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1973 10 11 CC Minutes5511 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN October 11, 1973 The City Council of the City of Baytown met in regular session, Thursday, ocrober 11, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. in thecouncil Chamber of the Baytown City Hall. The following members were in attendance: Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Howard Northcutt Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Aest. City Manager Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend Mack Smoke, Area Missionary of San Jacinto Baptist Association. Approve Minutes - Settebber 27 Mayro Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the council meeting held September 27, 1973. Councilman Pool moved to approve the minutes as printed; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager's Report A revenue sharing check has been received for the quarter beginning July 1 and ending September 30, in the amount of $128,057. These funds have already been appropriated. The city's requested to have Brownwood designated as a disaster area was rejected by the President. However, the possibility exists that if Baytown re- submits an application to have Brownwood designated eligible for SBA low- interest loans, that this might be approved. Governor Briscoe's office in Austin has indicated they will re- submit an application if Baytown desires. Council offered no objection to Mr. Lanham's recommendation that this be done. *(Councilman Lander present) Mr. Lanham presented the proposed colors for the exterior of the new municipal service center, and Council offered not objection. A contract has been signed for construction, and work should begin on Monday. As directed at the last council meeting, the Administration has made a study of the condition of Ferguson Street. Mr. Lanham recommended this street be considred along with others in future improvement :programs:. - The city council has authorized street improvement contracts and bids totaling $885,000. This includes revenue sharing funds and budgeted funds. Contract #1 is 95% complete; #2 - several streets are 90% complete & work has not yet begun. on some of the streets in this contract; M3 - a work order has been issued & work should begin in one week. Bids Will be received next week on Contract p4. Estimate for this contract is $162,000. As instructed at the last council meeting, Mr. Lanham has prepared a report on the impact program of the police department. The program was begun on January 1 of this year, so there has not been enough time to make a good comparison of the cost records. However, to date, the indications are that there is a lower maintenance per mile cost on vehicles assigned to individuals as compared to those that are pool cars. During this time, off -duty officers have responded to eight armed robbery reports, three DWI arrests have been made, three persons have been arrested in stolen automobiles, two arrests for aggravated assaults, two arrests for disturbances in bars, and one bicycle thief was apprehended. There has also been a significant decrease in residence burglaries. Since the purpose of the program is to keep marked police cars on the streets, visible to the public, Mr. Lanham felt that if officers were not allowed to drive the cars within a 50 -mile radius of Baytown, the purpose ofthe program would be defeated. *Jody Lander Councilman Fred BEdnarski,Jr. Councilman Charles Pool Councilman Mary E. Wilbanks Councilwoman Henry Dittman Councilman Allen CAnnon Councilman Tom Gentry Fritz Lanham Neel Richardson Edna Oliver Howard Northcutt Mayor City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Aest. City Manager Mayor Gentry called the meeting to order and the invocation was offered by Reverend Mack Smoke, Area Missionary of San Jacinto Baptist Association. Approve Minutes - Settebber 27 Mayro Gentry called for consideration of the minutes of the council meeting held September 27, 1973. Councilman Pool moved to approve the minutes as printed; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. City Manager's Report A revenue sharing check has been received for the quarter beginning July 1 and ending September 30, in the amount of $128,057. These funds have already been appropriated. The city's requested to have Brownwood designated as a disaster area was rejected by the President. However, the possibility exists that if Baytown re- submits an application to have Brownwood designated eligible for SBA low- interest loans, that this might be approved. Governor Briscoe's office in Austin has indicated they will re- submit an application if Baytown desires. Council offered no objection to Mr. Lanham's recommendation that this be done. *(Councilman Lander present) Mr. Lanham presented the proposed colors for the exterior of the new municipal service center, and Council offered not objection. A contract has been signed for construction, and work should begin on Monday. As directed at the last council meeting, the Administration has made a study of the condition of Ferguson Street. Mr. Lanham recommended this street be considred along with others in future improvement :programs:. - The city council has authorized street improvement contracts and bids totaling $885,000. This includes revenue sharing funds and budgeted funds. Contract #1 is 95% complete; #2 - several streets are 90% complete & work has not yet begun. on some of the streets in this contract; M3 - a work order has been issued & work should begin in one week. Bids Will be received next week on Contract p4. Estimate for this contract is $162,000. As instructed at the last council meeting, Mr. Lanham has prepared a report on the impact program of the police department. The program was begun on January 1 of this year, so there has not been enough time to make a good comparison of the cost records. However, to date, the indications are that there is a lower maintenance per mile cost on vehicles assigned to individuals as compared to those that are pool cars. During this time, off -duty officers have responded to eight armed robbery reports, three DWI arrests have been made, three persons have been arrested in stolen automobiles, two arrests for aggravated assaults, two arrests for disturbances in bars, and one bicycle thief was apprehended. There has also been a significant decrease in residence burglaries. Since the purpose of the program is to keep marked police cars on the streets, visible to the public, Mr. Lanham felt that if officers were not allowed to drive the cars within a 50 -mile radius of Baytown, the purpose ofthe program would be defeated. 5512 October 11, 1973 East West Thoroughfare - The telephone company is finishing moving cables, and Brown & Root should begin street work tomorrow. Waterline to Dent Addition & Area - lines have been installed up to the Sports Complex. Work has been completed on Westwood, Tejas, Duke Hill Park. Final- -.payment to the contractor will be considered at the next meeting. The Sports Complex is approximately 85% complete. N. C. Foote Park is 75% complete. Bids will be received on October 29 for the Roseland Park Bulkhead. i' Sanitary Sewer Improvement - West-Main Plant is 90% complete. The new structures will be placed in service Monday. Lift stations are 63% complete. This contractor has been held up by delivery of materials. Sewer Mains in the Central District are 82% complete. - The middle Goose Creek interceptor line is 37% complete. The upper Goose Creek improvements are 26% complete. The sewer lines in various parts of the city are 16% complete. This contractor has run into difficulties because of soil conditions, and has delayed work. The infiltration inflow analysis for the east district has begun. Lakewood Treatment Plant Mr. James Cunningham, representing Mrs. Nidia Cunningham, appeared to call council's attention to a problem concerning the Lakewood Sewage Treatment Plant. Mrs. Cunningham lives on Schreck, and raw sewage gets into their house because the treatment plant cannot handle the load placed upon it. A lifeguard at the Lakewood swimming pool has told Mr. Cunningham that this also occurs in the dressing room at the pool, Mrs. Cunningham contacted the city about this problem, and a tap was made into the line to releive the pressure; however, Mrs. Cunningham was also told that the tap, which was done by city crews, is illegal. Because of the health hazard this presents, Mr. Cunningham requested council ) look into this situation and find a way to alleviate it. Mr. Lanham explained that an investigation of this problem is underway, and a report would be made at a future meeting. Mr. Jack Pennington - Wrecker Permit Mr. jack Pennington was scheduled to ,appear before council to appeal the denial of a wrecker permit by the wrecker committee. However, Mr. Pennington has since clarified his application to the wrecker committee in that he will operate his business on West Main Street, and not from his redidence on Missouri Street. In view of this, the committee voted to grant a permit for a business address on West Main. 1973 Street Improvement Program - Massey Tompkins Road Since the necessary right of way has been purchased for the widening of Massey Tompkins to aligh it with Rollingbrook Drive, at the intersection with North Main, Mr. Lanham requested council authorization to issue a chage order to the contractor for this work. Estimated cost is for the widening is $15,000, and is based on the unit prices the contractor bid for Phase I of the 1973 Street Improvement MMM Program, in which Massey Tompkins repaving was included. G Councilman Pool moved to authorize the change; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Consider second reading of Ordinance to Annex Chaparral Village, SEction 3 Mr. Lanham has received a letter from Mr. LeRoy Walker, developer of this subdivision, asking that further action on this annexation be discontinued as he no longer has plans to develop this section for-the present. Mr. Lanham recommended council honor Mr. Walker's request; this would be done by taking no action on proposed Ordinance No. 30825 -5. Council accepted the recommendation and took no action. r� October 11, 1973 Appointment to Parks & Recreation Board Mrs. Mary Catherine Butler has resigned from the Parks & Councilman Bednazski moved to appoint Mr. Quin Mcwhirter which will expire August 31, I975; Councilman Dittman seconded Ayes. Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks Mayor Gentry Nays: None Appointment to Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board 5513 Recreation Advisory Board. to fill the vacancy the motion: , Dittman and Cannon Councilman Dittman moved to appoint Mr. Jack Rartt to the Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board; Councilman Cannon seconded the motion. This appointment will fill the vacancy of a homebuilder on the board. - Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and CAnnon Mager Gentry Nays: None Appointment to Pest Control Board This item will be considered at a later date. Appointment to Planning Commission Councilman Cannon moved to appoint Mr. Leonard Stasney to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission; Councilman Bednarski seconded the motion. This term will expire in April of 1974.E Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None Consider Replacing Water System in Glen Arbor Addition As reported at the last coyncil meeting, a large number of waterline breaks have occurred in the Glen Arbor addition because of deterioration of the lines. Form August 1 through October 5, there were forty -three breaks in the mains. Because of the work load presently facing city crews, Mr. Lanham recommended plans and specifications be authorized for contracting the replacement of mains in this entire addition. Estimated cost is $212,000, exclusi4e of engineer fees; funds are available from the 1970 Capital Improvement Fund. Councilman Cannon suggested this project be divided into three separate projects, which might attract more competitive bids. Since the most of the leaks and breaks are occurring on the west side of the addition, which is the oldest, he suggested the Administration study this situation further to see if all thelines need to be replaced, or if portions of the subdivision could continue being served- by the present lines for several years. .Inspect Fire Administration Building and Fire Station #5 A letter has been received from Mr. Bitsy Davis stating thatthe remodeling of the fire administration building and fire station #5 is virtually complete. Mr. Davis requests that the City Council inspect these facilities, after which a certificate of occupancy will be issued. Council concurred to assemble at the fire administration building on North Main at 7:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 16. Proposed Ordinance No. 31011 -2 - Abatement & Removal of Junked Vehicles Amend Code City Attorney Neel Richardson explained this ordinance will amend our Code to include the new state law regarding abatement of junked automobiles on public property or right of way. The ordinance adds definitions of antique auto, special interest vehicles, and collectors of autos. Councilman Canno n 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 follows: 5514 October 11, 1973 ORDINANCE NO. / � g 3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS, BY THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 18, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," DIVISION 2, "ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNKED VEHICLES," 970 REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH DIVISION AS PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED AND TO SUBMIT IN ITS PLACE A NEW DIVISION 2, "ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUNKED VEHICLES," REQUIRING ALL JUNKED VEHICLES VISIBLE RROM A PUBLIC PLACE OR PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY TO BE REMOVED OR ABATED; PROVIDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; PRESCRIBING SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS; DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF POLICE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THIS DIVISION AND PRESCRIBING HIS AUTHORITY; PRESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE, HEARING, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND RECONSTRUCTION; REQUIRING NOTICE TO THE TEXAS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT UPON REMOVAL; PROVIDING A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF TWO HUNDRED ($200.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Baytown Area Water Authority The Board of Directors of the Baytown Area Water Authority hav a recommended the firm of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., to make a feasibility study. A formal contract will be presented st a later date when a scope of the work has been developed and an amount of money established. Mr. Lanham recommended approval of the Board's decision, with a contract to be presented later. Councilwoman Wilbanks moved to accept the recommendation; Councilman Dittman seconded the motion: Ayes: Council members Lander, Bednarski, Pool, Wilbanks, Dittman and Cannon Mayor Gentry Nays: None There being no further business to be tzransacted, the meeting was adjourned to an executive session. APPROVED: /s/ Tom Gentry Tom Gentry,. Mayor ATTEST: EDNA OLIVER, City Clerk