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1973 06 14 CC Minutes5437 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN June 14, 1973 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, June 14, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Councilman * *Fred Bednarski,Jr. Councilman *Charles Pool Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilman Henry Dittman Councilman Tom Gentry Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Administrative Assistant Absent: Allen Cannon Councilman Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend Robert Herndon, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church. Consider MinuES - May 24 Mayor Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the meeting held May 24, 1973. Councilman Dittman made the following correction in regard to the appointment of Mr. Fred Bednarski to Council position #4. "Councilman Dittman moved the appointment of Mr. Fred Bednarski as Councilman from District #4; Councilman Lander seconded the motion." Councilman Lander moved to approve the minutes as corrected; Councilman Dittman seconded themotion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None * *Oath of Office - Council, District #4 Judge Steven Hebert administered the oath of office to Mr. Fred BEdnarski, Jr., Council representative of District #4; Mr. Bednarski assumed his proper place at the Council table and congratulations were extended. Resolution No. 443 - Baytown Memorial Plaza Proposed Resolution No. 443 will designate the fountain complex, located between City Hall and the Civic Center, as the Baytown Memorial Plaza. Mr. Richardson read the caption; Councilman Lander moved to adopt the resolution and Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 443 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING THE FOUNTAIN COMPLEX SITUATED BETWEEN THE CITY HALL AND THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AS THE "BAYTOWN MEMORIAL PLAZA" AND RECOGNIZING AND THANXING9HE PERSONS AND GROUPS WHOSE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE THE PROJECT A POSSIBILITY AND A REALITY. Mayor Gentry recognized the following individuals, clubs and companies who made contributions to the plaza; Mr. W. C. Britton The Pilot Club of Baytown, represented by Mrs. Edna Oliver Busch, Hutchison, 6 Associates, represented by Mr. Busch 6 Mr. Hutchison East Harris County Federation Of Garden Clubs Mayor Gentry then recessed the Council meeting at 6:40 p.m. so that interested persons could attend the dedication ceremony for the Baytown Memorial Plaza. Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m. and business on the printed agenda was resumed. ( *Councilman Pool arrives) 5438 June 14, 1973 City Manager's Report Mr. Lanham first reported damage that resulted from the recent storm and flooding. The bridge on Evergreen Road was complete washed out as a result of the flooding; estimates are being received on the cost to replace the bridge. Although the bridge is used very little, it does serve oil well workers in that area. The West Texas Avenue bridge was damaged; the estimated cost of materials for repair is $1500. Traffic on this bridge has been limited to automobiles. Streets also suffered damage from the flooding, such as Dale Street, where the surface and much of the base was completely washed out. An estimated 700 yards of shell, and 480 tons of hot mix will be required to make minor repairs throughout town.' A major break occurred in a 12 -inch waterline on Highway 146 near the Spur201 right of way; because of the location of the line, the City is working with the highway department in making repairs. Approximately three to four property owners were effected by this line, and they are presently served by a temporary line. An 18 -inch sewer line on Bowie School Drive collapsed. The County recently graded the shoulder on Decker Drive, in front of Hugh Wood Ford, with shell, Mayor Gentry requested Mr. Lanham inquire if they plan to put some type of hard surface in this area. Councilman Dittman requested Mr. Lanham look into the problem of drainage in the vicinity of St. James House on Baker Road, to determine a way to alleviate inundation of the grounds following heavy rains. CIP - Bond Funds Notices have been sent to property owners on Garth Road regarding the Hearing of Benefits scheduled for 7:00 p.m., June 28. Construction of the Brownwood perimeter road has been completed; final p payment will be considered at the next council meeting. 1 A work order has been issued to Brown & Root to begin work on the East -West Thoroughfare (Defeo and Sterling). The contractor for the altitude valves, which is the only water system contract under construction, has had some diffuculty in getting pipe fabricated. Developmen of Westwood, Duke Hill, and Tejas Parks will be completed shortly, weather permitting. Baytown Sports Complex, the tennis court and slab for the concession stand has been poured; the swimming pool excavation has been completed. A work order has been issued for construction of the swimming pool at NOrman C. Foote Park; work should begin in two weeks. Sanitary Sewer Improvements.... Contract #1 - West Main Plant - construction is 69%complete; construction time is 65% used. Contract #2 - Lift Stations - construction is 30% complete; construction time used is 40 %. Contract #3 - Force Main - construction is 45% complete, with 60% construction time used. 7 Contract #4 - Trunk line from West Texas to Spur 201 row - the engineers 1 were requested to estimate the cost of tunneling this line under Decker Drive instead of an open cut as provided in the contract; The cost has been estimated at an additional $7,000. Because of the width of Decker, and the cost, Mr. Lanham recommended the contract be carried out as originally provided. Council offered no objection. June 14, 1973 Report - continued 5439 At the last Council meeting Mr. Lanham mentioned that it would be necessary to hold a public hearing on the environmental assessment report that was prepared in connection with Baytown's application for federal funds for the East District Sewage Treatment Plant. However, notification was received today from the Environmental Protection Agency that the public hearing requirement has been waived. The Texas Parks a Wildlife Department has adv ised that Baytown has been granted $14,550 for development of the League of Women Voters Park. These funds may be used for construction of tennis courts, fencing, lighting, picnic units, and engineering fees. A total of $521,900 has been received to date, in grants, for park acquisition and development. This is in line with the $920,000 voters approved in the 1970 bond election for park development. The Goals for Baytown steering committee has held two meetings. Two officers have been elected: (1) Robert Barnes, Chairman and (2) Jack kimmons, Vice President. At the last meeting, Mr. Lanham was requested to investigate a letter sent to the City Council regarding the fire that occurred May 9 outside the city limits, north of Interstate 10, to which Baytown Fire Department did not respond even though called. Mr. Lanham talked with the Highlands fire chief, who explained that Baytown Is fire department dispatcher immediately called Highlands after he received the initial call; also, an officer of the Highlands department, at the scene of the fire, made the decision to call Channelview for help, and not Baytown. Had Baytown been called, the Highlands chief was certain Baytown would have responded. A written agreement is presently being prepared, with the help of the Highlands fire chief, regarding the extent of Baytown's obligation beyond the City limits. This agreement will be presented to Council when finalized. Revenue Sharing Funds At the last council meeting, a public hearing was held on proposed expenditures of Revenue Sharing Funds for the first half of 1973. Proposed Ordinance No. 30614 -1 will appropriate the funds as recommended at that meeting. During the hearing, the question was raised regarding the committee studying the needs of the elderly, "if the committee should recommend that a vehicle for trans- portation is needed, could the portion of funds under the heading "public transportaion" although these funds are designated for rebuilding streets, be used to provide a vehicle for the elderly?" The guidelines for the funds have been studied, and determined that the funds must - be used as designated. If the committee should recommend transportation for the elderly be provided, Council would consider utilizing funds forthe second half of 1973 for this purpose. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 30614 -1; Councilman Pool seconded the motion. The caption was read and the vote taken: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski , Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1411 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED THIRTY -FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND N01100 ($235,312.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED THIRD ENTITLEMENT PERIOD FUNDS OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, 1973 TO THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ACCOUNTS, 7320, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; 7330 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; AND 7350 RECREATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Amend Fire Lane Easement of Code of Ordinances Mr. Richardson explained thatthe definition of a "fire lane easement" in the Code of Ordinances provides that such an easement is the private property of the owners for the primary purpose of providing ingress and egress to policemen, firemen, emergency vehicles 6 equipment, and for the location therein of water mains, fire hydrants and vehicles and equpment, and for the location therein of water mains, fire hydrants and utilities; it is not an alley and is not designed for garbage pickup service or mail service. However, the same section of the Code states that a fire lane easement be "available for the general use of the Public" and "be kept open as streets." Proposed ordinance No. 30614 -2 will delete this provision so that the dedicatory instrument will be consistent with the definition of a fire lane easement. 5440 June 14, 1973 Fire lane easement, continued.. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council.members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1412 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 12, "FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION", ARTICLE IV, FIRE LANE EASEMENT, SECITON 12 -48.5, DEDICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW SUBSECTIONS 1 AND 2, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Review plans and specs for improvements to Fire Station #5 and old police building Mr. Bitsy Davis, architect, presented detailed plans and specifications for revovations to fire station #5 and the old police 'building. Phase I of the improvements will be renovation of the old police building to serve as the Fire Administration Building. This will involve interior work only such as new flooring, painting and general cleanup. Phase II will involve minor petition and flooring work inside Station #5 on Bayway Drive. The major item here will consist of an exterior stucco surface. In the 1970 bond election for capital improvements, voters approved $50,000 for improvements to various buildings in the fire deparrment; Mr. Davis estimated this particular project to cost from $16- 18,000. Councilman Dittman moved to advertise for bids to be received July 10 according to the plans and specificationspresented by Mr. Davis; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Amend Contract with Harris for Jail Services Proposed Ordinance No. 30614 -3 will authorize an amendment to the contract with Harris County for jail services. Mr. Richardson reviewed the amendments, which include (1) a provision whereby the County will pay the cost of hospital or medical treatment for county prisoners; (2) the term of the contract has been raised from $41,600 to $42,600; (4) the provision whereby the fixtures situated on the property of the old jail site would revert to the City, has been deleted - (under an existing lease agreement, the City may use these facilities for $1 per year); (5) the City will not hold a person ?.in custody contrary to the Constitution or statelaws; (6) the provision wherein the city and county will hold each other harmless has been deleted; (7) the city will comply with all state and federal regulations regarding the performance of the contract. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the proposed ordinance; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council: members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1413 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1376, INTRODUCED, READ AND PASSED ON MARCH 8, 1973, AND DECLARING SAID ORDINANCE TO HAVE NO FORCE AND EFFECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TO A CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COUNTY WITH REGARD TO FURNISHING, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF JOINT FACILITIES AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Authorize Bids - Water service to Sports Complex and area Mr. Jim Hutchison, consulting engineer, presented plans and specifications for providing water service to the Baytown Sports Complex and area. A 10 -inch main will tap the city system on Baker Road at North Main and continue along North Main to Cedar Bayou - Lynchburg, where it will then turn and run west to East Road, and then north to South Road. Six branch lines will serve Dent, Bellview, Craig, Northridge, Shearer, and Bud Lane. Fire hydrants will be placed at 600 -foot intervals, The lines have been planned for future extension of the 10 -Inch main north along North Main and East Road, and to the west of Cedar Bayou - Lynchburg Road. Mr. Hutchison's estimate for this project is $82,200, and plans to advertise bids to be received July.6. Councilman Bednarski moved to authorize bidding of this project; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: June 14, 1973 5441 Ayes: Council. members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Approve bid forms and invitation to bid for City's depository contract The present 2 -year contract with Citizens Naitonal Bank 6 Trust Company for the City's depository will expire September 30, 1973. The Charter requires bids be received every two years. Council reviewed the bid form, and discussed the problems that arose two years ago when banks submitted more information than what was requested in the bid form. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve the invitation and bid forms for the City's depository contract, and to authorize the Administration to attach instructions with the form stating that any additional information outside thabid form will not be considered; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ryes: Council members dander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Initiation Ordinance - Tenth Street Improvement In March, City Council considered a petition received from property owners abutting Tenth Street between East Fayle and Ward Road requesting that the street be improved and agreeing to an assessment for a portion of the cost. Plans and specifications, and an initiation ordinance, have been prepared as instructed by Council. The estimate for the improvement, at that time, was $68,000. However, the engineers now estimate approximately $100,000. The assessments were to be levied on the basis of the old policy, whereby - :property owners pay the full cost of curb and gutter, and one -third the cost of paving a 29 -foot street; theCity will pay the remainder of the cost including drainage. The drainage for this project is estimated at $30,000, to be paid with 1970 bond funds. Discussion followed as to whether the storm sewer drainage to be installed on Tenth Street would give some relief to the area of Fayle and Danubina. Mr. Johnny Busch explained this might give some relief because the water on Tenth Street would be intercepted before it could drain onto Fayle, however, no major relief to the area would be realized. Mr. Busch explained the increased estimate for this project is due to escalating construction costs, and drainage. Councilman Pool moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 30614 -4, which will initiate the assessment paving process; Councilman Lander seconded the motion. Council offered no objection to Mr. Busch's request to receive bids on July 6. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1414 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THAT TENTH STREET, FROM THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FAYLE STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WARD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, SHALL BE IMPROVED; AODPTING AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS OF INTEREST IN PROPERTY ABUTTING ON SAID STREET; PROVIDING THAT A PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY AND A PART OF THE COSTS THEREOF SHALL BE PAID BY AND ASSESSED AGAINST THE ABUTTING PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND FOR INCIDENTAL MATTERS; DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE AND ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO SUCH IMPROVEMENTS ARE BY VIRTUE OF ARTICLE 1105b, V.A.T.S., DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A CERTAIN NOTICE WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Authorize Payment - Wye. Drive Extension All work is completed and all test and clean -up has been performed on Wye Drive extension. The engineer has recommended payment be authorized to Brown s Root in the amount of $37,021.05; no payments have been made to date, so this will be total and final payment. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation, Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1415 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING CONSTRUCTION OF THE WYE DRIVE EXTENSION, JOB NO. 72 -542, BY BROWN 6 ROOT, ,:INO., FINDTNG THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE SAID BROWN 6 ROOT, INC; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. .1) 44L June 14, 1973 Award Bid - Central Air & Heat for Fire Station #3 Informal bids were received for installation of central air & heat at fire station #3 on South Main Street. The tabulation follows: J &JAIR Total: $1,988.25 TISDALE $1,995.00 ABLE AIR COND. $23,000.00 BATOWN GUNN AIR APPELT AIR COND. verbal verbal verbal no bid no bid no bid Warranty: 1 yr 1 yr Brand: Rheeme York Friedrich Work time: 3 -4 days 2 days Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to low bidder, J & J Air, of Baytown. A limited amount of funds were approved in the 1970 bond program for renovation to this fire station. Councilman Lander moved to award the bid as recommended; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1416 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF J & J AIR FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CENTRAL AIR AND HEAWING AT FIRE STATION NO. 3 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY -EIGHT AND 251100 ($1,988.25) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Bid - Fence for Coady Landfill Bids were received June 6 for a chain link fence for the Coady landfill. The permit from the State Health Department to operate the Coady landfill includes a provision whereby a fence will be maintained around the area that is being worked. The City is approaching a time when addition space and fencing will , be needed. Only one bid was received, from A -1. Normally a project is re- advertised when this occurs; however, because of the importance of the fence, Mr. Lanham ' recommended the bid be opened. Council offered no objection to opening the bid; the tabulation follows: A -1 FENCE - $5,816.42 for 1755 feet of chain link fence Mr. Don Cooke, purchasing agent, was given the bid to make a comparison with bids received last year for fence. ' Prepare Plans & Specs - sewer service to Baker Road & Decker Drive Langford Engineering has presented proposals for extending sewer service to the area of Baker and Decker Drive as per Mr. John Heasley's request of May 9. However, the firm was also requested to present general proposals for serving the area north of Decker Drive and the existing city limits. Mr. Ivan Langford reported that the proposed lines for Baker and Decker Drive area would serve the area North of Decker Drive on an interim basis, or until the area develops extensively; at that time, perhaps 10 -15 years from now, service would have to be directed to the west district. This area is now known as Fresh Water Supply District #27. Mr. Lanham then recommended that detailed plans and specifications be authorized for sewer service to Baker Road and Decker Drive, as per the following general proposals: A) Baker Road from west of Cbachman Dr, -12 "._ -line: $82,000 I B) Decker Dr to Baker Rd to industrial water supply canal 10•and 8" lines, $101,000 C) Baker Rd from Decker Dr to the railroad - 8" line: $15,800 Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Mr. Langford requested permission to combine this project with sewer extension to the Sports Complex in order to attract more bidders; Council offered no objection. A presentation of the plans and specifications should be made in six weeks. June 14, 1973 5443 Award Bid - Fence for Coady landfill Mr. Don Cooke presented his evaluation of the bid, opened earlier in the meeting, for fence. cost per 'running foot of fence received one year ago -- $2.4076 cost per running foot of fence in current bid is -- $3.3141 This is approximately a 90 -cent increase over a one -year period of time; considering the rising cost of steel, Mr. Cooke did not feel this increase to be unusual. Mr. Lanham recommended Council award the bid. Councilman Bednarski - moved:. to accept the recommendation; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1417 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF A -1 FENCE COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE AROUND THE COADY LANDFILL SITE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 421100 DOLLARS ($5,816.42) WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. Designate Brown Tract as Wildbird Sanctuary and Park When the City purchased land from the Brown estate for fill dirt for the perimeter road in Bxownwood, one the conditions of sale was that the area would be designated as a bird sanctuary. Resolution No. 442 will implement that commitment. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the resolution) Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTIGJNO. 442 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING THE TRACT OF LAND ACQUIRED BY THE CITY FROM EDWIN RICE BROWN, INDIVIDUALLY, AND EDWIN RICE BROWN, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MYRA CARANISS BROWN, DECEASED, AND AS TESTAMENTARY TRUSTEE UNDER HER WILL, AND EDWIN RICE BROWN, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ADELE BROWN HARVEY, DECEASED, AND AS TESTAMENTARY TRUSTEE UNDER HER WILL, AND MARTHA TSCHUDIN, A FEME SOLE, MYRA TSCHUDIN PARSON, ET VIR M.N. PARSON, GERALD BROWN HARVEY, JEOFFREY TALIAFERRO BROWN, MICHAEL DONOGHUE BROWN, KATHERINE SILVERBERG, A FEME SOLE, MYRA SILVERBERG, A FEME SOLE, AND ANN CABANISS BROWN HEYBURN, ACTING THROUGH THEIR AGENT AND ATTORNEY IN FACT, EDWIN R. BROWN, AS A PUBLIC PARK AND OFFICIALLY DESIGNATING AND NAMING SUCH TRACT AS THE MYRA C. BROWN WILD BIRD SANCTUARY AND PARK. Proposed Ordinance No. 30614 -9, Abandon Certain Utility Easements Mr. Lowell Lammers has requested this item not be considered at this time. Replace Waterlines in Stewart Heights Subdivision The waterlines in the Stewart Heights Subdivision have deteriorated to a point where there is very little water pressure, and the water looks of poor quality. These lines need to be replaced; because of the present work load of city forces, Mr. Lanham recommended Council authorize detailed plans and specification, and advertising bids to contract this project. The estimated cost is $27,000; funds for this are budgeted. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Landery Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays:; None 5444 June 14, 1973 Revise 1972 -73 Street Improvement Program In November, Council approved a list of streets for reconstruction during the current year. The first contract was awarded utilizing Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $280,857.30; this is $88,000 below the estimate. A third category of streets was approved at that time, utilizing budgeted funds if available and estimated to cost $63,000: (1) American (4)- Ft. Worth (7) Monroe (2) Barrymore (5) Jefferson (8) Marian (3) Dale (6) Madison (9) North Second Mr. Lanham recommended these streets to be added to the existing Contract #1. This will enable the City to take advantage of the good bid of Brown & Root and no time will be lost in going out for bids on the 3rd phase. A change order will be issued, if council approves, and Brown & Root can begin work immediately on Dale Street which suffered much damage during the recent storm. Councilman Lander moved to add these streets to Phase #1 as recommended; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander,Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None In Norvember, Council also approved a fourth phase of streets to be improved with city forces. Since there is approximately $200,000 in uncommitted street improvement funds in the- budget, Mr. Lanham recommended detailed plans and specifications be prepared on these streets, and that they be contracted. This will allow the city workers to concentrate on minor repairs to existing streets and drainage work. Councilman Pool moved to authorize plans and specifications to be prepared on the fourth phase of the 1973 Street Improvement Program; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Committee Reports - Pipeline Committee - Councilman Lander, chairman of the pipeline committee, reported than an ordinance has been prepared for review; former Councilman McWilliams served on this committee, and Councilman Lander moved to appoint Councilman Bednarski as his replacement; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None Former Councilman C. O. Walker Council; Councilman Bednarski moved representative & Councilman Lander Ayes: Council members Lander, Mayor Gentry Nays: None Abstain: Councilman Dittman Unfinished Business served as alternate to the Houston Galveston Area` to-;appoint Councilman Dittman as alternate seconded the motion. Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks Councilman Dittman requested the Administration to search the ordinances passed by the Council for those that were passed for an interim period of time, as they should either be re- instated or rescinded. Mr. Dittman requested a report on the ordinances at the next council meeting if possible. Mr. Tom Masterson, fiscal agent for the city and school district, has requested that each of the taxing bodies in the city of Baytown send representatives to accompany him on a trip to New York to appear before the bond rating agencies; this could possibly enhance the ratings for future bonds. Mayor Gentry requested Council authorize the trip for the City Manager and Mayor, should Mr. Masterson determine the trip would be beneficial. The trip will probably be made during the first week of July. Councilman Dittman moved to authorize the trip; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None June 14, 1973 5445 Mr. Lanham informed Council of his plans to attend the Texas City Managers' Association meeting in Abilene next week. Funds are budgeted for the trip, and Council offered no objection. Councilwoman Wilbanks requested the Administration look into the possibility of a meeting with county representatives to discuss their new facilities planned for this area. Mr. Lanham reported that a meeting is being coordinated with Commissioner Bray to discuss priority projects for the City of Baytown that could be assisted by the county. plans for their new facilities could be discussed at that time. Councilman Dittman moved to adjourn to an executive session, Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous and the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Attest: y M AL) Edna Oliver, City Clerk r Approved: Gentry, Mayor