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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 15, 1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session on Tuesday,
August 15, at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of 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
Howard Northuutt
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative Asst.
Mayor Walker called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by
Mrs. Edna Oliver.
Approve Minutes
Upon the motion made by Councilman Walker and seconded by Councilman Pool,
Council voted unanimously to approve the minutes of August 1 as submitted.
Request Amendment to Subdivision Ordinance
Dr. Alton Laird, Chairman of the Planning Commission, requested an
amendment to the existing subdivision ordinance dealing with the procedure
for replatting. The present ordinance requires a $50 filing fee and the
consent of every lien holder on that particular subdivision block to be
filed with the county clerk. The proposed amendment would give the Planning
Commission power to approve minor changes in lots in recorded subdivision,
thus eliminating the need for replatting, and would also reduce the filing
fee to $15 or $20. The Planning Commission will establish and adopt guidelines
for granting the changes. Councilman Gentry moved to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare the ordinance as requested by Mr. Laird. Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion&
Ayes: Councilmen Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Al Chappell - Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Al Chappell, representing the Chamber of Commerce, informed Council of
a project of the Education Committee whereby a motto or slogan for the City of
Baytown will be selected. The students in English and Journalism classes of
Robert E. Lee and Ross S. Sterling will be asked to submit their ideas, which
would then be given to an unbiased judge.
Councilman Gentry suggested that the judge, or group of judges, include
a representative of the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce.
*(Councilman Lander arrives)
Al Chappell - General Telephone
Mr. Chappell, Division Manager of General Telephone, requested an increase
in the installation, or service charge, of telephones. He presented data indicating
the deficit being absorbed by the Company. An installation costs $47, although
the charge for residential its $7.50 and $12 for business. Mr. Chappell asked
these be raised to $15 resident and $22.50 business, along with other similar
increases for installation. Following detailed discussion of the proposed increase,
Council indicated this should have been discussed at the time General was granted
a $10% rate increase. It was suggested that General Telephone explore the idea
of charging the exact cost of installation ($47), and reducing the monthly bill
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of other customers who are presently subsidizing the installation charges through
rate increases. Following discussion of this concept, Council delayed this requested ,
increase until General Telephone determines its overall rate of return is unacceptable,
perhaps 4 -5 years from now.
Mr. Chappell also requested Council reconsider a franchise in order to have
a working relationship bwtween the Company and the City. The points of difference
of the previously defeated franchise was the term of 15 years,(although General would
have accepted this), and the tax to be collected on "total operations ".
The Administration was directed to study the franchise and the reasons for
its rejection before Council reconsiders. Also, the Administration will study the
feasibility of an alternate or additions, and /or municipal operation.
Six -Month Audit
As required by the City Charter, a six - months audit has been made. Mr. Ed Hullum,
Gerace & HulluM, explained the audit is made on the General and Water Funds only.
Following discussion with Mr. Hullum, Councilman Walker moved to adopt the report as
submitted. Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Emergency Meeting - Hearing of Benefits for Perimeter Roads and Consider Bids on
Sidewalks, etc. --
Because the assessment roll for the perimeter roads has not been completed
by the engineers, Mr. Lanham requested an Emergency Meeting be called for thursday
afternoon. Councilman Lander moved to have an Emergency Meeting Thursday afternoon
at 4:00 p.m. Councilman Walker seconded the motion.
Bids - -- Mr. Lanham requested Council also consider at the Emergency Meeting
the bids on sidewalks, fountain, and slab which will be received August 16.
Mayor Walker called for the vote:
Ayes: CouncilmenLander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Canon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Garth Road Improvement
This item is deferred pending a right -of -way matter.
Pipe Line License Agreement
Mr. Richardson read the caption of the proposed ordinance, authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a Pipe Line License Agreement with Missouri Pacific
Railroad Company. This is necessary in order to cross Missouri Pacific's right -of -way
for water main extensions: one on Baker Road and one on Decker Drive. This ordinance
Will authorize payment of the $100 fee per license. Councilman Walker moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 1265; Councilman Lander seconded the motion:
Aye44 Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker,
Nai,s: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1265
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER
INTO LICENSED AGREEMENTS FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE CITY'S
WATER MAINS THROUGH THE EXISTING RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MISSOURI
PACIFIC RAILROAD AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Resolution - Commend Texas Highway Department
As requested, a resolution has been prepared commending the Highway Department
because of their cooperation with the City of Baytown. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt
the resolution; Councilman Walker seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 411
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
COMMENDING THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR COOPERATION WITH
THE ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN.
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Wye Drive - _Proposed Extension
Regular meeting, August 15, 1972
A property owner along the south side of the site of the New Police &
Court Building, has offered to donate fifty (50) feet right -of -way if the City desires
to extend Wye Drive east of North Main, at the City's expense. The map of the Master
Thoroughfare Plan indicates a proposed collector street in this vicinity. This would
provide much improved circulation of traffic in the police and court area, eliminating
the need of every vehicle to turn off North Main directly onto the parking lot.
The police building site is approximately 700' deep; the proposed extension would
be 520' deep, costing an estimated $23,700. Mr. Lanham recommended this offer
be accepted, financed from bond funds, and added to a street contract when the
police building is near completion. Councilman Gentry moved to accept the
Administration's recommendation; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Change Hours of Operation - Teen Center & Community Building
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has recommended the hours of operation
of the Teen Center and Community Building be extended from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
on Sundays; also, the Board requests all regular charges be applied. Following
discussion with Mr. Dopson, Director of Parks & Recreation, Councilman Lander moved to
accept the recommendation of the Board. Councilman Cannon seconded the motion:
Ayes : Councilman Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
Committee Reports....
Councilman Lander, Wrecker Committee, reported a permit was granted to
Busby Buick for Emergency Wrecker operation. Also, amendments are still being made
to the proposed new Wrecker Ordinance.
Unfinished Business .
Councilman Cannon moved to change the Council meeting dates to Thursday$,
second and fourth, at 6:30 p.m., effective September 28. Councilman Gentry seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Gentry, Pool, McWilliams, Walker and. Cannon
Mayor Walker
Nays: None
CATV ... There are some problems regarding service provided by CATV....
Mr. Richardson will brief the situation and provide Council with the status.
City Manager's Report....
Capital Improvements Program.—Contract #1 and #2 for waterlines have been
completed and are in service. Contract #3 is completed and tested, but not yet in
service. Contract #4 is 20% complete.
Water Well.....Surface casings were set today; this well should be completed
well ahead of schedule.
Police Building.... Work has been held up by rain.
Public Works Building..... Mr. Lanham briefed Council with the plans being
made for the new public works building, and will have a recommendation in approximately
45 days.
Street projects...Brown & Root is contract is approximately 70% ccmplete.
The school district has agreed to pay for cost of curb & gutter fronting Lamar School
on Jones Street.
Bids ..... Bids wLll be received August 25 on Phase II of the Street
Paving Program. Bids for the new firetruck, which was re- advertised, will be received
September 8.
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Regular meeting, August 15, 1972
The hearing on Arbitrage Bonds in Washington, which Council authorize d
Mr. Lanham to attend, has been postponed indefinitely.
Councilman Cannon requested Mr. Lanham check into thestatus of the 7th
street paving project.
Upon a motion made by Councilman Cannon and seconded by Councilman Gentry,
Council voted unanimously to adjourn to an Executive Session.
APPROVED: / -0. tA& a"
C. Glen Walker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Belinda Bingham, Deputy dfty Clerk
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