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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. 5484 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. August 22, 1973 5485 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. 5486 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 5487 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. 5488 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. 5489 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 August 23, 1973 5490 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 5491 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 5492 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