Vicil Service Statues. Because they are a small body of men, and this will be an expensive undertaking, Mr. Kloesel requested Council inves- tigate the qualifications of Chief Bland. Mr. Louis Peronis, representative of the International Association of Firefighters pledged his support to the Baytown Union, and offered his assistance to the Council. * * ** Councilman Stasney moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary papers to call a Bond Sale for the remainder of the General Obligation Bonds which was advised by Mr. Tom Masterson, Fiscal Agent. Councilman Kloesel seconded the motion. The vote follows: Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None * * ** Mr. LeFevre called attention to the condition of North Jones Street because a sewer line was installed. Although the contractor is required to patch the street after the work is completed, 'he thought it advisable to repave that portion of the street. After cost figures are compiled, he will make a formal recommendation. IT. i Minutes, MarCh 21, 1972 5192 Unfinished Business -- con't Mayor Walker requested Council authorization to attend a meeting of the Texas Municipal League Committee, Thursday, March 23. Councilman Kloesel moved authorization for the Mayor to attend. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None N* Councilman Kloesel requested City Manager LeFevre to compile estimates of repaving r topping two alleys in Old Baytown (1) between Georgia and New Jersey and (2) between ew Jersey and Carolina. He also requested Council consideration of these projects. ** Councilman Stasney referred to the summary of the Charter Study Committee, and requested the City recognize the efforts of the members by individual letters from the Mayor. Mayor Walker suggested members of the Council retain the letters from Mr. Ben Wilson so the recommendations of the Committee may be studied at a later date. Councilman Walker moved to adjourn. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session. ATTEST:[/ e, c Belinda Bingham, DepeVy City Clerk 11 [1 APPPAVEDC.i • C-!R "i ��/L%%�'�I C. Glen Walker, Mayor= fib