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1972 07 13 CC Minutes, Special5267 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN July 13, 1972 The City Council of th a City of Baytown met in special session on Thursday, July 13, 1972, at 5:00 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman C. Glen Walker mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Administrative Asst Mayor Walker called the meeting to order for consideration of bids received for the water well on Decker Drive. The tabulation follows: Layne Texas Company 90 working days $70,589.00 Katy Drilling, Inc. 100 working days $67,250.00 Texas Water Wells, Inc. 120 working days $64,878.00 Mr. Lanham recommended accepting the low bid of Texas Water Wells, Inc. Councilman Gentry moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1253, awarding the bid as recommended. Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The estimated cost of the well in the bond program was $68,000. Following general discussion with Mr. Busch, consulting, engineer, a vote on the motion was called: Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon Mayor Walker Nays: None Mr. Lanham noted that the site for the well has been purchased and a deed has been obtained. Discussion - Brick for police building Mr. Bitsy Davis, architect, appeared relative to selection of a brick for the new police building. Because a delay of 12 -16 weeks may occur if the brick is ordered through normal channels, Mr. Davis felt it advisable to select a brick before the need arises. He presented a slightly porous; blended -color brick which will be within the money allowed; fifty thousand bircks will be needed and a local supplier has sixty thousand on hand. Discussion followed as to other types of brick and the cost range. Mr. Davis has made a survey, but did not have the information with him at the meeting. Mayor Walker deferred action on the brick until Tuesday night's regular council meeting, at which time Mr. Davis will present a variety of bricks along with costs. Discussion - Brownwood Perimeter Roads Mr. Richardson has determined that an assessment process may be initiated without rejecting the bids received July 5 for construction of the perimeter roads. If Council desires, the assessment documents and initiation ordinance will be prepared for consideration Tuesday night. A contract cannot be awarded until assessments have been made; Mr. Richardson advised waiting until the last moment to let the contract, keeping in mind voluntary liens to help pay the assessments levied against property abutting the perimeter roads. Mr. Richardson advised the raising and topping of the roads be considered as one project; the assessments would then be levied upon this basis. He plans to present an estimated appraisal at Tuesday night's meeting, in order to give Council and property owners an idea of what the enhancement will be. Councilman Gentry moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for initiating assessment proceedings, to be presented at Tuesiday night's meeting. Mayor Walker called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams and Walker Mayor Walker Nays: Councilman Cannon 7� Adjourn Councilman Gentry moved to adjourn; Councilman Pool seconded the motion. 'The_ vote was unanimous in favor and the meeting adjjoou=ed to ecutive session. Approved: C. Glen Walker, Mayo Attest: dx� beiincla Bingnam, - pu y i y er