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1973 09 13 CC Minutesr 5493 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 13, 1973 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, September 13, 1973, at 6:30 p.m., in theCouncil Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Jody Lander Fred Bednarski,Jr. Charles Pool Henry Dittman Mary E. Wilbanks -Allen Cannon Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Tom Gentry Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Administrative Asst. Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend Billy Joe Tate, Pastor of the Central Baptist Church. Approve Minutes Mayor Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the meeting held August 23. Councilman Lander moved to approve the minutes as printed; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: None Commend Former Councilman and Mayor Councilman Pool read Resolution No. 457, commending C. Glen Walker for his services to the City of Baytown, as Councilman from Distict N2 from April 1967 -69, and as Mayor from May 1969 -73. Mayor Gentry presented a plaque to Mr. Walker as a momento for his years of service to the City of Baytown, and expressed his personal appreciation to Mr. Walker for his service. Oath of Office - Board Members of Baytown Area Water Authority Mayor Gentry administered the oath of office to Messrs. Paul Jason, Jack Ki;msons, Joe Butruck, and Tillman O'Brien, Jr., Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, Positions 1, 2, 4, and 5, respectively. Mr. Bob Gillette, Position 3, will receive his oath of office at a later date. Report - 1973 Tax Board of Equalization Mr. Ted Kloesel, Chairman of the 1973 Board of Equalization, submitted a written report of the Board to Council, and reviewed the activities of the board. The assessment roll for 1973 has a total assessed value (based on 50% of fair market value -) of $231,261,025. Total exemptions for persons 75 and older is $4,033.999, leaving a remainder of assessments for tax levy of $227,227.026. Mr. Kloesel commended the tax department for its management, efficiency, accuracy and productivity. He recommenced council request a briefing, at some future date, of the operations of the tax department. The board has also recommended that in view of the upcoming renewals of industrial district contracts, that the contracts be simple and uniform. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the report as printed; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Dittman and Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: None 54`9 September 13, 1973 City Manager's Report Referring to the flooding last week from tropical storm Delia, Mr. Lanham reported that the city services are back to normal with the exception of providing more manpower and trucks for garbage & trash pickup. Precinct #{2 crews from Commissioner Bray's office will arrive in Baytown tomorrow with trucks & loaders to assist in hauling away damaged furniture & debris that resulted from the flooding in the Brownwood area. Governor Brisco has recommended to President Nixon that Brownwood be declared a disaster area, thus enabling the residents of this area to receive Small Business Administration loans, and housing assistance. The governor's office presently has a representative in Washington who is attempting to expedite approval of this request. Public Hearing - Proposed Budget for 1973 -74 At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Gentry declared the public hearing on the proposed budget for 1973 -74 in session. Mr. Lanham presented a summary of the budget. Total proposed expenditure is $7,495,484.00. General Fund: $4,899,838. Water & Sewer Fund: $1,160,226. Debt Service for Revenue Bonds: $252,192. Debt Service for General Obligation Bonds: ,$1,183,228. The budget includes a 53j% pay increase for all city employees, and a limited number of merit increases and reclassifications. Mayor Gentry then called for any questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Refugio Martinez expressed his objection to the "continuation of subsidizing private enterprise, by raising residential garbage rates and not those of private haulers," and referred specifically to the landfill operation at Coady. Mr. Martinez stated that the commercial rates should be increased in order to make the landfill self - supporting financially. Mr. Lanham replied that an ordinance is presently being prepared for presentation at the next council meeting that will increase the rates at the landfill and will also make a number of other changes in the sanitation ordinance. Mr. Tex Dittman expressed his support of Mr. Martinez's statements. There being no one else to be heard, Mayor Gentry declared the public hearing closed. (Ord. 30913 -1) Set Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 1973 -74. Proposed Ordinance No. 30913 -1 provides for the continuation of the present tax rate of $1.35 per $100 valuation. Of that amount, $1.016 goes to the General Fund Operation, and $.334 goes to Debt Service for payment of bonded indebtedness. Mr. Lanham recommended the ordinance be adopted. Councilman Lander moved the adoption as recommended; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1458 AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE AND TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1974, UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAID CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CHARTER PROVISIONS AND ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PART OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Mr. Lanham informed council that the city's present insurance carrier has proposed a significant increase in rates for hospitalization insurance. Based on the prsent policy, this would amount to a 35% increase. The insurance committee has not yet had opportunity to study the proposed increase for recommendations. There might be a change in the budget after it has been adopted. Septemb er 13, 1973 (Ord. 30913 -2) Adopt Budget, 1973 -74 Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 30913 -2, which will adopt the proposed budget for 1973 -74; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1459 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE ENSUING FISCAL YEAR, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1973, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1974, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARTER AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. (Ord. 30913 -3) Houston Lighting 5 Power rab increase 5495 THe administration has received information that the City of Houston used in making a study of the rate- increase request of Houston Light 6 Power. Information on rates in other cities was also studied. The Administration has concluded that the request is reasonable and Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt proposed ordinance no. 30813 -3, approving the increase; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1460 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES ", BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ELECTRICAL SERVICE; ESTABLISHING RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR THE TYPES AND CLASSES OF SERVICE SPECIFIED BY ALL PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF RAYTOWN; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE KNOWN AS SCHEDULE RS -1 FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE; ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE KNOWN AS SCHEDULE MGS -L FOR MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL SERVICE; PROVIDING A METBOD FOR DETERMINING THE KVA APPLICABLE TO SCHEDULE MGS -1; PROVIDING THAT SCHEDULES RS -1 AND MGS -1 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS FOR INCREASED FUEL COSTS AND INCREASED TAXES; PROVIDING WHEN BILLS SHALL BE DUE AND MAKING PROVISIONS CONCERNING PAYMENT; PROVIDING THAT PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS FURNISHING ELECTRIC SERVICE SHALL MAINTAIN COPIES OF ALL RATE SCHEDULES ON FILE AND AVAILABLE AT THEIR PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN THE CITY; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE :RATES HEREIN ESTABLISHED; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Award Bid - Auditorium Lighting (Ord 30913 -4) Bids were received for the installation of additional lighting in the community center auditorium. The tabulation follows: PFEIFFER ELECTRIC COMPANY: $1,603 BAYTOWN INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION: $3,400 A -ALL ELECTRIC COMPANY: $1,837 Mr. Lanham recommended awarding the bid to low bidder, Pfeiffer Electric Company. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance awarding the bid as recommended. Counciban Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1461 AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PFEIFFER ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL AUDITORIUM LIGHTING FOR THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THESUM OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND THREE AND N01100 ($1,603_00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. 5496 September 13, 1973 (Ord. 30913 -5) Award Bid for construction of Municipal Service Center The bids received for the Municipal Service Center are higher than the $200,000 estimate. The architect is presently working to bring the figure below the estimate, and a recommendation will be made at a future meeting. (Ord. 30913 -6) Award Bid - Phase III of 1973 Street Improvement Program Two bids were received fro the improvement of eighteen (18) residential streets, Phase III of the 1973 Street Improvement Program. BROWN & ROOT, INC.: $194,336.25 WARREN BROTHERS: $198,047.80 As explained at a previous meeting, these bids were anticipated to be higher than the estimated cost of construction because First Street was added to the list. Because the bid of Brown & Root is a good bid, and funds are available, Mr. Lanham recommended the bid be awarded to Brown & Root. Councilman Bednarski moved to award the bid as recommended; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded themotion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the-ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1462 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF BROWN & ROOT, INC., OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE IIX, 1973 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY -FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -SIX AND 251100 ($194,336.25) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. City Manager's Report, continued A formal application has been made to the federal govenment for reimbursement of $18,284 which was spent by the City as a result of the June flood. Traffic signals are being installed at Spur 330 and Airhart Drive. A public hearing will be held in the council chamber, Tuesday evening, September 18, to consider the plans for construction of Spur 201. The hearing will be conducted by the Texas Highway Department. The City of Baytown is on the agenda for the next Highway Commission hearing, Wednesday, October 3, 1973. The commission will be requested to expedite funds and construction of Spur 201, and also to include Spur 330 in the next contract. Mr. Lanham recommended all council members attend the hearing if possible. Mr. Lanham referred to the six month's audit, of which,2ounall.ias been given copies, and asked if Mr. Hullum would need to appear at a future council meeting to answer questions. Council indicated it would not be necessary for Mr. Hullum to appear. Mayor Gentry requested council approval of the appointment of Councilman Dittman to serve on the council audit committee with Councilman Cannon. Councilman Lander moved to approve the appointment; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool and Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: None Abstain: Councilman Dittman Construction on the East -West Thoroughfare has been delayed by rain; utility poles are presently being moved from rights -of -way. The contractor installing waterlines in the vicinity of Sterling High School has been held up by the weather; however, is slightly ahead of schedule. Work has still not be completed on Westwood, Tejas & Duke Rill Parks. the engineer has notified the contractor that after September 25, a penalty will be applied. Progress has been good on the Sports Complex. The N. C. Foote swimming pool project is 45% complete. >svi September 13, 1973 City Manager's Report, continued Sanitary Sewer Improvements - Contract H1 is 86% complete; Contract #2 is 60% complele; Contract H3 is 79% complete; Contract #4 is 30% complete; Contract N5 is 22% complete. - Councilman Cannon present. Resolution Me. 454 - Authorize Transfer Funds At this time each year, Council is requested to transfer from the contingency into various accounts where overruns existr Mr. Lanham recommended council approve Resolution No. 454, authorizing the transfer of $47,941 to accounts within the General Fund. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION NO. 454 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FORTY -SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY -ONE AND NO /100 ($47,941.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT 101 -12, "CONTINGENCIES," TO ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. Resolution No. 455 - Authorize Transfer Funds Resolution No. 455 will authorize the transfer of $5,000 from contingency to accounts within the waterworks and sanitary sewer fund. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the resolution; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mmyor Gentry Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 455 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FIVE THOUSAND AND NO /100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS FROM BUDGET ACCOUNT 1001 -12 -1, "CONTINGENCIES" TO ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE WATERWORKS AND SANITARY SEWER FUND. Consider Selection of Engineering Firm for Water Study - Proposed Resolution No. 456 Mayor Gentry requested council permission to contact the newly appointed board of directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority, and request them to consider various engineering firms, as quickly as possible, for a recommiendation of a firm for council to employ in the assisting the board in the ultimate construction of the plant - if approved by voters. Council offered nc objection. Approve Declaration of Emexgency by Civil Defense Director The Code of Ordinances provides that the Civil Defense Director, with the approval of the City Manager, may declare the existence of an emergency; however, this must be presented to the City Council at its next regular meeting. An emergency was declared on September 3, 1973, when theBrownwood Subdivision was flooded as a result of tropical storm Delia. Councilman Lander moved the adoption of Resolution No. 456; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the resolution as read follows: RESOLUTION NO. 456 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, CONFIRMING THE DECLARATION BY THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGEi OF THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY ON THE 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1973. 5498 September 13, 1973 Authorize Advertising Bids - League of Women Voters Park, Pelly Park & Central Heights Park Parks & Recreation Director Terry Dopson presented the plans and specifications for development of Pelly Park. Estimated cost of Phase I development is $26,725, and funds are available from the 1970 bond program. Along with playground equipment, the plans include a 4751* long play slab, which may be used for skating, tricycles, and small peddle cars. The cars will be used for education and recreation program that will be worked out with the school district for first & second grades for a safety program; a traffic light will be installed, along with stop signs, a tunnel, and store fronts along the "freeway." Th a school district would administer the program. Council discussed whether or not the school should provide financial assistance for this program, afterwhich Councilman Lander moved to approve the plans and authorize advertising for bids. However, Mayor Gentry declared the motion dead for lack of a second. More discussion followed as to how interested the school district is in the proposed safety program, and if it would be willing to offer some assistance. However, if this program is not co- ordinated satisfactorily, the slab could still be used for the same purpose as a play slab, i.e., skating, & tricycles. Councilman Lander moved to approve the plans and authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Cannon The estimated cost for development of the League of Women Voters Park is $46,000; a grant from Texas Park & WiIdlife Department has been received for the amount of$14,500. Mr. Dopson referred to the petition received by council at the last council meeting in which citizens objected to the construction of a foot bridge across Goose Creek to the park. The Parks Board has decided to delete the bridge from the plans. A lake will be developed at this park, and will be stocked for fishing. This lake would be approximately 16' deep. There was some discussion regarding a fence around the lake, or policing of the area since children will be playing in the park. However, it was pointed out that this' same situation exists along Cedar Bayou and at Roseland Park. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to approve the plans and,-authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The estimated cost for development of Central Heights Park is $7,500 for purchase of equipment. Mr. Dopson explained he plans to use his crews to install the equipment since the park is on a one -acre site. Councilman Bednarski moved to approve the plans and authorize bids to be advertised; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Authorize Study - Infiltration /Inflow Analysis of East District Sanitary Sewerage System One of the conditions Ar the grant the City of Baytown was given by the Environmental Protection Agency for the enlargement of theEast District Plant was than an infiltration /inflow analysis be conducted. Langford Engineering has estimated the cost of the study to be $17,000; the City will be reimbursed by EPA for 314 of this amount. Councilman Dittman moved to authorize Langford Engineering to proceed with the i study; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon ! Mayor Gentry Nays: None September 13, 1973 5499 (Ord. 30913 -7) Abolish Various Board As instructed at the last council meeting, Mr. Richardson has prepared an ordinance deleting the following boards: Community Assistance Board, Baytown Evnironmental Advisory Board, Public Health Advisory Board, and Fresh Water Recreational Resource Board Councilman-Dittman moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays; None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1463 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION ", AND CHAPTER 15, "HEALTH AND SANITATION," BY THE DELETION OF CERTAIN BOARDS WHICH HAVE BECOME INACTIVE AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Appointment - Mobile Home Review Board On March 22, 1973, Mr. Leonard Derden was appointed to the Mobile Home Review Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. MarshallRoofner. However, Mr. Derden has since indicated he will not be able to serve on this board, therefore, Mr. Lanham requested council appoint another property owner to fill the vacancy; this term will expire in January of 1975. Councilman Bednarski moved to appoint Mr. Moody Barker; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Appointments - Urban Rehabilitation Board All terms on this board have expired, and Mr. Lanham recommended council re- appoint all members with the exception of Mr. Brooks Starett ,. who has requested not to be reappointed. The members and their positions on the board follows. 1. Mr. William Gandy - registered engineer 2. Mr. William Gidley- mortgage loan banker 3. .6. Nolan H. Schulze - engaged in social or welfare work 4. Rev. Peter Katt - ordainded minister 5. Mr. Edmond M. Hackett - citizen interested in community affairs 6. Mrs. Joanne Lehde - citizen interested in community affairs A homabuilder will need to be appointed to fill the position formerly held by Mr. Starett. Councilman Pool moved to approve the appointments to the Board; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None /► (Ord. 30913 -8) Set Date for Hearing of Benefits - Tenth Street Improvement r Proposed Ordinance No. 30913 -8 will set the date for the Hearing of Benefits on I the assessment paving project on Tenth Street. The ordinance designates October 25, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time of the hearing. Councilman Cannon moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and CAnnon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: 5500 September I3, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. 1464 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN THE MATTER OF THE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT OF TENTH STREET, WITHIN THE LIMITS HEREINBELOW SET OUT; APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CITY'S CONSULTING ENGINEERS SHOWING THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS ON SAID STREET, INCLUDING ESTIMATES OF THE AMOUNTS PER FRONT FOOT PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING UPON SAID STREET TO BE IMPROVED AND THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND OF OTHER COSTS AND MATTERS RELATING THERETO, ORDERING THAT A HEARING BE HELD AND GIVEN TO ALL OWING OR CLAIMING INTERESTS IN PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND AS TO OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO, SETTING AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF SAID HEARING AND DIRECTING THAT NOTICE THEREOF BE GIVEN; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Ord. 30913 -9) Amend Code - Sewer Service Charge The 1973 -74 budget council has adopted contemplates an increase in sewer revenue during the next fiscal year. In order to receive the additional revenue, it will be necessary to increase the rates for sewer service. The proposed ordinance will increase the residential rate by an additional 104 per 1,000 gallons over the minimum of 3,000 gallons of water per month. The minimum charge will remain unchanged - $1.25 per month for 3,000 gallons water or less. The ordinance also provides an increase to commercial users. The minimum charge of $1.25 for 3,000 gallons or less of water will not change. However, the proposed ordinance will increase the rates to 204 per 1,000 gallons over the first 3,000 gallons. Mobile home units will be charged the same as residential dwelling units. Mr. Lanham recommended the ordinance be adopted. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to adopt the ordinance as-recommended; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1465 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "UTILITIES," ARTICLE V, SEWER SERVICE, SECTION 3I -65, SEWER SERVICE CHARGE, TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH SECTION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBMIT IN ITS PLACE A NEW SECTION 31 -65; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. (Ord. 30913 -10) Final Payment - Altitude Valves The consulting engineers (Busch, Hutchison) have recommended that final payment be authorized to Wolfe Construction Company for the installation of altitude valves at several water wells within the city. Final payment is in the amount of $3,970, and Mr. Lanham recommended approval. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance authorizing final payment; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wi3banks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1466 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING INSTALLMENT OF ALTITUDE VALVES, JOB NO. 72 -545, FINDING THAT THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT; ACCEPTING THEi ENGINEERS' CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO 1 THE SAID WOLFE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Mr. Tex Dittman approached council and urged all Baytown citizens to support the government of theCity of Baytown. Upon the motion by Councilman Pool, seconded by Councilman Bednarski, the meeting was adjourned to an executive session. APPROVED: ATTEST: Edna Oliver, City Clerk Tom Gentry, Mayor