1972 06 20 CC Minutes5251
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
June 20, 1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 20, 1972, at 6:30 p.m., in the Baytown City Hall with the following
members in attendance:
Jody Lander
Tom Gentry
Charles Pool
* Jim McWilliams
C. 0. Walker
Allen Cannon
C. Glen Walker
Fritz Lanham
Neel Richardson
Edna Oliver
Absent: Howard Northcutt
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative Ass't
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered
by Councilman Allen Cannon.
Approve Minutes
Mayor Walker called for consideration of the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 8, 1972. Councilman Lander moved to approve the minutes as submitted;
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
Proclamations
Mayor Walker read and signed two Proclamations:
(1) July 4, 1972, is designated as "Honor America Day" within the City
of Baytown.
(2) The week of July 2 -8, 1972, is designated as "Safe Boating Week"
within the City of Baytown.
Award Bid - Tone activated radios - Fire Department
One bid was received for eighteen (18) tone activated monitors for-the
Fire bepartment. The bid was from Plectron Corporation in the amount of $2,223.
Funds for this purchase is provided by Harris County Commissioners Court. Mr
Lanham - recommended accepting the bid of Plectron. Councilman Walker moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1238, accepting the bid of Plectron Corporation. Councilman Cannon
seconded the motion. The vote and caption of the ordinance follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1138
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE BID OF PLECTRON CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF ;
EIGHTEEN TONE ACTIVATED RADIO MONIT(AS AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY -THREE
AND N0/100 $2,223.00 ) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
Authorize Final Payment - Phase I, 1971 Street Program
Construction of Phase I-of the 1971 §treet Program has been completed with
the exception of surfacing Daily Street becaUseof water line construction. The cost
of the original contract was $109,054.30.. To date, $97,809.15 has been paid, leaving
a balance due of $11,245.15. In addition, an overrun in the amount of $11,815.95
is due, making a total balance of $23,061.10. Mr. Lanham recommended this final
payment be authorized. Councilman Gentry moved to accept the Administration's
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recommendation. Councilman Pool seconded the motion. Discussion followed concerning
overruns and city policy. The City Engineer is authorized to approve overmans up to
twenty (20) per cent of a contract without negotiating or with Council's approval.
Mayor Walker called for a vote on the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Gentry requested the Administration to provide information regarding
the City's past experience with overruns, and requested Mr. Richardson to prepare a
resolution requiring the City Engineer to seek Council approval for overruns in excess
of ten (10) per cent.
The caption of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1239
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
APPROVING AND ACCEPTING PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ON CERTAIN
STREETS COVERED IN PHASE I, 1971 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
MADE BY WARREN BROTHERS COMPANY, GULF DISTRICT, DIVISION
OF ASHLAND OIL, INC.; FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE
ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE
FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID WARREN BROTHERS COMPANY, GULF
DISTRICT, DIVISION OF ASHLAND OIL, INC.; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Amend Code - Alcoholic Beverages
Ordinance No. 1240 would amend our Code of Ordinances by the addition of
Section IV -14.1, which gives the City. Council the power to prohibit the sale of alcoholic
beverages within 300 feet of any church, public school, or public hospital. This is in
compliance with State Law. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
jNays: None
The caption of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.1240
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, BY ADDING SECTION 4 -14.1, COUNCIL MAY PROHIBIT
SALES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Signalize Airhart Railroad Crossing
Mr. Lanham recommended Council approve entering into a contract, whereby
automatic protection devices will be'installed'at the'Southekh Pacific Railroad crossing
on Airhart Drive. The estimated cost, including material and labor, is $19,650.00. Under
the 1972- City - County Railroad Grade Crossing Protection Program, the participation basis
is 80% State, 10% Railroad, and 10% City funds. The City's portion will be $1,965.00.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1241, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to enter into a contract. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1241
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION
COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO PAY ONE THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED SIXTY -FIVE AND NO /100 ($1,965.00) DOLLARS AS ITS SHARE
OF THE COSTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
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First Reading - 'Annexation,Kings Bend; Section III
Councilman Walker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1242, annexing Kings Bend
Subdivision, Section III, on first reading. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion.
The vote and caption of the ordinance follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1242
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN
BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY, WHICH SAID TERRITORY LIES'
ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
Allow Variations from Plumbing Code
Mr. Lanham presented a letter from Mr. W. W. Crochet, requesting permission
to use polyvinyl chloride from drains, waste and vents under a slab of an apartment
project located at 2500 East James Street. He has agreed to provide the City with
a detailed record of all maintenance required on this material over a two -year period;
the contractor will hold the city harmless of anything resulting from this use, and
will warrant labor, materials, &methods in a written, notarized, 50 -year warranty
from the industry.
The Plumbing Appeals Board recommends this request be granted. Mr.
Richardson introduced an amendment to the plumbing code which will allow the City to
make exceptions to the present Code in order to test new methods and materials before
they are adopted into the Code. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance.
Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Lander moved to accept the recommendation of the Plumbing Board.
Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.1243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AMENDING
CHAPTER 24, PLUMBING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY THE AMENDMENT
OF SECTIONS 8.3.3 AND 12.1.3 OF THE "SUGGESTED PLUMBING CODE.....
PREPARED BY THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AND DISTRIBUTED IN THE MONTH
OF JULY, 1971,." INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN ORDINANCE 1117 OF THE
CITY OF BAYTOWN, THEREOF SO AS TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH
SECTIONS 8.3.3 AND 12.1.3; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE, CONTAINING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
Council opposition - selling alcoholic beverages near park
Councilman Pool moved to adopt Resolution 390, stating Council's opposition
to the selling of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public park. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilman Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker _
Nays: None
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Resolution 391 - City construct drainage structure - North Main
Having met with Mr. Shindler and Mr. Sue, developers who are planning to
construct Massey Tompkins Road extension, Mr. Lanham felt in in the best interest of the
City to construct a drainage diversion structure running west of the North Main
right -of -way for approximately 700 feet. This will be from the drainage box at the
intersection of Massey and North Main, south, to the ditch Harris County Flood Control
is planning to construct provided it can obtain necessary right -of -way. The landowners
will build a ditch for use for the next six months, and may close the ditch at the
expiration of the six months.
By passing this resolution, Council will show its intent to construct the
drainage structure for 700 feet with one row of 60 -inch pipe at a cost df approximate
$26,000. If the Harris County Flood Control cannot obtain their needed right- of-way
to build their structure within six months, the City will lay two rows of pipe at a
cost of approximately $53,000.
Councilman Gentry moved to adopt the resolution. Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion. Following discussion of the six -month time limit, Mr. Richardson amended
the resolution to obligate the city to begin construction at the end of six months.
Councilman Gentry and Cannon consented to the amendment. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Walker
RESOLUTION NO. 391
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
WHEREBY THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AGREES TO CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE
DIVERSION STRUCTURES ALONG NORTH MAIN STREET.
Annual Report - Parks and Recreation Board
In the absence of Wayne Gray, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Board,
Mr. Richard Moravek presneted the annual report of the Board. -The recommendations
made follow:
1. A continued effort be made to complete Phase I Development of new park
sites by 1975;
2. That $7500 be budgeted for a mobile recreation unit in order to take a
recreation program to areas of the city not served by parks; and
that $25;000 be budgeted for development of a school -park site a Pumphrey
Elementary School; and
that continual effort be made to provide a minimum number of vest pocket
parks suitable for high density population areas; and
3. That the City Council authorize an initial phase of development for Goose
Creek stream with the following included:
a. passage by City Council of an ordinance creating scenic easements
along the stream;
b. cleaning up and making available for citizens' use the west bank
of the stream between Market St and WEst Main St, utilizing the
city beautification crew and citizen volunteer groups as much
as possible;
4. That the City Council approve development of a portion of a proposed hike
and bike trail;
S. That Cedar Bayou landfill site be developed into a park facility with a
portion of it designed temporarily as a controlled area for mini -bike use;
6. That the City Council pass an ordinance requiring developers to dedicate a
certain amount of land for future park sites;
7. That Baytown needs a municipal golf course, set goal for future; and
8. That the Administration give careful study to the city's liability insurance,
specifically in regard to park sites.
Councilman Walker moved to accept
seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Walker,
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
the report as submitted. Councilman Cannon
Pool, Gentry,and Cannon
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Propose ordinance - Set standards for installation air conditioners.
Mr. Paul Tisdale, of Tisdale Air Conditioning Company, represented the
air conditioning contractors in the Baytown area in requesting the appointment of
a Committee to work with the contractors in the preparation of an ordinance setting
standards and licensing procedure for the installation of air conditioning & heating
ventilating systems in Baytown similar to the electrical code. Mayor Walker suggested,
and the Council concurred, that the Committee work with the City Administrator and
those of the administrative staff that he may designate, on a suitable code. Should
they later decide that a Council Committee is needed, an appointment can be made,
or the joint study Committee may want to submit a recommended draft to the Council
at the conclusion of its study. r
*Councilman McWilliams arrives at meeting.
Carl Connerton - Discuss Taxation
Carl Connerton's request to discuss the tax exempt status of the San Jacinto
Methodist Hospital was preceded by the reading of a memo by Mr. Lanham, bringing the
Council up to date on proceedings which have transpired prior to this date. The memo
was from the City Attorney and addressed to the City Tax Assessor - Collector setting
forth the modifications to the operational procedures of the hospital in 1969 which
would qualify the hospital for tax exemption, according to former City Attorney
W. R. Laughlin, provided that it is operated within the framework of the new procedures.
Mr. Laughlin further stated that the City had a duty to continue to audit the hospital's
procedure to insure that the institution was qualifying for tax exemption as an
institution of purely public charity. In 1971 Mr. Lauglin drafted another. memo
stating that it was his opinion that the Tax Department should continue, year by year,
to exempt the hospital from taxation until such gime as facts indicated that the
hospital had not complied with the requirements of the law. It was further stated
that representatives of the hospital should file its affidavit of exemption with
the tax office each year. The City Attorney concluded with the statement that he
had reviewed the San Jacinto Methodist file and concurred with Mr. Laughlin's
opinion with regard to the operational procedures of the hospital. Until such time
as San Jacinto Methodist Hospital fails to request exemption as a purely public
charity by an authorized agent of the hospital, or an audit reveals that the
hospital is not complying with policies and procedures approved by Mr. Laughlin,
San Jacinto Hospital should retain its tax exempt status. City Attorney Richardson
stated that the matter of city taxes against the hospital for 1967 and 1968 has not
been resolved as to the tax status of that year other than the opinion of the tax
department that they were not tax exempt during those years. They are carried as
delinquent taxes with the same penalties as other taxpayers and in due course will
be handled. Mr. Connerton stated that he felt nothing will be done by the legal
department on the delinquent tax because of political repercussions but Mr. Richardson
assured Mr. Connerton that the hospital would be handled in the same manner as other
delinquent tax payers within the City,
Authorize Rebiding - Sidewalks, Fountain Complex - Concrete slab for Park Maint.'Bldg.
Mr. Lanham referred to the bids received in May for the construction of
sidewalks, fountain complex and slab for the Park's maintenance building with James
Stipe being the low bidder. The State Law requires that successful bidders furnish
the city a performance bond and Mr. Stipe has indicated that he is unable to do so.
Since three bids were received, Mr. Lanham recommended that the bids should be thrown
out and rebid. At the time the bid for the concrete work was awarded, a bid was
awarded for construction of a storage building for the Parks Department. The successful
bidder has agreed to extend his bid for at least 60 days, pending receipt of new bids
on the concrete work. Liquidating damages suffered by the City in'this delay will
be paid by Mr. Stipe from the bid bond furnished at the time he submitted his original
bid. The prior bid required a performance bond, but it was the recommendation of
the Administration that the new bids have an alternate with turn -key provisions
so that a smsll contractor may take this route rather than provide a performance '
bond. Councilman Walker moved that the Council take the Administration's recom-
mendation and go out for bids with the alternate. Councilman Cannon seconded the
motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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Valmic Electric Company - Request exemption Code
The Council considered the request of Valmic Electric Company for exemption
from the City's electrical code to grant special permission to install the electrical
systems for the Bonanza Sirloin Pit which will be constructed abutting Highway 146.
It was the recommendation of the Electrical Board of Baytown that this request be
denied because any master electrician can make the installation; Valmic has had an
opportunity, as other Houston contractors, to obtain a Baytown license but failed to
do so. Granting this request would be setting a precedent which the Board preferred
not to do. Councilman Gentry made a motion to deny the request of Valmic Electric
Company. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion. Following some further
discussion the vote was called:
Ayes: Councilmen Pool, Gentry, McWilliams and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: Councilman Walker
Abstained: Councilman Lander
Consider appointment - Board of Directors HCCAA
Councilman Cannon moved to authorize the Mayor to appoint a representative
to the Board of Directors of the Harris County Community Action Association. Councilman
Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Pool, Walker, Gentry, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Baytown Housing Authority
Mr. Tom Litras, member of the Baytown Housing Authority Board, appeared to
give a status report on the activities of the Board, what has been done and what is
projected for the future in the matter of housing for the low income citizens as well
as senior citizens. The Board is presently involved with modernization of the old
units; final approval to construct two service centers -one at DeZavalla Courts and
one at Edison Courts to be used by tenants as well as general public; the Board has
requested 250 additional units under the lease program as well as possible construction
of new units - this is not in conflict with the housing built under PL 236 off Baker Rd.
Also, the Housing Authority has increased its reserve to $55,000 by decreasing losses
and increasing the amount of subsidy through additional programs; these funds will be
used in case of emergency or any unusual expenditure. Following the presentation, some
questions were offered by Council for clarification. The Council expressed their
appreciation to Mr. Litras for the informative report.
Resolution - Commend Ted Kloesel - Councilman
Councilman Lander moved to adopt a resolution recognizing and thanking
Ted Kloesel for his four years of devoted service as Councilman from District No. One
and recognizing some of the accomplishments brought about during his tenure of office.
Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote and caption of the resolution follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 392
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND THANKING TED KLOESEL FOR HIS FOUR YEARS
OF DEVEOTED SERVICE AS COUNCILMAN FROM DISTRICT NO. ONE; AND RECOG-
NIZING SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING
ABOUT DURING HIS TENURE OF OFFICE.
Resolution - Commend Leonard Stasney - Councilman
Councilman Gentry moved to adopt a resolution recognizing and thanking
Leonard Stasney for his three years of devoted service as Councilman from District
No. Four, and recognizing some of the accomplishments brought about during his
tenure of office. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. The vote and caption follow:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walkerand Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 393
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN FORMALLY RECOGNIZING AND THANKING LEONARD STASNEY
FOR HIS THREE YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS COUNCILMAN FROM
DISTRICT NO. FOUR; AND RECOGNIZING SOME OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN BRINGING ABOUT DURING HIS TENURE OF
OFFICE.
Resolution - Commend J. B. LeFevre - Acting City Manager
Councilman McWilliams moved to adopt a resolution recognizing and
thanking J. B. LeFevre for his devoted service as Acting City Manager from January
to May, 1972. Councilman Walker seconded the motion. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Pool, Walker, Lander, Gentry, Cannon and McWilliams
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 394
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
FORMALLY THANKING J. B. LeFEVRE FOR HIS DEVOTED SERVICE AS ACTING
CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FROM JANUARY 26, 1972 TO
MAY 22, 1972.
Resolution = Commend Edna Oliver, - Completion Municipal Clerk's Certification Program
Councilman Walker moved to adopt a resolution commending Edna Oliver,
City Clerk, for completion of the four-year Texas Municipal Clerks' Certification
Program. Councilman Lander seconded the motion. The vote and caption follow:
ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 395
A UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
COMMENDING MRS. EDNA OLIVER FOR COMPLETION OF THE FOUR -YEAR
MUNICIPAL CLERKS' CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
City Manager's Report .............
Proposals for surface water from San Jacinto River Authority and the
City of Houston are expected to be in the office of City Manager by Thursday, June 28.
Authorization from the Environmental Protection Agency should be received
in two weeks to permit the City to advertise for bids relating to the West Main
Sewage Treatment Plant expansions
(Bayshire_Subdiv.)_
The Baytown Planning Commission has approved the development of a
subdivision located north of Cedar Bayou Bridge and within the extraterritorial
Jurisdiction containing one hundred five (105) lots with a townhouse type development.
The City has received a letter from the Deer Park Independent School
District asking the City to give consideration to the extension of the City's '
water system to the school, as the school has lost its water well at Lynchburg
Elementary School, and is now faced with the necessity of either drilling another
well or piping water from an available source. The distance would be somewhere
between 4,000 and 5,000 feet. Mr. Lanham suggested advising Deer Park that the
City would like to help them but we do not have water to sell outside our own
city limits as the request is of a permanent nature. Councilman Gentry moved to
accept the recommendation of the City Manager. Councilman Pool seconded the
motion. The vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams,Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
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City Manager's Report..... cunt.......
Ground breaking will be held at the new Police Building site on North Main,
Monday, June 26 at 5:00 p.m.
Bids on the perimeter roads in BroWnwood will be received Wednseday,
June 28 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Lanham requested a special meeting of Council the following
day, Thursday, June 29 at 5:00 p.m., to consider the bids; also, a work session to
review theCity's street improvement program under Capital Improvements.
Prior to the building of the new Masonic facility off Garth Road, the
City had been asked to realign a ditch which had erroded beyond its easement or
install concrete pipe. The City felt that it was not able to participate to the
extent of supplying the pipe, and the people in charge of the construction project
of the Lodge bought some steel tanks, removed the ends and the tanks were placed
in the ditch. The Harris County Flood Control District used their manpower and
equipment to install and cover the tanks after partially welding the tanks together.
The storm sewer has now collapsed and is impeding the flow of water following heavy
rains, resulting in flooding. It is necessary for the pipe to be removed with the
City forces to open up a flow channel through. this particular section, as HCFCD feels
they are no longer responsible for the operation and maintenance of the section of their
ditch since setting the pipe. This will restore full flow of water, but leave an
open ditch.
Mr. Lanham reported that the Baytown Emergency Corps, has chosen not to
go the route of the City participating in the purchase of a new boat to replace the
one lost in a recent fire. This would make theCity the owner of the boat and the
Emergency Corps the lessee - they prefer to own the boat. _
Since the next regular scheduled Council meeting would fall on Tuesday,
July 4, Councilman Walker moved to reschedule the meeting to Thursday, July 6. Councilman
McWilliams seconded the motion. The vote follows;
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, Walker, McWilliams and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Councilman Walker moved to authorize the expenditure of a representative
to the conference on Beautification to be held by the Beautify Texas Council in
San Antonio on Thursday, June 22. Councilman McWilliams seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Pool, Walker, Gentry, Lander, Cannon and McWilliams'
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Adjourn
Councilman Pool moved to adjourn to an Executive Session. Councilman Lander
seconded the motion. The ayes were unanimous in favor and Mayor Walker declared the
meeting adjourned.
Approved:
Attesta�� K 0„y�
Belinda Bingham, Deputy City
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C. Glen Walker, Mayor
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