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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS
April 12, 1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas, convened in a special
session on the 12th day of April, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the
Baytown City Hall with the following members in attendance:
Jody Lander Councilman
Leonard Stasney Councilman
Ted Kloesel Councilman
Jim McWilliams Councilman
C. 0. Walker Councilman
Allen Cannon Councilman
J. B. LeFevre Acting City Manager
Howard Northcutt Administrative Assistant
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Neel Richardson City Attorney
Absent: C. Glen Walker Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon called the meeting to order, and City Attorney
Richardson introduced and read the caption of a resolution urging legislation to
be passed to stop subsurface water withdrawal. The motion to adopt the resolution
was made by Councilman Kloesel and seconded by Councilman Walker. The vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon
Nays: None
The caption of the resolutionfollows:
RESOLUTION NO. 379
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
URGING AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO HALT WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSURFACE
711� WATER; URGING AND SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD INSURE THE
PROMPT AVAILABILITY OF SURFACE WATER.
Canvass Election
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon directed the canvassing of the April 4 Municipal
Election, in which citizens voted for three council positions, to begin. The canvass
proved all tabulation to be in order. City Attorney Richardson read the caption of the
proposed resolution, accepting the canvass. CouncilmanKloesel moved to adopt the
resolution; motion seconded by Councilman McWilliams. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Stasney, Kloesel, McWilliams, Walker
Mayor Pro Tem
Nays: None
The caption follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 378
A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RETURNS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN ON THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCILMEN FROM THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS
NOS. ONE (1), FOUR(4) AND FIVE (5) TO SERVE REGULAR TWO YEAR TERMS;
FINDING THAT NOTICE OF SAID ELECTION WAS DULY AND PROPERLY GIVEN AND
THAT SAID ELECTION WAS PROPERLY HELD AND THE RETURNS THEREOF MADE BY
THE PROPER OFFICIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Oath of Office
City Attorney Nell Richardson administered the Oath of Office to Charles Pool,
Tom Gentry, and Allen Cannon as Councilmen from Districts 1, 4, and 5, respectively. The
new members were extended contratulations, afterwhich they assumed their proper places
at the Council table.
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Revenue Sharing Bill
Minutes, April 12, 1972
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon read a telegram received by Mayor Walker from
Mr. Alfred Koebig, President of the Texas Municipal League, regarding the Revenue
Sharing Bill which willbe on the House floor within ten days. If the bill is
passed, Baytown will receive more than $775,000. The telegram urged interested
citizens to contact their congressmen in supporting passage of the bill. The figure
quoted will be equivalent to 51G on the present tax structure.
REsolution Commending Ted Kloesel and Leonard STasney
Councilman Walker moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
resolutions commending Ted Kloesel and Leonard Stasney fro their years of service
as Councilmen for the City of Baytown. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion.
The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams and Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon
Nays: None
Baytown Engineering - Street Program
Mr. Johnny Busch presented Council a written summary report of authorized
Capital Improvement Projects.
Bayway Drive - has been referred to the State Highway Department for a State Highway
Loop from Spur 330 (Decker Dr) to Spur 201. The city's participation would
be the amount voted in the Bond issue.
Garth Road - bids cannot be taken until all right -of -way is secured - all properties
south of Loop 201 are being taken by condemnation, and property north of
Loop 201 is under negotiation.
Brownwood Perimeter Roads plans and specifications for the roads, without pumps,
are being prepared, as authorized by the previous Council.
Mr. Busch requested sous authorization be taken tonight on the following
projects:
Baker Road - Decker Dr to Bayway, and North Main to Garth Rd. (Commissioner Bray has
indicated possible assistance on the section from Garth to Decker)
Connection of Hiway 146 to Decker - may be possible with parts of James and Lobit
Streets has brought opposition by residents of these streets - alternatives
may be considered.
Massey Tompkins Road - realignment of right -of -way has been approved by previous
Council - Mr. Busch requests authorization to proceed with plans -- N. Main
to McKinney Road
Connection of N. Main and Commerce; and S. Main and Commerce - N. Main would be one -way
north, and Commerce one -way south...a traffic consultant employed by
the City has advised against this change for the present.
Citizen Participation - $2 million has been set aside for selection of streets by
petition ... to date, no petition has been received.
Mr. Busch requested authorization to prepare plans and specifications for
West Texas Avenue, from Thomas Circle to State Highway 201. He also suggested
eliminating parking on Texas Avenue as traffic movement is hendered by this. Because the J.
State hasn't finalized plans for Loop 201, it was suggested to delay action on
West Texas.
Several possibilities for an east -west movement were discussed at length,
afterwhich Councilman Lander moved to authorize Baytown Engineering to study alternatives
for an E -W flow, other than 3ames Street. Councilman Gentry seconded the motion. The
vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon
Nays: None _
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Councilman Walker moved to authorize Baytown Engineering to proceed
with the Baker Road Project (Decker Dr to Bayway and N Main to Garth Rd); and with
acquisition of right -of -way for Massey Tompkins Road. Councilman Lander seconded the
motion. Disciission_followed concerning Commissioner Ramsey's promised assistance on
Baker Road, and which portion of the road is more heavily traveled. Mr. Busch stated
he would begin traffic counts. Councilman McWilliams moved to table the motion and
consider each roadway individually. This motion died for lack of second. A vote on
the original motion was called:
Ayes: councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon
Nays: None
Abstained: Councilman McWilliams
Sewer Facilities
Mr. Busch reported plans and specifications for Phase I of the Sewer Mains
are complete and is waiting for Public Law 660 Grant and right -of -way acquisition. Plans
for the West Main Treatment plant are also complete, and he is waiting for Public Law
660 Grant.
Water Facilities
Mr. Busch reported three contracts for extension of large distribution mains
have been awarded, and plans to take bids on the fourth will be complete this month.
Future ground water (next 2 years) will come from the northwest. He suggested moving
toward surface supply and making arrangements to purchase water from the San Jacinto
River Authority at a cost of 60 per thousand gallons, as compared to Houston's 8.2� per
thousand gallons. Discussion followed concerning the site of the new water well and
storage tank. Mr. LeFevre will set a meeting with representatives of San Jacinto River
Authority and City of Houston to discuss the purchase of surface water.
Landfill Site
Mr. LeFevre informed Council the present city dump will be filled by August 1,
and presented several alternatives:
(1) Incinerators (2) Three firms are interested in submitting proposals for
collection & disposal of solid waste; (3) Proposals from regional landfill sites for
disposing garbage, (4)1 several offers of land to purchase for disposal site, and if the
present site is used, which was purchased for this purpose, construction of roads and
fences is necessary. Mr. LeFevre was directed to study each alternative and make a
recommendation.
Bids - Sidewalks for Schools
Mr. LeFevre reported one bid had been received for construction of sidewalks
at several schools. The estimated cost for this construction is approximately $8,000
Councilman Lander moved to instruct Mr. LeFevre to open the bid. Councilman Walker seoonded
the - motion, and the vote was unanimous in favor:
G. Frank & Sons of Highlands $9,859.73 45 working days 1252 sq. yards
The Administration was directed to study this bid, and make a recommendation at a later
date.
Bids - Cement Fountain for Civic Center Site
Mr. LeFevre reported only one bid had been received for this project, from
Stipe Cement Company, and asked for Council direction. Councilman Lander moved to direct
Mr. LeFevre to open the bid, motion seconded by Councilman Walker. The vote was unanimous
in favor. The estimate for this project is $4,000.
Stipe Cement Company $8,650.00 20 working days
Mr. James Stipe explained his' •bid included the sidewalks leading to the fountains. City
Attorney Richardson stated the bid could not be accepted; the Charter provides purchases
in excess of $2,000 must be awarded by bids, and Mr. Stipe's bid contained $4,000 on which
bids have not been taken.
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Adjourn
The motion to adjourn was made by Councilman•Gentry and seconded by
Councilman Pool. The vote was unanimous and the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
C. Glen Walker, Mayor
ATTEST:.
Belinda Bingham, Deputy(dity Clerk
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