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MINUTES OF THE EMERGENCY MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 17, 1972
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in emergency session on
Thursday, August 17, 1972, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City
Hall with the following members in attendance:
Tom Gentry
Charles Pool
C. O. Walker
Allen Cannon
Fritz Lanham
Neel Richardson
Howard Northcutt
Belinda Bingham
Absent: Jody Lander
Jim McWilliams
Edna Oliver
C. Glen Walker
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor Pro Tem
City Manager
City Attorney
Administrative Ass't.
Deputy City Clerk
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Cannon called the meeting to roder and the following business
was transacted:
Proposed Ordinance - Award Bid - Construction Perimeter Roads
This item was deleted from the agenda because the City was granted an
extension until August 31.
Proposed Ordinance No. 20817 -2, Call Hearing of Benefits, Brownwood Roads
Mr. Richardson read the caption of the ordinance calling a Hearing of
Benefits on the Brownwood Perimeter Roads. The ordinance sets the hearing for
September 14, 1972, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, at which time Council will
determine the benefits to be derived from the proposed improvements, and will set the
rate of assessment.
Mr. Richardson called attention to the fact that the ordinance does not
assess owners of vacant property; it was the appraiser's opinion that vacant property would
derive no benefit from the raised roads. However, Council is not bound by the
appraiser's opinion regarding vacant property, or the rates of assessment. During
the hearing, Council' may hear from the owners being assessed; the Chair may rule any
other discussion out of order. Councilman Walker moved to adopt the ordinance as
presented. Councilman Pool secnded the motion. Mr. Travis Porter reported the response
of owners on the assessment roll has been, for the most part, favorable to the
assessment. The vote follows:
Ayes: Councilmen Gentry, Pool, Walker
Mayor Pro Tem
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1266
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT AND REPORT OF
THE CONSULTING ENGINEER, SHOWING THE ESTIMATE OF THE TOTAL COSTS OF
ALL THE IMPROVEMENTS, THE ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED
AGAINST CERTAIN ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS
THEREOF, AND THE ESTIMATES OF VARIOUS OTHER COSTS FOR THE IMPROVING
OF PORTIONS OF SUNDRY STREETS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WITHIN
THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, AND OF OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS THEREOF PROPOSED TO
BE ASSESSED AGAINST AND PAID BY CERTAIN ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE
REAL AND TRUE 01NERS THEREOF; DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT AGAINST SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY, AND THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS
THEREOF FOR THE PORTION OF SAID COSTS APPROTIONED TO THEM; ORDERING
AND SETTING A HEARING AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P.M. ON THE 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
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1972, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AS THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE HEARING OF THE REAL AND TRUE OWNERS
OF SAID ABUTTING PROPERTY AND ALL OTHERS INTERESTED IN SAID
ABUTTING PROPERTY OR IN ANY OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND CONTRACT
CONCERNING SAID ASSESSMENTS, PROCEEDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS,
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO GIVE
NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS ANDTHE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; DECLARING AND PROVIDING
THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE.
Award Bid - Construction of Slab for P & R Maintenance Building, Various Sidewalks & Fourtain
The tabulation of bids received follows:
Fountain for Civic Center
Foundation Slab for Parks
& Rae Maintenance Bldg
Various Sidewalks (schools)
BROWN & ROOT, INC.
No Bid
$ 5,300.00
$14,300.00
$19,600.00
RIGGS CONSTRUCTION CO.
$ 4,200.00
$ 3,000.00
$13,500.00
$20,700:00
Because Brown & Root, Inc., submitted a "no bid" on the fountain, Mr. Lanham
recommended this bid not be considered. The original estimate on the sidewalks was
$7,000, which has since doubled: therefore, Mr. Lanham recommended accepting the bid
of Riggs Construction Company for the P & R slab and the fountain, and eliminating the
sidewalk project, provided Mr. Riggs will agree to this. Councilman Gentry moved to
accept the Administration's recommendation; Councilman Pool seconded the motion.
Discussion began on the location of the P & R maintenance building. Mr. Lanham requested
the location be moved to the site of the police building on North Main, instead of
Park Street as previously approved by Council. With the extension of Wye Drive, the
access to the building would be better, and nearer to the larger Parks. Also, the
Park Street location is wet most of the time from overflow from the water storage tank;
Mr. Johnny Busch indicated this could be corrected after the summer months when the
water demand isn't as great. Mayor Pro Tem Cannon called for a vote on the motion to
accept the bid
Ayes: Councilmen Gentry, Walker and Pool
Mayor Pro Tam Cannon
Nays: None
Discussion continued on the requested relocation. The appearance of the
metallic building behind the new police and court building was questioned; Mr. Lanham
explained a chain link fence will be erected with some type obstruction. However,
with the maintenance building 14' high, it will be visible over the fence. Mr.
Terry Dopson stated the building would be attractive, and since the Parks Department
will probably be in charge of maintenance of the police and court area, he felt it
advantageous to have the equipment stored there. Councilman Gentry moved to relocate
the maintenance building to the police station site; motion died for lack of second.
Other points of discussion were the future location of police mechanics and the pistol
range. Councilman Pool was of 8:e opinion that the City should not hastily use up space
on the police site, and suggested the relocation be resubmitted to be full Council.
Defer - Parks & Recreation Advisory Board appointments
Because the Mayor is not present to confirm the appointments, this item is
deferred until the next regular meeting, September 5.
Adjourn
Upon the motion made by Councilman Gentry and
Council voted unanimously to adjourn.
Approved:
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Belinda Bingham, DePUq City Clerk
seconded by Councilman Walker,
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