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1972 08 17 CC Minutes, Emergency5283 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, 4L r r F 5294 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: Attest: Attest: /�,ra✓� iC )G -"C-,) Belinda Bingham, DePUq City Clerk seconded by Councilman Walker, / li - ✓ C. Glen Walker, Ma r