1972 05 02 CC Minutes5219
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
May 2, 1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session on Tuesday,
May 2, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Room of the Baytown City Hall with the
following members in attendance:
Jody Lander Councilman
Tom Gentry Councilman
Charles Pool Councilman
C. O. Walker Councilman
Allen Cannon Councilman
C. Glen Walker Mayor
J. B. LeFevre Acting City Manager
Howard Northcutt Administrative Assistant
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Neel Richardson City Attorney
Absent: Jim McWilliams Councilman
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order and the Invication was offered
by Mrs. Edna Oliver. He then called for consideration of the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 18, 1972. Councilman Lander moved to approve theminutes
as submitted; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in
favor.
Mayor Walker called for consideration of the minutes of the special meeting
of April 25. Councilman Walker moved to approve the minutes as submitted; Councilman
Lander seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
Call Public Hearing - Annexation Kings Bend, Section III
City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the ordinance setting a
date, and time for a public hearing on the annexation of land to be known as
Kings Bend, Section III. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance and
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen,Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1215
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE, TIME, AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH
PUBLIC HEARING, PROVIDING FOR AN-EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Amend Appendix "B ", Street Lights
City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the ordinance which would
amend Appendix B, Street Lights, Subdivisions. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt
the ordinance and Councilman Gentry seconded the motion. This amendment would permit
developers to post a trust agreement, unconditional letter of credit, or a bond, rather
than a cash payment for street lights in subdivisions. This method would insure
payment when the lights are installed. Discussion followed concerning the length
of time it takes H L & P to install the lights. Jim Sanders of the Planning Department
recalled one developer who had paid for streeet lights in September of 1971; to date
they have not been installed. A vote on the motion was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Mr. LeFevre was instructed to request a representative of H L & P explain the
delay in installation of the lights at the next regular council meeting.
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The caption of the ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1216
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AMENDING APPENDIX B OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENGINEERING AND
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS, STREET LIGHTS, SUBSECTION
(D); TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SUBSECTION AS PRESENTLY
CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBMIT IN ITS PLACE A NEW SUBSECTION (D)
WHICH WOULD PROVIDE FOR A CASH PAYMENT OR FOR POSTING OF SECURITY
AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 2720 (H) (2); REPEALING ORDINANCES
INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Land Acquisition Requirements by Department of Housing & Urban Development
City Attorney Richardson read the captions of two resolutions required
by HUD in regard to land acquisition. The resolutions state that affected
persons will be adequately informed of benefits, policies, and procedures
provided under HUD regulations. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the two
resolutions and Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon }
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The captions follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 382
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
GIVING ASSURANCE, CREATING A BINDER WITH RESPECT TO COMPLIANCE
WITH LAND ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS UNDER TITLE 3 OF THE UNIFORM
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND -REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES
ACT OF 19701 AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS
AND RECREATION TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE DALLAS AREA OFFICE OF HUD, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 386
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BATYOWN, TEXAS,
GIVING ASSURANCE, CREATING A BINDER WITH RESPECT TO COMPLIANCE
WITH LAND ACQUISITION REQUIREMENTS UNDER TITLE 3 OF THE UNIFORM
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES
ACT OF 1970; AUTHORIZING AND INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS
& RECREATION TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THE DALLAS AREA OFFICE OF HUD AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Authorize Application for Grant
City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the resolution
authorizing the Director of Parks & Recreation to apply for matching grant
with Housing & Urban Development. This grant will be used to develop Norman
C. Foote Park. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the resolution and Councilman
Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 383
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION TO EXECUTE THE
FOLLOWING APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; TO SECURE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,879 TO ASSIST
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEWLY DEDICATED PARK ADJACENT TO THE
EXISTING NORMAN C. FOOTE PARK FOR OPEN SPACE USES; AGREEING SUCH
GRANT MADE WILL BE USED BY THE CITY TO DEVELOP SUCH LAND FOR PERMANENT
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OPEN SPACE USES; ASSURING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE
SECRETARY OF HUD THAT THE CITY WILL FULLY COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE; THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST THIS RESOLUTION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
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City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the resolution
authorizing the Director of Parks & Recreation to apply for a matching grant
from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. This grant will be used to develop
the Harper 30 -acre Tract recently annexed by the City for a park. Councilman
Lander moved to adopt the resolution. Councilman Walker seconded the motion.
The vote and caption of the ordinance follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 384
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN DESIGNATING
CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS AS BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR ACTING FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BATYOWN IN DEALING WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTICIPATING IN THE LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT OF 1965; CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE UNDER SUCH PROGRAM;
SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED ONE TRACT OF LAND FOR PURPOSE OF APPLICATION
UNDER THE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
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Change name of Park
City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of the resolution which
changes the name of Danubina Park to "Frank C. Murdoch" Park. Mr. Murdoch,
now deceased, and his assiciates donated this park to the City several years
ago. Councilman Gentry moved to adopt the resolution. Councilman Walker seconded.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLTUION NO. 385
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, RECOGNIZING
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE LATE FRANK C. MURDOCH TO THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FORMALLY NAMING A PUBLIC PARK IN HIS HONOR; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE EXECUTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK, THAT A
CERTIFIED COPY THEREOF BE PRESENTED TO THE HEIRS OF FRANK C. MURDOCH;
DIRECTING THE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOLD AN APPROPRIATE
DEDICATION CEREMONY.
Water & Sewer extension policy
Councilman Lander has been researching the water and sewer line extension
policies of the City. He requested Council defer action to allow him time to
prepare a memo explaining his recommendation.
Final Reading - United Gas Franchise
City Attorney Neel Richardson read the caption of Ordinance No. 1198
granting a franchise to United Gas. This is the third and final reading.
Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilman Gentry seconded the
motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 1198
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN GRANTING TO
UNITED GAS CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNES, 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 BAYTOWN 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 SCHEDULED, EXCEPT
UNDER CONDITIONS BEYOND THE GRANTEE'S CONTROL; LIMITING REQUIRED
EXTENSIONS OF SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; 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 CONSOLIDATIONS, SALES, PURCHASES, COMBINATIONS OR AGREEMENTS
AFFECTING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTING 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 SECCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS OF GRANTEE; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Board of Equalization
Mayor Walker requested Council defer appointments until the next meeting.
Environmental Advisory Board
Upon Mayor Walker's recommendation, Councilman Walker moved to appoint
Refugio Martinez to a two -year term as Citizen at Large on the Environmental
Advisory Board; motion seconded by Councilman Lander, The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Council Traffic Committee
Upon Mayor Walker's recommendation, Councilman Walker moved to appoint
Councilman Pool to the Council Traffic Committee to replace the position
vacated by Ted Kloesel; motion seconded by Councilman Cannon. The vote
follows:
Ayes: Councilman Lander, Gentry, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Abstain: Councilman Pool
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Preliminary Plans - Addition to Fire Station #3
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Mr. Al Will, Bond Projects Engineer presented the plans for the addition
of a stall which will house the aerial truck in order to locate it centrally at
Fire Station #3. $50,000.00 was allocated in the 1970 Bond Issue for remodeling
and enlarging fire stations. The cost of this project will be approximately
$22,000.00. Council will defer approval of these plans; a work session with the
Fire Chief will be arranged to discuss Fire Department priorities.
Bids - Radio Equipment for Police and Fire Departments
The following bids were received for radio equipment:
BASE STATION DESCRIPTION
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
Motorola C. & E 1
$1,410.00
$1,410.00
General Electric 1
$1,568.80
$1,568.80
Bell & Howell Comm.
NO BID
NO BID
Plectron Corp.
NO BID
NO BID
Warrior Security
NO BID
NO BID
Don Cooke, Purchasing Agent,
recommended purchasing the
low bid of
Motorola C. & D.
426.00
852.00
TONE ACTIVATED EQUIPMENT
Motorola C. & E.
NO BID
NO BID
Bell & Howell Comm.
NO BID
NO BID
General Electric Co.
NO BID
NO BID
Plectron Corp. 1
$ 718.00
$ 718.00
4
585.00
2,340.00
$2,517.85
$3,058.00
Warrior Security Devices
NO BID
NO BID
Mr. Cooke recommended accepting the bid of Plectron Corp.
LOW POWER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Motorola C. & E
1
$ 550.00
$ 550.00
2
475.00
950.00
$1,500.00
General Electric Co.
NO BID
NO BID
Bell & Howell Comm.
1
$1,614.00
$1,614.00
2
426.00
852.00
$2,466.00
Plectron Corp.
NO BID
NO BID
Warrior Security
1
$1,520.25
$1,520.25
2
498.80
997.60
$2,517.85
Mr. Cooke recommended
accepting
low bid of Motorola C. & E.
PORTABLE RADIO UNITS
Motorola C. & E. 14 (Four freq.) $1,128.25 $15,795.50
2 (single freq) 886.25 1,772.50
$17,568.00
General Electric Co. 14 $1,066.50 $14,931.00
2 1,066.50 2,133.00
$17,064.00
Bell & Howell NO BID
Plectron Corp NO BID
Warrior Security NO BID
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MOBILE RADIO UNITS
Motorola C. & E.
4
(two frequency)
$ 815.25
$ 3,261.00
6
(single " )
705.00
4,230.00
4
(ext. Cont. console)
220.00
880.00
1
(two frequency)
786.00
786.00
$ 9,157.00
Option: Two Freq.
$1,024.25 ea
single freq
$929.00 ea
speakers
23.25 ea
General Electric Co.
4
998.75=
$ 3,995.00
6
998.75
5,992.50
4
240.00
960.00
1
998.75
998.75
Option:
Bell & Howell Comm
Plectron Corp
Warrior Security
two freq. No bid
single freq.No bid
speakers $37.00 ea
$11,946.25
NO BID
NOi -BID
NO BID
Mr. Cooke recommended accepting the low bid of Motorola, plus option
No. 2, ten external weather proof speakers for $232.50.
Approximately $35,000 of equipment is being purchased tonight, and
the federal government will pay approximately $17,000 for equipment to be used
in the Harris County Organized Crime Unit.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinances awarding the bids as
recommended by the Purchasing Agent. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The captions of the ordinances follow:
ORDINANCE NO. 1217
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOTOROLA C & E FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE COMPLETE
BASE STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS AND N01100 ($1,410.00). WITH
REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1218
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF PLECTRON FOR THE PURCHASE OF TONE ACTIVATED
EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF
THREE THOUSAND FIFTY EIGHT AND N01100 ($3,058.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD
TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1219
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOTOROLA C & E FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOW
POWER EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND
N01100 ($1,500.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
ORDINANCE NO. 1220
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOTOROLA C & E FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE
RADIO UNITS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM
OF SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY -EIGHT AND N01100 ($17,568.00)
DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1221
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOTOROLA C & E FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELEVEN
MOBILE RADIO UNITS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE
SUM OF NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY -SIX AND 50/100 ($9,296.50)
DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Southern Equipment Company
San Antonio, Texas (Jail equipment) $64,000
The following estimated costs are not included in the bids:
Furnishings $10,000
Radio -TV equipment 35,000
Fees 30,000
$75,000
The total cost for the project will be $638,775.00. Because only $500,000.00
was voted in the bond issue, Mayor Walker requested action on the bids be deferred
until the next regular meeting, May 16, at which time the Administration will make
a recommendation.
Telephone Rate Ordinance
Because the City is being sued by General Telephone, Councilman Lander moved
to adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1206, granting a 10% rate increase
to General Telephone, effective May 3, 1972. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Mr. Richardson stated the rates could not legally become effective for ten days.
Councilman Lander amended his motion to have the rates effective in ten days, and
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Mr. Rex Bailey, General Telephone southern area manager indicated this action
would keep the City outcf court. However, his company cannot accept the franchise
because Council will not insert the word "local ".
The caption of the new rate ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1206 -A
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES OF THE GENERAL
TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST IN THE CITY OF- BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RATES HEREIN ESTABLISHED; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION HEREOF.
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Tabulate Bids - Police
Building
Mr. Bill Burge,
Davis & Burge
Architects, presented Council a
tabulation
of bids received'on construction of
the new police
building on North Main:
Fallout
Vinyl Asbestos
1/4" polished
Contractor
Base Bid
Shelter(alt
l) Floors (alt 2)
plate glass( #3)
Baxter
$ 547,400
25,000
6,380
1,080
Epco
511,200
26,200
4,700
850
Evans
524,900
19,076
4,320
800
Hazelwood
564,700
18,300
3,000
1,200
Hollis
535,679
13,500
4,320
888
Paramount
551,000
23,300
4,320
859
Rife
532,750
13,560
7,080
859
* *Van Cleve (low Bid)
499,775
16,660
6,400
860
Massey -Judge
511,700
22,300
6,700
1,200
Southern Equipment Company
San Antonio, Texas (Jail equipment) $64,000
The following estimated costs are not included in the bids:
Furnishings $10,000
Radio -TV equipment 35,000
Fees 30,000
$75,000
The total cost for the project will be $638,775.00. Because only $500,000.00
was voted in the bond issue, Mayor Walker requested action on the bids be deferred
until the next regular meeting, May 16, at which time the Administration will make
a recommendation.
Telephone Rate Ordinance
Because the City is being sued by General Telephone, Councilman Lander moved
to adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1206, granting a 10% rate increase
to General Telephone, effective May 3, 1972. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
Mr. Richardson stated the rates could not legally become effective for ten days.
Councilman Lander amended his motion to have the rates effective in ten days, and
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Mr. Rex Bailey, General Telephone southern area manager indicated this action
would keep the City outcf court. However, his company cannot accept the franchise
because Council will not insert the word "local ".
The caption of the new rate ordinance follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1206 -A
AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR LOCAL
EXCHANGE TELEPHONE SERVICE AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES OF THE GENERAL
TELEPHONE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHWEST IN THE CITY OF- BAYTOWN, TEXAS;
REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE RATES HEREIN ESTABLISHED; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION HEREOF.
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Final Reading - General Telephone Franchise
Councilman Gentry moved to adopt the franchise for General Telephone
on final reading. Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: None
Nays: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Mayor Walker, requesting Council permission, instructed the Administration
research the matter of franchise, and look into alternatives, i.e., inviting
other telephone companies,or the possibility of municipal operation, to the
City of Baytown. Councilman Walker moved to approve this request= Councilman -
Gentry.seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Drainage Problem-- North Main and Massey Thompkins Road
In March of 1971 the City Council passed Ordinance Nos. 1080 and 1080 -A
which in effect exchanged certain right -of -way which had been dedicated for public
use for additional right -of -way parallel to and some 501tb 100' north of the
existing dedication. This is in the area of the proposed Massey Thompkins Road
extension between North Main and Garth Road.
It has not - been- established'.whQ installed the ditch
in a portion of the original easement from N. Main Street to Goose Creek Stream,
and no easement dedication can be found. Mr. Charles Sue, one of the developers
of this property, has plans to construct the road, but wants to fill the ditch
and is requesting that the City divert the water. This-can be easily done, but
will be expensive. He has talked with a representative of the Flood District
who claimed the District did not build,,nor does it maintain the ditch.
Mr. Jon Pfennig, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. William Laughlin have
also talked with representatives of the Flood District, and they have
concluded the District does have jurisdiction over the ditch in question, and
that the City through its planning jurisdiction, may require the developers to
bear the expense of diverting the water.
Mr. Herb Warren requested Council to make a firm assertion to allow them
to have the preliminary plans approved for construction of Massey Thompkins Rd.
Mayor Walker instructed the Administration to set a meeting with the
developers, and representatives of Harris County Flood Control District, and
to research the situation in order to provide more details at the meeting.
Mr. Refugio Martinez felt the City should not bear the expense of diverting
the water because the City does not own the right -of -way, and drainage is a
county problem. The City should, however, make arrangements to solve the problem
at either the county's or the developers' expense.
Baytown Emergency Corps
Mr. Ted Kloesel, representing the Baytown Emergency Corps, requested Council
donate $2,413 to replace the boat and equipment lost in a recent fire. Discussion
followed concerning the legal aspects of such a donations Mr. Richardson will
prepare a brief, and requested any action taken be made contingent upon his
approval. Mr. Harry Levine gave a brief history of the Corps and its purpose.
Councilman Cannon moved to authorize the Administration to transfer $2,413 from
a contingency fund for the donation to the Emergency Corps, contingent upon
Mr. Richardson's legal approval. Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
AYES: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Walker
Committee Reports.........
Wrecker Committee
CouncilmanLander reported a new wrecker ordinancehas been drafted, and
will be submitted to Council pending approval of the Wrecker Committee.
Industrial District Committee
Mayor Walker designated Councilman McWilliams as the continuing Chairman
of the Industrial District Committee.
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Committee Hearings in Washington
Mayor Walker informed Council that on May 15, the Public Works Subcommittee
of the Appropriations Committees of the U. S. Senate and House will hold hearings
on Texas projects and has made initial contact to testify before the Senate
committee. The proposed budget for next year includes $50,000 for the Corps of
Engineers' study, and funds allocated now are $35,000. Information received
indicates the Corps could accept, and spend up to $200,000. Councilman Gentry
moved to send at least two representatives to appeal for emergency treatment before
the subcommittees on appropriations. Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Senator Bentson's office had advised sending one resident and one elected official
of local government. The vote on the motion follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Mays: None
Authorize trip to San Antonio `
Councilman Lander moved to authorize the trip to San Antonio, May 14 -16,
the 1972 Institute for Mayors, Councilmen and Commissioners, for councilmen planning
to attend. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Adjourn
Councilman Walker moved to adjourn; Councilman Pool seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor and Council adjourned to an Executive Session.
APPROVED: V CY515L ( � %
C. Glen Walker., Mayor
ATTEST:
Belinda Bingham, Belinda Bingham, Deputy�y
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