1973 08 23 CC Minutes5483
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN
August 23,1973
The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday,
August 23, 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
Henry Dittman Councilman
Allen Cannon Councilman
Tom Gentry Mayor
Fritz Lanham City Manager
Neel Richardson City Attorney
Edna Oliver City Clerk
Howard Northcutt Administrative Ass't.
Absent: Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman
Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by
Councilman Allen Cannon.
Approve Minutes
Mayor Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the meeting held
August 9, 1973. Councilman Dittman moved to approve the minutes as printed; Councilman
Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Petitions
Mr. Lanham presented a petition from the residents of the Scenic Drive area,
addressed to the Parks 6 Recreation Board and the City Council. The petition expressed
the objections of the residents to the possibility of a foot bridge being constructed
across Goose Creek to serve the residents of the Ridgewood area.
This possibility is under consideration by the Parks Board.
Present Plaques
Councilman Cannon read Resolution No. 453, commending Charley O. Walker for his
services as councilman from district no. 2. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the
resolution; Councilman Pool seconded the motion:
Ayes. Councilmen Lander, BEdnarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Mayor Gentry presented a plaque to Mr. Walker for his outstanding service as
councilman from April, 1970, to April, 1972.
Mayor Gentry also presented the plagues to former Councilman Leonard Stasney,
from service from April -1969 to April -1972, and to former Councilman Ted Eloesel for
service from April -1968 to April -1972.
City Manager's Report
Notification has been received from the EPA that the grant for the Central District
Sewerage System has been increased by $103,270. The total grant is now $2,803.270.
The increase was granted because the actual bids came in higher than the estimates.
The Department of Treasurey has rejected Baytown's challenge regarding the data
used in computing Revenue Sharing Fund allocations. The Department has determined that
industrial district payments will not be considered as taxation.
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Mr. Omer Poorman, the new district engineer for district #12 of the Texas
Highway Department, has informed the Administration that the highway department
will construct the median opening on Highway 146 at Defee, at their expense.
Worh should begin September 15 and be completed by October 15.
This work will be deleted from the contract with Brown & Root.
As reported several weeks ago, two damage surveys have been prepared
concerning the June flood in Baytown. A third report is now being prepared,
on street conditions and bridges. estimate of damages is $8,645;
however, only half of this is believed to have resulted from the flood. Therefore,
the Administration hopes to be reimbursed $4,322.50.
The storm sewer work is underway in the Glen Arbor area, which is the
installation of pipe in the ditch between Pamela and Inwood Streets.
Mr. Lanham requestedCouncil designate the next council meeting, at 7:00 p.m.,
as the time for the public hearing on the proposed budget. Council offered
no objection.
Caiptal Improvements -
Brown & Root will begin work on the portion of Defee & Sterling
between Seventh Street and Highway 146 on Monday.
Installation of the altitude valves is complete; final payment will
be recommended when the contractor finishes cleanup.
The contracts has begun work on the ten -inch waterline along North main.
All six -inch line is in place.
The consulting engineers are preparing the assessment roll and rates for
the improvement to Tenth Street.
Parks - Westwood, Duke Hill & Tejas - Some asphalt topping remains to be
done on the hike & bike trails, and some minor adjustment in electrical facilities.
Sports Complex - all buildings are complete, ballfield lighting
is in place, swimming pool is 95% complete; the overall contract is 75% complete.
N. C. Foote - swimming pool bottom has been poured, the bath house
is 75% complete; overall contract is 30% complete.
Sewer Facilities -
Contract #1(west main plant) 78% complete.
Contract #2(lift stations) 38% complete.
Contract #3(force main -West Baytown_ 77% complete. All sidewalk has
been poured in the Britton Cravens area except 1-� blocks. Cleanup work is proceeding.
Contract #4(middle G.Creek interceptor) is 30 % Complete.
Contract #5 (Country Club & area) 22% complete)
Mr. Lanham was requested to look at the foot bridge over Goose Creek stream
on Baker Road. The contractor for Contract #5 has had the bridge blocked, and
school children are forced to get out on the bridge to cross. Mayor Gentry reported
a pile of dirt from construction on Baker at Goose Creek causing a traffic hazard.
Houston Light & Power Company - Rate increase
Mr. R. Q. McWhirter, Division Manager of Houston Lighting & Power appeared
to request a rate increase that will reflect an average 6.8% residential and
small commercial increase. Mr. McWhirter explained this additional revenue is
necessary because of cost increases not within HL & P's control, i.e., general
inflation, increases in state and local taxes, environmental protection costs,
& similar items. The company's rate of return has dropped below safe levels
for successful operation. In view of the expansion program facing H L & P,
Mr. McWhirter explainedib is essential to obtain immediate relief.
Council concurred to take the request under advisement and have this placed
on the agenda of the next council meeting.
Because of the public hearing on revenue sharing funds scheduled to begin
7:00 p.m., Mayor Gentry requested any questions of Mr. McWhirter be deferred until
after the hearing.
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Public Hearing - Revenue Sharing Funds - Appropriation
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Gentry called to order the public hearing on the use of
revenue sharing funds for the entitlement period July 1, 1973, thru June 30, 1974:
The administration has recommended the funds be used as follows:
a) social services for the aged $15,000 - finance transportation for elderly.
b) libraries $10,000 - purchase additional books.
c) recreation 6 culture $42,000 - extend bulkhead at Roseland Park
d) transportation $328,230 - street improvements
r e) environmental conservation $117,000 - storm sewer on Bayway Dr -St. James house area
Mayor Gentry then called for discussion from the audience.
Mr. Tex Dittman asked if the elderly would benefit from these funds. Mayor
Gentry replied that there are proposed allocations for the elderly:
Mr. Ted Xloesel expressed his confidence that the revenue sharing funds would be
used property by the City Council, and expressed his support of revenue sharing funds.
No one else came forward for discussion, and Mayor Gentry requested the
Administration to present its recommendation for allocation of funds.
Mr. Lanham referred to item E, environmental conservation for which $117,000
is proposed for storm sewer construction on Bayway Drive. As discussed in length at
the last council meeting, the possibility exists that this storm sewer construction
could be torn out with the future improvements of Bayway Drive. For this
reason, Mr. Lanham has proposed two alternatives to alleviate inundation of this area.
The first is to remove the existing pipe, re -size to 36" and set to grade; the
second is to remove all the existing pipe, clean and regrade the ditch and install
new 36" pipe only in driveways... The estimated cost of the first alternate is $10,000
for materials 8 $4,350 for labor. The second alternate is estimated to cost
$4,600 for material and $2,900 for labor.
Mr. Lanham recommended Council accept the second alternate, and re- allocate
$102,000 of the $117,000 to Transportation for street improvement; this would leave
$15,000 to remove all existing pipe and replace 36" pipe in the driveways. It may
be necessary to lease some equipment for this project; if the full amount is not
expended council could re- allocate the remainder.
Councilman Pool moved to leave $15,000 for the Bayway drainage as recommended,
and to include an additional $50,000 under environmental conservation for drainage
work, and transfer the remainder $52y000 to transportation. Councilman Dittman
seconded the motion. For clarification, Councilman Pool stated it was the intent
of his motion to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -1 with the amendment just made.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance as read follows:
ORDINANCE NC 1449
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO
APPROPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY AND N01100
($512,130.00) DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FOURTH E, . ITLEMENT PERIOD
FUNDS OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING, 1974 TO THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ACCOUNTS,
74 -70, SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE AGED; 74 -60, LIBRARIES; 74 -50, RECREATION
AND CULTURE; 74 -30, TRANSPORTATION; 74 -20, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Mr. Lanham requested Council designate what priority the Bayway project will
have. Council approved five projects at the last meeting.
Since these five projects approved at the last meeting are those that result in
flooding of homes, and since the flooding of Bayway and Baker Roads does not result
in flooding of homes, Councilman Cannon moved to designate the Bayway project as
Number Six (6). Councilman Lander seconded the motion.
Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, and Cannon
Nays: Mayor Gentry and Councilman Dittman
Continue Discussion - Houston Lighting a Power
Councilman Cannon asked Mr. McWhirter if their franchise ordinance provides for
an automatic rate adjustment as does the gas company. Mr. McWhirter explained that the
ordinance contains a fuel rate adjustment clause, whereby any variation in the rates for
fuel is passed along as a fuel adjustamnt. Mr. McWhirter stated that the increase will
not affect the rates of the small user of electricity.
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August 23, 1973
Award Bid - Corrugated metal pipe
One bid was received for corrugated metal pipe; Mr. Lanham requested permission
to open the bid.
ARMCO 250' of 60" corrugated
galvanized metal pipe @
$16.82: $4,205.00
1194' of 54" of
it of @
$15.45: $18,447.30
This pipe is for installation
on the east side of the
drainage ditch
between Inwood & Pamela, and also
in the drainage ditch near
the Masonic Lodge
west of Garth Road.
Mr. LeFevre and Mr. Lunceford
were given the bid for
evaluation. A
recommendation will be made later in the meeting.
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -3, Operation of a school -park site
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -3 will authorize a contract with the Goose Creek
Independent School District for operation of a school -park site at the Horace Mann
Audio Visual Center. There are presently two other school park sites in operation
at Bowie and Travis Schools. Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance;
Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, BEdnarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
The caption as read follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1451
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING ANDDDIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK
TO ATTESTTTO A CONTRACT WITH THE GOOSE CREEK CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH REGARD TO JOINT USE OF HORACE MANN JUNIOR SCHOOL
AND AUDIO VISUAL CENTER AS A PARK - PLAYGROUND AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EFFECT DATE HEREOF.
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -4, Final Payment to Bernard Johnson Engineers
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -4 will authorize final payment to Bernard
JOhnson, Inc., for the Comprehensive Drainage Plan. The contract provides that
the City of Baytown will make full payment to Bernard Johnson, and will in turn
collect half that amount from Harris County. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt
the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded. thelmtion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, BEdnarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1452
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ACCEPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE STUDY PERFORMED BY BERNARD
JOHNSON INCORPORATED, FINDING THAT THE STUDY IS ACCEPTABLE AND
AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED AND N01100 ($7,500.00) DOLLARS TO BERNARD JOHNSON INCORPORATED
AS THE CITY OF BAYTOWN'S PORTION OF THE AMOUNT DUE AND UNPAID ON THE
CONTRACT, SAID PAYMENT TO BE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION
OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY THE DISTRICTS ENGINEER AND RECEIPT OF THE
DISTRICT'S PORTION OF THE FINAL PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE
DATE HEREOF.
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -5, First Reading, Annexation Chaparral Village, #3
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -5 will annex, on first reading, Section 3 of
Chaparral Village. Councilman Bednarski movedto adopt the ordinance; Councilman
Dittman seconded the motion. Mr. Tcd Kloesel asked if there is a water
district in this area. Mr. Lanham stated he was not aware of one, however, thas
possibility will be explored before the second reading of the ordinance.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1453
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF CERTAIN BOUNDARY LIMITS OF
THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY, WHICH
SAID TERRITORY LIES ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINS THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS.
August 23, 1973
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Proposed Ordinance No. 30823m6, Restrict Turning Movement from Park onto Decker Drive
Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -6 will prohibit left turns onto Decker Drive from
Park Street. Traffic counts have indicated there is very little turning. movement
in this direction; and the prohibition of left turns will provide a smoother flow at
this intersection.
Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the
motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
The caption as read follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1454
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RESTRICTING
TURNING MOVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF PARK AND DECXER, PROVIDING A PENALTY
FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorize Application for Grant for Audio Visual Training System
Proposed Resolution No. 452 will authorize the chief of police to make application
to the Texas Criminal Justice Council for funds in the amount of $4,994.00 for
training materials such as projectors for the new training room at the police 0 court
building. Estimated cost to the City is $881.00.
Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Dittman seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Councilman Bednarski, Lander, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 452
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, TO MAKE APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE COUNCIL FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF FOUR THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED NINETY -FOUR AND N01100($44,994.00) DOLLARS FOR AN AUDIO VISUAL
TRAINING SYSTEM.
Award Bid - Corrugated MetalAward Bid - Corrugated Metal Pik
Mr. LeF@vre and Mr. Lunceford have evaluated the bid opened earlier in the
meeting for corrugated metal pipe, and have determined it to be a reasonable bid.
Mr. Lanham recommended council award the bid to Armco. Councilman Pool moved to
adopt the ordinance awarding the bid as recommended; Councilman Bednarski seconded
the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance as read follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING
THE BID OF ARMCO STEEL CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF 250' OF 60" AND
1194' OF 54" CORRUGATED GALVANIZED METAL PIPE AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF TWENTY -TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND
301100 ($22,652.30) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE.
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August 23, 1973
Appoint Members to Board of the Baytown Area Water Authority
CERTIFICATE FOR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY
THE STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF HARRIS X
CITY OF BAYTOWN X
We, the undersigned officers of the City of Baytown (hereinafter called the
"City ") hereby certify as follows:
1. The City Council of said City convened in Regular Meeting on the 23rd
day of August, 1073, at the City Hall (hereinafter called the "Meeting "), and the roll
was called of the duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to -wit:
Tom Gentry
Mayor
Charles Pool
Councilman
Henry Dittman
Councilman
Jody Lander
Councilman
Fred Bednarski
Councilman
Allen Cannon
Councilman
Mary E. Wilbanks
Councilwoman
Edna Oliver
City Clerk
and all of sai dpersons were present, except the following absentees:_
Councilwoman Mary E. Wilbanks , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon
among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE BAYTOWN
AREA WATER AUTHORITY.
was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council and read in full.
It was then duly moved and seconded that said Ordinance be Passed; and, after due
discussion, said motion carrying with it the passage of said ordinance, prevailed
and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Pool, Dittman, Lander, Bednarski, and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
NOES: None
2. A true, full, and correct copy of the aforesaid Ordinance described in
the above and foregoing paragraph passed at the Meeting has attached to and follows this
Certificate; aaid Ordinance has been duly recorded in said City Council's minutes of the
meeting pertaining to the passage and of said Ordinance; the persons named in the above
and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified, and acting officers and members
of the said City Council as indicated therein; each of the officers and members of said
City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance,
of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting, and that said Ordinance would be introduced,
and considered for passage at the Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented,
in advance, to the holding of the meeting for such purpose; and the Meeting was open to the
public; and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of the Meeting was given,
all as required by Article 6252 -17, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended.
3. The Mayor of said City has approved, and hereby approves, the aforesaid'
Ordinance; the Mayor and City Secretary of said City have duly signed said Ordinance;
and the Mayor and City Secretary of said City hereby declare that their signing of this
Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said
Ordinance for all purposes.
SIGNED AND SEALED the 23rd day of August, 1973.
/s/ Edna Oliver /s/ Tom Gentry
City Secretary Mayor
August 23, 1973
ORDINANCE NO. 1455
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
APPOINTING DIRECTORS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE BAYTOWN AREA
WATER AUTHORITY.
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WHEREAS, House Bill 967, Acts of the 63rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1973,
provides that the City Council of Baytown, Texas, shall . appoint directors, none of
whom shall be a member of the said City Council, for the. Baytown Area Water Authority for
a term of two years commencing upon September 1, 1973, except that two of the
five Directors of the first Board shall have one -year terms in order to obtain
staggered terms;
WHEREAS, such terms of office are to be determined by the City Council assigning
position numbers to each director's office and those directors occupying positions
number I and 2 shall serve a one -year term; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to perform its statutory duty; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN:
Section 1: (Position 1) Mr. PadL Jason
(Position 2) Mr. Jack Kimmons
(Position 3) Mr. Bob Gillette, and
(Position 4) Mr. Joe Butrick, residents of the city of Baytown,
and Mr. Tillman O'Brien, Jr. (Position 5), a person residing without the city limits
of Baytown but within the boundaries of the Baytown Area Water Authority, are hereby
appointed to be Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority in the positions stated
pursuant to the power of the City Council found in House Bill 967, Acts of the 63rd
Legislature, Regular Session, 1973. Such person occupying positions 3, 4, and 5 shall
serve for a term of two years commencing on September 1, 1973; such persons occupying
positions 1 and 2 shall serve for a term of one year commencing upon such date.
Section 2: This City Council will appoint succeeding Directors on or before
September 1, of the year in which the above appointed persons' term expires; or it will
immediately appoint a person to fill the unexpired term upon the vacancy of such officer
for any reason.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
by the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown, this 23rd day of August, 1973.
/s/ Tom Gentry
TOM GENTRY, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Edna Oliver
EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk
APPROVED:
/s/ Neel Richardson
NEEL RICHARDSON, City Attorney
Appointments - Planning Commission
Councilman Pool moved to appoint the following persons to the Planning Commission:
1) Mr. Wayne Hanson- 2 year term (reappointed) 4) Mr. Roland Laird -2 year term(new member)
2) Mr. Richard King- 2 year term (reappointed) 5) Mr. Brooks Starett, -2year term(new member;
3) Mr. Richard Park- 2 year term (reappointed) 6) Mrs. Raymond Tickner -1 year tm.(new member
Councilman Cannon seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
On August 31, 1973, the terms of Mr. Richard Moravek, Mrs. Ora Mae Harding,
and Mr. Ike Hall on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will expire. These persons
have been active on the Board, and have indicated a desire to serve again. Mr. Lanham
recommended they be reappointed.
Councilman Cannon moved to accept thexecommendation; Councilman Bednarski
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Authorize Bidding - Phase III -1973 Street Improvement Program
Mr. Lanham presented the plans and specifications for the improvement of
eighteen streets under Phase III of the 1973 street improvement program. Originally,
it was thought Phase III could be handled by city crews, however, in view of the
drainage work council has approved, Mr. Lanham recommended this phase be contracted,
and that bids be advertised to be received August 10, 1973. Estimated cost is
$175,000.
One street has been added to this group - North First Street from FAyle to James.
This street was scheduled to be paved with concrete by city crews, however, in
view of the time concrete paving involves, Mr. Lanham recommended this street be
included in Phase III streets;
Neal
Arkansas
Fanestiel Oakwood Avenue K
Bowie
Dorris
Donovan Dyer Avenue -L
Carlton
Mabry
Beaumont Avenue J Lincoln
Lindberg
Harbour
North First
Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Pool
seconded the motion.
Mr. Morton, City engineer, discussed with council the provisions in contracts
that stipulate shoulders will be raised to road level after paving, and that
ditches will not be left with paving material, and debris in them. It was pointed
out that the shoulder work still remains to be done on Massey Tompkins.
Mayor Gentry then called the vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Increase Parks & Recreation Department Activity Fees
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board has recommended Council approve the
following changes in activity fees:
Present fee Proposed 73 -74
Swimming Pool:
Children 0 -6 yrs no fee
6 -12 .15 .25
13 -17 .25 .25
18 up : 50 - - -_ _ .35
wading pool no fee .50
no increase
Lockers
.10
Community Center Reservations
All rooms minimum $2.00
no increase
$5.00
Classes
Regular , minimum 4.00 5.00
Athletics
Football
70.00
85.00
Basketball
70.00
110.00
Fall softball
110.00
120.00
summer rt
120.00
130.00
Softball Field Reservations,
Use of field & lights
for
one & one -half hour
3.00
4.00
Roseland Pavilion
All day, morning or
afternoon
5.00
5.00
morning
5.00
afternoon
7.00
night
10.00
all day
August 23, 1973
Councilman Bednarski movod to approve the incroasea, Councilman Dittman secondod
the motion:
Various uses of the Community Center have been re- classified, along with slight
increases. The major point of discussion with Mr. Terry Dopson was the increase in
swimming pool fee for children 17& under, and if this would discourage underprivileged
children from using the pools. Mr. Dopson- explained that the increase is necessary
because of increased operational costs and the addition of two pools, at the
Baytown Sports Complex,..and N. C. Foote Park.
Following discussion, Mayor Gentry called for the vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
Authorize Preparation of Plans & Specifications - new Fire Station
Property has been purchased for the site of the new fire station at the
intersection of Chaparall Drive and Massey Tompkins Road. Mr. Lanham requested
authorization to instruct tta.architectural firm of Davis & Burge to draw up plans
and specs for the new station. Funds for construction are available from the 1965
Capital Improvements Program; the remaining balance in this account is $24,593.
Councilman Pool moved to authorize the plans and specs be- - prepared by Davis
& Burge, Inc. Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion:
The suggestion was made to have figures prepared also on the difference in cost
of a residential -type fire station and a commercial -type fire station.
Ayes. Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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Final Payment - Police and Court Building
Mr. Lanham referred to a letter received from Mr. Bitsy Davis, architect,
recommending final payment in the amount of $1,000 be authorized to Van Cleve Construction
Company for completion of the Police & Court Building.
A second letter was received from Mr. Davis, accompanied by a check for $350 which
is to re- imburse the city for the wing wall that was not constructed at the new building.
This was the subject of some controversy, because the contractor did not feel the wall
was adequately indicated in the plans and specs for the building. Mr. Davis contended
the wall was adequately shown, however, because the taxpayers of Baytown have paid for
the wall, Mr. Davis has accepted responsibility for the situation.
Councilman Bednarski moved to authorize final payment to Van Cleve Construction
Company, and to accept Mr. Davis's check for the wing wall; Councilman Cannon seconded
the motion. Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -8 will authorize payment.
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
The caption of the ordinance as read follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 1456
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FINDING
THAT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL FACILITY FOR BAYTOWN (POLICE AND COURTS
BUILDING) IS COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING
THE ARCHITECT'S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION; AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO TEE
SAID VAN CLEVE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
Amend Contract with City of Houston for Operation of Radio Repeater Facility in Baytown
Council previously authorized a contract with the City of Houston to allow the
construction of a radio tower and repeater station at the site of Baytown's water well
on James Street.
The City of Houston wishes, however, to insure that any use the City of Baytown
would have for the repeater will not be inconsistent with or interfere with Houston's
use. The contract does stipulate that Baytown may use the repeater facility, and this is
the reason for Houston's request. Proposed Ordinance No. 30823 -9 will authorize the
amendment.
Councilman Lander moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion:
Ayes: Councilmen Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Cannon
Mayor Gentry
Nays: None
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August 23; 1973
ORDINANCE NO. 1457
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND-CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO EXECUTE AND
?ATTEST TO AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF HOUSTON TO INSTALL AND OPERATE
A RADIO REPEATER FACILITY ON TOP OF -THE WATER TOWER AT JAMES AND NORrH SEVENTH
STREETS IN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
HEREOF.
Eliminate Inactive Boards
Mr. Lanham recommended council authorize preparation of ordinances to revoke
the following boards, as they are no longer active';,
Community Assistance Board ( inactive for several years)
Environmental Advisory Board ( activities duplicated by state & federal & county
agencies; also inactive for several months)
Advisory Public Health Board ( inactive for several years)
Fresh Water REcreation & Resource Board (Inactive for several years)
Committee Reports
Councilman Lander informed council of applications for two wrecker permits;
the hearing will be held Wednesday, September 5, at 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn
Upon the motion made by Councilman Bednarski and seconded by Councilman Pool,
Council adjourned to an executove session.
APPROVED: TOM GENTRY, Mayor
ATTES
EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk