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1972 04 12 CC Minutes, Special5196 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. 5197 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 _ v Minutes, April 12, 1972 5198 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. fI 5199 Minutes, April 12, 1972 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 F''!