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1973 09 27 CC Minutesnovt MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN September 27, 1973 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, September 27, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber oftheBaytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance; r Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Mrs. Edna Oliver. Approve Minutes Mayor Gentry called for September 13, 1973. Councilman Lander moved seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Mayor Gentry Nays: None Petitions consideration of the minutes of the meeting held to approve the minutes as printed; Council Bednarski Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mr. Sam Bathes presented council with a petition, sponsored by the Lakewood and Brownwood Civil Associations regarding the condition of Bayway Drive: "We, the undersigned residents of Lakewood and Brownwood Communities, hereby petition and request the Baytown City Council as follows: Whereas, in the opinion of the undersigned residents of Lakewood and Brownwood Communities of Baytown, Texas, Bayway Drive is an important thoroughfare as a link in crosstown traffic and�serves nearly every member of these communities, and Whereas, in the opinion of the undersigned, said Bayway Drive has long been in need of re- paving and improving, therefore, we the undersigned do hereby petition the City Council of Baytown, Texas, to get formal state approval for the Bayway Drive project and to take whatever action is necessary for the improvement of and re- paving of Bayway Drive." Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to receive the petition; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Mr. Lanham explained tha t the 1970 bond program included Bayway Drive; the estimated cost of improvement at that time, from Decker Drive to Crow Road, was $1,022,875. (property owner participation: $294,575.00; City's cost: $818,300.00) The State Highway Commission was informed that local money would be available to assist in the construction, and was requested to designate Bayway, Drive as a project to be improved under a program called the "Federal Aid Urban System." In June of 1972, Mr. Lanham received a letter from the Commission stating that "planning money" has been made available for this project. However, about that time , federal highway funds were frozen. Although some of the funds have now been released, this district hag not been told what its share fo the funds will be. Mr. Lanham is of the opinion, however, the Bayway project is still under consideration. If at such time Bayway improvement is approved by the state, council will need to determine if property owner participation will be required to support the city's pledge of a mullion dollars in local funds. Mayor Gentry called for the vote on the motion to receive the petition. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Jody Lander Councilman Fred Bednarski, Jr. Councilman Charles Pool Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman Nervy Dittman Councilman Allen Cannon Councilman - Tom Gentry Mayor Fritz Lanham City Manager Neel Richardson City Attorney Edna Oliver City Clerk Howard Northcutt Administrative Asst. r Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Mrs. Edna Oliver. Approve Minutes Mayor Gentry called for September 13, 1973. Councilman Lander moved seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Mayor Gentry Nays: None Petitions consideration of the minutes of the meeting held to approve the minutes as printed; Council Bednarski Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mr. Sam Bathes presented council with a petition, sponsored by the Lakewood and Brownwood Civil Associations regarding the condition of Bayway Drive: "We, the undersigned residents of Lakewood and Brownwood Communities, hereby petition and request the Baytown City Council as follows: Whereas, in the opinion of the undersigned residents of Lakewood and Brownwood Communities of Baytown, Texas, Bayway Drive is an important thoroughfare as a link in crosstown traffic and�serves nearly every member of these communities, and Whereas, in the opinion of the undersigned, said Bayway Drive has long been in need of re- paving and improving, therefore, we the undersigned do hereby petition the City Council of Baytown, Texas, to get formal state approval for the Bayway Drive project and to take whatever action is necessary for the improvement of and re- paving of Bayway Drive." Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to receive the petition; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. Mr. Lanham explained tha t the 1970 bond program included Bayway Drive; the estimated cost of improvement at that time, from Decker Drive to Crow Road, was $1,022,875. (property owner participation: $294,575.00; City's cost: $818,300.00) The State Highway Commission was informed that local money would be available to assist in the construction, and was requested to designate Bayway, Drive as a project to be improved under a program called the "Federal Aid Urban System." In June of 1972, Mr. Lanham received a letter from the Commission stating that "planning money" has been made available for this project. However, about that time , federal highway funds were frozen. Although some of the funds have now been released, this district hag not been told what its share fo the funds will be. Mr. Lanham is of the opinion, however, the Bayway project is still under consideration. If at such time Bayway improvement is approved by the state, council will need to determine if property owner participation will be required to support the city's pledge of a mullion dollars in local funds. Mayor Gentry called for the vote on the motion to receive the petition. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 5502 City Manager's Report Setpember 27, 1973 The quarterly sales tax payment will be greater than was anticipated. The City will receive $276,000, making a twelve months' total of $963,419.00 The application for federal disaster assistance in the amount of $18,284, for damage to public property that occurred during the June flood has been approved. Brown & Root's asphalt crew is presently working on those streets that have been ready for surfacing. The lights have been installed in the community building auditorium, as was approved in the last council meeting. Commissioner Bray is sending trucks and other equipment into Baytown tomorrow to assist in hauling away debris in theBrownwood Area. The new budget includes $76,000 for police vehicles, and Mr. Wilkinson has requested permission to advertise bids for smaller types of vehicles to be used by supervisory personnel. This should save funds both from a cost standpoint of smaller cars, and the fact that smaller cars use less fuel. Council offered no objection. Mr. Lanham referred to a recent communication from the FAA regarding whether or not the City of Baytown had plans to construct a publicly owned airport in this area, and if there would be any objection to a public airport in West Chambers County. Council instructed Mr. Lanham to express their objections to the proposed: location of a publicly owned airport south of Interstate I0, because it would interfere with the operation -of Baytown's privately owned airport and because it would create a safety hazard. One of the streets being improved by the city and county, Dwinnell Street, has a 15 -inch sanitary sewer line that is in a.deteriorated condition. Mr. Lunceford has advised this line should be slip lined to prevent its collapse during street construction. Mr. Lanham requested council-approval to take telephone bids on an emergency basis for the slip lining of 732 feet of this line. Estimated cost is $6800. Councilman Pool moved to authorize the Administration to proceed; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Nays: None A number of water main breaks have occurred in the Glen Arber Addition. and is due to the deterioration of the lines. At the next council meeting, council will be requested to approve the employment of an engineer to draw plans for the replacementof these lines. Monies are available from the 1970 water bond funds. The City Council is schedu,IEed to appear before the_2 Texas Highway Commission on Wednesday, October 3, at 9y30 a:m. in Austin. CIP - East West Thoroughfare - The Highway Department began work this week on the opening in the esplanade on Highway 146 at the intersection with Sterling - Defee. Waterlines to the newly annexed area is 60% complete. All work has been completed at Westwood, Tejas & Duke Hill Parks, however, cleanup still remains. Swimming pool at the Sports Complex is 85% complete; the total job is 80% complete. N. C. Foot Park swimming pool is 60% complete and work is on schedule. September 27, 1973 City Manager's Report, continued 5503 Sanitary Sewer Contracts - #I-West Main Plant - 88% complete. #2 -Lift Stations - 61% complete N3 -Sewer Mains Cettral District - 80% complete. 94- Middle Goose Creek Interceptor Line -36% complete. #5 -Upper Goose Creek Interceptor Line -23% complete. #6 -Sewer Lines in various parts of city -15% complete. Councilman Dittman requested the Administration prepare a report on the progress, operation a costs of the impact Program of the police department. Mr. Dittman reported numerous telephone calls from people who have observed policemen outside the 50 -mile radius: of Baytown. League of Women Voters Mrs. Frank Ernhart, President Of the League of Women Voters, commended council on its openness and accessability to the citizens of Baytown. However, Mrs. Ernhart stated that her organization had recently learned that decisions were made prior to the public hearing on the 73 -74 budget; Mr. Ernhart urged council to have the hearing earlier in the process in order to promote citizen participation. Mayor Gentry urged representatives of the League to continue to attend and participate in the council meetings. Crochet 8 Company - Sewer Treatment Capacity Expansion Fee Mr. W. W. Crochet, representing Crochet 6 Co., appeared regarding the sewer treatment capacity expansion fee. This company is developing a 308 -unit apartment project on James Street - " Townlake Village." As required by Ordinance No. 1052 -A, a fee of $50 per dwelling unit was paid at the time the plat was approved by the Planning Commission and filed for record, totaling $15,400. Presently, there are only seventeen tenants living in Townlake Village; since the other units will be occupied after October 1, (at which time ordinance No. 1052 -A will became void) Mr. Crochet requested council give. consideration to givdng_: his company credit for the sewer hook -ups made after October 1. Mr. Richardson explained that the $50 fee was levied to help defray the cost of providing treatment facilities to handle the additional load placed upon the city's sewer system, and the ordinance states this service shall not be provided until such payment is made in full. Following discussion, Council concurred that the request cannot be granted. Mr. Don Wells - Ferguson Street Mr. Donald Wells, a resident of Ferguson Street, appeared to request council to repave this street. Mr. Wells reviewed the dedication of Ferguson Street, which presently has an encroachment upon it (a patio). Mr. Wells referred to the minutes of the city council meeting held March 11, 1971, at which time council agreed to establish boundary lines, maintain the street, and pass an ordinance restricting parking on the street right -of -way. Although the city graded and placed shell on the street at that time, Mr. Walls stated the condition of the street is so bad that it now needs to b hard - surfaced. There was some discussion regarding the present encroachment on the street right -of -way, and when the patio was built. Mr. Richardson confirmed the street dedication and explained that the city has the right to maintain the street within its boundaries - including the portion of the patio. Council concurred to have the Administration study this situation and make a recommendation at the next council meeting. Republic National Life Insurance Company Republic National Life Insurance Company has notified the administration that effective November 1, the rates will increase approximately 35 %. Since this notice was not received until September 13, there was not ample time to study the increase and budget funds for 1973 -74. Two proposals have been studied by the Employee's Insurance Committee: PRESENT RATE PLAN I PLAN II Employee: (city cost) $12.28 $16.58 $18.42 Dependent: (employee cost) Spouse $16.28 $21.98 $20.84 Child $11.49 $15.51 $14.71 Family $27.77 $37.49 $35.55 Plan I would distribute more of the increase to the employee; Plan II would distribute a smaller portion of the increase to the employee, septemver 2z, 1973 Plan I would cost $14,308 to the General Fund and $1,170 to the Water Fund. Plan II would cost $21,721 to the General Fund and $2,478 to the Water Fund. The employees committee has recommended accepting Proposal II. However, from the standpoint of the city budget, Mr. Lanham recommended Plan I be implemented until July 1, at which time workmen ` compensation will go into effect. The rate in Plan I could possibly decrease after that date. An alternative would be to take bids in hopes of receiving better rates. Council discussed whether or not the city should absorb more of the increase, or if it should be passed along to the employee. Mr. Franklin, representing Republic National Life, explained that Plan II was offered because some of the employees could not afford the increase and might drop the dependent coverage. Mr. J. B. LeFevre, members of the insurance committee, explained thatthe committee has considered the possibility of oing out for additional bids on health & life insurance. Althought this would be difficult to do by November 1, an attempt could be made. The possibility exists that bids could be lower thab the proposed rates of Republic. Councilman Lander moved to adopt Plan I until bids are received and evaluated by November 1; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon moved to amend the motion to continue with Plan II if the bids are not favorable. Following clarification of these motion, Councilman Lander moved to withdraw his moyion and C,ounilman Dittman withdrew his second. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to go out for bids as soon as pos9.ible; Councilman Lander seconded the motion, Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Councilman Lander moved that if the bids are not received and evaluated by November 1, that the City continue with Plan I, until such time the bids are received and evaluated; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Dittman and Mayor Gentry Nays: Council members Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Mayor Gentry declared the motion defeated . Councilman Cannon moved to Continue with Plan II if the bids that come in Are not favorable and cannot be installed by November 1; Councilwoman Wilbanks seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Bednarski, Wilbanks, Dittmm and Cannon Nays: Mayor Gentry, Councilman Pool Abstain: Councilman Lander Authorize Bids - Roseland Park Bulkhead The council has appropriated $42,000 of Revenue Sharing Funds for this year for expansion of the bulkhead at Roseland Park. Mr. Terry Dopson, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained this will be the construction of approximately 1225 lineal feet, at an estimated cost of $35- 40,000. Mr. Dopdon expressed his hopes that this will relieve inundation in the area of the -boat ramp and dock; at present, approximately eight acres are under water after a heavy rain or tide. Following discussion with Mr. Dopson and Mr. Jim Hutchison, Councilman Dittman moved to authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Dittman Mayor Gentry Nays: Councilman Cannon Authorize Bidding - Phase 4 of 1973 Street Improvement Program Im ovem nt Program includes the following Phase 4 of the 1973 Street pr e g g streets: North Ashbel, Danubina, Jasmine, Kentucky, East Lobit, McKinney, Ridgeway, Tanglewood and Woodlawn. Estimated cost of construction is $177,000 to be financed with Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Bednarski moved to authorize advertising for bids; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion. Councilman Cannon questioned if $15,000 should be spent on improving Ridgeway, which is in Brownwood. Mr. Cannon referred to the number of families that are moving out of Brownwood, and the money that has already been spent in that area; i.e., $470,000 for theperimeter road and $13,000 in overtime for city employees during tropical strom Delia. September 27, 1973 5505 Councilman Cannon then made a substitute motion that Ridgeway be deleted from the list of streets to be advertised for bids; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes. Council members Lander, Pool, Wilbanks and Cannon Nays: Council members Bednarski and Dittman Mayor Gentry Councilman Dittman questioned if this action would set a precedent in Brownwood, in that the residents could expect no more street improvements in the future. Mayor Gentry replied that the action taken concerned Ridgeway only. Award Bid - Construction of Municipal Service Center Mr. Bitsy Davis, architect for the Municipal Service Center explained to council that two bids were received for the construction of the center: R. W. Johnson: $220,369 La -Man Const. Co: $218,550 Since only $200,000 was allowed in the bond issue for this project, Mr. Davis has negotiated with the bidders to reduce the cost. Several changes were made in the plans for the building, such as the exterior in which a cheaper product has been substituted, and several miscellaneous :items have been deleted. Mr. Davis redommended council award the bid to R. W. Johnson Construction Co. in the amount of $189,985.00. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; 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. 1470 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE BID OF R. W. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF A MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACTING OF INDEBTEDNESS BY THE CITY FOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY -FIVE AND NO 1100 ($189,985.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH AGREEMENT. Enter Into Agreement with Houston- Galveston Area Council - Radio Equipment Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -1 will authorize an agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council for the purchase of police radio equipment, Total cost of the equipment is $128,232. The city's portion is $32,057, with the remainder being paid with Criminal Justice Funds. Mr, Lanham moved to accept the recommendation; 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. 1471 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 A CONTRACT WITH THE HOUSTON - GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIO EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THEEFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Authorize Purchasa for Fire Department Clothing Bids were received for the purchase of fifty bunker pants and fifty heavy -duty suspenders to be used in fire- fighting operation of the fire department. Low bid was from Fire Fox Corporation in the amount of $1,215.00. Mr. Lanham recommended the bid be awarded to Fire Fox. Councilman Dittman moved to accept the recommendation; motion seconded by Councilman Bednarski: Ayes: Council members Landes, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None ORDINANCE NO. 1472 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, ACCEPTINr THE BID OF FIRE FOX CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLOTHING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT BY THE CITY OF THE SUM OF ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND NO 1100 ($1,215.00) DOLLARS WITH REGARD TO SUCH ACCEPTANCE. 5506 September 27, 1973 Modify Contract with Baytown Housing Authority Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -3 will authorize modification of the contract with Baytown Housing Authority for the operation of theDeZavala, Lincoln -Sam Houston, and Edison Community Centers in Baytown. This contract will be for a period of one year, and theBaytown Housing Authority will pay_the city a sum of $6,370 in quarterly payments, in lieu of taxes. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Cannon Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance asd read follows: ORDINANCE NO:. 1473 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 A MODIFICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, WITH REGARD TO A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON MARCH 20, 1973, MODIFYING PARAGRAPH IV OF SAID CONTRACT AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Designate "Through Streets" Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -3 will designate Sterling, Defee and Dwinnell Streets as "through streets." This will allow the Planning Department to install traffic control signs where needed to give the rigrht of way to these streets; without seeking council approval for each intersection. Councilman Dittman moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion.. Mr. Richardson explaindd this will be accomplished with two ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. 1474 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OFTHE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 18 -1, DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING A DEFINITION FOR THROUGH STREETS, AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE II, OPERATION OF VEHICLE GENERALLY, BY ADDING SECTION 18 -70, THROUGH STREETS, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; NAND PROVIDNG FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. ORDINANCE NO. 1475 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS AND THE POSTING OF STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 18 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", SECTION 18 -70, THROUGH STREETS: REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS PER OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE WEREOF. The vote was then called: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittma n and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Yield Sign - South Main Extension Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -5 will authorize the installation of a "yield" sign at the South Main Extension at South Main. This - should provide a smoother movement of north bound traffic onto South Main. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool 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. 1476 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE REMOVAL OF THE STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH MAIN EXTENSION AND SOUTH MAIN STREET AND SUBSTITUTING IN ITS PLACE A YIELD SIGN; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS PER OFFENSE;AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. r 11 September 27, 1973 Limit Parking - Defee and Sterling Streets Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -6 will designate no- parking zones on Sterling and Defee Streets. This has been recommended by the council trafficoommittee in order to keep two lanes of traffic moving on each of the streets. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1477 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS AS NO- PARKING ZONES AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 18 -122 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS PER OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Designate Defee and Sterling as one -way Streets 5507 Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -7 will designate Defee and Sterling Streets as one -way streets, which will implement the east -west thoroughfare plan. Councilwoman Wilbanks 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. 1478 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," SECTION 18 -50.1, DESIGNATION OF ONE -WAY STREETS, DEFER STREET AND STERLING STREET, REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS PER OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Amend Code - Water Deposits and Refunds Section 31.54 of the Code of Ordinances presently provides that for apartment and commercial building, the utility office manager determines the amount of deposit required. It does not provide for the enforcement of that by specifically authorizing the discontinuance of service if the user of the service disagrees with the amount of deposit requested. Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -8 will correct that omission and provide that service can be discontinued if the user refuses to comply with the deposit request. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the ordinance. Councilman Bednarski moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Pool seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman And Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAYTOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 31, "_UTILISES ", ARTICLE XV, WATER SERVICE, SECTION 31 -54, WATER DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS, BY ADDING A CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH AUTHORIZING THE UTILITY OFFICE MANAGER TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DEPOSITS FOR WATER SERVICE WHEN NECESSARY TO INSURE PAYMENT AND PROVIDING FOR TREDISCONTINVANCE OF WATER SERVICE IF SAID DEPOSIT IS NOT TENDERED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AS PROVIDED; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. 5508 September 27, 1973 Appropriate Funds for Operation of Community Centers Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -9 will appropriate $6,370 for the operation of DeZavala, Lincoln -San Houston and Edison Community Centers. This is the amount of money, in lieu of taxes, the city will receive for the operation of the centers, and is in accordance with the agreement between the city and the Housing Authority. Councilman Pool moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilman Bednarski secon ded the motion: Ayes: Councilmmembers Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1480 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO APPROPRIATE SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND N01100)($6,370.00) FROM PAYMENT MADE BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN TO BUDGET ACCOUNT 503, PARKS AND RECREATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THEEFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Consider Appointment to the Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board This appointment will be considered at the next council meeting. Consider appointment to Pest Control Board This appointment will be considered at the next council meeting. Consider appointment of City Health Officer Mr. Lanham referred to the resume' of Dr. Sterling M. Hardt, who has indicated - a willingness to perform the services of City Health Officer. Dr. Hardt has fourteen years experience as a city health officer in Bastrop, and is presently associated with Gulf Coast Hospital. Councilman Bednarski moved to appoint Dr. Hardt as the City Health officer; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon j Mayor Gentry Nays: None Consider Appointment to Planning Commission Amend This appointment will be considered at the next meeting. Amend Code - Garbage and Trash Proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -10 will amend the Code of Ordinances, Garbage and Trash, in the following ways: 1. Trash will be picked up with the second garbage pickup of the week, 2. Routes will increase from seven to ten, and an additional packer truck will be purchased for this. (money has been budgeted for the truck) 3. Heavy items, such as furniture, mattresses, sofas, refrigerators, will be picked up only on designated days during the year - not less than four times a year. Citizens will be notified through the news media when these pickups will be made. 4. Trash must be put in some type of container, and three limbs and brush must be cut in three foot lengths and tied in a bundle. 5. The charges at the landfill will be increased from 250 per cubic yard for garbage & trash hauled from within the city limits, to 500 per cubic yard. 6. The charge will be increased for garbage & trash hauled from outside the city limits, in the approved area, from 500 to 750 per cubic yard. 7. In order to control use of the landfill, commercial establishment owners, who haul their own trash & garbage, will be required to purchase a license for use ofthelandfill ($1.00 per year) 8. Those persons residing outside the city limits of Baytown, but living within the approved, area,may use the landfill but will be charged. This ordinance is intended to provide more efficient service, increase the revenue from the landfill operation, and to control the use of the landfill. September 27, 1973 5509 Councilman Pool moved to adopt Ordinance No. 30927 -10; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, and Cannon Mayor Gentry 'Nays: Councilman Dittman The caption of the ordinance as read follows: ORDINANCE NO. 1481 A N ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 14, "GARBAGE AND TRASH,'.' ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, BY REPEALING SECITONS 14 -1, 14 -4, 14 -10, 14 -13, 14 -14 AND 14 -15 AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND SUBSTITUTING IN THEIR PLACE THE PROVISIONS OF NEW SECTIONS 14 -1, 14 -4, 14 -10, 14 -13, 14 -14, AND 14 -15, AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 14 -16; AMENDING ARTICLE II, COLLECTION OF REFUSE DIVISION I, RESIDENTIAL, BY REPEALING SECTIONS _ 14 -23 AND 14 -26 AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND SUBSTITUTING IN THEIR PLACE THE PROVISION OF THE SECTIONS 14 -23 AND 14 -26; AND AMENDING DIVISION 2, PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, BY REPEALING SEC TIONS 14 -31 AND 14 -33, AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND SUBSTITUTING IN THEIR PLACE THE PROVISON OF NEW SECTIONS 14 -31 AND 14 -33; REPEALING ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH; CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PRESCRIBING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS PER VIOLATION; AND PROVIDING F1OR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Designate City Depository Several weeks ago, Council selected the City's depository for the next two years. The law provides that after this has been done, the Director of Finance shall determine if the bank has the proper securities for the depository. This has been done, and approved by Mr. LeFevre. Mr. Lanham recommended council adopt proposed Ordinance No. 30927 -11, designating Citizens National Bank as the city's depository until September 30, 1975. 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. 1482 AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN DESIGNATING CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS THE DEPOSITORY OF THE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN FOR A PRRIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1973, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1975, BOTH DATES INCLUSIVE; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN SUCH BANK AND THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; INCORPORATING THE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE BID PROPOSAL AND BID; DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAINTAIN THE CITY DEPOSITORY AS DESIGNATED IN THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Authorize Plans and Specifications- Storm Sewer Improvements Council has approved several projects concerning drainage, and set aside $50-,000 in the new budget, and $65,000 revenue sharing funds for corrections of drainage problems that cause flooding. In order to speed up these improvements, Mr. Lanham requested council authorize the employment of an engineer to prepare plans and specifications for bidding on three projects (1) Goose Creek Drive, Arrowhead Drive, (2) Stewart Heights Subdivision (3) Bayway Drive and Baker Road area. These particular Projects were included in a list of six projects that were to be done by city crews. However in view of the additional funds that have been made available, Mr. Lanham recommended council authorize an engineer to prepare plans. Councilman Pool moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman andCannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None 55;0 September 27, 1973 Request for Rate Increase - General Telephone Mr. Al Chappell, General Manager of General Telephone Company in Baytown appeared in regard to the rates now being charged in Baytown. Mr. Chappell stated that inflation is having a bearing on the company's operation, especially within the last three years. In view of the capital outlays that are required in the Baytown area, the amount required in the future, the company must concern itself with its ability to sell securities. Mr. Chappell requested council give consideration to the composite 8.27% increase that has already been presented to council in informal meetings. Discussion followed concerning the additional revenue that would be derived from the increase, and what percentage of the additional revenue would be borne by �9 i Baytown citizens since the increase will include surrounding areas of Baytown served by General Telephone. The quality of service rendered to General Telephone's customers as compared to the service of other utilities, was also mentioned as a consideration in granting an increase. Mr. Chappell stated he would make available to council any information or figures council should desire in considering the increase. Council concurred to take therequest under consideration. Appoint Representative - Harris County Community Action Board Mayor Gentry has been serving as prepresentative of the City of Baytown on the Board of Harris County Community Action Association, which administers a large amount of government programs in Harris County. In view of the time required in attending the meetings, Mayor Gentry feels he can no longer serve in this capacity, and requested permission of Council to appoint Mr. Eddie Frank Green to prepresent theCity of Baytown as a member of theBoard of HCCAA. Councilman Bednarski moved to appoint Mr. Green; Councilman Lander seconded the motion: Ayes: Council mmebers Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Adjourn There being no further business to be transacted, Mayor Gentry declared the meeting adjourned to an executive session. APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry, TOM GNETRY, Mayor ATT �• � EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk